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To my degree, Your Lordship, it is unbelievable.

But I assure you, Your Lordship, I have this list here in my hand.

It came in today's post. And it says here, quite clearly, Mauritius Penny

1847, and inscribed, Post Office.

No, no, not the post's paid variety.

You have one of those yourself, haven't you?

Yes, I know it's incredible.

It is like a miracle being offered a stamp like this.

Anyway, Your Lordship, if you're really interested, I'll get in touch with these

people first thing tomorrow morning.

Paul, you gave me a real start.

Just one moment, Lord Natalie.

Excuse me.

Look here, my boy.

Someone's offered us a Mauritius penny.

What are you doing?

No. Your man.

Good show.

went on ring for a couple of minutes. Nobody answered.

So? I invited around you because I thought you might be interested.

Anyway, that thing's too heavy to lug around to your place.

Philately is one of your subjects, isn't it?

Stamp collecting?

Yes.

Let me hear that bit about the stamp again.

But I assure you, Your Lordship, I have this list in my hand.

It came in today's post.

And it says here quite clearly, Mauritius Penny read 1847 and inscribed

office.

He must have misread that list he was talking about.

Why? Well, to have a stamp like that offered on a list is like seeing a

da Vinci painting advertised for sale on your local newsagent's board.

You'd be surprised at the artwork my newsagents sell.

There are only two specimens of that stamp in the world. One is in the

Collection in America, the other's in the British Museum.

If a third had turned up somehow, it would only be sold by auction.

I see.

I suppose you feel quite justified in tapping another man's telephone

conversations?

Under the circumstances, yes.

About three months ago, a man was shot in Rome.

We knew he was on to something. We never found out what it was because he died

on the way to hospital.

But we found one unexplained object, which was this envelope. It's addressed

Mr. Peckham, the man on the tape recording.

The odd thing about that telephone conversation is it's abrupt ending.

It's as if someone else slammed the phone down for him.

Intriguing, isn't it?

Well, I'm off to the little stamp shop.

Does he beckon? Well, I hope so.

Let me know what you find.

If you like.

Do you want a lift?

Oh, yes, please.

Oh, have you got a couple of sixpences?

I think I've got two throttlers.

That's no good at all.

What's that?

It's my park pinger. It'll be up in five minutes. It's so hot around here,

they'd even book a fire engine.

Oh, look, if we're quick, we'll be all right. Come on, quick.

Look, son, I can't waste any more of my time. If you want cheap foreigns, this

is the packet for you.

Look, son, I've got to go now, so would you like to make up your mind?

quite free. Perhaps you can tell me why you killed Peckham.

Well, he found one of the lists.

Did he know what it was about?

No. Well, at least I don't think so. Then why kill him?

Well, I... You panic, good child.

There's no place for panic in the movement.

How did Peckham get hold of the list? Well, the postman gave him the afternoon

delivery in the street.

Well, Peckham may have been a doddering old fool, but this place made an

excellent front for us. Well, I'd still go on running it now, can't I? I mean,

it's only another four days to go. Then it won't matter anymore.

I mean, we'll be in control by then.

courts and the police and everything. I very much hope so. But there's no

telling who might start looking for the old man between now and then.

Get back behind the counter.

Good morning, sir. Can I help you? Oh, good morning, young man. Indeed

you can. You've got a very fine early American, sir.

Oh, yes, we specialize in Americans.

I've got some mint confederates, if you'd care to see them. Well, I'm mainly

interested in empires, but anything out of the ordinary you may have.

These Afganistans, for instance.

Fine example of the Nadia Shais, Hugh.

They're very common, sir.

Yes, but in excellent condition.

Excellent. Excuse me. Oh, thank you very much.

Ah, Napoleon III's. I used to collect those when I was a boy.

Oh, that set costs 85 pounds today, sir. Goodness gracious me.

Prices have gone up since my time.

You mentioned Empire, sir. Would you care to have a look at what we've got?

you care to get them out, I'll just browse around a little. I'm not taking

too much of your time, am I, young man? Oh, no, sir, no, sir, not at all. Good.

We've not seen you here before, have we, sir? No, I very rarely get to town. The

friend of mine said you usually had things of quite uncommon interest. Lord

Matterley, you may know him.

Oh, yes, sir. Mr.

Peckham usually deals with him. Ah, yes, Mr. Peckham.

Lord Matterley often spoke about him. Is he around? I'd very much like to meet

him.

Mr. Peckham.

Mr. Beckham is the proprietor, isn't he?

Yes, he's away on a holiday at the moment. Oh, lucky Mr.

Beckham. Where's he gone, then? Abroad?

Well, he didn't say where he was going, sir.

I think I've got the album here now, sir.

Yes, I shall keep you one, Bob.

Do you have any further stock through here, young man?

There's just a back room in there. There's nothing in there. Be sorry, very

of me. Look, do let me give you a hand. No, no, that's all right, sir. Thank

you. I can manage.

Nothing very distinguished, sir, but you may find something of interest to you.

Oh, that's a fascinating thing about philately. You never know what you're

to find, do you? Oh, no. May I just borrow?

Oh, do so, yes.

Uh -huh.

Yes.

No, nothing that would really suit me, I'm afraid.

No, so well as I say.

Empires aren't really our strong point. Hard luck, hard luck, hard luck. But,

uh, I believe Mr. Peckham managed to purchase a Maltese tuppany blue last

Well, that sounds very interesting.

I've just remembered Mr. Peckham sold it. I've heard a rumor that there's

another specimen on for sale at today's auction.

Oh, today's auction. So sorry.

You think that I should go along, then?

I think you might find it very interesting, sir.

Well, indeed, I'll take your advice. Thank you very much.

You know, speaking of being... Thank you, young man.

Oh, by the way, I see you're advertising for an assistant.

Are you leaving?

Leaving, sir?

Yes, you have an assistant advertised there.

Oh, yes, that's Mr. Peckham's notice. I was leaving, but of course I'm running

the place now. Now, keeping it warm while he's away, eh? Yes, that's it.

hope he gets very good weather. You know, it's the most terrible summer,

you think? Oh, it has to be. How long is he away for?

Well, I don't know.

Surely you must have some idea.

Oh, yes, of course.

About a fortnight.

I see.

Well, let's hope he appreciates all you've been doing, young man.

Goodbye. Goodbye.

Who was he?

I don't know. Your trick question about the Maltese top in a blue may have

seemed brilliant to you, but when he finds out the nurse's stamp exists,

begin to wonder why.

Has that occurred to you?

No, I never thought of that. You told him he might pick up a Maltese blue at

auction room. You'd better be there, too, to point him out to me, if he shows

up. What'll you do? I'll speak to Brown.

Brown? You sound very squeamish all of a sudden.

It was your blunder.

You killed Peckham.

You gave me the gun.

I can see I shall have to help you for the sake of us all.

You got a hammer?

Yes, here.

This is the stuff of my local branch. It only arrived this morning. They're

going back. Come on, give me a hand on the load. Now, look here.

Shut up.

Five. Five pounds. Five pounds.

Five.

Five pounds. Six. Six.

Seven pounds. Seven pounds. Eight.

Eight. Eight on my right. Nine. Nine pounds.

Nine pounds. Ten.

Ten pounds. Ten on the left. Thank you. Eleven. Eleven pounds in the front.

Eleven. Twelve. Twelve pounds.

Twelve pounds.

Twelve pounds. Is that all I'm bid? Twelve pounds.

Twelve pounds.

Twelve pounds on the left.

Ah, Brown.

A rushed job, I'm afraid. Can't be helped.

He'll be in the auction room. I want you to persuade him to go with you. Take

him in there. Mm -hmm.

Who is it? He hasn't arrived yet. I'll point him out to you. Good. Thank you.

Eight pounds.

Am I bid more than eight?

Eight pounds.

Sold to Mr. Glover for eight pounds.

Locked. Ten.

Ten pounds.

Ten pounds. Ten pounds. Ten pounds. Ten pounds. I'm bid ten pounds on my left.

Eleven.

Twelve. Twelve pounds.

Fourteen at the back. Fourteen.

Sixteen pounds.

Sixteen. Thank you. Sixteen. Eighteen pounds. Eighteen on the left.

Twenty. Twenty.

Eighteen. Eighteen. Do I see eighteen?

Yes, thank you. Eighteen pounds.

Eighteen pounds.

Eighteen pounds. Is that it?

Twenty -five pounds.

Twenty -five pounds. I bid twenty -five pounds.

Twenty -five pounds.

Twenty -five.

Sir, twenty -five. Would you like that?

No, not thirty -two.

Not thirty -two. Do I see ten pounds?

Ten pounds.

Ten pounds. Thank you. Fifteen.

Fifteen. Fifteen pounds in the centre.

Twenty. 20 pounds, 20 pounds on my left, 25, 25 at the back, 30, 30 pounds, 30

pounds, 30, thank you, 35, 35 in the front, 40, 40, 45, 45, 45

pounds at the back, 45, 50, do I see 50?

50 pounds by the door, thank you, 50 pounds, 50 pounds, is that all I'm bid?

pounds, sold for 50 pounds.

Now lock 33.

33 .25 pounds. Congratulations.

You're now the proud owner of the late Major Wilder's entire stamp collection.

And 25 albums for a mere 50 pounds.

What? Oh, is that all right?

I must go and explain to the auctioneer. We don't want to draw attention to

ourselves. It doesn't happen to be your 50 pounds. Don't worry, I'll settle it.

Oh, I think this young gentleman here wants to talk to you. Excuse me, madam.

Will you take your purchase with you or shall we deliver it? Well, I hadn't

really thought... Go find me that fine Edwardian furniture of yours, you know.

That you might even get rid of the furniture.

Could you deliver them?

They are a bit bulky, these old collections. If you'd write your name

address in here, we'll send them round to you. Thank you. If you'll forgive my

saying, sir, that was a very shrewd bid, young lady.

You never know what you may find in these old collections.

Thank you. It seems I arrived just in time.

It isn't often one has the good fortune to see an attractive young lady with an

interest in philately.

Well, that's what drew us together.

Thank you. Thank you, madam. Would you like to pay now as the usual rule here?

Don't worry, I'll settle that, thank you.

It's very good of you, sir, but normally the auctioneer knows... That's all

right. I'll vouch for the check.

Extremely kind of you. Thank you. Who shall I make it out to?

Grosvenor Auction Runs Limited.

Grosvenor Auction Runs.

I'm sorry, Lord Matilly. I didn't realize that gentleman was a friend of

I'm all right.

200 bucks.

200. Terrible writing. It's a little wet. Thank you. Thank you, sir. All

then, madam. We'll send these round to 5 Westminster Mews, SW1, first thing

tomorrow morning. Thank you.

My address.

Thank you very much.

I'm very much obliged to you, poor man. It's all sorted out now. It's all sorted

out. Oh, don't you know Mr.

Peckham? He has a little shop in South London. I've been dealing with him for

years. Do you find him useful? From time to time. But I was down there this

morning. Oh, really? Thank you.

No, thank you.

I only deal with him by post. I've been meaning to call on him for years.

Well, I shouldn't call on him just right now because he's on a fortnight's hold.

Oh, very strange. Peckham was on the telephone a bit late last night. He said

nothing about going on holiday.

We're cut off.

Lot 35.

35, do I see five pounds?

Excuse me, this is the lot I'm really after. Of course.

You'll be able to use these to brush up your English. The world's red stamps

won't do all the time. Yes, very considerate of you. Lord Matley seemed

surprised that Peckham was on holiday.

Peckham had better get back quick.

Because his assistant tried to sell me a Maltese Tuffany Blue.

There's no such stamp.

Yeah, I know a check.

He said to be at this auction, and a Maltese Tuffany Blue would be up for

I suppose he knew what he was saying. Yeah, he knew what he was saying, all

right.

That gentleman

over there, has he been bidding?

No, sir, but the lady with him made a purchase.

Lord Matley guaranteed a check.

Let me see the delivery book.

Lost that

one? Oh, sorry. Aren't you bidding any more?

No, not at the moment. May I impose on your hospitality again, Lord Matley? Do

you have a few sixpences, please?

Yes, for my parking meter. I've already had one ticket this morning. Thank you

so much.

I'm afraid I only have one. That's all right. Have you another one, my dear?

Oh. Now,

this should be really interesting.

Good luck. Now, this is the most important single item we have in the

today. An unperforated 1857 Ceylon 920 brown with four clear margins. And I'm

starting the bidding at 500 pounds.

500 pounds. Can I bid 500?

500. 550?

550. 600?

600 pounds. Thank you. I see 600.

Can I ask for 700?

700. 700.

I see 700.

800. Can I ask for 800 pounds?

800 pounds.

Do I see 800?

I'm not even going to blow my nose this time.

I see 800 pounds. 900.

900 pounds.

Come with me, good child.

What for?

You know what for, come on.

No.

900 pounds. I ask again, do I see 900 pounds?

900 pounds.

Do I go 900 pounds?

1 ,000 pounds.

1 ,000 pounds.

1 ,000 pounds. This is your last chance.

I'm not leaving here. I haven't done anything.

£1 ,000 for a single stamp.

It doesn't follow perfect margins.

£1 ,000.

£1 ,000.

Do I get any advance on £1 ,000?

£1 ,000. Then it's going.

Going.

at these prizes. I'll take a look.

Excuse me. Thank you.

A peaceful law -abiding world of philately was stunned yesterday

an unknown man was shot dead at a West End auction room.

Just as bidding reached the record -breaking figure of a thousand pounds,

made the final bid.

Ooh.

A puzzling feature of the crime was, who picked the dead man's pockets?

What's that?

The list of counts from the Pillar AIP is Paris.

This will be one of the lists that stamp dealers send to one another saying what

they want to dispose of and what they're looking out for, for their special

clients. They send them out regularly.

Hey, but listen.

Inauguration of New Delhi, 1931 issue, one Anna Mervyn Brown.

Martinique, 1892, one centime black on blue.

Georgia, 19, 1910, Kopeck blue. These are the sort of stamps that little boys

buy in big packets.

No one would ever bother to put them on a list.

It could be a substitution code. We can't crack that without a key book.

It could be a stamp catalogue.

Hey, look.

The Mauritius penny and amongst all this lot.

1847 red and inscribed post office.

Yeah, well, that could be the catalogue that Peckham said he had in his hand

when he was talking to Lord Natalie. Now, a good child got it from Peckham.

else have we got here? Some membership cards, diary, passport. Membership cards

to three strip clubs and a ticket for a Turkish bath.

Obviously a clean living young man.

Six trips abroad in the last year.

It could have been business trips.

Well, what sort of business, what kind of expense account would you have at

Peckham Stamp Shop? That's true.

Oh, the diary here.

There's no name, no address.

Hey, here's an entry.

And it's 3 p .m. today on Miss Sheila Gray, 33 Wimpole Street, W1. We won't

disappoint, Miss Gray.

And what if Mr. Goodchild and Miss Gray were close friends?

Look, if you wanted to contact me, would you write my full name and address in

your diary?

I don't keep a diary.

Well, my guess is that good child didn't know her.

You might be right.

Well, I wonder what's happened to Peckham's stamp shop. Hey, hotoro

Yes, no Peckham, no good child.

Oh, it's that important.

Somebody must be keeping it open. I wish I had time to go and have a look.

They're advertising, incidentally, at the window for an assistant.

They'll have a job getting one with their mortality rate.

Yeah. Oh, well, somebody will go along.

They're advertising for either a man or a woman.

All right, Steve.

You don't have to go on.

What's that?

I just hope you're a little more subtle with Miss Gray.

Oh, Freckles, I'll never understand your sex.

John Steed?

Yes. I'm Inspector Burke, CID. Can I see you for a few minutes?

Yes, go on in.

Sergeant, you shut the door, thank you.

I understand you were at the Grosvenor auction rooms yesterday, sir?

Yeah, that's right. I take it you'll know why we're here?

No, not exactly.

In view of what happened at the auction rooms yesterday, sir, you know you

should have stayed on there till the police arrived?

I don't know what you're talking about. Just so I left, someone fainted. Is that

what you call it? Somebody fainted, sir.

A man was shot in the back.

By the time we got there, someone had gone through his pockets. Well, there

a lot of people around the body.

Yes, sir, but they stayed near it and you left.

It had nothing to do with me and I was in a hurry.

Now, look, if you want me to tell you what I saw, I'm very happy to make a

statement, except I saw nothing. I see, sir, but I'm afraid it isn't as simple

as all that. I have a warrant here. I must ask you to let me search your flat.

Why? Because the contents of the dead man's pockets are missing, sir. I've

already told you there are lots... Search warrant, sir. Sir, there's no

alternative. I'm afraid there isn't, sir. Well, do you want to start by

searching my pockets?

No, sir, that won't be necessary just yet. We'll come to that later if we have

to.

Now, sir, may I have your keys?

Thank you.

Do you keep any drawers or cupboards locked? Yeah, top right hand.

Yeah, over there. I take

it you have a license for this, sir? Yes.

And a certificate to cover the ammunition?

Yeah, they're all in the drawer.

Anything else, Locke?

Wine cup.

Oh, please, be a bit careful. Why? It was the sun night.

Oh, yes.

That's a 49 Cabo Rio. It's coming along very nicely.

The most terrible year, though, 49 for Medoc. Even the Aubrayon was down.

Something to do with the limestone layer, I think.

If you just not... It's just the lights, you know.

I think that one's better than the Mouton. It's a personal opinion, I

Would you mind if I... Just move that one back. That will be all right, sir.

Fine, thanks.

Sorry, old girl. You'll be fed soon. Not to worry.

I suppose you haven't the dead sea scrolls or anything among this lot, have

There can't be much damage there. I don't think there's anything earlier

1600.

Hello, Sergeant.

One cigarette.

I don't smoke, thank you, sir. That's a very wise thing. I'm trying to get it up

myself, too. Any idea who the dead man was?

I wouldn't know anything at all about that, sir. No.

I see you've got the new issue. Are they comfortable?

Oh, what, sir?

That was the first time I'd seen a London bobby wearing shoes with toe

Good afternoon, miss. What can I do for you?

Good afternoon.

I've come about the job.

Is Mr. Peckham around?

Oh.

Oh, turn it off.

Turn everything off!

Will you please turn it off?

Oh,

now I can't... clean the place if you're going to do that sort of thing. I've

been doing my best not to disturb you, as it is.

That's very considerate of you, Elsie. Now, can I do that bit now?

I mean, have you finished your sleep? Yeah, that mighty Wurlitzer's finished

sleep. I had a rather wild part in it.

Yes, I think it is.

But I managed to tidy it up while you were sleeping it off.

Tidy it up?

Yes, everything's all over the place.

Terrible mess it was.

Doors pulled out? Yes. Suits flung onto the floor. I've never seen anything like

it. I must say, Mr. Steve, I don't think much of your friends leaving the place

like that. And leaving you lying down there.

You're quite right.

I'd better get after them. Thank you, old lady. Mr. Steve!

Yeah? You've forgotten your coat. Oh, what would I do without you, dear? Oh,

dear. What'll you be forgetting?

Feed the dog, will you?

How does he keep it up? I don't know.

Interesting new assistant.

Do you know who it is? The girl at the auction?

Yeah. I gave her the job.

Well, she's obviously up to something. This is the best way of keeping an eye

her.

Mm -hmm.

This afternoon.

All right. Seems a pity she's not bad looking.

One more thing.

I've got the final instructions here from Paris.

Seems our friends in Norway and Denmark are starting operations same time as we

do.

I'll read you the items. You'll see what I mean.

Salon, 1869.

Hapenny Brown.

Greece, 1896, Olympic Games issue, perforated, one drachma, blue.

You don't have to look at your catalogue to see what that means, do you?

Good afternoon.

Good afternoon.

Oh, hello. How nice to see you again. I didn't know you worked in a stamp shop.

I do hope you won't give me away.

How very intriguing. What shouldn't I give away?

That I bid 50 pounds yesterday at the auction rooms.

My employer might think I was dealing in stamps myself.

And are you?

No, no, no. I was advising a friend. The purchase was for him.

Oh, I see.

What a very tragic business that was yesterday. You saw it all, I suppose?

Well, not really. There were so many people.

I looked for you and your companion afterwards, but you'd both gone.

Yes, he took me away rather quickly.

Oh, yes, quite right. It must have been very upsetting.

To turn to a more pleasant topic, some months ago, Mr. Peckham promised me some

very fine early Americans. I wondered if they'd arrived.

I'm afraid I don't know. I'd better go and get Mr. Brown, I think. Mr. who?

There's a Mr. Brown looking after the shop while Mr. Peckham's away.

Oh.

I remember.

There's a customer in the shop asking about some early Americans.

I'm afraid I'm a bit out of my depth.

Are you?

But then I don't worry you.

Can't expect you to know everything, can we? It's early days yet.

Would you like to come along with me and listen?

Oh, I thought I might be tidying up in here.

No, all right, just as you please.

If the carrier comes for the case, get a receipt, won't you? Yes, I will.

Now, these are the ones I think. Sam Mintz Confederates.

Now, let's have a closer look.

I'm sorry I haven't been able to help you, sir. Oh, that's quite all right.

You'll let me know about this confederate, won't you? Oh, yes, of

get in touch with some of the other dealers about it. Thank you very much.

Yes, well, I won't keep you from our other customers.

Thank you, sir. Good day. Bye.

Now then, young man, what can I do for you?

Oh, you'll never do it with that, miss.

Here.

Here you are.

This will offer to go over in a room, miss. That's right. Thank you very much.

Right.

Oh, and a bit of a wait here. I'd better get my mate. Right.

Well, we can stop pretending, can't we?

Stay where you are.

They're coming back for the case. That's right.

Then you won't make a sound, will you?

Sit down.

Good afternoon, Governor.

Here's your receipt.

Load of stuff going to the old grove in the rooms lately? Oh, yes, yes. Put it

on the desk, will you? Right.

Here we go, then.

Sure, Miss.

All right.

All right, now.

What's the game, huh?

I might ask you the same question. You might, but I've got this and you

Oh, I... Sorry, Gav. My crowbar. I almost forgot.

Cheerio, mister.

Bye -bye.

Sorry, young lady.

The door was open.

It's all right. It's never locked.

Who are you looking for?

Miss Gray.

Ah, then you've come to the right place.

Have you an appointment?

Yes, I have. 3 p .m. My name's Goodchild.

Oh, yes, of course.

I'll let her know you're here. Thank you very much.

is ready for you. Oh, thank you.

Good afternoon, Mr. Goodchild.

Oh, good afternoon, Miss Gray.

You can give your hat to Miss Farr.

Thank you.

Well?

Well. If you are ready.

These things always make me a little nervous. Do excuse my hesitancy.

Don't worry. Just relax.

Thank you.

And have you been keeping well, Mr. Goodchild?

Well, I've been a bit hectic, you know, recently.

But no recurrence of the old trouble, I hope?

The old trouble? Oh, no, no, no.

That's really quite gone.

Oh, good, good.

Your dentist in Paris wrote and told me that things were improving.

Oh, by the way, I did explain that it will be quite a long time before I could

fit in an appointment for you.

Yes, they told me that. I'm so busy these days, it's very difficult for me

trying to fit in a new patient. It must be, yes.

Now, if you are ready, Miss Parr, will you take a charting? Open wide, please.

Upper right, eight.

Present.

Upper right, seven.

Sound.

Upper right, six.

M -O -D, cavity.

Oh, sorry, like a disaster area. I'm sorry.

First sound.

Up to the upper left, five, which is an occlusal filling. Present.

All right.

You can close now.

Thank you. May I read?

Yes, Miss Hart.

Oh. That is a rather unexpected complication, but I'm sure we can deal

Well, what's the verdict, then?

Oh, they're pretty good. Pretty good.

Just one minor cavity we might as well deal with while you are here. Oh, that's

a relief.

Oh, Miss Gray, I've just remembered.

You were supposed to phone the hospital at three o 'clock.

Would it be better to do it now, before we start?

Yes, perhaps I'd better.

Uh, would you excuse me, Mr. Goodchild? Anything to put off the evil moment,

Miss Gray?

Miss Bower, I'll take care of you for a few moments. Well, that'll be a

pleasure.

Six pounds.

Six. Do I see six?

Six pounds.

There's a telephone call for you, sir. Would you like to take it over there?

Eight pounds.

Eight, nine, nine pounds.

Yes? The Grey speaking.

I've got a man here posing as good child.

Yes, yes, I think I can manage to keep him here till you arrive.

I'll come immediately.

Leave him to me.

Goodbye.

Make that a double,

will you, Miss Carr?

That's very interesting. Will you give me your solution to the problem?

Compulsory dental inspection.

Any decent government would insist on that sort of thing.

People today can do exactly what they like in this country. Terrible. Oh, what

country is Miss Gray from?

She's British, of course.

Naturalized. We're all British.

I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Mr. Goodchild.

Not at all. We've been having a fascinating political conversation.

Oh, good.

Well, now, let's deal with that cavity.

Right.

I don't think we shall bother about a volcano. You don't mind, do you?

It's entirely up to you, Miss Gray. No, it's a very small cavity.

And this is one of the new high -speed drills you want for your thing. Ready?

Right.

Don't bother opening your mouth.

Just stay quite still.

I can kill you in a matter of seconds.

I'm afraid we were rather expecting a patient with distal lingual gold in

right tooth.

And a needle synthetic in upper left one.

And a buckle -coated gold in upper right three.

Unfortunately for you, Mr. Goodchild, these were quite different.

All right, Miss Barth. You're ready now.

Feeling better now?

Who the devil are you?

Well, I never looked at... Oh, what house were you at?

Young's. That's strange. You didn't run into each other. Let me introduce

myself. My name's Gerald Shelley.

Oh, what a pity.

You know, I was beginning to feel very worried about you. According to Miss

Gray, you should have recovered some time ago.

Unfortunately, she couldn't stay to attend to you.

Where is she? What's she doing, moving houses? Well, she has an engagement

elsewhere.

I brought that along for you.

Now, one or two questions.

How much do you know?

I seem to have an M .O .D. cavity in my... Well, let's pause on to the next

question. How much have you been able to pass on to your associates?

I've had a very tiring day. My memory's affected. Let's stimulate it for you.

What have we got here?

The... No.

Let's have these.

I was asking how much information you've been able to pass on.

You'll find out all in good time.

That's not soon enough for me. Now, open your mouth, Mr. Steed.

Now. Now.

Now, if you want to go on breathing, open your mouth now.

Captain!

If I was you, Gub, I'd change my dentist.

What do we see when we look at the record of the last 17 years?

17 years ago, when this country knew its moment of victory.

We were promised the millennium.

And what did we get?

Muddle, vacillation, and ineptitude.

We were destroyed with the same story.

Everywhere, the old democratic gang were back in power.

On the one hand, fomenting social dissension, and on the other, growing

easy riches.

These affairs could not be allowed to continue.

All over Europe, small groups of dedicated men have been working

together towards a better day.

And now, we know that we are on the threshold of that day.

The German army is during the moment just before launching an attack when we

must be most prepared for an attack from our enemies.

Believe me, we are so prepared.

What will you do here?

Not for another half hour, guv. The traffic was light, see?

Uh -huh. Do you know what this armband is?

No. I tell you, guv, I don't know nothing about him, except he was one of

best customers.

These packages you were supposed to collect, where'd they come from?

Well, he usually liked us to go down to his place on the coast. He had a launch,

see? I thought he was fiddling the old customs, you know, bringing in this junk

for his auction rooms, old clocks and that, without paying the duty.

What happened?

Well, I would have never known any different, but one of these cases fell

the back of me lorry, see, and broke open.

Well, there was old muskets and antiques and all that inside, all right, but

underneath there was new rifles.

Fifty of them. Why didn't you tell anybody this?

Well, it's taken a bit of a cut, you know. I see. Would you like to take a

of a cut in overtime for me tonight?

Well, I don't suppose I'll be working for him again, will I? No, I don't

you will. Now, you're going to take this to the auction room, won't you?

Yeah. Well, let's not disappoint them. Come on, give me a hand.

right number of men organized in absolute secrecy, armed, coordinated,

disciplined, can take over all the main organs of power in this country within a

few hours.

Now, I can't disclose even to you what that number should be, but believe me,

have twice the required commando strength ready to go into action.

How many others will follow once they're given our lead?

I have reason to believe that both we and our enemies are in for a big

Pleasant for us, but...

devastating for them.

And we shall not be acting alone.

As you know, what is about to take place here will be taking place

simultaneously in every capital in Western Europe.

And in a moment, I'm going to ask one of the delegates from abroad to give you a

message of encouragement and support.

Not that we in this country need any assistance from our friends elsewhere.

Our greatest ally will be the English weekend.

the time the generals and the politicians have come back from their

houses, we shall be in power.

Told you before, my ticket has been stolen.

Only Major Gray can authorize entry. Then let me see Major Gray.

I'll see what I can do. You stay there.

Now, it gives me great pleasure to introduce the first of our fraternal...

delegates from abroad, who will be speaking to you about combined

the Scandinavian countries.

Yes? It's your last delivery, miss.

All right.

Bring it in and put it down here.

Hit your end, Charlie, will you? All right, Bill.

Let's find it here. Yeah, well, if you'll just sign here, miss.

Right, O'Toole.

Thank you very much.

And when the

hour of action

arrives, we shall be ready.

This man says his ticket's been stolen.

What is it, Brown?

My ticket was stolen.

Who stole it?

Mrs. Gale.

A woman.

Where is she? She's out there in the meeting.

All right. You come too. And put that cigarette out when you are in uniform.

There's no democracy in nature.

Only the strong survive. That's the natural pattern.

But we cannot.

We must not allow... these two natural laws to be perverted by a democracy

opposes the survival of the weak.

Working together, we can and we shall save the European peoples.

Although we have these reassurances of simultaneous action and support, it must

be within ourselves that our true strength lies.

And it is within our own ranks.

That we must be ever vigilant for danger.

The enemy may always be within our midst.

Believe me, the enemy of the new rule is the enemy of the new Britain. And we

know how to deal with traitors.

You better question her, Brown.

I believe it's one of your specialities.

Don't worry, I'll make a thorough job of it.

In case she still proves to be too much for you, take this as well.

You ought to be all right now.

She's only a woman.

Turn her around.

A friend of yours would like to ask you some questions.

Please sit down, my dear.

Thank the delegate from the north of England for his encouraging report.

All over England, then.

And all over Europe.

We are ready.

And to whom do we owe this future that will soon be ours?

We owe it to the efforts of one man.

The man whom, until now, you have only known by his code name.

The Mauritius Penny.

Very soon, he will be with you in person.

I am going to call on the leader of the youth delegation to speak with you.

Someone who should have been here, sir.

Brown is doing the questioning now.

I tell the chairman that you are here, sir.

They seem to have plenty of arms and ammunition.

The leader is a George Gerald Shelley. He's the proprietor of the Grosvenor

Orphan Room's old Etonian ex -guards officer.

The man known as the Pericious Penny hasn't revealed himself yet.

I'll call you back.

I don't even wish to know to whom he was speaking.

Nothing can stop us now.

I wouldn't be too sure of that, Lord Matterley.

You didn't really think you could take over this country with a few fanatics in

fancy dress, did you? We intend to provide this country with the strong

leadership it needs.

You may call that fanaticism. For me, it is political inevitability. I seem to

have heard that somewhere before.

The new rule owes nothing to what has gone before.

The basis of our movement is a return to the traditions that have made this

country great.

My only regret is that two such capable people as yourselves should be in

opposition to me.

I consider you both too talented to waste.

There could be a place for you in our organization.

Such as laid out in a packing case.

I seriously advise you to consider my offer.

I don't think we really need to consider anything you say. Don't be too

confident, Mr. Steed. The balance of power may be shifting.

Even now!

No more tricks, Mr. Steed.

I shall not hesitate to kill you.

to which we have all been waiting.

I now call upon Major Gray to introduce the Mauritius Penny.

There comes a time in the destiny of a nation when a man is born whose destiny

is to rule.

Keep them here until the end of the meeting.

If they attempt to move, kill them.

days as a turning point in the destiny of our nation.

It is now my proud privilege to introduce to you that man who from

take charge of that glorious...

had the pleasure of addressing you before.

You have been led to believe that a great day in British history has

But it is now my duty to inform you, allowing to unforeseen

developments.

The day of the new rule must be postponed.

Ah, keeping the place clean, then, Elsie? Oh, just getting ready for

your all -night parties, Mr. Steve.

Steve, guess what this is?

Say, Elsie, how did this get here?

What's that?

Oh, some men brought it in.

That's very impressive.

Yeah, this thing can do almost anything.

Elsie, does your little boy collect stamps, eh?

Mr. Steve, you know perfectly well I'm not made.

Steve, you'll never believe me, but I think this is a British Guiana 1856,

four -cent black with four perfect margins.