1 00:00:04,360 --> 00:00:06,727 DISHES CLATTER - CHURCH BELL RINGS 2 00:00:07,040 --> 00:00:08,007 Are you alright, dear? 3 00:00:09,400 --> 00:00:10,890 Just a little nervous. 4 00:00:12,800 --> 00:00:15,406 Now, you're sure you still want to go through with it? 5 00:00:16,880 --> 00:00:19,486 Yes... it's what I want. 6 00:00:24,960 --> 00:00:26,041 KNOCKING ON THE DOOR. 7 00:00:26,920 --> 00:00:28,206 POLICE OFFICER: Open up, it's the police... 8 00:00:29,720 --> 00:00:31,927 "Were there brought unto him little children 9 00:00:32,120 --> 00:00:34,168 that he should put his hands on them and pray. 10 00:00:34,440 --> 00:00:36,010 And the disciples rebuked them. 11 00:00:36,360 --> 00:00:38,727 But Jesus said, suffer little children 12 00:00:39,080 --> 00:00:40,889 and forbid them not to come unto me 13 00:00:41,160 --> 00:00:43,003 for of such is the kingdom of Heaven 14 00:00:43,440 --> 00:00:45,408 The Lord has made clear his love for all of us... 15 00:00:45,720 --> 00:00:47,529 Maude? - Don't worry they haven't got any evidence. 16 00:00:47,600 --> 00:00:48,522 On the contrary... 17 00:00:48,600 --> 00:00:50,967 I've persuaded a couple of your victims to confess. 18 00:00:51,040 --> 00:00:53,611 They're not victims. It's a woman's right what she does with her own body! 19 00:00:53,680 --> 00:00:55,921 Well, it appears the thought of eternal damnation 20 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:58,287 is stronger than your left-wing propaganda. 21 00:00:58,360 --> 00:00:59,964 You mean you've put the fear of God into them! 22 00:01:00,240 --> 00:01:01,401 She could go down for years! 23 00:01:01,480 --> 00:01:03,448 Back off! Back off! 24 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:05,240 Or I'll arrest you, as well. 25 00:01:05,960 --> 00:01:06,802 Get off. 26 00:01:07,320 --> 00:01:09,049 You're a dead man. Do you hear me? 27 00:01:10,280 --> 00:01:11,167 Dead! 28 00:01:50,760 --> 00:01:52,569 Morning Father, Mrs M. 29 00:01:52,680 --> 00:01:53,727 Morning Bunty! 30 00:01:54,680 --> 00:01:57,160 I'll be driving to the finishing school for the fundraiser later. 31 00:01:57,240 --> 00:01:58,241 Would you like a lift? 32 00:01:58,600 --> 00:01:59,522 Finishing school? 33 00:01:59,720 --> 00:02:00,562 Yes! 34 00:02:02,120 --> 00:02:05,488 I have some errands to attend to, I'll make my own way. 35 00:02:05,840 --> 00:02:07,046 Oh, I'll see you there. 36 00:02:07,360 --> 00:02:08,885 Apparently there's going to be lots of top totty 37 00:02:08,960 --> 00:02:10,246 from the gentlemen's college attending. 38 00:02:10,720 --> 00:02:12,290 Well, isn't that typical. 39 00:02:12,800 --> 00:02:15,201 No wonder you didn't last long at your finishing school. 40 00:02:15,280 --> 00:02:18,284 Well those places just teach you to be a subservient little debutante, anyway. 41 00:02:18,560 --> 00:02:19,561 Isn't that right, Father? 42 00:02:19,760 --> 00:02:23,048 Well, I think you could learn a thing or two from those nice, young ladies. 43 00:02:23,120 --> 00:02:24,167 Isn't that so, Father? 44 00:02:24,560 --> 00:02:27,370 Well from what I hear, one of "those nice young ladies" 45 00:02:27,440 --> 00:02:28,726 has had a baby to a married man. 46 00:02:30,120 --> 00:02:31,451 A married man? 47 00:02:31,480 --> 00:02:33,050 The school's handyman... Jimbo. 48 00:02:33,720 --> 00:02:34,562 Chm! 49 00:02:34,960 --> 00:02:37,361 GIRLS SING: 50 00:02:37,440 --> 00:02:39,249 51 00:02:39,280 --> 00:02:41,169 the rest shall bear 52 00:02:41,200 --> 00:02:43,567 53 00:02:43,600 --> 00:02:45,523 54 00:02:45,560 --> 00:02:47,324 55 00:02:47,400 --> 00:02:51,689 MISS ROSEWOOD: Louder! And pronounce those vowels. 56 00:02:51,760 --> 00:02:53,967 GIRLS SING: 57 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,923 58 00:02:55,960 --> 00:02:58,042 59 00:02:58,080 --> 00:02:59,650 - MISS ROSEWOOD: Cecilia! 60 00:03:00,200 --> 00:03:02,726 That is not how a young lady conducts herself. 61 00:03:02,760 --> 00:03:04,410 But Miss Rosewood... 62 00:03:04,440 --> 00:03:07,125 you said that to stand out from other debutantes 63 00:03:07,160 --> 00:03:09,322 we need to have a competitive spirit. 64 00:03:09,360 --> 00:03:12,284 Yes, but when one is being competitive 65 00:03:12,720 --> 00:03:15,530 one must do it with decorum. 66 00:03:15,560 --> 00:03:18,131 Always with decorum. 67 00:03:18,160 --> 00:03:20,561 Cecelia! I need to speak to you. 68 00:03:21,840 --> 00:03:23,171 There's a surprise. 69 00:03:27,040 --> 00:03:28,690 I'm very disappointed in you. 70 00:03:30,280 --> 00:03:33,682 You've been reading those disgusting, ungodly novels again. 71 00:03:34,240 --> 00:03:35,446 I found this in your room. 72 00:03:35,480 --> 00:03:38,404 So, you've been rummaging through my drawers again? 73 00:03:38,440 --> 00:03:40,363 Enough of your wise-cracks, young lady. 74 00:03:40,400 --> 00:03:42,562 I'm trying to help you be a better person. 75 00:03:42,600 --> 00:03:44,967 Perhaps I need to be disciplined. 76 00:03:45,680 --> 00:03:46,920 At boarding school... 77 00:03:47,400 --> 00:03:50,210 I was forever being put over someone's knee. 78 00:03:51,120 --> 00:03:52,406 Sometimes... 79 00:03:52,440 --> 00:03:55,364 physical pain is the only language sinful behaviour understands. 80 00:03:56,720 --> 00:03:58,882 GIRLS CONTINUE SINGING IN THE BACKGROUND 81 00:03:59,960 --> 00:04:03,282 You do know that Daddy is a high court judge? 82 00:04:06,400 --> 00:04:08,368 GIRLS SING: 83 00:04:08,440 --> 00:04:10,681 84 00:04:10,760 --> 00:04:12,125 HE SNIFFS DEEPLY 85 00:04:12,520 --> 00:04:13,646 HE GRUNTS 86 00:04:14,760 --> 00:04:16,967 GIRLS SING: 87 00:04:17,000 --> 00:04:19,082 88 00:04:29,120 --> 00:04:30,087 JIMBO: Alright? 89 00:04:38,760 --> 00:04:41,445 I should get banged up more often. Never seen you so passionate. 90 00:04:42,120 --> 00:04:43,645 I can't believe they've let you out. 91 00:04:44,720 --> 00:04:46,165 Let me look at you... 92 00:04:46,640 --> 00:04:47,926 Take me home. 93 00:04:54,680 --> 00:04:56,125 Thank you for coming, Father. 94 00:04:56,760 --> 00:04:58,410 This is Mrs McCarthy. 95 00:04:58,440 --> 00:04:59,726 Parish Secretary. 96 00:05:00,760 --> 00:05:03,081 So, how is the little chap? 97 00:05:03,120 --> 00:05:05,566 He's just perfect, Father. You should see him. 98 00:05:05,880 --> 00:05:08,087 It's a wonder the poor mite was born at all. 99 00:05:09,000 --> 00:05:10,764 Well, that's all in the past. 100 00:05:10,800 --> 00:05:14,407 I'm sure Nell hasn't asked us here to be lectured to. 101 00:05:16,080 --> 00:05:17,969 I know you don't approve of what I tried to do. 102 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:21,482 But, at the time, I didn't feel I had a choice. 103 00:05:21,520 --> 00:05:25,161 No matter what, the taking of a child's life 104 00:05:25,200 --> 00:05:26,645 can never be the answer. 105 00:05:28,560 --> 00:05:31,006 Have you thought about dates for baptism? 106 00:05:32,640 --> 00:05:36,247 That's not actually the reason I asked you here, Father. 107 00:05:37,840 --> 00:05:40,571 I've been disowned by my family. 108 00:05:40,600 --> 00:05:42,967 And Rosewood's won't take me back. 109 00:05:43,000 --> 00:05:44,684 So you have nowhere to live? 110 00:05:45,800 --> 00:05:49,202 No. And if I don't find somewhere before I'm discharged... 111 00:05:49,480 --> 00:05:51,130 they'll take my baby away. 112 00:05:51,560 --> 00:05:54,040 Well, there is always the mother and baby home. 113 00:05:54,080 --> 00:05:56,970 No... No I've heard what happens in those places. 114 00:05:57,040 --> 00:05:59,441 Children always end up being adopted. 115 00:05:59,480 --> 00:06:01,369 And would that be such a bad thing? 116 00:06:02,040 --> 00:06:05,442 You need to think about what is best for your child. 117 00:06:06,120 --> 00:06:08,726 Father, please, help me. 118 00:06:09,440 --> 00:06:11,522 BABIES CRY IN THE DISTANCE 119 00:06:14,240 --> 00:06:15,480 I will talk to the bishop... 120 00:06:16,480 --> 00:06:19,450 and contact some charitable institutions. 121 00:06:19,480 --> 00:06:20,891 SHE SIGHS IN RELIEF 122 00:06:20,960 --> 00:06:22,007 Thank you. 123 00:06:22,040 --> 00:06:23,929 And what about the father? 124 00:06:23,960 --> 00:06:25,883 Can he not be called on to help? 125 00:06:32,840 --> 00:06:35,207 Exactly ten to a row. 126 00:06:35,240 --> 00:06:37,720 Miss Rosewood, may I have a word about the girls? 127 00:06:37,760 --> 00:06:40,491 How many more times, they are young ladies. 128 00:06:40,520 --> 00:06:43,444 Indeed. As their religious instructor... 129 00:06:44,040 --> 00:06:46,088 my concerns have been growing. 130 00:06:46,120 --> 00:06:48,566 Please don't rake up Nell's pregnancy again. 131 00:06:48,600 --> 00:06:51,001 That "pregnancy" has recently become a baby! 132 00:06:51,040 --> 00:06:53,247 Fathered by one of our ex-employees. 133 00:06:53,280 --> 00:06:54,691 An isolated incident. 134 00:06:54,720 --> 00:06:57,371 But is it only a matter of time before it happens again? 135 00:06:58,160 --> 00:07:00,003 Some of our girls-- - Ladies. 136 00:07:00,040 --> 00:07:01,963 ...seem a little obsessed by... 137 00:07:02,880 --> 00:07:05,724 by... sexual matters. 138 00:07:06,480 --> 00:07:08,767 And I think that is partly down to what is being taught. 139 00:07:08,800 --> 00:07:09,961 How dare you! - For example... 140 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:12,970 that, uh, maypole song, "the lusty horn" - 141 00:07:13,000 --> 00:07:14,764 it sounds rather obscene to me. 142 00:07:14,800 --> 00:07:17,690 Reverend Willard, are you questioning the morality of the Bard? 143 00:07:17,920 --> 00:07:19,046 Who the hell is the Bard? 144 00:07:19,600 --> 00:07:22,809 It is a song from, "As You Like It" by William Shakespeare. 145 00:07:23,200 --> 00:07:25,009 Nevertheless-- - Now, as an American 146 00:07:25,040 --> 00:07:27,122 I don't expect you to know such things. 147 00:07:27,440 --> 00:07:31,001 But what I do expect is for you to trust in my judgment. 148 00:07:31,040 --> 00:07:32,804 Please don't take that tone. 149 00:07:33,480 --> 00:07:35,847 As business partners, I hoped we'd have some kind of 150 00:07:36,720 --> 00:07:38,643 special relationship by now... 151 00:07:39,040 --> 00:07:41,771 If you'll excuse me. The guests will be arriving shortly. 152 00:07:42,040 --> 00:07:44,042 I suggest you pray for some better weather. 153 00:07:44,120 --> 00:07:45,167 Miss Rosewood! 154 00:07:45,840 --> 00:07:48,571 For the welfare of the students, can't we at least try to be friends? 155 00:07:48,600 --> 00:07:50,011 Reverend Willard... 156 00:07:50,400 --> 00:07:51,606 I am very grateful to you 157 00:07:51,640 --> 00:07:54,086 for your financial contribution to my school... 158 00:07:54,120 --> 00:07:55,360 "Our" school. 159 00:07:55,440 --> 00:07:56,885 But if it's friendship you want... 160 00:07:57,360 --> 00:07:59,169 I suggest you buy a dog. 161 00:07:59,200 --> 00:08:00,804 GIRLS LAUGH IN THE BACKGROUND 162 00:08:15,320 --> 00:08:16,810 HE SIGHS 163 00:08:28,640 --> 00:08:30,130 "The lusty horn..." 164 00:08:31,440 --> 00:08:34,046 "Tis not a thing to laugh to scorn". 165 00:08:35,400 --> 00:08:37,721 Filthy, little strumpet. 166 00:08:43,280 --> 00:08:44,406 Forgive me. 167 00:08:51,760 --> 00:08:53,808 Smite the offending hand, Lord. 168 00:08:53,840 --> 00:08:54,682 HE GRUNTS IN PAIN 169 00:08:55,600 --> 00:08:57,489 Smite the offending hand! 170 00:09:02,440 --> 00:09:04,090 HE BREATHES ERRATICALLY 171 00:09:05,720 --> 00:09:06,846 JIMBO AND MAUDE GIGGLE 172 00:09:06,920 --> 00:09:09,161 JIMBO: Which is true, really. - MAUDE: Absolutely. 173 00:09:10,080 --> 00:09:12,128 Now you're free, I hope it's gonna be a new start? 174 00:09:12,640 --> 00:09:13,766 What do you mean? 175 00:09:14,240 --> 00:09:16,811 Well, you know what I'm talking about. - Jimbo... 176 00:09:17,440 --> 00:09:19,568 I can't just abandon everything I believe in. 177 00:09:20,160 --> 00:09:21,969 Women in this country are treated like cattle. 178 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:24,082 But they'll put you away again. - Then so be it. 179 00:09:24,680 --> 00:09:27,081 So many have their lives ruined by unwanted pregnancies. 180 00:09:27,120 --> 00:09:29,361 JIMBO GROANS - I'm not gonna stop. 181 00:09:29,720 --> 00:09:31,210 Maude... - I thought you understood? 182 00:09:31,280 --> 00:09:33,601 I do, but... - Then don't ask me to change. 183 00:09:34,160 --> 00:09:35,207 I'm sorry... 184 00:09:41,040 --> 00:09:43,088 Wait here. - What are you doing? 185 00:09:43,720 --> 00:09:45,404 Bluebells. Your favourite. 186 00:09:47,120 --> 00:09:48,326 FATHER BROWN: Maude! 187 00:09:50,080 --> 00:09:51,286 IMPACT THUD 188 00:09:52,440 --> 00:09:53,805 No! - CAR CRASHES 189 00:10:15,200 --> 00:10:16,884 LIQUID POURS - ICE CLINKS 190 00:10:20,600 --> 00:10:23,365 VOICE OVER TANNOY: Here at the Rosewood Finishing School 191 00:10:23,440 --> 00:10:27,331 we focus on teaching social graces and cultural rites 192 00:10:27,360 --> 00:10:29,966 as preparation for the entry into society 193 00:10:30,040 --> 00:10:34,170 with Englishness and patriotism at the heart of everything we do. 194 00:10:34,680 --> 00:10:36,364 Here, our young ladies demonstrate... 195 00:10:36,400 --> 00:10:38,641 MISS ROSEWOOD: Oh, I'm so glad Father Brown can make it. 196 00:10:39,520 --> 00:10:42,842 I was hoping he would give some spiritual guidance to my students. 197 00:10:43,560 --> 00:10:45,050 Well, what about the Reverend? 198 00:10:46,760 --> 00:10:48,489 MISS ROSEWOOD: Well, he does his best. 199 00:10:49,000 --> 00:10:51,162 But he's no substitute for an English clergyman. 200 00:10:51,200 --> 00:10:53,487 VOICE OVER TANNOY: ...demonstrations of cocktail making 201 00:10:53,520 --> 00:10:56,888 cake decorating, and flower arranging. 202 00:11:04,160 --> 00:11:06,242 MRS MCCARTHY: Well, I must say, your young ladies 203 00:11:06,320 --> 00:11:09,244 have done themselves, and you, proud. 204 00:11:09,280 --> 00:11:11,806 That was a wonderful demonstration. 205 00:11:11,840 --> 00:11:15,287 That's most kind of you. Would you excuse me a moment, Mrs McCarthy. 206 00:11:16,880 --> 00:11:18,644 You're not seriously impressed? 207 00:11:18,680 --> 00:11:19,602 Why wouldn't I be? 208 00:11:20,120 --> 00:11:22,566 All that posing and prancing... it's so demeaning! 209 00:11:22,600 --> 00:11:24,045 They're like pampered pooches. 210 00:11:24,080 --> 00:11:25,161 Bunty! 211 00:11:26,400 --> 00:11:30,371 Bunty... - How divine to see you after so long. 212 00:11:30,400 --> 00:11:33,370 We went to the same boarding school together for a term. 213 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:35,764 Before you were expelled, no doubt. 214 00:11:35,800 --> 00:11:37,245 Yes... thanks to you! 215 00:11:37,280 --> 00:11:41,126 Oh, you're not still sore about that? It was just high jinks. 216 00:11:41,160 --> 00:11:43,208 Oh, like when you put a spider down my dress. 217 00:11:44,640 --> 00:11:48,440 I'm sorry, I was a little wild back then. 218 00:11:49,240 --> 00:11:51,004 Would you like a drink? - Stiff one. 219 00:11:51,040 --> 00:11:53,042 Oh, there's no alcohol, I'm afraid. 220 00:11:53,080 --> 00:11:56,084 Oh! I'm terribly sorry. 221 00:11:56,120 --> 00:11:57,610 You did that on purpose! 222 00:11:57,640 --> 00:11:58,926 Now, why would I do that? 223 00:11:58,960 --> 00:12:00,485 Because you're a spoilt little brat. 224 00:12:00,560 --> 00:12:02,085 MRS MCCARTHY: Oh, Penelope... 225 00:12:02,160 --> 00:12:03,047 CECILIA GASPS 226 00:12:03,080 --> 00:12:04,081 You wouldn't dare. 227 00:12:04,400 --> 00:12:05,242 Oh, wouldn't I? 228 00:12:06,120 --> 00:12:07,167 GASPING Oh! 229 00:12:07,440 --> 00:12:08,362 MRS MCCARTHY: Oh! 230 00:12:13,760 --> 00:12:14,761 CAMERA CLICKS 231 00:12:20,200 --> 00:12:22,089 There was nothing you could do. 232 00:12:25,000 --> 00:12:27,002 MALLORY: We've got all we need from you, Padre 233 00:12:27,040 --> 00:12:28,849 so don't overstay your welcome. 234 00:12:33,120 --> 00:12:34,770 So you were in the woods... 235 00:12:37,280 --> 00:12:38,122 Yeah. 236 00:12:39,280 --> 00:12:41,169 I was getting flowers for Maude. 237 00:12:43,760 --> 00:12:45,330 Do you think it's an accident? 238 00:12:46,960 --> 00:12:48,166 More than likely. 239 00:12:51,800 --> 00:12:53,609 Just spoken to the owner of the van, sir. 240 00:12:53,640 --> 00:12:54,801 A Mrs Kempton... 241 00:12:55,360 --> 00:12:57,408 She owns the farm shop at the top of the hill. 242 00:12:57,440 --> 00:12:59,442 Forgot to put the handbrake on, did she? 243 00:12:59,480 --> 00:13:00,527 Apparently not. 244 00:13:00,560 --> 00:13:03,086 She insists she checked and she left it in gear. 245 00:13:03,120 --> 00:13:04,849 So it wasn't an accidental death. 246 00:13:05,280 --> 00:13:07,282 And neither will yours be if you don't sling your cassock! 247 00:13:07,880 --> 00:13:09,962 And until we know all the facts 248 00:13:10,040 --> 00:13:12,884 don't go blabbing to anyone about what's happened. 249 00:13:20,400 --> 00:13:25,884 GIRLS SING: 250 00:13:25,920 --> 00:13:30,847 251 00:13:31,960 --> 00:13:33,291 MRS MCCARTHY: Father... 252 00:13:33,360 --> 00:13:35,966 you will not believe what Penelope just did. 253 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:38,048 I was provoked! - Oh... 254 00:13:38,080 --> 00:13:40,003 I've just seen Maude Riley die. 255 00:13:41,200 --> 00:13:42,247 Suspected murder. 256 00:13:42,960 --> 00:13:43,961 Murder? 257 00:13:44,440 --> 00:13:46,363 But who on earth would do such a thing? 258 00:13:46,400 --> 00:13:47,640 FATHER BROWN: What time did you get here? 259 00:13:48,120 --> 00:13:50,168 Around quarter past eleven. 260 00:13:50,240 --> 00:13:51,765 Who was here when you arrived? 261 00:13:51,840 --> 00:13:52,887 Father Brown... 262 00:13:53,360 --> 00:13:55,044 Say nothing about Maude yet. 263 00:13:55,760 --> 00:13:57,808 MISS ROSEWOOD: I'm so glad you could make it. 264 00:13:57,840 --> 00:13:59,763 FATHER BROWN: Well, I'm sorry I missed the start 265 00:14:00,080 --> 00:14:02,128 but I've been visiting an ex-student of yours... 266 00:14:02,840 --> 00:14:04,410 Nell Winford. - Yes. 267 00:14:05,080 --> 00:14:08,527 A most unfortunate business. I wish I could do more to help. 268 00:14:09,200 --> 00:14:11,806 Well, she's about to be made homeless. 269 00:14:12,560 --> 00:14:14,130 I don't suppose you would consider... 270 00:14:14,840 --> 00:14:16,126 taking her back? 271 00:14:16,760 --> 00:14:17,807 With a baby? 272 00:14:18,560 --> 00:14:21,131 Father, it would destroy the school's reputation. 273 00:14:21,400 --> 00:14:25,769 I am, after all, preparing young ladies to become debutantes... 274 00:14:25,840 --> 00:14:27,251 to be presented at court. 275 00:14:27,280 --> 00:14:28,566 So outdated. 276 00:14:29,960 --> 00:14:32,964 Well, perhaps she could stay with you for a few days? 277 00:14:33,000 --> 00:14:35,765 Oh no chance! My parents are coming to stay and I'm on final warning. 278 00:14:35,800 --> 00:14:37,928 POLICE CAR BELL RINGS - ENGINE ROARS 279 00:14:52,880 --> 00:14:54,120 GLASS CLINKS 280 00:15:08,440 --> 00:15:09,521 HE EXHALES DEEPLY 281 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,809 METAL CLINKING 282 00:15:23,200 --> 00:15:24,690 GUN CLICKS 283 00:15:32,240 --> 00:15:35,210 MISS ROSEWOOD: Surely you don't think Maude's killer is someone from here? 284 00:15:35,240 --> 00:15:38,881 Well, since she used to be the school nurse, I need to speak to certain people. 285 00:15:38,920 --> 00:15:39,762 Starting with you. 286 00:15:40,440 --> 00:15:43,250 Well, it was no secret that I couldn't stand the woman. 287 00:15:43,280 --> 00:15:44,645 Maude was immoral... 288 00:15:45,080 --> 00:15:45,922 Evil. 289 00:15:46,280 --> 00:15:48,328 Misguided, yes, but not evil. 290 00:15:48,360 --> 00:15:49,646 I rather liked her. 291 00:15:49,720 --> 00:15:51,722 How did you get here so quickly? 292 00:15:53,400 --> 00:15:54,811 Shortcut through the woods. 293 00:15:55,240 --> 00:15:56,765 Well, stay out of my way. 294 00:15:56,840 --> 00:15:59,286 We'll continue this inside. Reverend... 295 00:16:00,120 --> 00:16:04,170 Sergeant, how long did it take to drive here from the scene of the crime? 296 00:16:05,080 --> 00:16:06,286 About twenty minutes. 297 00:16:06,560 --> 00:16:08,164 About the same time as my shortcut. 298 00:16:09,360 --> 00:16:11,761 I witnessed Maude's death at 11 o'clock... 299 00:16:11,800 --> 00:16:14,121 What are you blathering on about, Padre? 300 00:16:14,160 --> 00:16:19,405 Well, Mrs McCarthy saw the Reverend here when she arrived at 11:15. 301 00:16:19,440 --> 00:16:22,603 And I saw Miss Rosewood and Cecelia at about the same time. 302 00:16:23,040 --> 00:16:25,327 So the killer can't be one of them, sir. 303 00:16:26,480 --> 00:16:29,802 Carry on like that, sergeant, and I'll promote you to the DBO. 304 00:16:29,840 --> 00:16:30,727 DBO? 305 00:16:30,760 --> 00:16:32,489 Department for the bleedin' obvious! 306 00:16:37,640 --> 00:16:38,971 BABY CRIES 307 00:16:48,760 --> 00:16:50,091 TELEPHONE RINGS IN THE BACKGROUND 308 00:17:19,480 --> 00:17:21,642 So you're absolutely sure when you arrived? 309 00:17:21,680 --> 00:17:22,567 Positive. 310 00:17:23,600 --> 00:17:24,886 Reverend Willard! 311 00:17:25,400 --> 00:17:26,606 GIRLS SCREAM - THEY ALL GASP 312 00:17:29,880 --> 00:17:31,245 You killed my wife. 313 00:17:32,960 --> 00:17:34,200 YOU! 314 00:17:37,400 --> 00:17:38,925 She meant everything to me. 315 00:17:38,960 --> 00:17:40,166 That's not what I'd heard... 316 00:17:40,200 --> 00:17:42,362 JIMBO: Shut up! Shut your mouth! 317 00:17:43,480 --> 00:17:46,723 You better start praying. - Jimbo, stop. 318 00:17:46,760 --> 00:17:48,000 I'll radio for assistance, sir. 319 00:17:48,040 --> 00:17:49,087 You stay where you are. 320 00:17:49,880 --> 00:17:52,451 Please. Put the rifle down. 321 00:17:55,120 --> 00:17:56,201 I can't, Father. 322 00:17:56,600 --> 00:17:57,886 You pull that trigger, lad... 323 00:17:58,320 --> 00:18:00,084 and you'll end up dangling from the end of a rope. 324 00:18:00,960 --> 00:18:02,450 Then maybe I should shoot you, as well. 325 00:18:03,640 --> 00:18:05,529 Seeing as you helped put her away, didn't you? 326 00:18:05,560 --> 00:18:06,925 I'd leave it to Father Brown. 327 00:18:08,600 --> 00:18:10,125 FATHER BROWN: Jimbo, listen. 328 00:18:11,000 --> 00:18:12,161 Listen! 329 00:18:13,440 --> 00:18:15,807 The Reverend was here when Maude was killed. 330 00:18:16,080 --> 00:18:17,605 There are witnesses. 331 00:18:18,440 --> 00:18:19,521 I know he's killed her. 332 00:18:19,880 --> 00:18:22,247 Why? - Has to be him. He hated her. 333 00:18:22,680 --> 00:18:24,762 Ever since she rejected his advances. 334 00:18:24,800 --> 00:18:25,847 That's a damned lie! 335 00:18:28,200 --> 00:18:29,440 But what if you're wrong? 336 00:18:32,880 --> 00:18:34,041 Jimbo... 337 00:18:36,600 --> 00:18:37,965 I'll do a deal with you. 338 00:18:39,000 --> 00:18:40,445 Put the rifle down... 339 00:18:41,600 --> 00:18:43,250 and I'll find out what happened. 340 00:18:43,920 --> 00:18:45,649 JIMBO WHIMPERS How? 341 00:18:46,360 --> 00:18:47,521 I don't know. 342 00:18:48,760 --> 00:18:50,091 But I'll get to the truth. 343 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:54,731 And I will bring Maude's killer to justice. 344 00:18:56,560 --> 00:18:57,891 You have my word. 345 00:19:01,960 --> 00:19:03,086 HE EXHALES DEEPLY 346 00:19:03,160 --> 00:19:04,127 I promise. 347 00:19:11,960 --> 00:19:14,088 GUN FIRES - GASPING 348 00:19:14,840 --> 00:19:16,490 BUNTY SCREAMS No! 349 00:19:16,560 --> 00:19:17,686 FATHER BROWN: Mrs McCarthy! 350 00:19:22,920 --> 00:19:24,490 Get after him, Sergeant! 351 00:19:38,800 --> 00:19:40,325 FOOTSTEPS APPROACH 352 00:19:57,360 --> 00:19:59,966 MALLORY: There it is, on the left. Pull over by the woods. 353 00:20:10,040 --> 00:20:12,247 I can't believe you let him get away. 354 00:20:13,320 --> 00:20:14,651 There's no sign of him, sir. 355 00:20:14,680 --> 00:20:17,684 Obviously! But he can't have got far. 356 00:20:18,080 --> 00:20:19,889 DOOR SLAMS: - DAIRY DRIVER: Oi, can I go now? 357 00:20:19,920 --> 00:20:21,490 Yes! Thank you. 358 00:20:25,600 --> 00:20:29,366 Now, will you stop fussing. I fainted, that's all. 359 00:20:29,400 --> 00:20:31,323 Mrs M, you were hit by a bullet. 360 00:20:31,360 --> 00:20:34,204 Oh, for goodness sake, it grazed my shoulder. 361 00:20:34,280 --> 00:20:35,566 Nothing more. 362 00:20:35,640 --> 00:20:38,450 Grazed or not, Mrs McCarthy, you are in hospital 363 00:20:38,480 --> 00:20:40,960 being treated for a gunshot wound. 364 00:20:41,840 --> 00:20:43,968 I'm very thankful you're still with us. 365 00:20:45,360 --> 00:20:46,202 Me too. 366 00:20:47,560 --> 00:20:50,086 WOMAN'S VOICE: Give me my baby. I want my baby! 367 00:20:50,120 --> 00:20:51,281 BABY CRIES 368 00:20:53,240 --> 00:20:54,969 You can't take him, he's mine. 369 00:20:56,320 --> 00:20:57,606 Is there something wrong? 370 00:20:57,640 --> 00:20:59,642 They're discharging me tomorrow morning 371 00:20:59,680 --> 00:21:01,808 so I ran away before they could take him. 372 00:21:03,000 --> 00:21:04,843 Did you manage to speak to the Bishop? 373 00:21:05,240 --> 00:21:07,686 He won't let an unmarried mother stay at the presbytery. 374 00:21:08,240 --> 00:21:09,082 Come along. 375 00:21:09,160 --> 00:21:12,084 But I will find somewhere for you and the baby to stay. 376 00:21:17,360 --> 00:21:19,010 INDISTINCT CHATTER 377 00:21:25,200 --> 00:21:27,521 Please. There's no need to leave. 378 00:21:27,560 --> 00:21:30,609 Uh, we still have a full afternoon of events. 379 00:21:30,640 --> 00:21:32,290 Uh, in a short while 380 00:21:32,320 --> 00:21:35,051 the students from the Trundell's Gentleman's College 381 00:21:35,120 --> 00:21:37,248 will perform a morris dance 382 00:21:37,280 --> 00:21:39,886 and, of course, we have plenty of refreshments. 383 00:21:41,200 --> 00:21:42,770 DUCKS QUACK 384 00:21:50,720 --> 00:21:51,881 WATER SPLASHES 385 00:22:01,720 --> 00:22:03,006 Jimbo! - Sorry. 386 00:22:03,360 --> 00:22:05,283 I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I'm sorry. 387 00:22:05,320 --> 00:22:07,641 What are you doing back here? The police will find you. 388 00:22:07,680 --> 00:22:08,602 Listen. 389 00:22:08,640 --> 00:22:10,688 Listen to me. I never meant to hurt Mrs McCarthy. 390 00:22:10,720 --> 00:22:11,767 I know. 391 00:22:15,840 --> 00:22:17,001 I'm in the old boathouse. 392 00:22:18,400 --> 00:22:20,767 I'm gonna need some food and water. 393 00:22:21,640 --> 00:22:23,210 What makes you think I'll help? 394 00:22:24,160 --> 00:22:25,730 Because you've always liked me. 395 00:22:27,840 --> 00:22:29,410 Or at least I thought you have. 396 00:22:37,760 --> 00:22:39,285 You've scratched yourself. 397 00:22:43,920 --> 00:22:45,081 Wait here. 398 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:47,286 I won't be long. 399 00:22:48,560 --> 00:22:49,482 Thank you. 400 00:23:07,000 --> 00:23:09,128 FATHER BROWN: Mrs McCarthy, while you're here... 401 00:23:10,160 --> 00:23:11,969 would you mind having a word with Nell? 402 00:23:12,360 --> 00:23:14,727 What could I possibly have to say to that girl? 403 00:23:14,760 --> 00:23:16,762 She has the morals of an alley cat. 404 00:23:17,440 --> 00:23:19,807 Well, she knew Maude quite well. 405 00:23:19,880 --> 00:23:21,689 She might have some new information. 406 00:23:22,800 --> 00:23:25,565 I'll see what I can do. - And while we're at it... 407 00:23:25,880 --> 00:23:29,771 we should find out if anyone bore a grudge against Maude at the school. 408 00:23:29,840 --> 00:23:31,808 You mean apart from the Reverend? 409 00:23:33,320 --> 00:23:34,606 Penelope... 410 00:23:36,400 --> 00:23:38,641 I am not going back to finishing school. 411 00:23:52,200 --> 00:23:53,725 What. ...? 412 00:23:54,640 --> 00:23:55,482 Father... 413 00:23:59,320 --> 00:24:00,924 How's Mrs McCarthy? 414 00:24:00,960 --> 00:24:03,327 She's doing very well. Thank you. 415 00:24:03,360 --> 00:24:04,691 SHE SIGHS IN RELIEF 416 00:24:05,000 --> 00:24:07,970 After what's happened, do you think I should cancel the rest of the day? 417 00:24:08,640 --> 00:24:09,880 Not at all. 418 00:24:10,400 --> 00:24:14,610 I have always admired your steadfast compartment, Miss Rosewood. 419 00:24:15,200 --> 00:24:19,683 Well, I suppose my upper lip has always been somewhat stiffer than most. 420 00:24:21,600 --> 00:24:22,931 SHE SIGHS. - Yes? 421 00:24:24,440 --> 00:24:26,204 Despite what people think... 422 00:24:26,960 --> 00:24:31,682 my intention is not just to teach etiquette and social graces 423 00:24:31,720 --> 00:24:36,442 but to give young ladies a sense of purpose... of pride. 424 00:24:38,040 --> 00:24:40,520 And you feel you've failed in that respect? 425 00:24:42,520 --> 00:24:46,411 After what happened with Nell, I don't know anymore. 426 00:24:48,360 --> 00:24:52,649 Mrs McCarthy said you'd like me to be a moral mentor to the students? 427 00:24:53,080 --> 00:24:55,481 Nothing official. Just a... a little... 428 00:24:56,520 --> 00:24:58,170 help from time to time. 429 00:24:59,120 --> 00:25:00,121 I'd be honoured to. 430 00:25:00,600 --> 00:25:01,487 Thank you. 431 00:25:04,800 --> 00:25:06,848 FATHER BROWN: I'm a little worried about Bunty. 432 00:25:07,560 --> 00:25:08,686 MISS ROSEWOOD: I can see why. 433 00:25:09,800 --> 00:25:12,770 I'm trying to persuade her to go back to finishing school. 434 00:25:15,680 --> 00:25:17,011 I don't suppose you'd... 435 00:25:17,040 --> 00:25:18,849 Accept her as a student? 436 00:25:19,520 --> 00:25:22,729 FATHER BROWN: Just for the weekend. To show her what she's missing. 437 00:25:23,480 --> 00:25:24,641 Leave it with me, Father. 438 00:25:26,640 --> 00:25:27,687 Er, Cecelia? 439 00:25:28,680 --> 00:25:29,920 MALLORY: There's no point struggling. 440 00:25:32,120 --> 00:25:33,724 Thanks for the tip-off. 441 00:25:33,760 --> 00:25:36,684 REVEREND: "The evil finally delivered to the righteous"! 442 00:25:37,240 --> 00:25:40,722 MISS ROSEWOOD: Inspector, e-e-escort this man from the premises pronto! 443 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:43,331 SHE SIGHS Cecelia... 444 00:25:46,400 --> 00:25:47,606 CECILIA: Umm... 445 00:25:48,400 --> 00:25:51,688 Would you show Miss Windermere the dormitories? 446 00:25:51,720 --> 00:25:53,131 She needs a school uniform. 447 00:25:59,000 --> 00:25:59,887 Ladies and gentleman. 448 00:26:00,600 --> 00:26:05,367 Our very own Reverend Willard will now lead the morris dance. 449 00:26:16,520 --> 00:26:18,807 You can sleep in Figgy Erquart's bed. 450 00:26:19,320 --> 00:26:21,527 She's away skiing in the Alps. 451 00:26:23,200 --> 00:26:24,850 Don't try and be nice. I know it's an act. 452 00:26:25,720 --> 00:26:28,121 Bunty... a woman's been murdered. 453 00:26:28,160 --> 00:26:31,323 So our rivalry seems rather silly now, don't you think? 454 00:26:32,400 --> 00:26:33,447 Yes. 455 00:26:35,080 --> 00:26:36,525 I'll find you a uniform. 456 00:26:45,840 --> 00:26:47,729 SCRATCHY MUSIC PLAYS 457 00:26:49,240 --> 00:26:51,322 BELLS JINGLE 458 00:26:57,360 --> 00:26:59,283 REVEREND LAUGHS CRAZILY 459 00:27:00,120 --> 00:27:03,363 One of England's most underrated traditions... 460 00:27:04,800 --> 00:27:06,723 dating back to the 15th century. 461 00:27:07,840 --> 00:27:09,808 Originally, it was performed at court... 462 00:27:11,720 --> 00:27:13,961 SOMEONE COUGHS AND CHOKES HEAVILY 463 00:27:15,760 --> 00:27:16,886 HE CHOKES 464 00:27:28,200 --> 00:27:29,804 Get the Inspector! 465 00:27:35,080 --> 00:27:37,048 CECILIA: Inspector, it's the Reverend. 466 00:27:39,920 --> 00:27:41,160 MALLORY: Watch him. 467 00:27:42,480 --> 00:27:44,448 Stay back from the body! 468 00:27:44,480 --> 00:27:46,528 And nobody leave the premises. 469 00:27:50,160 --> 00:27:52,640 MISS ROSEWOOD: Ladies and gentlemen. - Father? 470 00:27:52,720 --> 00:27:55,007 MISS ROSEWOOD: If you could all kindly retire to the house 471 00:27:55,080 --> 00:27:57,082 and I will serve you some refreshments. 472 00:28:01,360 --> 00:28:02,885 The Reverend's jacket? 473 00:28:02,920 --> 00:28:06,163 He hung it here before he did the morris dance. 474 00:28:09,840 --> 00:28:11,251 What are you up to, Padre? 475 00:28:12,400 --> 00:28:16,200 Reverend Willard's snuff has a slight odour of garlic. 476 00:28:16,240 --> 00:28:18,322 Stop tampering with evidence. 477 00:28:19,040 --> 00:28:21,281 I remember the smell from the trenches. 478 00:28:21,360 --> 00:28:23,408 They used it to get rid of vermin. 479 00:28:23,440 --> 00:28:24,805 Rat poison? 480 00:28:24,880 --> 00:28:26,928 Don't touch anything else. 481 00:28:26,960 --> 00:28:28,530 Any suspects Inspector? 482 00:28:28,560 --> 00:28:31,370 You don't need suspects when the killer has already been arrested. 483 00:28:31,920 --> 00:28:32,762 Jimbo. 484 00:28:32,840 --> 00:28:35,605 He'd already threatened the Reverend twice. 485 00:28:35,640 --> 00:28:37,324 And you think he killed his wife, as well? 486 00:28:37,360 --> 00:28:39,249 Enough of the questions, Padre! 487 00:28:39,360 --> 00:28:41,931 Who do you think you are... a ruddy quiz master? 488 00:28:43,280 --> 00:28:44,930 Has she got fleas or something? 489 00:28:53,680 --> 00:28:55,648 They're letting me go home later today 490 00:28:55,680 --> 00:28:58,286 so I thought I'd pop in and see how you are doing? 491 00:28:59,000 --> 00:29:01,401 I'm not that much of a fool, Mrs McCarthy. 492 00:29:01,440 --> 00:29:02,487 Sorry? 493 00:29:03,400 --> 00:29:05,209 It was Father Brown's idea, wasn't it? 494 00:29:05,960 --> 00:29:07,371 To look out for me. 495 00:29:08,200 --> 00:29:10,168 Well-- - I know what you think of me. 496 00:29:10,520 --> 00:29:12,727 Please... I'd rather you were honest. 497 00:29:14,520 --> 00:29:15,681 Very well. 498 00:29:17,160 --> 00:29:19,322 I think you have been rather selfish... 499 00:29:19,720 --> 00:29:23,281 with all the opportunities in life that you have been given 500 00:29:23,360 --> 00:29:24,885 to throw them all away like that... 501 00:29:25,680 --> 00:29:27,045 I never meant to. 502 00:29:27,080 --> 00:29:29,401 Whatever were you thinking of? 503 00:29:29,440 --> 00:29:30,771 Well, that's just it... 504 00:29:31,480 --> 00:29:32,527 I wasn't. 505 00:29:32,920 --> 00:29:34,684 And what's that supposed to mean? 506 00:29:35,800 --> 00:29:39,486 I... I... I didn't even know... 507 00:29:39,560 --> 00:29:41,005 what was going on... 508 00:29:41,760 --> 00:29:43,728 until it was over. 509 00:29:46,320 --> 00:29:47,924 Are you telling me that you... 510 00:29:48,760 --> 00:29:51,286 that you really were that naive? 511 00:29:51,800 --> 00:29:52,767 Lull 512 00:29:54,440 --> 00:29:58,286 I was... taken advantage of 513 00:29:58,360 --> 00:30:01,648 by an older man from the school. 514 00:30:01,680 --> 00:30:02,841 And a married man. 515 00:30:02,880 --> 00:30:04,769 Jimbo was a married man. 516 00:30:05,920 --> 00:30:07,365 It wasn't him. 517 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:09,684 But there are no other men in the school... 518 00:30:12,760 --> 00:30:13,807 except... 519 00:30:15,840 --> 00:30:17,046 except... 520 00:30:23,920 --> 00:30:25,445 What on earth are these uniform's made of? 521 00:30:26,080 --> 00:30:29,607 Judging by her reaction, I'd say Cecelia's rather fond of Jimbo. 522 00:30:29,920 --> 00:30:32,844 I... I have to take this off! 523 00:30:37,680 --> 00:30:39,011 I can't stand it. 524 00:30:40,360 --> 00:30:43,603 Oh! That girl is beyond hope, Father! 525 00:30:43,680 --> 00:30:46,524 I've changed my mind. Please, take her away. 526 00:30:46,560 --> 00:30:47,846 Miss Windermere! 527 00:30:48,520 --> 00:30:49,601 SHE WRETCHES 528 00:30:55,360 --> 00:30:56,327 Not again! 529 00:31:10,960 --> 00:31:15,204 What I don't understand is why everyone thought Jimbo was the father? 530 00:31:16,440 --> 00:31:18,807 It was Reverend Willard who started the rumours... 531 00:31:19,720 --> 00:31:21,643 so no one would suspect him. 532 00:31:25,520 --> 00:31:28,444 And you never thought to tell anyone the truth? 533 00:31:29,520 --> 00:31:32,251 The Reverend can be quite frightening. 534 00:31:33,680 --> 00:31:36,251 And anyway, he's "a man of God". 535 00:31:36,920 --> 00:31:38,843 No one would believe it. 536 00:31:57,040 --> 00:31:58,644 Will Miss Rosewood die? 537 00:31:58,680 --> 00:32:00,762 Well, she has the same symptoms as the Reverend 538 00:32:00,800 --> 00:32:02,290 so I doubt she'll last long. 539 00:32:06,760 --> 00:32:08,410 FATHER BROWN: "Ruta Graveolens". 540 00:32:08,800 --> 00:32:10,006 Common rue plant. 541 00:32:14,920 --> 00:32:16,888 You put this in my uniform. 542 00:32:16,920 --> 00:32:20,003 Miss Windermere... didn't recognise you with your clothes on. 543 00:32:20,040 --> 00:32:21,530 It's her fault. 544 00:32:21,600 --> 00:32:23,090 Spare me the cat-fight. 545 00:32:23,120 --> 00:32:26,124 Now if you'll excuse me, I have more pressing matters. 546 00:32:26,160 --> 00:32:27,047 Goodfellow... 547 00:32:27,800 --> 00:32:29,370 You scheming, little harpy! 548 00:32:29,400 --> 00:32:30,287 Bunty... 549 00:32:31,640 --> 00:32:34,371 Cecelia, where did you find the plant? 550 00:32:34,400 --> 00:32:36,004 I don't know what you're talking about. 551 00:32:36,040 --> 00:32:37,201 Liar! 552 00:32:37,240 --> 00:32:40,130 Does the Inspector know that you are fond of Jimbo? 553 00:32:40,680 --> 00:32:44,048 Because if he did, he might think that you've been helping him. 554 00:32:44,080 --> 00:32:46,048 I'll go and tell the Inspector, shall I? 555 00:32:46,520 --> 00:32:48,170 CECILIA: It grows by the lake. 556 00:32:48,240 --> 00:32:49,401 Thank you. 557 00:32:51,840 --> 00:32:53,251 This isn't over. 558 00:33:16,560 --> 00:33:17,482 Mind your legs. 559 00:33:18,480 --> 00:33:19,527 HE HUFFS 560 00:33:20,240 --> 00:33:22,004 Ruta Graveolens. 561 00:33:24,240 --> 00:33:25,526 Nice boat. 562 00:33:26,200 --> 00:33:27,042 Yes. 563 00:33:32,120 --> 00:33:33,406 I know that look... 564 00:33:34,640 --> 00:33:38,281 I still don't understand why the rue plant is important? 565 00:33:38,320 --> 00:33:40,971 Do you think it might have been used to poison Miss Rosewood? 566 00:33:41,000 --> 00:33:43,162 No, it's merely a skin irritant. 567 00:33:43,800 --> 00:33:46,121 She was probably poisoned by the same substance 568 00:33:46,160 --> 00:33:47,730 that killed Reverend Willard. 569 00:33:48,520 --> 00:33:51,569 Oh Father, they're letting me go home at last. 570 00:33:51,600 --> 00:33:52,761 FATHER BROWN: Excellent. 571 00:33:52,800 --> 00:33:55,610 Now there's something I have to tell you about... 572 00:33:56,240 --> 00:33:57,366 about Nell. 573 00:33:58,240 --> 00:34:01,562 It seems it wasn't Jimbo that got her pregnant. 574 00:34:01,640 --> 00:34:03,051 It was the Reverend. 575 00:34:03,640 --> 00:34:04,562 Really? 576 00:34:05,000 --> 00:34:07,241 I know, she must really hate him, but-- 577 00:34:07,320 --> 00:34:08,890 You don't think that she killed him? 578 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:12,924 I wonder if you would both wait here for me for a moment. 579 00:34:13,560 --> 00:34:14,800 I won't be long. 580 00:34:27,880 --> 00:34:29,245 Father Brown. 581 00:34:29,840 --> 00:34:31,001 Miss Rosewood. 582 00:34:32,400 --> 00:34:35,131 They have diluted the poison in your system. 583 00:34:35,160 --> 00:34:36,321 Yes. 584 00:34:37,240 --> 00:34:40,483 But somehow a small amount got into your blood stream. 585 00:34:42,880 --> 00:34:43,722 May I... 586 00:34:43,920 --> 00:34:44,762 Please. 587 00:34:52,600 --> 00:34:55,080 The itchy rash on your legs... 588 00:34:55,920 --> 00:34:56,807 What of it? 589 00:34:57,560 --> 00:34:59,289 Bunty had the same rash. 590 00:35:00,160 --> 00:35:01,650 Rue leaves. 591 00:35:01,720 --> 00:35:02,642 Really? 592 00:35:05,280 --> 00:35:08,727 You must have broken the skin... scratching. 593 00:35:10,360 --> 00:35:13,091 But you had a small residue of rat poison... 594 00:35:13,800 --> 00:35:14,961 on your fingers... 595 00:35:16,040 --> 00:35:18,930 from filling Reverend Willard's snuff box. 596 00:35:18,960 --> 00:35:19,882 How dare you. 597 00:35:20,360 --> 00:35:21,441 SHE SCOFFS 598 00:35:21,760 --> 00:35:23,046 You killed him. 599 00:35:23,760 --> 00:35:24,921 And Maude. 600 00:35:24,960 --> 00:35:26,564 Father, this is absurd. 601 00:35:27,280 --> 00:35:30,966 You, yourself, said that Maude was killed at 11 o'clock. 602 00:35:31,000 --> 00:35:35,289 Yet Bunty and Mrs McCarthy saw me at the school at a quarter past. 603 00:35:36,040 --> 00:35:37,166 That's true. 604 00:35:37,560 --> 00:35:39,210 I could not have driven back so soon. 605 00:35:39,240 --> 00:35:41,083 No. But you could have rowed... 606 00:35:42,400 --> 00:35:44,641 The distance across the lake is much shorter. 607 00:35:46,080 --> 00:35:48,765 And I saw the rowing boat you used... 608 00:35:50,280 --> 00:35:52,681 by a patch of rue leaves. 609 00:35:56,200 --> 00:35:58,362 Why did you hate her so much? 610 00:36:00,480 --> 00:36:02,960 You didn't hear what she said, Father! 611 00:36:04,840 --> 00:36:06,649 It was pure evil! 612 00:36:08,360 --> 00:36:10,124 I was on my way to the farm shop... 613 00:36:11,000 --> 00:36:12,525 And there she was. 614 00:36:13,160 --> 00:36:14,525 Free. 615 00:36:15,840 --> 00:36:18,002 I couldn't believe my ears. 616 00:36:18,760 --> 00:36:21,684 "So many have their lives ruined by unwanted pregnancies". 617 00:36:21,720 --> 00:36:23,643 "I'm not going to stop," she said. 618 00:36:24,040 --> 00:36:25,087 HER VOICE SHUDDERS No. 619 00:36:25,160 --> 00:36:26,207 I had no choice. 620 00:36:28,880 --> 00:36:30,291 I released the handbrake... 621 00:36:30,320 --> 00:36:31,765 knocked it out of gear... 622 00:36:32,520 --> 00:36:34,204 and left it in God's hands. 623 00:36:34,240 --> 00:36:35,401 FATHER BROWN: Maude! 624 00:36:37,120 --> 00:36:38,326 IMPACT THUD 625 00:36:40,120 --> 00:36:42,168 Those poor, little children. 626 00:36:43,360 --> 00:36:45,169 How many more would have died? 627 00:36:47,000 --> 00:36:49,765 Murdering innocents like they meant nothing. 628 00:36:51,160 --> 00:36:52,650 I had to stop her. 629 00:36:53,200 --> 00:36:55,123 FATHER BROWN: But you are a Christian. 630 00:36:56,240 --> 00:36:58,527 You must have known what you did was wrong. 631 00:37:00,680 --> 00:37:01,761 It was God's will 632 00:37:01,880 --> 00:37:04,645 working through me to save the souls of the unborn. 633 00:37:06,480 --> 00:37:08,050 Do you really believe that? 634 00:37:08,640 --> 00:37:11,928 Father, is it wrong to take a life if it saves many more? 635 00:37:12,880 --> 00:37:14,769 You, yourself, went to war. 636 00:37:16,080 --> 00:37:16,967 I did. 637 00:37:18,520 --> 00:37:19,806 But that was different. 638 00:37:20,760 --> 00:37:21,647 No. 639 00:37:22,760 --> 00:37:25,206 Like our brave boys fighting the Nazis... 640 00:37:25,920 --> 00:37:28,082 and the Christians during the crusades. 641 00:37:29,280 --> 00:37:30,725 God was on my side. 642 00:37:31,160 --> 00:37:34,687 The God I know would never sanction murder. 643 00:37:34,720 --> 00:37:38,406 Standing up against evil isn't murder. 644 00:37:39,480 --> 00:37:41,369 "Fight the good fight". 645 00:37:42,600 --> 00:37:44,125 And the Reverend Willard? 646 00:37:44,800 --> 00:37:46,325 Was he evil, too? 647 00:37:46,360 --> 00:37:48,806 He was ungodly and lecherous. 648 00:37:48,880 --> 00:37:50,245 He destroyed Nell's life. 649 00:37:52,400 --> 00:37:53,686 You knew? 650 00:37:56,840 --> 00:37:59,684 I read the letter she sent him, begging for help. 651 00:38:00,640 --> 00:38:01,971 So you poisoned him... 652 00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:04,651 He would have gone on to corrupt others... 653 00:38:05,680 --> 00:38:08,206 forcing himself on them! 654 00:38:08,840 --> 00:38:09,807 Miss Rosewood... 655 00:38:09,840 --> 00:38:11,808 I had to protect my students. 656 00:38:12,520 --> 00:38:14,284 Jesus understands! 657 00:38:15,200 --> 00:38:17,726 Miss Rosewood, you have become deeply misguided. 658 00:38:17,800 --> 00:38:19,484 SHE GASPS AND SNIFFLES - Deranged. 659 00:38:20,200 --> 00:38:22,806 You must repent. You must confess. 660 00:38:22,840 --> 00:38:24,410 You must clear your mind. 661 00:38:24,440 --> 00:38:25,407 No! 662 00:38:26,040 --> 00:38:26,962 SHE SNIFFLES 663 00:38:27,040 --> 00:38:29,441 All I need is God's healing hand. 664 00:38:29,520 --> 00:38:31,602 FATHER BROWN: Miss Rosewood, you are still very ill. 665 00:38:31,640 --> 00:38:33,881 Miss Rosewood, please come back to the ward! 666 00:38:33,920 --> 00:38:34,921 Find a doctor. 667 00:38:38,920 --> 00:38:40,331 SHE BREATHES HEAVILY 668 00:38:42,960 --> 00:38:44,883 SH E BREATHES ERRATICALLY 669 00:38:49,840 --> 00:38:50,887 Miss Rosewood... 670 00:38:51,720 --> 00:38:53,449 you need medical attention. 671 00:38:54,960 --> 00:38:56,769 God works through me. 672 00:38:57,720 --> 00:38:59,609 He will take away the poison. 673 00:39:01,040 --> 00:39:02,690 SHE EXHALES DEEPLY - Miss Rosewood... 674 00:39:04,040 --> 00:39:07,761 you are ill and you need to confess. 675 00:39:09,320 --> 00:39:10,890 I am not a sinner. 676 00:39:10,920 --> 00:39:12,365 Miss Rosewood... 677 00:39:12,400 --> 00:39:13,890 And when the time comes... 678 00:39:13,960 --> 00:39:18,409 I will be admitted into the Garden of Paradise! 679 00:39:18,440 --> 00:39:19,851 AUDIO DISTORTS 680 00:39:21,200 --> 00:39:22,884 BIRDS TWEET - Oh! Oh! 681 00:39:24,480 --> 00:39:26,050 FAINT, ANGELIC SINGING 682 00:39:26,640 --> 00:39:31,123 GIRLS SING FAINTLY 683 00:39:32,560 --> 00:39:34,244 684 00:39:34,640 --> 00:39:36,244 Father Brown! 685 00:39:39,200 --> 00:39:43,410 I always knew Jesus was an Englishman. 686 00:39:44,440 --> 00:39:47,569 I'm afraid this place is not for you. 687 00:39:47,600 --> 00:39:48,965 CROW SQUAWKS 688 00:39:49,040 --> 00:39:50,485 What do you mean? 689 00:39:50,520 --> 00:39:51,931 FIRE RUMBLES 690 00:39:55,760 --> 00:39:57,410 TENSE MUSIC BUILDS 691 00:40:01,160 --> 00:40:02,924 God has forsaken you! 692 00:40:07,080 --> 00:40:09,481 HIS VOICE ECHOES He has forsaken you! 693 00:40:09,920 --> 00:40:11,649 MAUDE AND REVEREND: Forsaken you! 694 00:40:11,680 --> 00:40:13,921 MAUDE AND REVEREND: Forsaken you! - MISS ROSEWOOD SCREAMS 695 00:40:20,160 --> 00:40:22,003 God has forsaken me, Father! 696 00:40:23,600 --> 00:40:25,011 I'm going to Hell. 697 00:40:25,040 --> 00:40:28,010 No... you are not going to Hell. 698 00:40:28,040 --> 00:40:29,644 Help me. Please! 699 00:40:31,760 --> 00:40:33,205 God is merciful. 700 00:40:33,840 --> 00:40:37,162 He will not turn his back on you in your hour of need. 701 00:40:37,360 --> 00:40:38,521 SHE EXHALES DEEPLY 702 00:40:39,160 --> 00:40:40,525 FATHER BROWN: He is here. 703 00:40:41,280 --> 00:40:42,805 By your side. 704 00:40:45,120 --> 00:40:46,167 I'm ready... 705 00:40:48,120 --> 00:40:49,246 to confess. 706 00:41:05,080 --> 00:41:06,889 SHE SCREAMS 707 00:41:08,840 --> 00:41:10,285 SHE GRIMACES IN ANGER 708 00:41:11,560 --> 00:41:13,449 SHE LAUGHS Yes! 709 00:41:16,280 --> 00:41:17,770 DOG BARKS 710 00:41:26,200 --> 00:41:27,611 Thanks for everything, Father. 711 00:41:28,600 --> 00:41:30,125 I'm glad you've been released. 712 00:41:31,600 --> 00:41:33,489 If you could tell Mrs McCarthy how sorry I am. 713 00:41:33,520 --> 00:41:34,601 Of course. 714 00:41:36,560 --> 00:41:37,447 BELL TOLLS 715 00:41:37,520 --> 00:41:38,851 I'm sorry for your loss. 716 00:41:40,960 --> 00:41:42,530 Must be hard to bare. 717 00:41:47,160 --> 00:41:48,446 Thanks, Father. 718 00:41:49,800 --> 00:41:50,642 CAR DOOR SLAMS 719 00:41:56,120 --> 00:41:57,246 SHE EXHALES DEEPLY 720 00:41:57,320 --> 00:41:59,049 Shall we see how the patient's getting on? 721 00:42:01,800 --> 00:42:04,246 BUNTY: Just checking how you are, Mrs M? 722 00:42:04,280 --> 00:42:05,930 Oh! Fit as a fiddle. 723 00:42:06,440 --> 00:42:09,011 MRS MCCARTHY: Father, any news on Miss Rosewood? 724 00:42:09,440 --> 00:42:11,681 She's expected to make a full recovery. 725 00:42:12,160 --> 00:42:13,730 And she's still under arrest. 726 00:42:13,800 --> 00:42:14,642 And Nell? 727 00:42:15,400 --> 00:42:17,641 A charitable home in Evesham has agreed to take her 728 00:42:17,720 --> 00:42:19,449 but there isn't a place for six weeks. 729 00:42:20,080 --> 00:42:22,481 But if she's homeless until then won't she have to give up the baby? 730 00:42:27,240 --> 00:42:28,287 What? 731 00:42:28,320 --> 00:42:29,560 Well, I... 732 00:42:30,320 --> 00:42:32,800 Mrs M, you haven't? - She has. 733 00:42:33,320 --> 00:42:35,288 Well, only until the move. 734 00:42:35,360 --> 00:42:37,044 She had nowhere else to go. 735 00:42:37,080 --> 00:42:38,241 You said you didn't like her. 736 00:42:38,760 --> 00:42:40,967 "Hate the sin, love the sinner". 737 00:42:41,000 --> 00:42:42,525 You said she was selfish. 738 00:42:42,560 --> 00:42:43,402 No... 739 00:42:43,440 --> 00:42:45,329 And that she had the "morals of an alley cat". 740 00:42:45,360 --> 00:42:47,761 I'm sure I never said any such thing! 741 00:42:47,800 --> 00:42:48,881 You did. 742 00:42:48,920 --> 00:42:51,161 Nell is a delightful girl. 743 00:42:51,240 --> 00:42:53,686 And... I've always said so. 744 00:42:53,720 --> 00:42:54,767 BABY MURMURS 745 00:42:55,520 --> 00:42:57,887 Oh, you'll have to excuse me. 746 00:42:58,480 --> 00:43:00,403 The baby needs feeding. 747 00:43:00,440 --> 00:43:01,680 BABY CRIES 748 00:43:02,520 --> 00:43:05,126 Unbelievable! She is just so-- 749 00:43:05,160 --> 00:43:07,606 Generous? Kind-hearted to a fault? 750 00:43:07,640 --> 00:43:09,768 Not the words I was thinking of, Father. 751 00:43:11,760 --> 00:43:13,410 BABY CONTINUES CRYING 752 00:43:17,040 --> 00:43:19,202 SHE SIGHS AND CHUCKLES