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Tyler out there.

This place looks so awful.

But darling, the last place we looked at cost ten pound a week. At least here it

must be cheaper.

Peter, I am so tired. We've been looking around all day. Let's just go. Yes?

We saw your sign. Do you have a room?

No. You don't know where we can find one, do you?

I do have one room.

It's on the top floor.

How much will it cost? Six pounds a week.

It couldn't be any cheaper.

That's the price. Take it or leave it.

Take it.

All right, we'll have it then, please.

My son will show you the room.

Wait.

the room?

You see?

It is a nice song.

This way.

This is a bathroom.

This is a nice, quiet place.

You like it?

Oh, Peter, I don't want to stay here.

Darling, we're lucky to get any place at all.

You know that.

Come on, sweetie.

Come on, darling, let's get up home.

What's the matter?

Nothing.

Look, darling, things won't always be this bad.

I'll have something accepted soon, and then we'll have some money.

I'm sorry, Peter. I know you've got enough problems without me making things

worse for you.

Look, darling, as long as we've got each other, that's all that matters.

Come on, we're both tired. Let's get unpacked and go to bed.

Well, how do the new tenants like their room?

Very well.

Hurry up. Now, get that prepared.

We don't want them to be disturbed by screaming.

She's an attractive little thing, don't you think, Olaf?

I think she could be very useful.

Yes, I think we can use her.

Do you have that key?

Oh, no.

Okay, come on.

Come on!

Yes, yes. Now, not too much for any one of them. And only the ones you really

need it.

Yes, yes.

And no fooling around with them.

Sorry, darling, we're living in a place like this.

I understand, Peter.

I really do.

I promise you, it will get better.

I know.

I see you.

I feel you.

You're so beautiful.

Mary, you mean it.

Come on darling.

It was me, Mom.

Wait for me, girls. I'm coming.

Did you have a good night's sleep, darling?

Not really. There's a strange plaything. I always have the feeling I'm being

watched.

It's always the same the first night in a new home.

And I know it's terrible here, but we'll have some ability.

I hope so, Peter.

Darling, I'm going to see for medicals.

Today's going to be my lucky day.

Peter, can I come with you?

Darling, I'd love to take you with me, but please be reasonable. You know I

can't.

Can I have some money, then, please?

So what have you got?

Well, I'll get some fruit or something and I'll make it a little more like

That's a good girl.

Bye. Bye -bye. Wish me luck.

You too.

Not coming!

Oh, nice, darling.

Oh, Winnie, it's so good to see you after all this time. You're my only real

friend. How have you been keeping?

Okay? Oh, just fine.

And you?

Fine, just fine.

Would you like some more tea?

Thank you.

with the top one.

You know what to do. Just ring the bell when you are finished.

Remember when this place was a nightclub, Winnie?

Those were the days.

Finest place in town. And I ought to know, I played the best of them.

Why don't you stop the game?

Too much trouble.

Besides, I make a pretty good thing, letting rooms.

Bad.

Your tenons never stay long.

Long enough.

Besides... I don't want to think about that year.

First the terrible fire.

Then Olaf.

One disaster after another.

That was a terrible year for me, Winnie.

Have another drink.

Hello, darling.

Hello, love.

What's all this?

Dinner. And that?

An extravagance to make it look a little bit more like home.

That's a good girl.

How was your day today?

Don't talk about it.

Every time I go to see somebody, they're not there.

Mr. Smith in the Bahamas, Mr. Jones at skiing in St. Moritz.

Oh, something's going to work out.

Yeah, that something is I've got to get a job.

Any sort of job.

No, Peter, you're too good a writer. Please stick with it. I don't know.

Enough about me. What about you?

I had a very exciting day today.

Last night I heard noises.

Yeah, me snoring. No.

And today people have been walking in and out.

What do you expect? It's a rooming house.

No, they've been walking in and out of that door at the end of the corridor.

Olaf... Who's he?

The dwarf, Mr.

Lush's son. I found that out today as well.

Anyway, I went in and had a look.

You what?

Well, you know me, Peter. I've got to look.

So?

So, it's an attic, and it's a very weird place.

And the whole house is really strange.

Maybe you could write about it.

What I write about is strange enough for everybody as it is.

Oh, Peter, please don't. You do it in time.

No, where's Victor?

Hello?

Hello?

Oh, come and get on, you idiot.

Where have you been?

Ouch. Such a sweet boy.

I was going to do my South American number for you. Oh, yes. Oh,

yes. Wonderful.

One.

What are you doing?

Nazi.

She wants me to do the choo -choo bumper for her.

Ladies and gentlemen, Miss Lila Lash.

When a lovely senorita clicks a Cuban

castanets, there's a certain caballero.

She's trying hard to forget.

gently sway.

Don't be shy then, Pavoliero.

Walk right up to her and say, come and

dance the choo -choo bumper.

It's not the rumba, not the bumper. Oh, no, no, no.

It's the dance that makes you go.

slash singing.

Mama makes you go.

Don't you hear those noises?

Turn the bell when you are finished.

Okay.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Do you love your mommy, Ola?

Yes.

What do you think of that blonde girl?

We can use her.

You've got to get some new girls.

Betty's using far too much heroin.

Not much profit in Betty anymore.

You've got to get some new girls.

I just got one.

Well, even she's been used rather a lot.

No, we're going to get that blonde.

The trouble is, her husband, he's got to be getting rid of.

She's out all day.

It's got to be at the right time and in the right way.

I'll get her.

Peter, I did hear noises last night, and they did come from the attic.

Maybe it's haunted and we've got ghosts rattling their chains at night.

Okay, if you don't believe me, come and see for yourself.

All right, let's go and see your noises.

See, Peter?

I told you there's something weird about this place.

No, your child, you've got too much imagination.

Look around you. This is as famous as any other attic.

I don't like this house.

Darling, I've got to go. I've got to see this editor, and it's very important.

It's going to be important for both of us.

Okay.

Come on, make yourself a nice cup of tea.

And keep that lovely little nose out of things that don't concern you.

I guess you're right.

And then you remember that other time. Oh, I do. You do another one I'm talking

about.

Oh, it was wonderful.

Oh, it was so beautiful.

And that Apache number I did.

Oh, I hope I'm not disturbing you. Oh, it's just me and my friend having a

little drink. What do you want?

Well, is there a telephone in the house?

There is a telephone, but it's private to this part.

Well, I...

I do need one, rather importantly, because I have some phone calls coming.

Why? What business are you in?

I'm a writer. A writer? What could you write?

Television and plays.

Television and plays!

Show business!

Oh, dear. I was just talking, my friend, and now you remember me.

Lionel Ash!

That's me!

I used to do imitations, all kinds of things.

I really was the greatest May West.

Oh.

Is it possible for me to have the number?

The number is 385 -2294, but I don't want too many

calls. Oh, I promise there won't be many.

Right. Anyway, have a drink. Come on. Not for me, thank you. I must be going.

Oh, join us.

I'm terribly sorry, but I am in a hurry.

I can't stand people who don't drink.

Bye -bye. Bye -bye.

Peace.

Goddamn little son of a bitch. I'll make them when I see them.

You're beginning to take too much of this stuff, you know.

He may have to get rid of you.

Phil.

You're unattractive to the police.

Playing with toys, huh?

We've got a better game to play here.

Sandra's worked up. This is Lila Lash.

I want to speak to Santa Claus.

Just give me Santa Claus.

Yes, just a minute.

It's Lila Lash. Do you want to talk to her?

Yes? Listen, Santa.

That last shipment was short.

Look, Lila, it's not easy.

Don't give me your troubles. I've got my own. Just deliver.

We're running out.

I mean...

To play the game of love.

But love is just for fools.

And if I play the game...

You've been drinking.

So what?

I can't take much more of this, Peter. I really can't. Look, how do you think I

feel? That bastard didn't even see me today.

Just sent his secretary out with a manuscript, not even an explanation.

How do you think I feel, being left here alone all day?

And there's mice in this room.

Oh, Mary, what's wrong with you?

Peter, just don't. I'm not in the mood. Oh, please don't. Peter, don't!

St. George's workshop?

What?

When?

Here.

Here.

What is it?

They got the runner.

Are they on to us? No, they shot him.

What about the staff?

They got it.

One million pound heroin down the drain.

What are we going to do?

Get another runner, you idiot.

I hope we get this job.

It seems to be quite interesting.

What exactly would you be doing?

I'm not really sure.

The guy's got a lot of money, so I should think I'd be driving him,

things for him. You know, just a general assistant.

I don't know.

I know I fly into tempers, and I know I say things that I don't mean, but...

Really, Peter, I want you to keep on with your writing.

But I will be, darling. This is just for the money.

Can you imagine Mrs. Lash waiting for her rent?

No, not really.

Do something for me.

Type this for me, will you? Could you give me something to do?

Look, I won't be late.

I'll see you as soon as I can.

Okay.

Bye. Bye -bye.

Spend it.

Peter?

Yes, sir? I want you to leave for Paris immediately.

Paris? Yes.

I'll have to go home and pack.

There isn't time. I said immediately.

But my wife, I'll have to tell her.

You can phone her.

a telephone call for you.

Me?

Yes, that telephone.

Yes.

Hello?

Hello, Peter.

That's marvelous!

Immediately?

When will you be back?

I see.

No, no. Don't worry.

I'll be all right, really.

Yes. Yes.

Yes, I love you too.

Bye -bye.

Good news?

Yes. Peter's got a job.

But it means he's got to start immediately.

And he's going to be away for three or four days.

Don't worry, my dear. We'll look after you, Olaf and I.

You're very kind. Thank you, Mrs. Lash.

Think nothing of it.

Bye -bye.

Lila, what was that song?

What song, Winnie?

Oh, you know.

Everybody's going crazy.

Everybody's going mad.

I'll do it for you.

Yes? Why? I got the costume right here.

It's got to be in the attic.

Now you fix yourself a drink.

I'll be right back.

I'll do that.

I'll do it for you as soon as I get done.

Hello? Can I help you?

You know, electricity costs money.

Hey,

that's a nice one.

I'm good in that.

I'm good in that one.

Where is it?

Oh, there it is.

Oh, how'd it go?

How'd it go?

Hello in there.

Listen, I'll try and get the police.

Do you understand?

I'll try and get the police.

I'll be back.

I've got to go to the police.

I've got to do it now.

I told you not to come here.

I need a teddy bear.

All right, all right.

Here you are.

Get out of here.

Quickly.

Peter, you're back. Yes.

How was the trip?

Trip was fine.

Did you have any trouble?

Trouble? No.

Did you bring something back with you?

Yes, of course. The box of teddy bears. Where is it?

Oh, they're out in the car.

Splendid. We've got to do something.

We've got to get out of here. It's hopeless.

Why try?

You can't just sit here. You've got to do something.

Sorry, all right.

Have you seen my wife?

She left with her bags.

Did she say where she was going?

No. Did she say anything to you?

Peter, where have you been?

I'm sorry.

It's my wife.

She's left me. I'm sorry to hear that.

Well, nothing like a little work to keep you happy. Would you please take that

one down in the cellar and unpack it?

Yes, sir. Thank you.

You've got to marry me.

Please, get my husband.

I've been dragged.

Get my husband.

Get the money.

Ah, you junkies are all alike.

Half crazy, all of you.

Oh.

Oh no!

Can I find my husband, please?

His name is Peter David.

I told you never to come here.

But we need more stuff.

I don't know how to explain this to you.

It's not easy.

The police are watching us.

What are we going to do?

We got a new girl.

I don't care how many girls you got. Get out of here. We haven't got any stuff.

Lila wouldn't like it.

You can tell Lila Lash to go to hell.

Get out.

Yes? Could I see someone who's in charge, please?

Someone in narcotics.

Oh, God, no.

No.

God, no.

No.

a new girl.

Let's see if we can find your wife.

What about Santa Claus?

Oh, stop playing with that damn thing!

I know.

I have to go for a teddy bear.

They've got Santa Claus!

They picked up the day of this kid, and they're coming here.

Now get upstairs!

As much as you can!

She left.

Listen, don't give me that. You know better than that.

I don't know.

Where's your son, Olaf?

I don't know.

Probably out playing with his toys somewhere.

Maris will always tell me about the noises in this house. They come from the

attic.

All right, let's have a look.

Move.

a rowing house. Paul, check the wardrobe. He might be in there.

Those are my costumes.

Take your hands off my costumes!

Check the other rooms. He must be up here somewhere, the little bastard.

Hey, come on, look at this.

There's nothing in there, Archie. There's nothing in there.

This is locked.

Where's the key? I don't have it.

Olaf has it.

You inhuman.

My God, Mary!

Get in there.

Mary.

Oh, don't you die.

I'm all right. I'll be all right now you're here.

No one's going to hurt you anymore.

Where's your son?

Why the hell do I know?

He's here.

You there.

Do you know how to use a gun?

You're damned right I can.

Mary, what did they do to you?

Oh, Peter.

They didn't... Help

me.

Help me.

Thank you.