1 00:00:14,599 --> 00:00:16,267 (SINISTER INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 2 00:01:02,397 --> 00:01:03,773 (BELL TOLLING) 3 00:01:25,962 --> 00:01:26,963 (CLEARS THROAT) 4 00:01:28,172 --> 00:01:29,424 What is it, Latham? 5 00:01:29,507 --> 00:01:31,009 It's nearly 10:00, Inspector. 6 00:01:31,092 --> 00:01:32,552 I have a carriage waiting. 7 00:01:32,677 --> 00:01:33,845 Carriage? What carriage? 8 00:01:33,928 --> 00:01:36,264 You wanted to have a look at that place in the park this morning. 9 00:01:36,347 --> 00:01:37,515 Don't you recall, sir? 10 00:01:37,890 --> 00:01:39,934 Oh, yes. Yes, of course. 11 00:01:40,184 --> 00:01:43,855 Confounded nuisance, spending one's time on routine investigations. 12 00:01:43,938 --> 00:01:46,482 I'd hardly call this routine, sir. 13 00:01:46,566 --> 00:01:47,984 What would you call it? 14 00:01:48,067 --> 00:01:51,321 Why, I'd say it was highly unusual. 15 00:01:51,404 --> 00:01:54,490 A man being attacked by a werewolf in a London park. 16 00:01:54,574 --> 00:01:55,950 Werewolf? 17 00:01:56,951 --> 00:01:58,620 I'm surprised at you, Latham. 18 00:01:58,703 --> 00:02:01,039 I always looked upon you as an intelligent man. 19 00:02:01,122 --> 00:02:03,416 Where on earth did you get this "werewolf" idea? 20 00:02:03,541 --> 00:02:05,501 I know. You've been looking at the papers. 21 00:02:05,585 --> 00:02:08,171 - Well, they are full of it, sir. - Bosh! 22 00:02:08,254 --> 00:02:09,547 PIERCE: From what I understand of the case, 23 00:02:09,631 --> 00:02:11,716 the man was nipped by a stray dog. 24 00:02:11,799 --> 00:02:15,303 Oh, it was much worse than that, sir. He was very badly slashed. 25 00:02:15,386 --> 00:02:18,014 He swears that it was not an animal that attacked him. 26 00:02:18,097 --> 00:02:19,140 Well... 27 00:02:19,223 --> 00:02:21,184 I suppose he was accosted by a man 28 00:02:21,267 --> 00:02:24,062 who suddenly sprouted hairy ears and long fangs. 29 00:02:24,145 --> 00:02:26,397 No, sir. No ears and no fangs. 30 00:02:26,481 --> 00:02:29,567 As a matter of fact, it wasn't a man. It was a woman. 31 00:02:30,068 --> 00:02:33,404 A little early in the morning to be visiting grog shops, isn't it? 32 00:02:33,488 --> 00:02:37,241 Oh, sir, I never touch a drop before 6:00 in the evening. 33 00:02:39,160 --> 00:02:40,620 - Come along. - Yes, sir. 34 00:02:41,287 --> 00:02:43,414 (CHEERFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 35 00:02:47,502 --> 00:02:48,961 Fine morning, isn't it? 36 00:02:49,087 --> 00:02:52,590 Much too fine to be wasted on minor things like stray dogs. 37 00:03:00,181 --> 00:03:03,434 Well, Miss Allenby, are you prepared to accept defeat gracefully? 38 00:03:03,518 --> 00:03:05,728 You haven't defeated me yet, Mr. Lanfield. 39 00:03:05,812 --> 00:03:06,854 (CHUCKLES) 40 00:03:06,938 --> 00:03:09,691 We're certainly formal this morning, aren't we, Phyllis? 41 00:03:09,774 --> 00:03:11,025 (CHUCKLES) Yes, we are. 42 00:03:11,192 --> 00:03:14,404 Much too formal for two people who are going to be married next week. 43 00:03:14,821 --> 00:03:16,948 - Next December. - Next week. 44 00:03:17,657 --> 00:03:19,117 This race is merely a formality. 45 00:03:19,492 --> 00:03:21,619 You're sure you don't want the handicap I offered you? 46 00:03:21,703 --> 00:03:23,621 - No, thank you. - All right. 47 00:03:23,705 --> 00:03:26,290 Do you mind if I review the terms of the race? 48 00:03:26,374 --> 00:03:28,042 Just to refresh your memory. 49 00:03:28,126 --> 00:03:30,128 As a lawyer, I don't want any loopholes. 50 00:03:30,211 --> 00:03:32,004 I'll save you the trouble, sir. 51 00:03:32,130 --> 00:03:34,006 We race to the road in the glen, 52 00:03:34,132 --> 00:03:35,883 and the winner names our wedding day. 53 00:03:35,967 --> 00:03:37,051 Which will be next December, 54 00:03:37,135 --> 00:03:38,845 because I'm going to win! 55 00:03:38,970 --> 00:03:40,388 And I adore winter weddings. 56 00:03:40,471 --> 00:03:41,848 And I detest them. 57 00:03:41,973 --> 00:03:43,474 That's why I'm going to win. 58 00:03:43,558 --> 00:03:45,017 - You ready? - Ready. 59 00:03:46,060 --> 00:03:49,480 - Start counting. - One, two, three, go! 60 00:03:49,564 --> 00:03:52,984 (CHEERFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC INTENSIFIES) 61 00:04:17,258 --> 00:04:20,136 Well, Miss Allenby, I won fairly and squarely, 62 00:04:20,219 --> 00:04:22,889 and next week you'll become Mrs. Barry Lanfield. 63 00:04:23,181 --> 00:04:25,600 You should've taken that five-length handicap I offered you. 64 00:04:25,683 --> 00:04:28,478 No, I'm glad I didn't, Barry. You see, I... 65 00:04:28,561 --> 00:04:31,731 I didn't really want to wait till next December. 66 00:04:31,856 --> 00:04:33,357 You didn't? 67 00:04:35,943 --> 00:04:37,195 LATHAM: You see? 68 00:04:37,278 --> 00:04:39,989 Oh, they're woman's footprints, Inspector. There's no doubt about it. 69 00:04:40,323 --> 00:04:41,949 You see, she came along the meadow, 70 00:04:42,033 --> 00:04:43,743 and probably went through this hedge. 71 00:04:44,202 --> 00:04:46,537 You know, that fellow might've been telling the truth 72 00:04:46,621 --> 00:04:48,414 about a female werewolf attacking him. 73 00:04:48,498 --> 00:04:51,292 PIERCE: Stop that nonsense about a werewolf attacking anybody. 74 00:04:51,375 --> 00:04:52,376 LATHAM: I'm sorry, Inspector. 75 00:04:52,460 --> 00:04:53,795 Is there a way we can get through this brush? 76 00:04:53,878 --> 00:04:55,004 Here's a spot, sir. 77 00:04:55,087 --> 00:04:57,089 PIERCE: All right, we'll have a look on the other side. 78 00:04:57,215 --> 00:05:00,051 LATHAM: Yes, well, let me help you, sir. Thank you. Here we go. 79 00:05:00,635 --> 00:05:03,638 What's the matter, Phyllis? You look frightened. 80 00:05:03,763 --> 00:05:04,764 Oh. 81 00:05:05,139 --> 00:05:06,891 Those voices startled me. 82 00:05:08,726 --> 00:05:10,102 Shall we go? 83 00:05:10,394 --> 00:05:12,647 Yes, now that we have an audience, the spell is broken. 84 00:05:13,272 --> 00:05:15,942 We seem to have interrupted a romantic moment. 85 00:05:19,153 --> 00:05:20,613 You know, when I was courting my missus, 86 00:05:20,696 --> 00:05:22,323 we used to go horseback riding. 87 00:05:22,406 --> 00:05:23,491 - Did you? - Yeah. 88 00:05:23,574 --> 00:05:25,034 Then we got married, and she refused 89 00:05:25,117 --> 00:05:27,119 to go near a horse from that moment on. 90 00:05:27,245 --> 00:05:30,373 She only pretended to like riding until she got me well-hooked. 91 00:05:30,456 --> 00:05:32,875 When you're quite finished mooning about your courting days, 92 00:05:32,959 --> 00:05:34,836 perhaps we can get on with the business in hand. 93 00:05:34,919 --> 00:05:37,171 Yes, sir. I'm sorry, Inspector. Come on. 94 00:05:40,633 --> 00:05:42,343 You look very thoughtful. 95 00:05:42,844 --> 00:05:45,263 I have many things on my mind. 96 00:05:45,346 --> 00:05:47,932 After all, I'm to be a bride next week. 97 00:05:48,683 --> 00:05:50,351 That's not what's troubling you. 98 00:05:50,935 --> 00:05:53,729 Are you upset because of what the constables were saying? 99 00:05:54,522 --> 00:05:55,982 Frankly, I am. 100 00:05:56,107 --> 00:05:57,775 It's not a very comfortable feeling 101 00:05:57,859 --> 00:06:00,194 to know that such weird things are taking place 102 00:06:00,278 --> 00:06:02,530 in the park so close to where one lives. 103 00:06:03,281 --> 00:06:06,701 Certainly you don't believe those newspaper stories about werewolves? 104 00:06:07,368 --> 00:06:09,161 That's just sensational trash. 105 00:06:09,287 --> 00:06:11,831 It's the sort of thing one reads in penny dreadfuls, 106 00:06:11,956 --> 00:06:14,041 if one reads penny dreadfuls. 107 00:06:14,166 --> 00:06:16,919 - You don't read them, do you? - Oh, of course not. 108 00:06:17,003 --> 00:06:20,172 It's just that I guess I'm on edge because... 109 00:06:20,798 --> 00:06:22,842 Well, there's no man in our house. 110 00:06:23,467 --> 00:06:24,886 Your worries will be over next week, 111 00:06:24,969 --> 00:06:26,637 when you move into my diggings. 112 00:06:26,971 --> 00:06:30,057 In the meantime, I don't think you'll be roaming the park at nights. 113 00:06:30,516 --> 00:06:32,143 Not if I can help it. 114 00:06:38,649 --> 00:06:41,319 (SOMBER INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 115 00:06:57,919 --> 00:07:01,422 (DOGS BARKING) 116 00:07:06,010 --> 00:07:07,011 Oh, Hannah. 117 00:07:07,136 --> 00:07:08,179 Yes, Miss Carol. 118 00:07:08,262 --> 00:07:11,057 Will you do something for me while you're doing the marketing? 119 00:07:11,182 --> 00:07:13,976 Of course, miss. Is it that you want me to fetch something? 120 00:07:14,060 --> 00:07:16,520 No, I want you to deliver something. 121 00:07:17,313 --> 00:07:18,439 Please leave this at the chemist, 122 00:07:18,522 --> 00:07:20,191 on the corner near the greengrocer. 123 00:07:20,274 --> 00:07:22,860 Just say that someone will call for it this afternoon. 124 00:07:22,944 --> 00:07:24,195 Will you do that? 125 00:07:24,278 --> 00:07:27,323 Oh, so it's Cupid I'm playing this fine morning! 126 00:07:27,406 --> 00:07:30,326 CAROL: Yes. And the note is very important. 127 00:07:30,493 --> 00:07:32,328 HANNAH: Oh, they always are at your age. 128 00:07:32,495 --> 00:07:33,496 (LAUGHS) 129 00:07:33,579 --> 00:07:35,957 Don't fret. I'll see that it's delivered quickly. 130 00:07:36,040 --> 00:07:38,000 Thank you very much, Hannah. 131 00:07:38,876 --> 00:07:40,920 - MARTHA: Hannah! - Yes, Mrs. Winthrop? 132 00:07:41,045 --> 00:07:43,172 Is there something else you've thought of 133 00:07:43,255 --> 00:07:44,298 for me to bring from the market? 134 00:07:44,382 --> 00:07:45,383 No. 135 00:07:45,466 --> 00:07:47,468 I'll take that note Carol handed to you. 136 00:07:48,135 --> 00:07:49,553 Note? What note? 137 00:07:49,637 --> 00:07:51,514 Quickly. I saw you put it in your basket. 138 00:07:51,597 --> 00:07:52,640 CAROL: But, Mother, it's only a... 139 00:07:52,723 --> 00:07:54,392 I'll see what it is. 140 00:07:54,475 --> 00:07:57,061 Give it to me before I lose patience and discharge you. 141 00:08:00,231 --> 00:08:01,273 I'm sorry, Miss Carol. 142 00:08:01,357 --> 00:08:02,900 Run along and do your marketing. 143 00:08:03,401 --> 00:08:04,443 (HUFFS) 144 00:08:08,447 --> 00:08:09,448 I thought so. 145 00:08:09,532 --> 00:08:10,658 Mother, you've no right to... 146 00:08:10,741 --> 00:08:12,827 To keep you from making a fool of yourself 147 00:08:12,910 --> 00:08:14,996 over a worthless fellow like Dwight Severn? 148 00:08:15,079 --> 00:08:16,372 Is that what you were about to say? 149 00:08:16,455 --> 00:08:17,707 I love Dwight. 150 00:08:17,790 --> 00:08:19,250 And he's not worthless. 151 00:08:19,333 --> 00:08:21,252 He's fine and sweet and considerate and... 152 00:08:21,335 --> 00:08:22,962 And hasn't a penny to his name. 153 00:08:23,629 --> 00:08:26,007 Come in the house, Carol. I want to talk to you. 154 00:08:50,740 --> 00:08:51,907 Sit down. 155 00:08:56,370 --> 00:08:58,831 I'm certain you imagine yourself madly in love 156 00:08:58,914 --> 00:09:00,833 with this starving young artist of yours. 157 00:09:00,916 --> 00:09:03,544 But have you given any thought to what happens to us 158 00:09:03,627 --> 00:09:05,713 the moment Phyllis marries Barry Lanfield? 159 00:09:06,547 --> 00:09:09,050 I imagine things will go on pretty much the same. 160 00:09:09,675 --> 00:09:11,093 Of course, we'll miss her. 161 00:09:12,178 --> 00:09:14,597 It's not as simple as that, Carol. 162 00:09:14,680 --> 00:09:17,475 That's why I'm delving into the past now. 163 00:09:17,558 --> 00:09:18,893 To tell you of certain things 164 00:09:18,976 --> 00:09:20,978 I probably should have explained to you long ago. 165 00:09:22,063 --> 00:09:23,981 The reason I haven't told you is 166 00:09:24,648 --> 00:09:27,777 that your happiness has always been uppermost in my mind. 167 00:09:29,153 --> 00:09:30,988 First, I think you should know 168 00:09:32,073 --> 00:09:33,365 you're not Phyllis' cousin. 169 00:09:34,033 --> 00:09:36,660 You're not related to her in any way. 170 00:09:37,161 --> 00:09:38,704 I don't understand. 171 00:09:39,163 --> 00:09:40,122 You're her aunt, and... 172 00:09:40,206 --> 00:09:41,290 No. 173 00:09:41,874 --> 00:09:43,876 I'm not related to her, either. 174 00:09:45,002 --> 00:09:49,381 I'm only the woman who might have married Reginald Allenby. 175 00:09:49,924 --> 00:09:53,761 - Reginald Allenby? Phyllis' father? - Yes. 176 00:09:56,013 --> 00:09:58,015 This is the note he sent me 177 00:09:58,099 --> 00:10:00,101 the day before I married your father. 178 00:10:00,935 --> 00:10:02,144 Read it. 179 00:10:05,815 --> 00:10:07,399 "My own darling, 180 00:10:07,483 --> 00:10:10,736 "I know that nothing I can say will change your mind. 181 00:10:10,820 --> 00:10:12,363 "I wish you every happiness, 182 00:10:12,446 --> 00:10:14,031 "even though my heart tells me 183 00:10:14,115 --> 00:10:16,450 "I shall never quite get over loving you. 184 00:10:16,534 --> 00:10:17,868 "Reggie." 185 00:10:18,369 --> 00:10:19,912 Of course, he did get over it. 186 00:10:19,995 --> 00:10:22,498 Disappointed suitors generally do. 187 00:10:23,040 --> 00:10:24,667 He married Phyllis' mother 188 00:10:24,750 --> 00:10:27,044 just one year after I married your father. 189 00:10:27,795 --> 00:10:31,340 A man as penniless as the precious young man you wish to marry. 190 00:10:31,799 --> 00:10:35,344 And when your father died, leaving me with a small child 191 00:10:35,427 --> 00:10:38,764 and practically no money, I had to fend for myself. 192 00:10:39,140 --> 00:10:42,268 That's how I happened to become the housekeeper 193 00:10:42,351 --> 00:10:44,603 of the Allenby's London house. 194 00:10:46,313 --> 00:10:47,731 This house. 195 00:10:49,024 --> 00:10:50,568 This house isn't ours? 196 00:10:51,694 --> 00:10:53,863 No, it belongs to the Allenby estate. 197 00:10:53,946 --> 00:10:56,991 Meaning Phyllis, because she's the only heir. 198 00:10:57,116 --> 00:10:58,200 (DOG BARKING) 199 00:10:58,284 --> 00:10:59,702 PHYLLIS: Barry! 200 00:11:00,703 --> 00:11:02,913 Stop it! Go away! Barry! 201 00:11:04,206 --> 00:11:05,958 Stop it. Go away. 202 00:11:07,751 --> 00:11:09,253 (DOG CONTINUES BARKING) Barry! 203 00:11:10,796 --> 00:11:11,922 Get back! 204 00:11:12,089 --> 00:11:13,757 (DOG WHIMPERS) 205 00:11:14,967 --> 00:11:16,177 Come here, Rolf. 206 00:11:17,011 --> 00:11:18,596 You know, I really can't understand it. 207 00:11:18,679 --> 00:11:20,890 He's so gentle around everyone but Phyllis. 208 00:11:20,973 --> 00:11:22,933 He was anything but gentle a moment ago. 209 00:11:23,017 --> 00:11:25,102 Why don't you get rid of them, Mrs. Winthrop? 210 00:11:25,186 --> 00:11:26,478 I bought them for protection. 211 00:11:26,562 --> 00:11:28,147 You know what's going on in the park. 212 00:11:28,230 --> 00:11:30,649 Perhaps if Phyllis tried to make friends with them. 213 00:11:30,733 --> 00:11:33,402 Talk to him, Phyllis. Let him know you're not afraid of him. 214 00:11:33,485 --> 00:11:35,613 There might be something in what she says, darling. 215 00:11:35,696 --> 00:11:37,323 Try petting him, see what happens. 216 00:11:41,619 --> 00:11:43,120 (GROWLING) 217 00:11:43,329 --> 00:11:44,413 (DOG BARKING FEROCIOUSLY) 218 00:11:44,496 --> 00:11:47,499 No. Take him away, please! 219 00:11:48,125 --> 00:11:51,462 Very well, my dear. Come along. I'll lock him in the garden. 220 00:11:57,468 --> 00:11:59,845 I'm sorry I'm such a coward, Barry. 221 00:11:59,929 --> 00:12:03,557 I don't blame you for being afraid, the way he was carrying on. 222 00:12:03,766 --> 00:12:05,684 (DOG CONTINUES BARKING) 223 00:12:16,737 --> 00:12:19,448 (DOGS WHINING AND HOWLING) 224 00:12:24,119 --> 00:12:26,163 (SOMBER INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 225 00:12:58,654 --> 00:13:00,155 (DOOR OPENS) 226 00:13:02,074 --> 00:13:03,117 (PHYLLIS GASPS) 227 00:13:03,409 --> 00:13:06,287 Oh, Aunt Martha. You startled me. 228 00:13:06,453 --> 00:13:07,705 I'm sorry, Phyllis. 229 00:13:09,832 --> 00:13:11,709 MARTHA: I heard you stirring about. 230 00:13:11,792 --> 00:13:14,628 And I thought I'd just look in and say good night. 231 00:13:15,045 --> 00:13:16,547 What in the world is that? 232 00:13:17,381 --> 00:13:18,924 It's a lantern. 233 00:13:19,008 --> 00:13:20,801 But why did you hang it out there? 234 00:13:22,177 --> 00:13:25,139 I thought it might keep the dogs from making such a racket. 235 00:13:25,222 --> 00:13:26,890 They've been at it all evening. 236 00:13:27,141 --> 00:13:28,851 Come now, my dear. You can tell me the truth. 237 00:13:28,934 --> 00:13:30,060 What do you mean? 238 00:13:30,144 --> 00:13:32,730 I'm familiar with that old Scottish superstition 239 00:13:32,813 --> 00:13:35,274 of hanging out a lighted lantern when dogs howl 240 00:13:35,357 --> 00:13:36,817 to drive away the evil spirits. 241 00:13:36,900 --> 00:13:40,154 But you're far too intelligent to believe in anything so silly. 242 00:13:40,237 --> 00:13:42,406 Am I? I wonder. 243 00:13:42,614 --> 00:13:43,782 Certainly you are. 244 00:13:43,866 --> 00:13:44,992 Oh, leave it there. 245 00:13:45,534 --> 00:13:46,660 But why? 246 00:13:47,494 --> 00:13:50,456 Because I want it there. Isn't that reason enough? 247 00:13:50,539 --> 00:13:52,082 Just as you say, dear. 248 00:13:52,166 --> 00:13:53,250 Wait. 249 00:13:54,001 --> 00:13:56,045 Aunt Martha, I'm sorry. 250 00:13:56,879 --> 00:13:58,964 It's just that I'm all on edge. 251 00:13:59,089 --> 00:14:03,510 Those dogs and their constant howling are driving me frantic. 252 00:14:03,677 --> 00:14:06,555 And the things that have been happening in the park, and... 253 00:14:06,638 --> 00:14:08,265 You poor child. 254 00:14:08,390 --> 00:14:10,809 You really are upset, aren't you? 255 00:14:11,268 --> 00:14:14,063 You mustn't let yourself go to pieces like this. 256 00:14:14,188 --> 00:14:15,981 Now, get into bed. 257 00:14:16,982 --> 00:14:19,568 I'll fetch you some warm milk from downstairs. 258 00:14:21,028 --> 00:14:23,781 You'll sleep so soundly, you won't even hear the dogs. 259 00:14:24,490 --> 00:14:25,866 Into bed with you. 260 00:14:27,701 --> 00:14:29,828 (SOOTHING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 261 00:14:29,912 --> 00:14:31,288 I'll only be a minute. 262 00:14:42,257 --> 00:14:44,468 (SLOW INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 263 00:15:10,828 --> 00:15:14,832 (EERIE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 264 00:15:32,975 --> 00:15:34,017 MARTHA: Carol. 265 00:15:38,939 --> 00:15:40,274 Where are you going? 266 00:15:40,774 --> 00:15:42,651 Answer my question. 267 00:15:42,943 --> 00:15:46,572 I was going out for a breath of air. It was stuffy in my room. 268 00:15:46,697 --> 00:15:48,282 MARTHA: Why do you lie to me? 269 00:15:48,365 --> 00:15:50,868 You were stealing out of the house to meet Dwight Severn. 270 00:15:51,660 --> 00:15:53,162 Go to your room. 271 00:15:53,829 --> 00:15:55,038 At once. 272 00:16:19,396 --> 00:16:22,858 (SOFT INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 273 00:16:36,413 --> 00:16:38,665 Here you are, darling. Drink it. 274 00:16:38,832 --> 00:16:41,376 And let's forget all about your nerves being on edge. 275 00:16:41,460 --> 00:16:44,087 Oh, thank you, Aunt Martha. That's very sweet of you. 276 00:16:47,925 --> 00:16:50,719 (DOGS HOWLING IN THE DISTANCE) 277 00:16:52,137 --> 00:16:54,181 Dismal sound, ain't it, Herbert? 278 00:16:54,264 --> 00:16:57,142 Like lost souls looking for a place to rest. 279 00:16:57,226 --> 00:17:00,103 Nothing quite as fancy, Alfred, if you ask me. 280 00:17:00,187 --> 00:17:03,315 More like lost wolves looking for someone to tear to pieces. 281 00:17:03,398 --> 00:17:05,150 Yeah, it's horrible, ain't it? 282 00:17:05,234 --> 00:17:08,111 They do say the howling of a dog means death. 283 00:17:08,195 --> 00:17:09,738 In that case, half of London must be 284 00:17:09,821 --> 00:17:11,281 at death's door at this minute. 285 00:17:11,365 --> 00:17:12,866 (CHILD SCREAMING) 286 00:17:13,158 --> 00:17:14,451 That's no dog. 287 00:17:14,535 --> 00:17:16,286 Sounds like a child. Here, come on! 288 00:17:19,581 --> 00:17:22,751 (OMINOUS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 289 00:17:50,654 --> 00:17:51,655 (SIGHS) 290 00:17:55,075 --> 00:17:57,911 (SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 291 00:18:03,166 --> 00:18:04,418 Blood. 292 00:18:28,775 --> 00:18:30,319 Good morning. 293 00:18:33,155 --> 00:18:35,115 Why, Phyllis, what's the matter? 294 00:18:35,198 --> 00:18:37,868 It's happened. I knew it would happen. 295 00:18:38,368 --> 00:18:39,870 What are you talking about? 296 00:18:39,953 --> 00:18:41,121 Look. 297 00:18:42,497 --> 00:18:43,874 Your slippers are covered with mud. 298 00:18:43,957 --> 00:18:45,042 Yes. 299 00:18:45,125 --> 00:18:47,294 And the hem of my robe, it's wet. 300 00:18:47,377 --> 00:18:50,213 As though I'd been walking in wet grass. 301 00:18:50,547 --> 00:18:52,341 But you couldn't have been out. 302 00:18:52,883 --> 00:18:54,676 Blood on my hands. 303 00:18:55,344 --> 00:18:58,180 Oh, Aunt Martha, what have I done? Where did I go last night? 304 00:18:58,513 --> 00:19:00,057 Stop it, Phyllis. 305 00:19:00,182 --> 00:19:03,226 You couldn't have been out. It's impossible. 306 00:19:03,477 --> 00:19:05,062 But my hands... 307 00:19:05,145 --> 00:19:06,730 And the robe... 308 00:19:06,980 --> 00:19:08,649 The slippers... 309 00:19:09,733 --> 00:19:11,860 And I had the most horrible dream. 310 00:19:12,361 --> 00:19:14,071 I was walking on 311 00:19:14,154 --> 00:19:16,823 a desolate moor at night. 312 00:19:17,324 --> 00:19:18,992 I was stalking someone. 313 00:19:19,076 --> 00:19:20,410 To kill him. 314 00:19:20,535 --> 00:19:23,246 It's the Allenby Curse. I'm sure of it! 315 00:19:23,330 --> 00:19:24,581 Nonsense. 316 00:19:24,998 --> 00:19:26,917 There's no such thing. 317 00:19:27,501 --> 00:19:29,002 If there isn't, 318 00:19:29,544 --> 00:19:31,004 I must be subject to 319 00:19:31,088 --> 00:19:32,714 spells of insanity. 320 00:19:34,758 --> 00:19:37,010 I know you're upset, Phyllis, 321 00:19:37,094 --> 00:19:38,595 but you're not insane. 322 00:19:39,554 --> 00:19:42,516 Now, get dressed. Come down to breakfast. 323 00:19:42,599 --> 00:19:44,434 Act as if nothing has happened. 324 00:19:44,935 --> 00:19:47,562 We don't want Carol to suspect that anything's wrong. 325 00:19:48,438 --> 00:19:49,898 Understand? 326 00:20:02,411 --> 00:20:04,705 You don't look well this morning, Miss Phyllis. 327 00:20:04,788 --> 00:20:06,248 Is something ailing you? 328 00:20:06,623 --> 00:20:08,792 Phyllis is perfectly well, Hannah. 329 00:20:08,875 --> 00:20:10,877 Now run along and fetch Carol's breakfast. 330 00:20:10,961 --> 00:20:12,254 She'll be down in a minute. 331 00:20:12,337 --> 00:20:13,922 Just as you say, ma'am. 332 00:20:19,594 --> 00:20:21,596 Do you think Hannah suspects? 333 00:20:21,680 --> 00:20:22,931 Of course not. 334 00:20:23,473 --> 00:20:25,976 But she stared at me so strangely. 335 00:20:27,269 --> 00:20:28,478 Be quiet. 336 00:20:31,481 --> 00:20:33,066 Good morning, Mother. Phyllis. 337 00:20:33,233 --> 00:20:34,818 Good morning, dear. 338 00:20:35,152 --> 00:20:36,194 Good morning, Miss Carol. 339 00:20:36,278 --> 00:20:37,487 Good morning, Hannah. 340 00:20:42,159 --> 00:20:44,077 Oh, how dreadful! 341 00:20:44,161 --> 00:20:45,245 What is it, Carol? 342 00:20:45,787 --> 00:20:48,957 A small boy was killed last night in the park near Denham Lane. 343 00:20:49,332 --> 00:20:51,626 Torn to pieces by an animal of some kind. 344 00:20:51,710 --> 00:20:54,004 HANNAH: Denham Lane! Why, that's close by here. 345 00:20:54,171 --> 00:20:57,007 CAROL: Yes, just a short way. Less than a mile, I'd say. 346 00:20:57,299 --> 00:20:59,176 HANNAH: Not more than half a mile, if you ask me. 347 00:20:59,676 --> 00:21:01,636 Hannah, get some more tea. 348 00:21:02,262 --> 00:21:03,764 What are you waiting for? Get it. 349 00:21:03,847 --> 00:21:05,140 Yes, ma'am. 350 00:21:07,017 --> 00:21:09,770 It seems that the body of the child was horribly mangled. 351 00:21:10,687 --> 00:21:12,439 Carol, please! 352 00:21:15,192 --> 00:21:16,943 Help me get her upstairs. 353 00:21:18,862 --> 00:21:20,864 (DRAMATIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 354 00:21:37,047 --> 00:21:39,716 (CHEERFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 355 00:22:03,740 --> 00:22:06,159 - Hello, Barry. - Good morning, Carol. Is Phyllis ready? 356 00:22:06,243 --> 00:22:08,745 I promised I'd drive her to the dressmaker's this morning. 357 00:22:09,079 --> 00:22:11,248 I'm afraid she can't go with you, Barry. 358 00:22:11,581 --> 00:22:13,416 - Why not? - She's ill. 359 00:22:14,835 --> 00:22:17,170 Not too ill to receive a visitor, I hope. 360 00:22:17,254 --> 00:22:20,090 I don't know. I'll go to her room and ask her. Come in. 361 00:22:22,217 --> 00:22:25,595 I just can't live with myself knowing that I murdered that child. 362 00:22:25,720 --> 00:22:27,430 You murdered no one. 363 00:22:27,556 --> 00:22:30,767 Now, you must stop talking about it. Or even thinking about it. 364 00:22:31,393 --> 00:22:33,520 The idea that a frail girl like you 365 00:22:33,603 --> 00:22:37,774 could literally tear a boy of 10 to pieces is utterly ridiculous. 366 00:22:38,942 --> 00:22:41,027 I wish I could believe that. 367 00:22:41,111 --> 00:22:42,195 (KNOCKING ON DOOR) 368 00:22:43,196 --> 00:22:44,281 Is that you, Carol? 369 00:22:44,364 --> 00:22:45,574 CAROL: Yes, Mother. 370 00:22:50,245 --> 00:22:51,788 - What is it? - Barry's here. 371 00:22:52,080 --> 00:22:54,374 CAROL: I explained that you were ill and he wants to see you. 372 00:22:54,457 --> 00:22:55,750 Shall I have him come up? 373 00:22:55,834 --> 00:22:57,711 Oh, no. Don't let him come up. 374 00:22:57,794 --> 00:23:01,548 Tell him I can't see him. I never want to see him again. 375 00:23:02,132 --> 00:23:04,551 You can't possibly mean that, Phyllis. 376 00:23:04,634 --> 00:23:06,219 Of course she doesn't mean it. 377 00:23:06,303 --> 00:23:09,055 Explain that she's sleeping and asked not to be disturbed. 378 00:23:09,139 --> 00:23:10,640 Tell him she'll be able to see him tomorrow. 379 00:23:10,765 --> 00:23:12,475 Oh, but I won't be able to see him tomorrow. 380 00:23:13,101 --> 00:23:15,020 I'm positive you will, my dear. 381 00:23:16,813 --> 00:23:18,148 Drink this. 382 00:23:18,315 --> 00:23:19,983 It will calm your nerves. 383 00:23:20,483 --> 00:23:22,110 Please, Phyllis. 384 00:23:27,324 --> 00:23:29,242 You're keeping Barry waiting, Carol. 385 00:23:30,911 --> 00:23:33,538 I'm never going to see Barry again, Aunt Martha. 386 00:23:33,955 --> 00:23:35,624 I just couldn't. 387 00:23:35,916 --> 00:23:37,334 I'd feel... 388 00:23:37,959 --> 00:23:39,586 I'd feel unclean. 389 00:23:45,592 --> 00:23:46,843 - Hannah. - Oh! 390 00:23:47,177 --> 00:23:48,595 What're you doing here, Mr. Barry? 391 00:23:48,678 --> 00:23:49,679 Not so loud. 392 00:23:49,763 --> 00:23:52,223 Go on with your work. I want to ask you some questions. 393 00:23:52,682 --> 00:23:53,683 How's Phyllis this morning? 394 00:23:53,767 --> 00:23:55,435 She seems much better, sir. 395 00:23:55,518 --> 00:23:58,438 She's in the garden now, getting some sun. 396 00:23:58,521 --> 00:24:00,106 That's strange. 397 00:24:00,190 --> 00:24:02,442 Mrs. Winthrop told me she was too ill to see me. 398 00:24:02,525 --> 00:24:04,861 She's been telling me that for two days now. 399 00:24:04,945 --> 00:24:07,364 Mrs. Winthrop is peculiar, if you ask me. 400 00:24:07,489 --> 00:24:09,199 Only don't tell her I said so. 401 00:24:09,324 --> 00:24:11,952 I won't, if you'll let me go through here to the garden. 402 00:24:12,035 --> 00:24:13,870 Go ahead! What's holding you? 403 00:24:13,954 --> 00:24:16,623 Only, if you get caught, I'll swear I never set eyes on you. 404 00:24:16,706 --> 00:24:17,999 And I'll confirm it. 405 00:24:22,003 --> 00:24:23,004 (SIGHS) 406 00:24:24,172 --> 00:24:25,423 BARRY: Hello, darling. 407 00:24:25,507 --> 00:24:26,508 Barry. 408 00:24:27,050 --> 00:24:28,468 How did you get here? 409 00:24:28,551 --> 00:24:29,970 I'll tell you about that later. 410 00:24:30,053 --> 00:24:31,513 First, I want to talk to you. 411 00:24:32,013 --> 00:24:34,224 Why have you been avoiding me, Phyllis? 412 00:24:34,307 --> 00:24:36,601 I've been trying to see you for the past two days. 413 00:24:36,893 --> 00:24:39,396 Is that any way to treat the man you're going to marry next Wednesday? 414 00:24:41,314 --> 00:24:44,859 Barry, please. I can't talk about it now. 415 00:24:56,663 --> 00:24:57,831 Phyllis, what's the matter? 416 00:24:57,914 --> 00:25:00,834 It's Barry. Will you please ask him to go? 417 00:25:04,087 --> 00:25:05,839 Barry, I didn't know you were here. 418 00:25:05,922 --> 00:25:07,590 Where did Phyllis go? I've got to talk to her. 419 00:25:08,091 --> 00:25:10,510 You'd better not. You've upset her enough already. 420 00:25:10,593 --> 00:25:11,761 How could I have upset her? 421 00:25:11,886 --> 00:25:14,639 I merely walked into the garden and asked her why she's been avoiding me. 422 00:25:14,723 --> 00:25:15,849 Perhaps she's been avoiding you because 423 00:25:15,932 --> 00:25:18,018 she didn't want you to see her while she was ill. 424 00:25:18,101 --> 00:25:19,352 She's a sensitive girl. 425 00:25:19,436 --> 00:25:22,355 Don't force the issue when she's feeling as she does now. 426 00:25:22,439 --> 00:25:24,024 What's wrong with her, Mrs. Winthrop? 427 00:25:24,107 --> 00:25:25,442 What's come over her? 428 00:25:25,567 --> 00:25:28,278 You'd think a girl about to be married would be in great spirits. 429 00:25:28,361 --> 00:25:31,197 It's just a case of nerves. I'm sure it's nothing serious. 430 00:25:31,281 --> 00:25:33,366 In a couple of days when she's feeling better, 431 00:25:33,450 --> 00:25:34,868 she'll be a different person. 432 00:25:34,951 --> 00:25:37,120 In the meantime, I'll take good care of her. 433 00:25:37,787 --> 00:25:39,581 You'd better go now. 434 00:25:50,216 --> 00:25:52,135 - Hello, Barry. - Good afternoon, Carol. 435 00:25:52,260 --> 00:25:54,387 I know. You've been calling on the bride-to-be. 436 00:25:54,471 --> 00:25:55,722 How is she? 437 00:25:55,805 --> 00:25:56,931 I wish I knew. 438 00:25:59,059 --> 00:26:02,228 Carol, will you come for a drive with me? I'd like to talk to you. 439 00:26:02,312 --> 00:26:03,772 All right. 440 00:26:06,316 --> 00:26:09,486 (SOMBER INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 441 00:26:30,840 --> 00:26:34,677 (DOGS BARKING) 442 00:26:55,448 --> 00:26:57,534 Good evening. Are you the lady of the house? 443 00:26:57,659 --> 00:26:59,953 I'm a lady. But I only work here. 444 00:27:00,036 --> 00:27:01,955 - Who are you? - My name is Latham, 445 00:27:02,038 --> 00:27:04,707 Criminal Investigation Department, Scotland Yard. 446 00:27:04,791 --> 00:27:05,792 Oh. 447 00:27:05,875 --> 00:27:07,418 - Come in. - Thank you. 448 00:27:10,171 --> 00:27:11,214 (DOOR CLOSES) 449 00:27:12,215 --> 00:27:13,967 I'll call Mrs. Winthrop right away. 450 00:27:14,050 --> 00:27:16,803 Don't bother. You can give me the information I want. 451 00:27:16,886 --> 00:27:18,972 How many people live in this house? 452 00:27:19,055 --> 00:27:22,475 Four. Mrs. Winthrop, her daughter, her niece, and meself. 453 00:27:22,559 --> 00:27:23,893 No men? 454 00:27:23,977 --> 00:27:25,562 - Not a man. - Mmm. 455 00:27:25,895 --> 00:27:27,647 Are there any dogs about the place? 456 00:27:27,730 --> 00:27:28,898 Yes, indeed! 457 00:27:29,023 --> 00:27:30,483 And vicious beasts they are. 458 00:27:30,567 --> 00:27:33,069 Every night they keep me awake with their barking and howling. 459 00:27:33,194 --> 00:27:34,984 You'd be doing me a great favor if you'd 460 00:27:35,009 --> 00:27:36,930 take them away, that's what you'd be doing. 461 00:27:38,992 --> 00:27:41,744 It's a gentleman from Scotland Yard asking about the dogs. 462 00:27:41,870 --> 00:27:43,329 Latham is the name, ma'am. 463 00:27:43,413 --> 00:27:45,582 How do you do? I'm Mrs. Winthrop. 464 00:27:45,665 --> 00:27:47,250 That will be all, Hannah. 465 00:27:48,418 --> 00:27:50,503 I presume all dogs are under suspicion, 466 00:27:50,587 --> 00:27:52,839 in view of the strange happenings in the park. 467 00:27:52,922 --> 00:27:54,591 If you wish me to get rid of them, I'll... 468 00:27:54,674 --> 00:27:57,010 Oh, I had nothing like that in mind, Mrs. Winthrop. 469 00:27:57,093 --> 00:27:59,512 I imagine that you keep them for protection. 470 00:27:59,596 --> 00:28:02,599 I can't say that I blame you, with no men about the place. 471 00:28:02,682 --> 00:28:05,518 I don't suppose you allow the dogs to roam at large? 472 00:28:05,602 --> 00:28:08,771 Certainly not. They're locked in the garden most of the time. 473 00:28:08,855 --> 00:28:10,398 - Especially at night. - Hmm. 474 00:28:10,607 --> 00:28:11,649 Um... 475 00:28:11,733 --> 00:28:15,111 Have you noticed any suspicious characters about the place? 476 00:28:15,612 --> 00:28:16,905 No, I haven't. 477 00:28:17,030 --> 00:28:20,867 Tell me, have the police any clue as to who murdered that boy in the park? 478 00:28:20,950 --> 00:28:23,536 Well, not exactly a clue, as you might say. 479 00:28:23,620 --> 00:28:26,623 Of course, we've narrowed it down to where we feel certain 480 00:28:26,706 --> 00:28:30,126 that it's an animal from this neighborhood, or a person. 481 00:28:30,418 --> 00:28:32,045 - A person? - Yes. 482 00:28:32,378 --> 00:28:35,965 My own theory, Mrs. Winthrop, is that it's a... 483 00:28:36,132 --> 00:28:37,133 (CLEARS THROAT) 484 00:28:37,300 --> 00:28:39,969 That a madman or a woman is responsible. 485 00:28:40,094 --> 00:28:43,056 And that's why I'm checking all the houses in this neighborhood. 486 00:28:43,139 --> 00:28:45,808 So if you do see any suspicious characters, 487 00:28:45,892 --> 00:28:47,894 notify the police at once, won't you? 488 00:28:47,977 --> 00:28:49,729 - I certainly will. - Yes. 489 00:28:49,812 --> 00:28:51,147 Well, thank you very much, ma'am. 490 00:28:51,231 --> 00:28:53,107 - Good night. - Good night. 491 00:28:55,485 --> 00:28:56,486 (DOOR OPENS) 492 00:29:00,823 --> 00:29:03,576 (DOGS BARKING AND HOWLING IN THE DISTANCE) 493 00:29:05,620 --> 00:29:07,497 (SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 494 00:29:52,500 --> 00:29:53,960 It can't be. 495 00:29:55,003 --> 00:29:56,504 (BELL CHIMING) 496 00:30:08,391 --> 00:30:09,851 (KNOCKING ON DOOR) 497 00:30:10,143 --> 00:30:11,394 Come in. 498 00:30:15,982 --> 00:30:17,150 Do you mind? 499 00:30:17,233 --> 00:30:18,401 Of course not. 500 00:30:18,484 --> 00:30:20,945 I'm glad you're still up. I want to talk to you. 501 00:30:21,904 --> 00:30:24,157 - What are you doing with the cotton? - Oh... 502 00:30:24,824 --> 00:30:28,411 I'm stuffing my ears so I won't hear those awful dogs. 503 00:30:28,870 --> 00:30:31,664 Before you shut yourself off from the world entirely, 504 00:30:31,748 --> 00:30:34,000 do you mind if I ask you a couple of questions? 505 00:30:34,083 --> 00:30:35,543 Not at all. 506 00:30:36,669 --> 00:30:38,546 CAROL: Did you ever notice 507 00:30:39,172 --> 00:30:42,258 what nice, broad shoulders I have? 508 00:30:42,717 --> 00:30:43,843 What do you mean? 509 00:30:43,926 --> 00:30:46,346 We've been confiding in each other for years. 510 00:30:46,429 --> 00:30:47,930 Isn't there something you'd like to tell me? 511 00:30:48,556 --> 00:30:50,725 No. Why do you ask? 512 00:30:52,393 --> 00:30:54,354 I went riding with Barry this afternoon, 513 00:30:54,437 --> 00:30:56,147 and we talked about you most of the time. 514 00:30:56,898 --> 00:30:59,025 We both feel that the thing that's upsetting you 515 00:30:59,108 --> 00:31:00,777 is more sinister than howling dogs. 516 00:31:01,444 --> 00:31:03,780 If you'd tell me what it is, perhaps I can help. 517 00:31:04,364 --> 00:31:07,075 Thanks, but there's nothing you can do. 518 00:31:09,118 --> 00:31:11,287 There's nothing anybody can do. 519 00:31:12,080 --> 00:31:13,456 All right. 520 00:31:14,415 --> 00:31:17,627 But sometimes it's bad to keep things to oneself. 521 00:31:17,710 --> 00:31:19,629 I'm keeping nothing from you, Carol. 522 00:31:19,712 --> 00:31:22,131 It's just that I'd like to be left alone, that's all. 523 00:31:22,965 --> 00:31:25,718 Forget that I mentioned it. I won't bring it up again. 524 00:31:25,802 --> 00:31:28,888 I'm sorry, Carol. I didn't mean to be nasty. 525 00:31:29,722 --> 00:31:31,307 Please forgive me. 526 00:31:31,474 --> 00:31:33,142 There's nothing to forgive. 527 00:31:33,726 --> 00:31:36,062 But if you ever do want to unload your troubles, 528 00:31:36,145 --> 00:31:38,940 remember what I said about these broad shoulders of mine. 529 00:31:39,774 --> 00:31:42,819 And Barry has a nice set of shoulders, too. 530 00:31:59,252 --> 00:32:00,795 What did Carol want? 531 00:32:01,504 --> 00:32:03,756 She just dropped in to say good night. 532 00:32:03,840 --> 00:32:06,426 I thought perhaps she brought you a message from Barry. 533 00:32:06,509 --> 00:32:08,678 She went riding with him this afternoon. 534 00:32:08,803 --> 00:32:10,596 Yes, I know. 535 00:32:10,680 --> 00:32:12,348 I brought the coffee you asked for. 536 00:32:12,473 --> 00:32:13,766 But I think you're making a mistake 537 00:32:13,850 --> 00:32:15,268 drinking it this time of night. 538 00:32:15,351 --> 00:32:16,686 You won't sleep a wink. 539 00:32:17,019 --> 00:32:20,440 That's exactly why I'm having it. I don't intend to sleep. 540 00:32:20,523 --> 00:32:22,108 I'm going to fight this thing. 541 00:32:22,191 --> 00:32:24,861 I'm going to make sure I don't leave the house tonight. 542 00:32:24,986 --> 00:32:26,696 Aren't you being a little foolish? 543 00:32:26,779 --> 00:32:29,115 Rest will do you more good than anything else. 544 00:32:29,699 --> 00:32:32,702 It's no use, Aunt Martha. My mind's made up. 545 00:32:33,369 --> 00:32:34,871 As you wish. 546 00:32:37,874 --> 00:32:38,958 (DOOR OPENS) 547 00:32:41,878 --> 00:32:42,962 (DOOR CLOSES) 548 00:32:45,631 --> 00:32:47,008 (LOCK TURNING) 549 00:32:48,509 --> 00:32:50,511 (OMINOUS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 550 00:33:10,239 --> 00:33:13,075 (DOGS HOWLING) 551 00:33:36,724 --> 00:33:37,892 DRIVER: Go on, lads. 552 00:33:37,934 --> 00:33:39,936 - LATHAM: Good evening, Constable. - Good evening, sir. 553 00:33:40,019 --> 00:33:42,271 Yes, well, now, these are your reinforcements. 554 00:33:42,396 --> 00:33:45,274 Inspector Pierce wants the park patrolled by officers 555 00:33:45,358 --> 00:33:47,360 traveling in pairs until further notice. 556 00:33:47,443 --> 00:33:48,694 Very good, sir. 557 00:33:48,778 --> 00:33:51,531 You men pair off with the regular patrolmen. 558 00:33:51,614 --> 00:33:52,865 They'll show you the ropes. 559 00:33:52,949 --> 00:33:54,242 - MAN 1: Very good. - MAN 2: All right. 560 00:33:56,410 --> 00:33:58,037 I say, Constable, 561 00:33:58,120 --> 00:34:01,040 what's your theory about these strange goings-on? 562 00:34:01,123 --> 00:34:05,628 Well, there are quite a few stray dogs roaming the parks these nights. 563 00:34:05,878 --> 00:34:09,632 I'm sure that one of the bolder ones has been attacking the people. 564 00:34:09,924 --> 00:34:12,552 Yeah, well, that's the Inspector's theory, too. 565 00:34:12,635 --> 00:34:15,972 Has it ever occurred to you that it might be a werewolf? 566 00:34:16,931 --> 00:34:19,308 You're pulling my leg, aren't you? 567 00:34:19,433 --> 00:34:21,561 There are no such things. 568 00:34:21,644 --> 00:34:23,729 The Inspector thinks that, too. 569 00:34:24,105 --> 00:34:25,314 Well, good night. 570 00:34:25,481 --> 00:34:26,732 Good night, sir. 571 00:34:28,651 --> 00:34:31,571 (SINISTER INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 572 00:34:31,654 --> 00:34:35,449 (DOGS BARKING) 573 00:35:04,020 --> 00:35:06,522 - Well, Constable, anything new? - No, sir. 574 00:35:06,606 --> 00:35:08,691 Everything is comparatively quiet. 575 00:35:08,816 --> 00:35:11,360 With the exception of a few dogs howling. 576 00:35:11,444 --> 00:35:13,112 At the rate we're rounding them up, 577 00:35:13,195 --> 00:35:15,364 there'll be no dogs to howl tomorrow night. 578 00:35:15,448 --> 00:35:17,450 I suppose you're still of the opinion 579 00:35:17,533 --> 00:35:20,703 that when the park is cleared of the dogs the attacks will stop. 580 00:35:20,786 --> 00:35:22,413 Why, certainly, sir. Aren't you? 581 00:35:23,289 --> 00:35:26,375 I'm not so sure. Well, see you later. 582 00:35:30,796 --> 00:35:32,882 Well, there's a barmy one. 583 00:35:33,382 --> 00:35:37,053 He has an idea there's a werewolf at the bottom of all this. 584 00:35:37,136 --> 00:35:39,722 - Barmy's what I calls it, too. - Yes. 585 00:35:56,155 --> 00:35:59,575 (SINISTER INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC INTENSIFIES) 586 00:36:42,451 --> 00:36:46,706 (VICIOUS GROWLING AND GRUNTING) 587 00:36:48,290 --> 00:36:49,959 (LATHAM EXCLAIMING IN TERROR) 588 00:36:57,258 --> 00:36:58,467 Constable. 589 00:36:59,468 --> 00:37:00,761 Help! 590 00:37:01,137 --> 00:37:02,263 Constable! 591 00:37:04,765 --> 00:37:06,100 Constable. 592 00:37:08,269 --> 00:37:09,937 What happened, sir? 593 00:37:10,354 --> 00:37:13,149 - She's done me in. - "She," sir? 594 00:37:13,232 --> 00:37:14,483 The wolf-woman! 595 00:37:19,822 --> 00:37:21,574 We'd better get him to a hospital. 596 00:37:22,324 --> 00:37:24,535 I'm afraid it's a bit late for that. 597 00:37:24,994 --> 00:37:26,287 He's a goner. 598 00:37:28,164 --> 00:37:30,666 (SLOW INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 599 00:38:08,120 --> 00:38:11,040 Aunt Martha. How did you get in here? 600 00:38:11,499 --> 00:38:13,125 Through the door, of course. 601 00:38:13,292 --> 00:38:14,877 But I had it locked. 602 00:38:15,461 --> 00:38:17,046 It wasn't locked, Phyllis. 603 00:38:21,383 --> 00:38:24,553 (OMINOUS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) (WHIMPERS) 604 00:38:25,054 --> 00:38:26,889 It's happened again. 605 00:38:27,848 --> 00:38:29,558 What have I done? 606 00:38:31,352 --> 00:38:32,853 I don't know. 607 00:38:34,480 --> 00:38:36,774 Your new white dress is torn and muddy. 608 00:38:42,071 --> 00:38:43,864 And your shoes... 609 00:38:44,240 --> 00:38:45,574 (KNOCKING ON DOOR) 610 00:38:47,409 --> 00:38:49,078 Compose yourself. 611 00:38:52,915 --> 00:38:54,083 (KNOCKING CONTINUES) 612 00:38:54,500 --> 00:38:55,835 Is that you, Carol? 613 00:38:55,918 --> 00:38:57,920 CAROL: Yes, Mother. May I come in? 614 00:38:58,003 --> 00:38:59,338 Certainly, dear. 615 00:39:03,843 --> 00:39:05,010 Good morning, Phyllis. 616 00:39:05,177 --> 00:39:06,262 Good morning, Carol. 617 00:39:06,387 --> 00:39:09,515 Barry's downstairs. He suggested we go riding with him. 618 00:39:09,849 --> 00:39:12,184 Would you tell him I'm not up to it this morning? 619 00:39:12,268 --> 00:39:13,561 Of course. 620 00:39:13,936 --> 00:39:15,688 But won't you see him for just a few moments? 621 00:39:15,771 --> 00:39:17,606 He's terribly worried about you. 622 00:39:18,023 --> 00:39:20,276 No, I can't see him. 623 00:39:20,442 --> 00:39:22,278 She had a very restless night. 624 00:39:22,403 --> 00:39:24,446 She's in no condition to have visitors. 625 00:39:24,530 --> 00:39:27,074 That's not going to be much consolation for Barry. 626 00:39:28,117 --> 00:39:30,119 Any message you'd like me to give him? 627 00:39:30,202 --> 00:39:31,745 No. No message. 628 00:39:36,250 --> 00:39:38,043 By the way, have you heard the news? 629 00:39:38,377 --> 00:39:39,461 What news? 630 00:39:39,587 --> 00:39:42,381 CAROL: A Scotland Yard man was murdered in the park last night 631 00:39:42,464 --> 00:39:44,508 by a madwoman who made a noise like an animal. 632 00:39:44,800 --> 00:39:46,468 The morning paper is full of it. 633 00:39:49,638 --> 00:39:50,973 I murdered him! 634 00:39:51,056 --> 00:39:52,892 Hush, child. You did nothing of the kind. 635 00:39:52,975 --> 00:39:54,143 I know I did. 636 00:39:54,268 --> 00:39:56,729 I'm going to a doctor. I can't stand this any longer. 637 00:39:56,812 --> 00:39:59,023 You'll do nothing of the sort. I won't permit it. 638 00:39:59,106 --> 00:40:01,066 Why, if you told your story to a doctor, 639 00:40:01,150 --> 00:40:03,152 he'd have you committed to an asylum. 640 00:40:03,319 --> 00:40:05,070 You don't want that, do you? 641 00:40:05,154 --> 00:40:06,322 No. 642 00:40:08,032 --> 00:40:09,074 No. 643 00:40:17,583 --> 00:40:18,751 Look. 644 00:40:19,919 --> 00:40:21,921 That must be the place where the Scotland Yard man 645 00:40:22,004 --> 00:40:23,505 was murdered last night. 646 00:40:23,756 --> 00:40:25,174 I suppose so. 647 00:40:26,342 --> 00:40:28,427 You know, if I could only talk to Phyllis, 648 00:40:28,510 --> 00:40:31,430 I'm sure that I could get her to tell me what's wrong. 649 00:40:31,513 --> 00:40:32,848 Then why don't you? 650 00:40:32,932 --> 00:40:35,601 How can I? Your mother insists she's too ill to see me. 651 00:40:36,143 --> 00:40:38,187 Haven't you ever overruled a woman? 652 00:40:56,830 --> 00:40:57,998 Good morning, Barry. 653 00:40:58,082 --> 00:40:59,291 Good morning, Mrs. Winthrop. 654 00:40:59,375 --> 00:41:00,709 Won't you come in? 655 00:41:03,545 --> 00:41:04,630 (DOOR CLOSES) 656 00:41:05,631 --> 00:41:07,883 Carol's in the garden if you'd like to see her. 657 00:41:07,967 --> 00:41:09,385 I didn't come to see Carol. 658 00:41:09,468 --> 00:41:11,971 I'm going to take Phyllis for a drive in the country. 659 00:41:12,054 --> 00:41:13,222 You must be joking. 660 00:41:13,305 --> 00:41:15,099 She's much too ill to leave the house. 661 00:41:15,349 --> 00:41:17,726 Suppose we let her be the judge of that, Mrs. Winthrop. 662 00:41:18,394 --> 00:41:19,979 See here. You can't go upstairs. 663 00:41:20,062 --> 00:41:21,146 Why not? 664 00:41:21,230 --> 00:41:24,066 Phyllis is going to be my wife. I insist on seeing her. 665 00:41:24,191 --> 00:41:26,318 I'm sure she'll refuse to go with you. 666 00:41:33,742 --> 00:41:35,577 Cheer up, sobersides. 667 00:41:36,412 --> 00:41:39,373 After all, this is better than moping in bed at home. 668 00:41:41,000 --> 00:41:44,253 - Isn't it? - Yes, I suppose it is. 669 00:41:49,425 --> 00:41:50,426 Whoa. 670 00:41:53,929 --> 00:41:56,598 You don't know what a relief it is to see you perking up. 671 00:41:57,099 --> 00:41:59,059 It's good for you to get away from that house. 672 00:42:00,019 --> 00:42:02,646 I wonder why your Aunt Martha was so insistent I couldn't see you. 673 00:42:03,272 --> 00:42:07,109 Aunt Martha was acting for my own good, to protect me. 674 00:42:07,443 --> 00:42:09,528 To protect you? From what? 675 00:42:12,614 --> 00:42:14,283 Look, darling, 676 00:42:14,742 --> 00:42:16,952 I know something's been bothering you, 677 00:42:17,077 --> 00:42:18,996 and I want you to tell me what it is. 678 00:42:19,913 --> 00:42:22,624 It isn't anything so serious we can't overcome it together. 679 00:42:23,542 --> 00:42:25,753 After all, we are going to be married. 680 00:42:26,712 --> 00:42:29,256 We can't be married, Barry. Ever. 681 00:42:30,466 --> 00:42:31,633 Why not? 682 00:42:32,134 --> 00:42:34,553 I can't tell you that. 683 00:42:35,095 --> 00:42:37,556 It's just that it wouldn't be fair to you. 684 00:42:38,807 --> 00:42:40,100 I think I understand. 685 00:42:40,517 --> 00:42:43,187 You're not going to let me in for the Curse of the Allenbys 686 00:42:43,270 --> 00:42:45,147 and all that sort of thing. Is that it? 687 00:42:45,272 --> 00:42:46,398 How did you know? 688 00:42:46,482 --> 00:42:49,485 Carol mentioned your being so frightened of howling dogs here of late, 689 00:42:49,610 --> 00:42:51,195 - and I merely added up the facts. - Oh... 690 00:42:51,904 --> 00:42:54,031 Please, let's not talk about it anymore. 691 00:42:54,114 --> 00:42:55,532 We've got to talk about it, Phyllis. 692 00:42:55,949 --> 00:42:58,660 You can't let yourself go to pieces over a thing like that. 693 00:42:59,286 --> 00:43:01,830 I'm sure you place no stock in that silly legend 694 00:43:01,955 --> 00:43:05,000 about your family being cursed by the wolves. 695 00:43:05,417 --> 00:43:06,960 I'm not sure. 696 00:43:07,669 --> 00:43:10,506 I know you scoff at the Allenby Curse, 697 00:43:10,964 --> 00:43:13,342 but ever since my parents were killed, 698 00:43:13,425 --> 00:43:15,677 I've had the strangest dreams. 699 00:43:16,178 --> 00:43:19,807 Dreams in which it seemed I lived a long time ago. 700 00:43:20,516 --> 00:43:23,477 I took part in pagan rites. 701 00:43:24,103 --> 00:43:26,355 I assumed the form of a wolf. 702 00:43:27,022 --> 00:43:28,732 I even hunted with the wolves. 703 00:43:29,149 --> 00:43:31,026 Those dreams are easily explained. 704 00:43:31,110 --> 00:43:34,279 Someone probably told you weird stories about the Allenby Curse 705 00:43:34,363 --> 00:43:36,115 when you were a child. 706 00:43:36,281 --> 00:43:39,034 Certainly, you don't believe in werewolves, do you? 707 00:43:39,159 --> 00:43:40,452 Many people do. 708 00:43:40,702 --> 00:43:43,288 There was an ancient tribe, the Hirpini, 709 00:43:43,372 --> 00:43:44,706 which worshipped wolves. 710 00:43:44,790 --> 00:43:46,708 - But that was centuries ago. - Yes. 711 00:43:47,209 --> 00:43:50,379 But even today in Scotland, on nights when the dogs howl, 712 00:43:50,504 --> 00:43:53,715 people hang out lighted lanterns to ward off evil spirits. 713 00:43:53,841 --> 00:43:56,510 You've evidently been reading up on the subject, haven't you? 714 00:43:57,010 --> 00:43:58,387 Yes, I have. 715 00:43:58,720 --> 00:44:02,724 Plato and Pythagoras on the transmigration of souls, I suppose. 716 00:44:02,891 --> 00:44:03,976 Yes. 717 00:44:04,059 --> 00:44:06,019 Don't tell me you've overlooked Shakespeare. 718 00:44:06,854 --> 00:44:09,898 Let's see. Merchant of Venice, wasn't it? 719 00:44:10,732 --> 00:44:14,403 "Thou almost mak'st me waver in my faith 720 00:44:14,486 --> 00:44:16,989 "To hold opinion with Pythagoras 721 00:44:17,197 --> 00:44:19,241 "That souls of animals infuse themselves 722 00:44:19,366 --> 00:44:22,744 "Into the trunks of men: thy currish spirit 723 00:44:22,828 --> 00:44:26,874 "Govern'd by a wolf, who, hang'd for human slaughter 724 00:44:27,082 --> 00:44:29,751 "Even from the gallows did his fell soul fleet 725 00:44:29,877 --> 00:44:32,254 "And whilst thou lay'st in thy unhallow'd dam 726 00:44:32,337 --> 00:44:35,507 "Infus'd itself in thee, for thy desires 727 00:44:35,591 --> 00:44:38,427 "Are wolfish, bloody, starv'd and ravenous" 728 00:44:38,886 --> 00:44:40,971 Barry, stop it! 729 00:44:41,054 --> 00:44:42,347 Oh, darling. 730 00:44:43,098 --> 00:44:46,935 I'm sorry. I didn't realize it would hit you like this. 731 00:44:49,104 --> 00:44:51,440 I'm so terribly frightened. 732 00:44:51,732 --> 00:44:54,234 Hold me tight, awfully tight! 733 00:44:54,943 --> 00:44:57,196 (PHYLLIS SOBBING) 734 00:44:58,572 --> 00:45:02,034 I'm taking personal charge tonight. These are my orders. 735 00:45:02,242 --> 00:45:04,536 You are to arrest any person, man or woman, 736 00:45:04,620 --> 00:45:07,748 who cannot give a satisfactory reason for being in the park. 737 00:45:07,831 --> 00:45:12,336 Furthermore, if anyone tries to avoid questioning by running away, 738 00:45:12,419 --> 00:45:15,631 you are to shoot after a single command to halt. 739 00:45:15,923 --> 00:45:18,634 You've been provided with firearms for this emergency. 740 00:45:19,509 --> 00:45:21,178 We'll start patrolling at once. 741 00:45:21,261 --> 00:45:23,597 All right, men. To your posts. 742 00:45:26,058 --> 00:45:28,185 I think I'll take a turn in the park myself, Constable. 743 00:45:28,268 --> 00:45:30,062 - Very good, sir. - All right. 744 00:45:32,898 --> 00:45:36,109 (SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 745 00:46:54,104 --> 00:46:57,482 (SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CONTINUES) 746 00:47:07,617 --> 00:47:09,661 - BARRY: Good evening. - Hold on, sir. 747 00:47:09,745 --> 00:47:11,747 What are you doing in the park at this hour? 748 00:47:12,456 --> 00:47:14,875 Frankly, I'm doing a little private investigating. 749 00:47:14,958 --> 00:47:18,253 Planning to capture the she-wolf single-handed, I presume. 750 00:47:18,337 --> 00:47:19,546 Something like that. 751 00:47:19,629 --> 00:47:22,174 These weird stories in the newspapers fascinate me. 752 00:47:22,257 --> 00:47:24,718 I'll have to trouble you for your name. 753 00:47:25,052 --> 00:47:26,178 My name is Barry Lanfield. 754 00:47:26,345 --> 00:47:27,512 Your occupation? 755 00:47:27,596 --> 00:47:29,973 I'm a barrister, in partnership with my father. 756 00:47:30,849 --> 00:47:33,727 - Not Sir Sidney Lanfield? - Yes. 757 00:47:34,436 --> 00:47:35,771 Any credentials to prove it? 758 00:47:35,937 --> 00:47:37,314 Certainly. 759 00:48:01,713 --> 00:48:05,175 (SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC INTENSIFIES) 760 00:48:17,145 --> 00:48:19,523 (GROWLING AND SNARLING) 761 00:48:19,606 --> 00:48:21,233 MAN: Help! 762 00:48:21,316 --> 00:48:24,152 Someone! Stop! Help! 763 00:48:28,990 --> 00:48:30,826 What's happened, sir? 764 00:48:32,702 --> 00:48:34,371 I was sitting on that bench, 765 00:48:34,454 --> 00:48:36,748 and this woman, or whatever it was, 766 00:48:36,832 --> 00:48:39,459 howled and grabbed me by the throat. 767 00:48:40,001 --> 00:48:41,128 There! 768 00:48:41,920 --> 00:48:43,255 MAN: There she is now. 769 00:48:43,338 --> 00:48:44,506 After her, men. After her! 770 00:48:46,466 --> 00:48:48,593 Did you get a look at her face? 771 00:48:48,677 --> 00:48:51,054 No, I was much too busy protecting myself. 772 00:48:51,138 --> 00:48:53,014 She seemed terribly strong for a woman. 773 00:48:54,516 --> 00:48:55,517 (GASPS) 774 00:48:56,184 --> 00:48:58,019 Dwight, what happened? 775 00:48:58,228 --> 00:49:00,063 I was waiting for you to show up 776 00:49:00,147 --> 00:49:03,692 when this wolf-woman evidently decided to make me her next victim. 777 00:49:03,775 --> 00:49:05,777 You poor darling. Are you badly hurt? 778 00:49:05,861 --> 00:49:08,113 Pretty badly mussed up, but nothing serious. 779 00:49:09,239 --> 00:49:10,407 Barry. 780 00:49:10,490 --> 00:49:11,783 Hello, Carol. 781 00:49:11,867 --> 00:49:12,993 What are you doing here? 782 00:49:13,201 --> 00:49:15,537 I might ask you the same question. 783 00:49:15,662 --> 00:49:18,748 Dwight just answered that. I came here to meet him. 784 00:49:19,374 --> 00:49:22,586 Dwight, this is Barry Lanfield. Barry, Dwight Severn. 785 00:49:22,669 --> 00:49:24,296 - How do you do? - Hello. 786 00:49:24,379 --> 00:49:27,841 Just to make things cozy, I'm Constable Ernie Hobbs. 787 00:49:28,675 --> 00:49:30,469 Now that we all know each other, 788 00:49:30,552 --> 00:49:32,596 suppose we go to park patrol headquarters 789 00:49:32,679 --> 00:49:34,556 and get acquainted with the Inspector. 790 00:49:34,639 --> 00:49:38,435 He might have a few questions to ask, too. Come on, now. 791 00:49:51,823 --> 00:49:53,074 (KNOCKING ON DOOR) 792 00:50:01,208 --> 00:50:02,584 Good evening, Barry. 793 00:50:02,667 --> 00:50:04,419 - Good evening. - Come in. 794 00:50:05,670 --> 00:50:07,839 I'll run upstairs and see if Phyllis is able to see you. 795 00:50:07,923 --> 00:50:09,007 Later. 796 00:50:09,424 --> 00:50:11,593 First, I'd like to ask you some questions. 797 00:50:11,718 --> 00:50:14,679 - My, you sound serious. - I am. 798 00:50:15,347 --> 00:50:16,598 Shall we go into the library? 799 00:50:16,681 --> 00:50:17,849 Certainly. 800 00:50:22,687 --> 00:50:24,606 You may cross-examine me, Barrister, 801 00:50:24,731 --> 00:50:27,025 but do you mind if I sit down while you're doing it? 802 00:50:27,108 --> 00:50:29,861 I think much better when I'm sitting down. 803 00:50:29,945 --> 00:50:32,739 What I'm going to ask you will require a bit of thinking. 804 00:50:33,198 --> 00:50:34,449 Quick thinking. 805 00:50:37,953 --> 00:50:40,038 Did you know that I saw you leave the house last night 806 00:50:40,121 --> 00:50:41,540 and followed you to the park? 807 00:50:41,623 --> 00:50:44,042 So that's how you happened to be there when I met Dwight. 808 00:50:44,125 --> 00:50:45,126 Yes. 809 00:50:45,210 --> 00:50:46,586 And that's also how I happened to 810 00:50:46,670 --> 00:50:48,129 discover that you were the she-wolf. 811 00:50:48,672 --> 00:50:50,715 Barry, you must be joking. 812 00:50:51,216 --> 00:50:52,676 No, I'm quite serious. 813 00:50:53,051 --> 00:50:54,886 You can't possibly be serious, Barry. 814 00:50:54,970 --> 00:50:56,054 BARRY: But I am! 815 00:50:57,138 --> 00:50:59,808 Of course, you may not recall everything you did. 816 00:51:00,267 --> 00:51:03,061 Insane people seldom do when under stress. 817 00:51:03,144 --> 00:51:05,772 I'm perfectly sane, and I was under no stress. 818 00:51:06,231 --> 00:51:07,857 I went to the park for only one reason, 819 00:51:07,941 --> 00:51:09,234 to meet Dwight Severn. 820 00:51:09,734 --> 00:51:11,736 I've been meeting him on an average of three nights a week 821 00:51:11,820 --> 00:51:13,029 for the past two months. 822 00:51:13,113 --> 00:51:15,657 BARRY: You're sure you went directly to the meeting place? 823 00:51:15,782 --> 00:51:19,077 I'm certain. Do you mind if I ask a question? 824 00:51:19,661 --> 00:51:20,829 Go ahead. 825 00:51:21,288 --> 00:51:23,707 How did you happen to see me when I left the house last night? 826 00:51:24,207 --> 00:51:25,875 I was worried about Phyllis. 827 00:51:25,959 --> 00:51:28,044 I decided to watch the house all night. 828 00:51:28,920 --> 00:51:32,007 Something she said when we were riding yesterday made me think... 829 00:51:32,132 --> 00:51:34,926 You suspect that she might be the she-wolf, don't you? 830 00:51:36,344 --> 00:51:37,679 I did, 831 00:51:38,305 --> 00:51:41,016 until I saw you steal out of the house. 832 00:51:41,433 --> 00:51:43,435 Now I don't know what to think. 833 00:51:43,518 --> 00:51:44,728 Good evening, Barry. 834 00:51:44,811 --> 00:51:46,313 Good evening, Mrs. Winthrop. 835 00:51:46,396 --> 00:51:48,857 Why didn't you let me know Barry was calling, Carol? 836 00:51:48,940 --> 00:51:50,567 I would've made you a cup of chocolate. 837 00:51:50,692 --> 00:51:52,736 - I'll make it now. - Please don't bother, Mrs. Winthrop. 838 00:51:52,819 --> 00:51:55,572 I just dropped by hoping I might see Phyllis. 839 00:51:56,489 --> 00:51:58,283 I'm afraid you can't, Barry. 840 00:51:58,366 --> 00:52:01,745 She's been terribly upset since you took her riding yesterday afternoon. 841 00:52:02,245 --> 00:52:06,166 I don't know why it is, but you seem to be a disturbing influence. 842 00:52:07,000 --> 00:52:08,793 Perhaps she'll feel better in the morning. 843 00:52:08,877 --> 00:52:09,878 I'll drop around again then. 844 00:52:10,503 --> 00:52:12,213 - Good night. - Good night. 845 00:52:15,383 --> 00:52:16,384 (DOOR CLOSES) 846 00:52:17,135 --> 00:52:18,803 You little fool! 847 00:52:18,887 --> 00:52:22,390 I heard you say you've been meeting Dwight Severn three times a week. 848 00:52:23,391 --> 00:52:25,727 All right, Mother. You know now. 849 00:52:26,061 --> 00:52:28,647 I've been seeing Dwight, and I'm going to continue to see him. 850 00:52:28,730 --> 00:52:31,941 And please don't lecture me again on why I should marry Barry Lanfield. 851 00:52:32,067 --> 00:52:34,486 In fact, I'll be very happy when he and Phyllis are married. 852 00:52:34,569 --> 00:52:37,572 It will stop you from making him a constant topic of conversation. 853 00:52:39,366 --> 00:52:41,201 Barry will never marry Phyllis. 854 00:52:41,910 --> 00:52:43,411 She's insane. 855 00:52:49,751 --> 00:52:51,836 (DOGS BARKING AND HOWLING) 856 00:52:51,920 --> 00:52:55,548 (SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 857 00:53:36,131 --> 00:53:37,215 Phyllis. 858 00:53:37,298 --> 00:53:39,968 May I come in, Carol? I must talk to you. 859 00:53:40,093 --> 00:53:41,803 Surely. Do come in. 860 00:53:54,899 --> 00:53:57,402 Well, I see you've decided to make a bold front of it, 861 00:53:57,485 --> 00:54:00,155 instead of sneaking out to meet your starving artist. 862 00:54:00,280 --> 00:54:03,742 I'm not going to meet Dwight, Mother. I'm going to get the police. 863 00:54:03,825 --> 00:54:06,161 The police? But why? 864 00:54:06,411 --> 00:54:08,496 Phyllis has just told me the whole story. 865 00:54:09,164 --> 00:54:10,457 What are you talking about? 866 00:54:10,540 --> 00:54:12,083 Her belief that she's a werewolf. 867 00:54:12,167 --> 00:54:13,668 She showed me all the evidence, too. 868 00:54:14,002 --> 00:54:16,254 Well, at least you know now that I was speaking the truth 869 00:54:16,337 --> 00:54:17,839 when I said she's insane. 870 00:54:17,964 --> 00:54:19,507 I don't believe she is insane. 871 00:54:19,841 --> 00:54:22,051 I think she's the victim of a terrible hoax. 872 00:54:22,177 --> 00:54:24,929 That's why I'm going to ask the police to investigate. 873 00:54:25,013 --> 00:54:26,347 MARTHA: That's ridiculous. 874 00:54:26,514 --> 00:54:29,976 If you call in the police, Phyllis will be placed in an asylum. 875 00:54:30,602 --> 00:54:33,313 I'm calling them at her request, Mother. 876 00:54:50,121 --> 00:54:52,207 (SOFT INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 877 00:55:23,738 --> 00:55:26,074 (SOFT INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CONTINUES) 878 00:55:38,419 --> 00:55:39,420 (DOOR OPENS) 879 00:55:51,683 --> 00:55:54,269 I brought you a glass of warm milk. 880 00:55:54,352 --> 00:55:56,604 I don't believe I'll have any, Aunt Martha. 881 00:55:56,729 --> 00:55:59,357 You must drink it. It'll quiet your nerves. 882 00:55:59,440 --> 00:56:01,025 You'll want to be completely at ease 883 00:56:01,109 --> 00:56:03,027 when you tell your story to the police. 884 00:56:04,070 --> 00:56:06,030 You know about Carol calling the police? 885 00:56:06,114 --> 00:56:07,532 Certainly, my dear. 886 00:56:07,615 --> 00:56:10,702 And I'm glad you've decided to bring everything out into the open 887 00:56:10,785 --> 00:56:13,121 to clear up this terrible thing, whatever it is. 888 00:56:13,580 --> 00:56:15,456 It's been quite a strain on me, too. 889 00:56:17,000 --> 00:56:18,126 Drink it, Phyllis. 890 00:56:18,585 --> 00:56:20,962 The police will ask you hundreds of questions. 891 00:56:34,350 --> 00:56:36,561 Do you think they'll take me away tonight? 892 00:56:37,228 --> 00:56:38,271 Probably not. 893 00:56:38,730 --> 00:56:41,149 Perhaps you won't even have to go to an asylum. 894 00:56:41,232 --> 00:56:44,068 Maybe we can arrange to have you taken care of in a private institution 895 00:56:44,152 --> 00:56:45,612 until you're cured. 896 00:56:46,404 --> 00:56:48,781 Take some more milk, Phyllis. Drink it all. 897 00:57:01,961 --> 00:57:03,421 Do you think I can be cured? 898 00:57:03,588 --> 00:57:05,089 Of course. 899 00:57:05,506 --> 00:57:08,217 Doctors accomplish wonders with the human mind. 900 00:57:09,010 --> 00:57:11,054 Finish it, dear. I'll take the glass. 901 00:57:28,446 --> 00:57:29,530 How do you feel? 902 00:57:35,870 --> 00:57:37,330 Answer me. How do you feel? 903 00:57:39,207 --> 00:57:41,376 I feel terribly sleepy, 904 00:57:42,710 --> 00:57:44,253 as if I'd been drugged. 905 00:57:44,796 --> 00:57:46,130 You're right. 906 00:57:46,673 --> 00:57:47,715 I drugged you. 907 00:57:48,549 --> 00:57:50,385 PHYLLIS: So I wouldn't hear the dogs? 908 00:57:50,718 --> 00:57:52,220 No, Phyllis. 909 00:57:54,555 --> 00:57:56,391 I'm going to kill you. 910 00:57:59,143 --> 00:58:00,228 Kill me? 911 00:58:00,395 --> 00:58:01,479 Yes. 912 00:58:02,730 --> 00:58:03,856 Yes. 913 00:58:05,233 --> 00:58:08,152 You see, if the police came while you were still alive, 914 00:58:08,236 --> 00:58:10,571 they would investigate the strange story you would tell them. 915 00:58:11,072 --> 00:58:12,740 They would call in a doctor, 916 00:58:13,074 --> 00:58:15,284 and he would find that you are perfectly sane. 917 00:58:17,870 --> 00:58:19,080 So I'm going to kill you. 918 00:58:20,915 --> 00:58:22,125 But why? 919 00:58:23,710 --> 00:58:26,045 Because I planned all this to get you out of the way. 920 00:58:27,255 --> 00:58:29,882 When I discovered you still believed in the Curse of the Allenbys, 921 00:58:31,426 --> 00:58:33,678 I decided to drive you insane. 922 00:58:36,431 --> 00:58:38,224 It would mean much to me, 923 00:58:38,725 --> 00:58:40,101 and to Carol. 924 00:58:40,685 --> 00:58:44,147 For me, it would mean I could stay on here in this house I love 925 00:58:44,772 --> 00:58:46,524 that I managed for so many years. 926 00:58:47,608 --> 00:58:48,943 For Carol, 927 00:58:49,068 --> 00:58:51,571 it would mean that she could marry a man not beneath her station, 928 00:58:51,904 --> 00:58:53,948 a man like Barry Lanfield, who... 929 00:58:56,075 --> 00:58:58,327 So I began by killing the little boy in the park, 930 00:58:59,037 --> 00:59:00,955 and led you to believe you did it. 931 00:59:01,622 --> 00:59:02,915 Oh, no. 932 00:59:04,459 --> 00:59:07,628 Later, I killed that meddling fool from Scotland Yard 933 00:59:07,754 --> 00:59:09,589 because he was getting too close to the truth. 934 00:59:13,217 --> 00:59:15,470 And my plan will still succeed, Phyllis, 935 00:59:17,930 --> 00:59:19,640 although it's changed slightly. 936 00:59:25,605 --> 00:59:27,482 When the police come, 937 00:59:28,066 --> 00:59:30,651 I shall tell them of your strange actions lately. 938 00:59:30,777 --> 00:59:33,279 Barry and Carol will bear me out. 939 00:59:33,654 --> 00:59:36,407 They will call it suicide, my dear, 940 00:59:37,992 --> 00:59:39,660 through fear of insanity. 941 00:59:45,500 --> 00:59:46,584 (DOOR OPENS) 942 00:59:46,667 --> 00:59:47,668 Hannah! 943 00:59:48,795 --> 00:59:50,963 (TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 944 00:59:51,255 --> 00:59:52,507 I heard you. 945 00:59:52,673 --> 00:59:54,258 Now I know what you've been doing 946 00:59:54,342 --> 00:59:56,511 with that drug you kept hid in my kitchen cupboard. 947 00:59:57,011 --> 00:59:58,596 - Be quiet. - No! 948 00:59:58,679 --> 01:00:00,348 I'm going for the police. 949 01:00:06,687 --> 01:00:09,190 (TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CONTINUES) 950 01:00:24,038 --> 01:00:25,373 What's happened here? 951 01:00:29,710 --> 01:00:30,795 Mother! 952 01:00:30,878 --> 01:00:33,214 She's a murderer. It's the she-wolf herself. 953 01:00:36,092 --> 01:00:37,093 Phyllis. 954 01:00:39,053 --> 01:00:40,680 Phyllis, are you all right? 955 01:00:43,349 --> 01:00:45,184 It's Barry, darling. 956 01:00:48,020 --> 01:00:49,647 She's going to kill me. 957 01:00:50,857 --> 01:00:52,525 She killed the others. 958 01:00:53,401 --> 01:00:54,694 No, dear. 959 01:00:55,403 --> 01:00:57,280 She'll never kill anyone else.