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This should remove the present makeup base. Then we can start building up from

there. I can't get over my husband buying me a beauty treatment. I don't

whether to take it as a compliment or not.

Every man likes his wife to look beautiful, Mrs. Ross.

Why didn't he tell me about it? I understood it was to be a surprise for

That's why he asked me to call on you in your own home.

Is that a mud pack, Mr.? It's a face beauty pack.

Well, I'm not very fond of them, you know.

They're cake.

Not this one.

This is one of our own creations, as an extremely fast -setting agent.

It'll dry quite solid within a few seconds.

All right.

Hardly move my face already.

I'd like to remove a few of those lip wrinkles.

I'll breathe through your nostrils.

Tilt your head back.

That leaves us just the nose.

Must you...

Take

a look at this 80 pointer, Sid.

What do you reckon?

Oh, there's a slight flaw on the girdle. Well, who'll see that when it's set?

Well, I still wouldn't give more than 20 pounds a carrot for it.

I'm very sorry. I hope I haven't broken it. No, it's all right.

I'm looking for Mr. Van Berg. He's the security officer, I believe, for the

Darman Federation.

Van Berg? Well, he's in the bar somewhere.

I'll see if I can find him. Thank you. Excuse me, Jack.

Oh, well.

Gentlemen, see you.

How do you do? My name is Steve. I telephoned you yesterday afternoon.

Oh, yes.

Excuse me.

You're the man who wants to set up on the diamond for us as a dealer.

That's right.

And I gather I can't do that unless the Diamond Federation agrees to supply me

with rust stone.

Yes, that's quite correct.

Do you deal with all diamond sales?

Yes, we do. You must be new in this business, Mr. Seed. The Federation

diamond operations throughout the world. If you'll excuse us, Mr. Daniels. Yes,

certainly.

So you want to buy uncut stones, Mr. Steed?

May I ask why?

To resell to the diamond cutters as a profit. Isn't that the way dealers

operate? I'm asking you why you chose this aspect of the business. Oh, I see.

thought I might be rather good at it. Do I need another reason? Yes, I'm afraid

you do.

That one seems a bit too simple for me. You seem very suspicious.

Yes, we have to be in this business. Sir Mayberg.

Yes, coming right away.

Well, we can fit your application, Mr. Steed, but frankly, I wouldn't hold out

much hope.

No luck?

I'm afraid not. He doesn't seem to encourage new business.

We're a bit worried at the moment.

There's some illicit buying going on in Hacken Garden.

Really? On a large scale?

Well, they've traced a million pounds worth of illegal stones so far.

Have they?

Probably not more about it.

Still, that's not our worry.

I've been thinking, if you're really keen to get into this business, why

you try going into a partnership with an established dealer?

That's a very good idea. Have you got a suggestion?

Well, there's a man called Ross who might be interested.

I understand he's selling his house in Highgate, so perhaps he's trying to

capital. Ross, Highgate. Now, I've seen that in the papers somewhere. Yeah, he

just lost his wife.

Under rather strange circumstances.

Terrible business. Yes, I remember.

I might be interested in buying his house.

Who knows?

Thanks for your help.

Pleasure.

be careful.

I told you to move that if it's in the way.

Perhaps I'll better shove it in the bedroom.

Yeah, what is it, anyway?

It's the head of a blue wildebeest.

Not anymore.

It's a striped one now, isn't it?

Yeah, it won't bite, will it?

Would you prefer for me to move into the bedroom, too?

No, no, no. You stay where you are.

I don't want for dinner, Baba.

You're very considerate.

Anybody home?

It used to be home.

Oh, there you are. What a terrible smell of paint around this place.

Oh, well, if you've got this stuff, I'll go and do a bit in the bathroom.

Well, now, look, don't tell me you're going to go on living here, all this

redecorating?

I'm going to try to.

Look, I'll get it out of the way for you.

You want to move out till it's finished.

Where do you suggest I go? The YMCA?

I've had a stroke of luck.

A beautiful 1930s modern mansion set in its own grounds.

Twelve rooms in the most exclusive part of Highgate. Ah, there we are.

Thank you. That was a great help. It's a pleasure.

You gone into the real estate business then?

No, I just happened to have one going spare.

Won't you be using it?

I thought we might both use it.

Thank you for the offer, but I prefer to make my own arrangements.

Oh, don't misunderstand me. It's just that I need a wife for a couple of

So long?

It's a sort of cover for my business, you know. What business?

This.

What are you doing with rough diamonds?

I'm trying to track down about a million pounds worth of them.

Those are illicit stones. Well, you've lived in Africa.

You probably know more about the illicit diamond business than I do.

Possibly. And the house goes with the job, does it?

Hmm, I need someone to do some entertaining, you know, make me look

What's the address?

I'll let you know as soon as you can move in.

Mrs. Steeve?

I found this in the bathroom.

Where do you want me to put it?

Why don't you put it back in the bath? It's still alive.

There's no need to look so scared. He thought you were the customers.

He is a nervous boy, isn't he? I'm not the only one.

Everyone in Hatton Garden's on edge. That's just what we're aiming for.

Look, I still think it would be better if these stones were trickled through a

few at a time. Take us 20 years with the stocks we hold. This isn't one of your

petty smuggling rackets. This operation's on a scale that you don't

grasp. I'm only trying to warn you that the Federation knows the stuff's getting

in, and so do the customs.

Sooner or later, somebody's going to start mentioning a few names. I suppose

leave us to worry about that. I think that might be wise.

By the way, how is Ross getting on after his tragic loss?

He's carrying on in business.

He's even talking of going into partnership.

Is he?

With whom?

A new man called Steed.

Steed. Is he backing Ross?

Well, he must be pretty well loaded to set up as a dealer at all, mustn't he?

Besides, I heard he paid 30 ,000 for Ross's house in cash.

What about his private life?

He's married. That's all I know.

Then you'd better get to know him a little better, hadn't you?

I'll try.

Well, what are you waiting for?

Better get back the way you came and take care you're not seen.

And, by the way, I shall need the use of your workshop again tomorrow night.

Now, look, you can't go on dealing right in the centre of the garden. Why not?

That's where the dealers are.

Well, couldn't they come out here?

And run the risk of being followed. You run quite enough risk with you coming

here. Now get out.

Do we really need that boy?

The workshop comes in useful.

And he knows quite a few dealers.

Perhaps he's right about being a bit more cautious.

My instructions are to dispose of these stones as quickly as possible.

That means that we must test our strength, and we can't do that

Well, Mr. Steve, your bank seems to think highly of you.

Sir John is an old friend, Mr. Roth.

So you'd be all right for an overdraft.

I've had my solicitor draw up a draft deed of partnership.

I know.

I've checked it.

The only point is, Mr. Steve, if you'll excuse me asking...

Just how much do you know about the technical side of this business?

Well, as I explained, you are no expert. I think I'll leave that to you until I

get to know more about it. I think my most useful contribution is putting up

capital.

The thief?

We are in business.

Excellent.

Right away. How do you like my house?

Oh, my wife's seen it. She seems very happy.

It's an awful pity you had to sell them.

Well, after what happened to my wife, there is just myself and my daughter.

Why do we need such a big play?

Well, I'm having the conveyance sent to you today. So it's all yours.

All right.

Is there anything else you would like to know while you are here?

Yes, one thing is puzzling. I went through your books.

How do you work out the customs and excise duty on Rothstone?

The Federation works that out with the customs whenever they import stones.

Then the Federation and the customs, they take their work.

And believe me, it's a big work.

Unless you're dealing in illicit terms.

Obviously, if you pay no customs duty, you make a fortune.

That's why people go to such lengths to do it.

Mr. Steve, before we go any further, I would like to get one thing clear.

If you are in partnership with me, you're delegitimate.

Now. Come on in, Patty.

Oh, hello.

This is my new partner, Mr. Steve. My daughter, Jackie.

She works for me. From now on, for us.

Very nice, too.

I'll be seeing a lot more of you then, Jackie.

If you want me anything, Ross, I'll be at the house. I've got to help a little

woman move in.

Jackie, you notice after 10? I had a late night.

Who with?

Daddy, I'm nearly 20. I should be able to go out with whom I please.

All right.

You've answered my question.

Now I suppose we don't talk for the rest of the day.

Now look, darling, all I want is that you don't waste yourself.

You are all I've got left now.

Daddy, I've got a headache. I don't feel like another lecture.

Well, you're going to get one, whether you feel like it or not. Not if you're

going to start one about Nicky. That boy is no good for you. He's already been

in trouble once. Well, that's all over now. In any case, I don't care.

Daddy, I love Nicky, and there's nothing you can do about that.

Can't you knock?

I did.

You didn't hear.

You've got a nerve coming here during working hours.

Isn't it enough to drag her out half the night?

I didn't come to see Jackie. I came to see you.

Oh.

Jackie. Go down to the cafe and bring me a cup of tea, yes?

Go on.

Now, Mr. Ross, I'd like to talk to you about your new partner.

You're unloaded, then. I thought I saw a pan -technican moving away.

Look, did he really have to bring all this junk?

Well, I wasn't going to leave them in the flat for that vandal of a decorator

ruin. Well, couldn't you have got the Natural History Museum and taken them

your hands a couple of weeks? I prefer to keep my eye on them.

Give me a hand down, will you?

Oh, hold tight. Ha, ha.

Take your pairs twice round the children's zoo for six pence.

Whoop. Did you enjoy it, my love?

Not much.

By the way, I'm glad you've dropped in.

I've just been having a talk to one of the neighbours. There appears to be some

mystery about the previous lady of the house. Oh, I meant to mention that. Yes,

she had a terrible accident with a face pack.

How can one have an accident with a face pack?

Well, it was made of a sort of plaster of Paris compound and it hardened rather

quickly. The coroner gave accidental death. I don't think so, though. I have

doubts. You think she was murdered?

Yeah, I think so.

Here?

No, up in the bedroom, by the way.

I see.

Well, that's all I wanted to know.

Have you got anything to drink?

I think under those antlers there you'll find some.

Have you ever heard of a fellow called a phantom?

No, I don't think so. What could I have done?

He's done most of his life in South Africa.

I was in East Africa.

He was probably there two glasses.

In the past.

He was a member of the Diamond Federation out there until he was sacked

dealing illicit stones.

Well? On that breathing fire on the Federation.

He came to London a couple of years ago, went into hiding.

I think it's the fellow behind this illegal diamond operation.

I thought the Federation had their own security people. Why are you involved?

Well, it's got rather wide implications.

These people have an unlimited supply of diamonds. When I mean unlimited, they

could even take over the entire market if they could get buyers to deal with

them. Cheers, love. Cheers.

And if they moved in on industrial diamonds, they could get a grip on our

industry, particularly armaments.

There's not much you can do without cutting tools.

Oh, Sam, I can't see anyone breaking the Diamond Federation.

From what I've heard of Fenton, mad enough to draw.

You set yourself up as a dealer in the hope that they'll approach you.

Then I can see how they operate.

So you and I will have to convince them that we're legitimate.

all you've got for me.

These are the only ones I thought I could trust.

Then you'd better close up and set your alarm.

Right.

Now, gentlemen, if you've seen this first parcel, this is a second water of

brilliance, total weight 2 ,200 carats. That will offer me 12 pounds a carat.

I'll start at 1176 a carat, or to make a round figure, 25 ,000 pounds. The

parcel, who'll offer me 25 ,000 pounds?

I'm offered 25 ,000 pounds. Will anyone raise that?

25 ,850. 25 ,850. That's 1176 a carat. Now, come along, gentlemen. You know

well that this is at least 2 ,000, below federation prices.

26. 26 ,000. 26 ,400. 26 ,400.

Anything further?

Mr. Van Clair.

This second part, gentlemen, is industrious. Total weight, 4 ,000

care to inspect it?

It's all right, gentlemen. Don't be alarmed.

Let's see who it is.

It's Van Berg.

Stay where you are, gentlemen.

Is he alone?

Yes. Well, let him in.

With the stuff lying around, are you mad? I said let him in.

Is he yours?

No. Where did they come from? That's none of your business, Van Berg.

You've answered my question.

You all know these are illicit stones, don't you? And you know that you can't

prove that because one stone is exactly like another. I don't have to prove

anything. I'll leave that to the customs. Why didn't you bring the

officers with you? I'll ask the questions.

I'll tell you why you didn't bring them with you, Van Berg, because you know

that you're going to make a fool of yourself.

I don't know what you think you're doing here.

I suppose you've been doing some private sleuthing. Well, all you find is a few

diamond merchants dealing among themselves.

What are you prepared to do about that? I'm not going to argue with you. I don't

have to.

I shall impound these stones as evidence.

I shall make a report on each one of you to the Federation and the police. Now,

look... And you all know what that means.

Stand back.

Those diamonds belong to me.

Your Federation has run this industry long enough.

It's time we changed that. No, Spencer, don't be a fool!

Pick those stones up.

Well. He won't float.

Supposing they drank the Thames. Why should they?

Van Berg disappeared in Hatton Garden. He might be anywhere.

I still don't see why he had to kill him. He was starting to breathe down our

necks. Well, he couldn't identify those stones.

The dealers were getting nervous.

How do you know that they won't get so nervous that they'll run straight to the

police for protection?

For the same reason that you don't, my dear Nicky.

No one can be protected every minute of the day.

It only takes a few seconds to kill a man.

Now tell me, how are you getting on with our new acquaintance, Steed?

I'm not sure of him yet.

You approached him?

Yes.

I'm seeing him tonight. He's throwing a party for some dealers.

Jackie and I have got ourselves invited.

Well, you'd better get over there.

I'd like Lisa to go with you to back you up.

No, I can handle it myself.

I hope you can.

For Steed's sake as well.

Big help, eh? You're going a bit fast with them, eh?

Lead of the slowest ship, eh? There we are.

Excuse me.

Darling, would you turn the sound up? Yes, sir. Thank you, my love.

Oh, shall we leave them out there, Mrs. Daniels? Would you do me the honour?

I'm awfully sorry, but I'm not very good at dancing. No, I don't believe it.

Come on, let's give it a go. Well, if you insist.

Careful of the carpet.

Ah, this was a good idea. Ivan brings up a bit, doesn't he?

Yes.

You are lucky moving in here. I've always liked this house.

It's got a very nice feel to it.

We haven't started the decorating yet, of course. Oh, but I shouldn't have

thought that was necessary. I mean, Mrs. Ross has such very good taste.

Yes. It doesn't go too well with my wife's trophies, I'm afraid.

No.

I do hope Max is all right.

Come and dance, Max.

Thanks, my dear. I'm quite happy.

He seems to be.

It's awfully kind of you to invite us, Mr. Seed. Not at all. It was a pleasure.

Excuse me. I think my husband wants to speak to me.

If you'd like to go over to the bar, my husband will give you a drink.

We've only just arrived, Max.

I'm sorry, Steve, but we have to go on down to town. I don't want to be late.

Oh, that's too bad.

Shall I see you to the door? No, it's okay. We'll show ourselves out. Thank

very much. Thanks a lot. Thank you for the time. Good night. Come along, my

dear. Excuse me.

Oh, Jackie.

It's a pleasure for you to come.

This is Nicky. How do you do, Nicky? What'll you have to drink, eh? Oh, well,

gin and orange, please. Gin and orange? Orange squash.

Orange squash.

What happened to your partner, John? They had an appointment in town. They

you their apologies. Don't have a drink, my darling.

No, thank you. I've got one sorted around there.

Mr. Steed, I wonder if I could have a word with you.

By all means.

Jackie, do come and meet my mother -in -law. She's really quite a character.

Oh.

You've forgotten your gin and orange.

Now,

what do you want to see me about?

I thought you might be interested in a proposition.

Proposition? I have some diamonds to sell.

I'm very subtle about you.

It could be a very profitable deal.

How profitable?

You can have a million pounds worth if you want.

There's no limit.

My partner does the buying, you know that.

Resources are somewhat limited, we...

We thought you might like to start trading on your own account.

How would I get it?

You leave that to us.

What do you say?

No, I don't think so.

Try someone else's.

Well, everything all right?

Jackie, it's quite understandable coming back to her old home. Of course, I

quite understand.

Jackie, why don't you come and dance?

Yeah, of course.

Let me fill this up for you. What was it? It's gin and wine. Right.

Just a minute, Steve.

I thought we'd had our little chat.

We will excuse this, won't you, darling?

So what is it now?

I've made you an offer and you've turned it down.

You're no fool, Steve. Do you know what that means?

What does it mean?

It means we shall have to use some other form of persuasion.

It's not going to be very pleasant.

You're sweating, are you?

Yeah, that's what you do

What's

going on see a friend of yours he works for me You always give your customers

such a warm welcome. She was in here when I come in.

The door was open, so I came in to wait for you. No, I couldn't have been. I was

all up top last night myself.

I set the alarm. Get out.

I'm terribly sorry about this, Mrs. Deedee.

You do understand with so many vandals lying around, we have to be very

Oh, yes, that's all right.

You wanted to see me about something.

Um, yes, um...

Jackie was telling me you specialize in jewelry repairs.

I manufacture jewelry, yes. I also do repairs from time to time. Is there

anything special?

Yes, I was wondering if you could fix this watch for me. A couple of stones

to have fallen out of the mounting. Shouldn't be too difficult.

Where did you get this?

My husband gave it to me for a present. Why?

You do have a customs receipt for this, don't you?

Wish I had one, but I haven't got it with me.

I'm sorry, I'm not taking that on.

Then I had to try someone else, weren't I?

Jackie seemed to think you'd be able to.

Mrs. Steed?

Yes?

That's a smuggled watch, isn't it?

I wouldn't have thought that would have worried you.

What do you mean?

Jackie told me about your bit of bother 12 months ago.

Did she also tell you that I was framed?

She claimed that, yes.

Your story was that someone dumped a batch of watches on you for you to reset

into different mountains?

Yes, and 10 minutes later the customs walked in.

Whoever dumped those watches also tipped off the customs.

Still, you were lucky not to go to jail, weren't you?

I would have done if I hadn't paid up.

But the customs prefer to get money out of you.

I would say I'm a 10 ,000 pound fine.

Must have been very difficult for a small jeweller to find.

Friends raised it?

The same friends who got you in on this diamond smuggling racket?

Is that what you're doing now, paying off your debt?

Who are you working for, Mrs... Do you need the customs or the Federation?

Neither.

By the way, that watch of mine is quite legitimate.

I bought it in the customs auction.

Sid.

Yep. Are you sure you locked up last night? Of course I'm sure. I always do.

set the alarm. And set the alarm.

Whoever did that managed to cut the wires without setting off the alarm.

You'd better report it to the boss, hadn't you?

I don't have to report to Fenton everything that happens in my own

Just as you like, mate.

I won't keep you. I just wanted to say how sorry we were we had to leave your

party so early.

Oh, that's all right. Let me take your case. Thank you.

All the same, I do owe you an explanation.

You had to go into town, didn't you?

Yes, but it wasn't as important as all that.

Oh?

I suppose I shouldn't discuss my husband's business behind his back.

Oh, I know how you feel, Mrs. Daniels, but wives should take an interest,

shouldn't they?

Exactly what I always tell Max.

He worries himself sick, expects sympathy from me, but he won't tell me

the matter. Sit down.

Cigarette? Thank you.

So, um, you don't know what it is that's worrying him?

I do now.

I got it out of him eventually.

Well?

Well, you'll keep it yourself, won't you? Mm -hmm.

You know about this illicit diamond business?

Yes. They're putting pressure on Max.

I see.

Then we both have the same problem.

I thought so.

I told Max I was sure that Mr. Seed had been approached as well.

I suggested he ought to speak to your husband.

What did he say to that?

Something about wondering whether Mr. Seed might be in with the rest of the

gang. Oh, but sure. I said I couldn't believe a man like your husband could

involved in business like that.

He's not the type.

That's nice of you, Mrs. Daniels. But that man Nicky's got something to do

it. It was when he turned up at your party that Max decided to leave.

Did your husband tell you what kind of pressure they've been putting on him?

No, he didn't.

But I do know that it affects me somehow.

You? Max insists that I leave London for a while. He wants me to go abroad.

I see.

Tell me, did you know Mrs. Ross very well?

Oh, yes. We were very close friends.

Do you know if her husband was under any kind of pressure before she died?

Well, she didn't say so. Not in so many words.

But I knew there was something wrong.

I think you'd better do as your husband says and go away for a bit.

But if Max is in danger, I ought to stay and help him.

Mrs. Ross wasn't able to help her husband much, was she?

No. I see what you mean.

Hello? This is Mrs. Steed here. Is my husband there, Mr. Ross?

Yes, he's here.

Your wife.

She sounds a bit annoyed.

Oh, dear.

Hello,

darling. I want to talk to you. Go ahead.

I can't talk on the phone. When will you be back?

When I finish my work, my dear.

You'd better make it sooner than that, otherwise you won't find me here.

In fact, I think it might be better if we met at my flat. I'll see you there in

an hour.

Stop that.

Everything all right?

She's fused all the lights.

Do you know where the fuse is?

The main fuse box is in the cellar.

Oh, thank God. They're going to pacify the little woman.

On second thoughts, she can calm down.

Can I have a look at those diamonds you bought this morning?

What for?

Well, after all, I am your partner.

All right.

But I thought we agreed...

I am in charge of this side of the business.

Oh, of course, yes.

Keep to that.

I've got to learn sometime, haven't I? Could you lend me your little glass

thing? With pleasure. Thank you.

How much do you pay for them?

Fifteen thousand.

Would you like to see the Federation invoice?

Not much point. They didn't come from the Federation.

What are you talking about? I don't know how you cook your invoices, but these

are illicit stones.

Illicit? Even an expert couldn't tell the difference, let alone you.

Late last night, the Federation stopped selling rust stones until the illicit

stuff could be tracked down.

Anything bought since that time must have been bought illegally.

All right, I'm not going to interfere on your side of the business, but why did

you give me that fatherly chat about buying legally?

I didn't want you to get involved.

Very thoughtful of you. Why not?

Because I didn't want the same thing to happen to your wife that happened to

mine. Why didn't you tell me this before?

I didn't dare. They killed your wife. You had nothing to lose. Or were you

frightened for your own skin?

No. No, not for me.

No, I don't care about myself anymore.

But I do care about my Jackie.

My daughter.

Yeah, I see.

Speed.

She's all I've got left in the world now.

Have you told her what's happening?

How can I tell her?

How can I tell her that because of my obstinacy, her mother was killed?

Would she believe me that she is so in love with that Mickey creature?

She would think I was trying to break them up.

They really got you, didn't they?

Yes. That's how they are getting everyone in the business through their

families. That's why everyone is afraid to speak up.

You better have your diamonds back.

Steve.

If you'll take my advice, keep quiet about this.

Remember, you have got a wife as well.

I haven't forgotten.

Neither have they.

Who is it?

Nicky.

I thought that you could never come here in daylight.

Look, the customs have just made a swoop on the garden. They're going through

everybody's stocks. Well, let's not for the first time. Yes, but this time

they've got more to go on.

Did you know that the Federation has stopped issuing any diamonds? I heard

this morning. Our dealers have all been informed.

Well, then, hadn't we better lie low for a bit until things blow over? Certainly

not. This is where we make ourselves felt.

The Federation has played right into our hands.

By withholding their own stocks, they're forcing the dealers to buy from us.

But you can't force the Federation out of business.

I believe that we can take over this industry.

With our stocks, we could have an annual turnover of 200 million pounds.

But apart from the Federation, you're up against the customs. You're up against

the government. Let me take over. We shall make the same deal with them that

Federation has done.

You don't seriously think they're going to deal with murderers, do you? Why not?

We shouldn't be the first monopoly to establish ourselves over a few dead

as a price for everything.

Now, tell me.

Have you informed the dealers of our next auction?

Yes. Then you'd better get back to Happengarden. What about Steed?

I haven't got anywhere with him yet.

Well, I think we can tie that problem up by tonight.

Oh, hello.

I was just doing the squiggly bits. They all seem to leave their... Where is

that painter of yours, by the way? I don't know. Whenever I look in, he's out

somewhere doing another job.

You ought to get him to lock the door when he goes out. Anyone might wander

Well, what did you want to see loving hubby about so recently?

I take it you knew from the start that this gang brings pressure on the dealers

by getting at their wives. Yes, it passed through my mind.

That's why you set me up in that house, wasn't it? As a clay pigeon for someone

to take a pot shot at. You haven't come to any harm yet, have you? You're doing

your best to make them try, aren't you? Look, if it happens, I'll be around.

Now,

I've been to Nick's workshop, and I think you're right. He is the weak link.

I have a feeling he wants to get out, but he's scared to.

And I found these. Hold your hand up.

Were there any more?

No, I don't think so. They obviously keep their stock elsewhere.

Well, even with my very, very limited knowledge, these must be worth, well, 10

,000 quid?

You think so?

Give them to me a minute.

Where are you?

Oh, I'm sorry.

Get them.

What are you going to do?

A disappearing act.

You're still there.

Huh?

Now, find your diamonds.

Taste it.

What? Taste it.

Ooh, salt.

Rock salt crystals.

Almost identical in appearance to rough diamonds.

So don't tell me they're dealing in this, eh? Oh, no.

Might fool you at a glance, but he wouldn't fool a diamond merchant.

But it does indicate how they're getting them into the country.

Yes. Real diamonds mixed in with the cargo of rock salt.

Get them through customs, add water, dissolve the salt, then pick out your

stones.

They've still got to solve the main problem. Where do they get these stones

in the first place?

The Federation controls the world's mines. Even the Russians distribute

them. What about China?

Does that fit geologically?

North China, perhaps.

Or Manchuria.

They also produce rock salt.

My dear, you're being a great help to your husband's career now. You got a

phone? Where is it? Yes, go ahead and use it.

Thank you. Well, where is it?

I'm the faintest idea.

I'm getting the customs to give us a list of rock salt...

Mrs. Daniels.

You say your wife rang you yesterday lunchtime. Yes, she rang me at the

She said she was going down into town to make some arrangements for going away

and you'd invited her to your town flat.

Did she actually say she'd spoken to me? No, I think she said that you'd left a

message for her.

Whoever left that message, Mr Daniels, it certainly wasn't me.

Steed, I'm not going to let them get away with this time.

I've got to see the police this morning to make a statement. I'm going to tell

them everything I know. I should have done it a long time ago. I quite

understand how you feel, Mr. Daniels. You think that's quite wise. Well, what

have I got to lose now?

Do you have any children? Yes, a daughter, but she's staying with my

parents in Leeds. You're not the only one that knows that. Well, I've got to

something. At least the police could pick up those we know about. On what

charge? Defrauding the customs?

If they get hold of a smart lawyer, they'll be out next morning. And what

the rest of the group? They're still on the loose.

And just what you suggested. Now, look, you carry back to the garden and you

carry on trading normally.

Playing with who?

With the same people. You've no choice.

Is that what you're going to do? If I only had myself to think of, I'd

still hold out.

That's Kathy.

So they know about my flat?

I think Mrs. Daniels is an early warning system.

Do you suppose they also know that I'm not your wife?

Well, do you think you keep a flat for your extra mere elective?

Yep.

Yep.

on the night, will you?

A lady for you.

Thank you.

Hello? Mrs. T?

My name is Lisa Denham of the Denham Beauty Parlor. We are running a free

off a beauty treatment in your area.

You have been selected from a list of names in the telephone book.

I wondered when it might be convenient for me to call.

Will you hold on a moment? I'll look in my diary.

It's a lady from the beauty parlor. She wants to call on me.

Make an appointment.

Beautiful. Well, aren't you going to put it on?

Well, it should be you who puts it on.

There.

Happy?

Well, yes.

You don't sound very sure.

Well, I was just thinking you could have chosen somewhere a bit more romantic.

I'm sorry, I couldn't get away from here today.

Hey, I tell you what.

I'll propose to you all over again in the most romantic place you can think

All right?

All right.

Hey,

look. You'd better get back to your father or he'll be wondering where you

won't you?

Yes.

Should I tell him we're engaged?

Yes, I think you should.

Hello, Jackie.

See you at the office.

I hope you can keep her in the style to which she's accustomed.

Do you think you'll be able to get her father's approval?

He'll do what he's told.

I wouldn't count on it. He's quite an obstinate old fellow, you know.

You came to discuss business?

Yes, at your suggestion.

I'm very glad to see you've come to your senses.

How much would you like?

I'll start with a small sample.

Twenty thousand?

It's said ten to start with, and we'll build from there. How do I take

You leave the cash with your wife. We'll do the rest.

That seems a bit complicated.

Do you treat everybody this way?

Until I trust them, yes.

I can't afford to trust anybody.

You could always try.

I think I'd like to remove a few of the hairs from the adjective of the brow

here. I might as well take them out permanently.

All right.

You're well -equipped, aren't you?

Who is your client in their home? I prefer to. My clients are more relaxed

their own homes.

You run the business by yourself?

My husband drops in from time to time. He'll look at the accounts.

Now a few from the other side.

Oh, it's Pete.

Okay, let's go.

If I might make a suggestion, you should use a slightly lighter powder base.

I'll bring one along with me next time I call.

That is, of course, if you want me to go on with the treatment.

Well, that's really rather up to you, isn't it?

Then I'll call again, if I may.

I almost forgot.

I have a preparation for your husband as well.

Oh? How long has he been taking beauty treatments? This isn't for me. I'm just

delivering it for a friend.

I see.

Let's hope he doesn't mistake it as a talcum powder then.

I was told it was cash on delivery.

There seems to be some misunderstanding.

My friend was under the impression it would be in cash.

My husband didn't have time to go to the bank this morning, but the cheque is

made out to cash. You merely have to present it. I don't think your husband's

sense of humour is going to be appreciated.

Really? He never cared to me.

I thought the bank manager would be a bit suspicious. A perfect stranger

in with a cash check for that amount.

What game are you trying to play with us, Steve?

A genuine mistake. I write checks automatically.

Just get the cash to me in the next hour.

I'll see if it's handed to him.

By the way, I'm very satisfied with the first consignment.

Let's make the other one a little larger, don't you think?

We'll deal with this one first, Will.

Will?

I don't trust him.

He knew he wouldn't take a check. Of course he did.

He wanted to see the diamonds before he paid up.

I can understand that.

I should have done the same myself.

As a matter of fact, I should have been rather suspicious if he had paid up

without seeing them. What else did he say?

He said he wanted to take some more.

Good. Then let's give him the opportunity.

When he brings that cash over, tell him to come to the auction tonight.

Well, don't look so worried, Nicky.

We can take care of Steed.

I want to marry him, eh?

I'd prefer to get your approval, but... If I don't give it, he'll do it anyway.

We're engaged.

Jackie, if you are engaged, where is the ring?

I'm not wearing it for a moment. It didn't fit very well.

He, a jeweler, can't make a ring to fit?

Now, you better tell me the whole truth.

You're not wearing his ring because you're not sure, are you?

That's why you came to see me.

Daddy, I want to marry him, but... But what?

Sometimes I'm not very sure if I can trust him. Now, look, darling.

If you're not sure, why don't you give yourself plenty of time to think about

it? How many times should I tell you, go away somewhere for a holiday? You need

it badly.

Why not do him death first?

Oh, no. No, no. I don't want to leave him.

You're afraid he'll change his mind if you're not here to keep an eye on him,

eh? No.

No, it isn't that. I can assure you, if he really cares about you, he'll be here

when you come back.

All right, Daddy.

I'll do as you say, for once.

That's a good girl.

Now, you leave all the arrangements to me. I want you to leave tonight.

Tonight? Yes, it's very important for me, too.

I'm sorry, darling, I won't be able to see you off because I have another

appointment.

The customers gave me a list of all rock salt importers. All they could say was

that they were unloading these wharves here with more than a score of little

warehouses.

Fenton must have them pretty well hidden, anyway.

Couldn't you have Nicky follow it?

I've done it night and day. The trouble is, he knows it.

Now, if Fenton's holding this auction tonight, they'll collect their stones

bring them to the garden. I'm going to take a walk around to those walls, I

think. Are you going to the auction?

I don't know. I may not bother. It depends what I find this afternoon.

If you don't, I suppose I can expect my second course of beauty treatment.

I made 150 ,000 by Mr. Jacobs. Can I take it any further?

Mr. Jacob, the next batch is also first water and brilliants.

Total weight 10 ,000 carats. You carefully inspect.

No sign of Steve yet. I warned you. Give him another 10 minutes and that's all.

Now, gentlemen, will anyone offer me 25 pounds a carat?

All right, 25 pounds. 25 pounds. Mr. Ross, we haven't had a bid from your

I know you're a little pressed for cash, but I'm sure that your partner would

underwrite it.

I can't act for my partner.

In any case, I'm no longer interested.

If you're not interested, Mr. Ross, why didn't you leave earlier?

That's my affair.

You weren't waiting for the 10 o 'clock train to leave Victoria.

Your daughter's not on it.

You didn't think we'd let her get away as easily as that, did you?

Where is she?

She's quite safe for the moment.

She just couldn't resist coming to say goodbye to her fiancee, could she,

You're not going to get my Jackie. You hear? You are not going to get my

You can do what you like.

You are not... Oh!

What are we going to do with him? Put him in the van and take him to the

One starts defying us, the rest will follow suit.

I don't think that we ought to let his partner defy us very much longer either.

Very well. And Lisa, now that Mr. Ross is out of the way...

You'd better see that his daughter doesn't go to the police.

No. Jackie knows nothing of this. She never has to. I can't take a risk.

you're out of your mind. Nicky. Fenton, I'm warning you not to touch that girl.

If anything happens to her, I should go straight to the police. I don't care if

I spend the rest of my life in prison. Do you hear?

See to Mrs. Steed first. The girl can wait.

What do you want me to do with him? Put him inside. We'll get rid of him later.

I'll get the rest of the driver.

Lisa's already on her way.

Where is she? Where is she?

I'll get you an ambulance.

Thanks.

Let him go.

I've been expecting you all evening, Miss Denham.

Then you know what I've called about.

Yes, but I don't quite see how you're going to manage it.

You don't think I'd come by myself, do you?

Mr. Daniel.

I prefer not to have to shoot you.

The police cause so much fuss about the use of guns, Mrs. Steve.

Let's drop this Mrs. Steve far, shall we? I might as well tell you that he's

just an acquaintance of mine.

And anything you do to me won't bother him in the slightest.

Even if I believed you.

I could hardly let you stay alive now, could we?

Do go along with Lisa, Mrs. Steeve.

You'll find her methods are much gentler.

She's got a gun!

Goodbye, Mr. Daniels. Your gun's empty.

There you are, my beaut... Beauty, you're right.

All right, that'll do.

I didn't think you liked him.

I don't. I'm just making quite certain he doesn't come down off the wall.

I never expected my flat to be finished.

Oh, I told my painter to get a move on.

Your painter?

I had to get you out of here somehow, didn't I?

I only found a million pounds worth of diamonds in those warehouses. Take or

leave a few thousand quid, you know.

And Mr. Daniels was told all.

Mr. Daniels was quite a shock, wasn't he?

Yeah. It had been quite a shock that Mr. Daniels had been using a .38, which

fired eight rounds, wasn't it?

It is such a thing, you know.

I know, but they look different.

Not very.

You took quite a chance.

You sound as if you care.

My dear, the better for work.