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Brenda? No, no, you don't know me.

That is, you don't know my name.

No, I've got to be more decisive, otherwise I'll never get to home base.

Oh, Brenda.

I couldn't take my eyes off you for a moment at the club today.

And I think you were aware of me, too.

Am I right?

Now do you remember me?

Of course you do.

I'm also a member of the club.

I'm Carla's cousin. You know her.

She's the one who told me your name.

While I was thinking, what would you say to our seeing each other again? Get to

know each other a little bit better.

We could talk about things, if you like.

Would tomorrow afternoon suit you, say, late afternoon towards evening? I'll

leave the place up to you.

Where would you prefer to meet me?

Watch out when you come down to earth.

You'd better take it nice and slow.

I'd hate to see you bruise your bum.

Funny jerk.

Oh, Brenda, I'm all alone and no one understands.

I think I'll end up going to Argentina.

Or to Tahiti, among the natives in some far-off village.

Do you really find it so odd?

That a woman like me, who has systematically floored and adored every

square inch of your wonderful body, could still feel a sexual charge when

near you?

Oh, Steve.

Ivy, come on. Even Casanova would be worn out by now.

Are you quite certain?

Sweetheart, without a shadow of a doubt, you're the sexiest businesswoman in the

world. The accent on the sexy part.

So that's all I am to you? Just the sex object?

Ivy, for God's sake, don't cry. It's already quite damp enough out here. You

know quite well such a thought never entered my head.

All I'm trying to say is that do try and remember you're going to London to catch

a plane tomorrow and you'd do well to get some sleep.

How will I manage without you?

I was just thinking the same thing, too. Not too sure about that.

I've an awful feeling you'll get on quite well without me. Oh, Ivy, you

might provide me just a little.

Don't forget.

Have I ever missed being president at the corporation board meeting?

No, Albert's staying here.

The new housekeeper should appear tomorrow.

Well, as far as the other servants are concerned, I'll see to that on my

return.

No, he's very well.

Oh, if only you could see him, you'd agree.

He's a delightful young man. He really is.

What do you mean, where is he?

He's here. Where else would he be?

Albert. Albert.

Albert. Darling.

Albert.

Albert.

Albert.

Oh,

Albert. Darling. My one and only love.

yourself away.

On the contrary, you were immersed in looking at clauses and contracts all the

time with Steve.

Oh, it's been one of those exhausting days.

How will I manage in London without you?

I was just thinking the same thing, too.

Oh, I'm not so sure about that.

I have an awful feeling you're going to get on quite well without me.

Angus, for heaven's sake, we're going to be late for my train to London. We have

plenty of time, madam.

Angus, your optimism doesn't impress me one bit.

My leather bag.

With my makeup.

Where is it?

It's already in the car with the luggage.

I'm sure you're right.

Oh, uh, madam, the new housekeeper is due to arrive this morning, and... Well,

never mind the new housekeeper. I'm certainly not going to put off my trip

just because a servant isn't very punctual.

As you wish.

But Albert, where has Albert disappeared to now?

Albert, my darling.

Oh, come to me, sweetheart. Give your mother a kiss.

Now remember, look after yourself.

I'm more than certain that you'll get on very well without me.

Be a good boy and don't leave the house unless Angus is with you.

And at the end of the holidays, he'll take you back to college.

Goodbye darling.

I'll call you.

Should I stop the car?

No, no. Drive on, Angus. Drive on. There isn't time. You talk to her when you get

back, all right?

Hello, my name's Lola. I'm the new housekeeper.

I imagine you must be Albert.

Am I right?

Mm-hmm, that's right.

Carla, listen to me. Please, listen to me for a moment.

Are you busy?

Oh, no, no, no, no. I just wanted to talk to you about the housekeeper. The

new housekeeper, I mean.

Yeah, she arrived this morning.

Oh, no, no, no. I'll call you back, okay? Thanks.

And I repeat, I don't take orders from a chauffeur.

If Mrs. Stapleton decides otherwise, I certainly won't oppose her wishes.

However, till that time, I'll do as I think best.

Hmm. You hear that? As she thinks best.

Don't be so idiotic.

Albert is quite old enough to be able to take care of himself.

That's not up to you to decide. This house has been entrusted to my care, and

I intend to run it in the way I see fit.

I've chosen the guest suite.

It fulfills my needs perfectly.

And I advise you to get one thing straight.

I have no intention of becoming one of your easy conquests.

You're just not my type, is that clear?

Are you angry? Were you arguing with Angus?

No. A little difference of opinion, that's all.

But nothing of any importance.

Oh, by the way, do you have any objections to my sleeping in the guest

suite next to your room?

Uh, no, on the contrary.

I'm so glad.

growth must be eradicated.

Otherwise it might destroy healthy plants.

Listen to me.

There isn't a lot of difference between this garden and the world in which we

live. Even among mankind.

The parasites must be eliminated.

That's a lot of stupid nonsense.

Hmm.

Yes, the world sure would be better.

I'm only trying to open his eyes, that's all.

He'll learn in his own good time.

Now finish your work and get on your way.

I'll sure come back in a few days for the roses.

Otherwise, the green fly will destroy them all.

Listen, you come back when I tell you to.

Is that clear?

Look after yourself, boy.

See you soon, Seamus.

Can you explain why it is you always treat him so badly? His so-called jokes

irritate me.

Say, but what did he mean about that story about the parasites?

Was he mad at you for something?

Don't take any notice of him. Why not?

He's just a crazy old man.

The truth is that nobody seems to like you too much.

And particularly Lola.

Oh, that cow.

She gives the impression of being difficult to make, but it's all

pretense. She plays the shock little Puritan miss, but at the right moment

she'll be throwing herself all over me.

Every time I move my head, my eyes hurt.

Perhaps I've gone and caught a cold, or maybe it's flu.

What do you think?

I thought of washing my hair, but maybe I'd better not.

What do you think of me?

I really don't know yet. Do you think that I'm too easygoing?

Oh, no, no, I didn't think that at all. It's just I don't know you very well.

As far as I'm concerned, I feel I've known you for ages.

Would you accept my skirt?

Am I embarrassing you?

No.

I mean, I... Never seen an almost naked woman?

No. Yes, yes, of course.

Just one. A long time ago.

But that doesn't count then, does it?

Would you give me a towel, please?

There's one on the chair.

If you put your hand around the door, I'll pass it to you.

Albert, you disappoint me.

Why is that?

From the fact that you seemed to have so little trust in me.

I'm not about to seduce you.

Unless you want me to.

Well then, what are you waiting for?

Go on bring it here As you can see I can't get up

I want you to run away with me.

I want to take you to Argentina.

Or perhaps to Tahiti.

Lola.

Just you and me in some forgotten village.

Albert, would you like to come into town with me?

I'm going to collect some provisions.

No.

As you wish.

You know, you remind me of a young doctor I knew at the clinic where I was

operated on.

He was extremely shy and had only recently qualified as a

doctor, I think. He told me to undress and when I had done so and came out from

behind the screen nude in his office, he got up from behind his desk and just

stared at me without saying a word.

Just like you're doing at this very moment.

Come here

And

help

I'd

like to get to know you better

What would you like to know about me?

Everything. About your family.

And your parents.

But above all, about you.

I've had three fathers.

The one that lasted the longest stayed with us from my eighth to my sixteenth

year and then left.

I had another one before that and another one afterwards.

And your mother?

She was an actress.

Was she a famous actress?

No.

She only played small parts, I'm afraid.

Now, unfortunately, she drinks too much.

I couldn't bear it. That's the principal reason why I had to leave her.

I always told her that she'd ruin her health with alcohol.

But she'd never listen to me.

And then finally I realized that that was what she wanted. So I stopped

lecturing her.

But does she still act?

Yes, sometimes.

In run-down Christmas shows.

A rose.

How very romantic of you.

Lola, what's the matter with you?

What is it?

Come and sit down.

Over here.

There.

Tell me, what is it?

Are you all right?

Go into the kitchen.

You'll find a small green bottle.

In the dresser.

In one of the right-hand drawers.

Hurry!

Here. Oh, thank you, but I don't need it anymore.

I'm better now.

I'm really much better.

I'm sorry only that I frightened you like that.

Forgive me.

Angus?

Yes, Albert?

Do you know what digitalin is used for?

Well, it's a medicine for the circulation.

People with heart trouble take it.

Why do you ask?

No reason.

I read it somewhere in a book.

Albert, take my advice.

Don't read too much.

Where's Lola?

She's in your room.

Do you want a cup of coffee? No.

What's she doing in my room?

She didn't tell me.

If you ask me, Albert, I don't think that girl's all there.

Angus, why do you dislike her so much?

Would you really like to know?

She's like a snake.

It would be wiser not to trust her.

Keep your personal views to yourself, if you don't mind.

Very well.

That's what you want.

Is that you, Albert?

I'm just finishing up in the bathroom. I'll change the towels, then I'll go.

Oh, there's no rush.

What's this?

Still dressed.

Go on, get undressed. Don't be shy.

What's the matter? Got a cramp?

There's no reason to be shy with me. We're friends, aren't we?

Good night.

Come on, Rupert.

Good boy.

Good boy.

Come on, Rupert.

Let's go.

Come on, Rupert.

Come on.

Come here, Rupert. Come on.

master to me. Keep your hands to yourself.

Lola, Lola, wait for me.

Cut it out.

Lola, what's the matter with you?

I've already told you to leave me alone.

But why are you making such a fuss? Is it because of that milk stop?

He's not a milk stop.

He's a very sensitive boy and extremely shy.

Don't tell me you're falling in love with him.

My private life has got nothing to do with you.

You concentrate on your work and I'll take care of mine.

Is that clear?

Okay.

But you'll soon learn the difference between a man and a boy.

Are you trying to tell me that you're the big man? Don't make me laugh.

You'll soon find out.

Angus!

Angus, I want to talk to you about something important.

What is it?

For your information, I want you to know I'm not going back to college.

And what do you have in mind?

To go on an around-the-world trip?

No, I want to stay here with you.

With me?

When I say you, I mean you and Lola.

I wouldn't count on it.

Your mother told me to take you back to college at the end of the holidays, and

that's what I'm going to do in six days' time. Make no mistake about that.

come to you because I've cut my hand.

Will you... No.

Won't you help me dress my hand? I've tried, but I can't do it alone.

I've been waiting for you.

I'm afraid I hurt myself in the garden.

May I ask you a question, a personal one?

But of course.

You can ask me anything you like.

Are you a virgin?

What?

There's no need for you to tell me if you don't want

Just

because there's no reason for you to be ashamed

I Just

prefer that you tell me openly that you're slightly afraid of going with a

woman

Well, in that case, undress me.

I'd really like to see what you can do.

You don't mind, do you? Of course I don't.

Take off my stockings.

I'm certain that there isn't a man in the world who wasn't a little overcome

the first time it happened.

Is that all right?

Yes, now the other one.

It seems to me you're a little nervous.

If not, worry.

Well, then?

Did the cat get your tongue again?

No, no. I was just thinking.

About what?

Of you.

Of how beautiful you are.

It's almost a sin.

You're so... You're so...

Different to whom?

Hmm?

Different to... To all the others.

I want to be with you forever.

From the moment I first saw you.

All I've thought about is what we're doing now.

I've wanted it too, so much.

Let's go away together.

You and I let's go to Argentina or to TD

You're

you're so so beautiful

That was really wonderful.

Wasn't it, Lola?

Lola?

Lola?

Hey.

Lola?

Lola?

You're good.

She's dead.

Albert.

Albert.

Lola's dead.

Are you drunk?

But what did you say?

I've killed her. What are you talking about? Have you gone crazy?

Lola is dead.

You're raving mad. You don't know what the hell you're saying.

She's dead.

Listen, get off to the kitchen and have some coffee.

This isn't a very pleasant job, I know.

I don't understand how it happened.

Maybe she had a weak heart.

A weak heart, of course.

A few days ago, she asked me to bring her some digital.

You know, sometimes too much excitement can be fatal.

Want a drink? No.

Drink something. It'll help you.

Angus.

What's going to happen now? Will the police be coming around?

No. Not if we don't call them.

Just what?

What do you mean?

Just that your mother wouldn't appreciate that sort of publicity.

The police are going to ask a lot of dreary questions.

And I suppose you know what an autopsy means.

More or less.

Good.

Well, they slid open the corpse in order to determine the cause of death.

But it was an accident.

Yes, I know.

But every accident has its reason.

It's better not to say anything.

Very well.

We'll say that she went away.

No one will ever notice her disappearance.

Least of all, her mother shut up in a metal home destroyed by alcohol.

But what do we do with her?

We can't keep her in the house.

We'll bury her out in the garden.

No.

I don't think I could do that.

Albert, I said we will bury her.

No.

I can't go on. I can't make it. All right, I'll carry on from here. Go.

Go on inside.

Let's go inside. We both need a good rest, huh?

Angus. Yes?

Nothing.

What do you think of me?

Would you unzip my skirt?

Haven't you ever seen an almost naked woman?

I'm not about to seduce you, unless you want me to.

I feel I've known you for ages.

Look at this

But

who could it have been

I Don't know Probably someone who saw us bury the body last night and means to

use blackmail What do we do?

We have no choice.

5,000 pounds?

But I... I don't have that kind of money.

Yes, I know.

Neither do I.

In fact, I've never seen 5,000 pounds altogether at once.

Angus.

What would the blackmailer do if we don't give him the money?

Hmm. That's what I'd like to know.

Perhaps... We'll try again.

Amen.

And they need to arrange for the police to find the body. But if they find Lola,

they'll come here and question us.

That's right.

Well, if they do come, if they come here, we'll simply say she left the

house and didn't come back.

Doesn't it seem a bit strange to you that a girl would wander around the

countryside stark naked?

I think I know where I can find some money.

Are you joking?

No. No, I'm not joking.

My mother always keeps a lot of money upstairs in her safe.

I know she does.

And what am I supposed to do, Albert?

Crack your mother's safe?

No. No, that won't be necessary.

I know the combination. And I know where she keeps the key.

All we have to do is go upstairs and get it. Let's try not to get too excited.

There's nothing else here.

I've got a little saved up.

Maybe four or five hundred pounds.

But we're going to need a great deal more.

Do you think he'll be happy with that?

Albert, if you want my opinion, I'd be really surprised if he'll be happy with

the five thousand pounds he asked for already.

Wait a minute.

Maybe there's something in this box.

It's the necklace of my mother's.

I didn't know she kept it in her safe.

It ought to be worth quite a bit.

Do you think we could borrow enough money on it to... to pay the

blackmailer?

Well, it won't be easy, but we could try.

Let's... let's try.

I think it's best you see him alone.

He's going to ask you a lot of questions, but he's an understanding

type. But whatever you do, don't go below the sum we need.

Yes? Please.

Thank you.

then what can I do for you?

I'd like to borrow some money.

Borrow some money, you say?

You mean you need to take your girlfriend to the cinema, or is it more

serious?

I'm in need of 3,000 pounds.

Well done, my boy.

But that's going a bit too far. 3,000 pounds is rather a lot.

Well, you see, I brought this.

Hmm.

Let's have a look Just how did you come by this necklace

it belongs to my mother sit down

I'll see what I can do

So does your mother know about this?

At the moment, she's on the continent.

I'm alone at home and I've run out of money.

Seems quite plausible.

Your mother, uh, what is her name?

Stapleton. Ivy Stapleton.

We're well known hereabouts.

The name I mean to say.

Ivy Stapleton.

But of course.

You must have some sort of castle in the neighborhood, isn't that so?

At Stonebridge.

Three miles away from here. Yes, I know.

And you must be?

Albert Stapleton.

Oh.

Very well.

I'll tell you what I can do for you.

I'll give you 2,000 pounds.

And you'll sign a declaration of proof of ownership for me.

No.

I said three.

I won't accept a penny less.

Well, there's no doubt that you know what you want, is there?

Very well.

I agree to your 3,000 pounds. Here.

A signature at the bottom.

There you are.

3,000 pounds.

You can down it if you wish.

No, that isn't necessary.

Thank you.

For everything.

Goodbye.

Ahmed?

Show the gentleman out.

Good luck, young man.

As you just saw, it wasn't all that difficult.

Now all we have to do is pray that our blackmailer isn't too greedy.

It's not going to be easy to see anything out in the garden with this

weather.

We could use the dog to keep watch.

I don't think that would be a good idea.

Why not?

Use your head.

Think about it. We want the blackmailer, whoever it may be, to return the corpse

to its place.

If he sees the dog, he might take fright and run away.

It's better if you go to bed now.

You've been awake for much too long.

I'll fit up here with Rupert tonight.

I don't feel like sleeping.

Do as I tell you and don't worry.

Go to bed now.

Yeah, I think I will.

Rupert? No, Rupert, you stay here.

Go on.

Come here, Rupert.

Go on.

Go on.

Be a good dog.

That's a big poem.

Angus? I'm here. Over here.

What's happened?

Look at that.

He's come back, Albert.

Thank God he's come back.

Oh, Angus.

About time.

What the hell are you doing here? You were supposed to wait until you heard

from me.

Well, I thought... I'm the one who decides what you're to do and what not

to do. Do you understand that?

Well, I'll tell you one thing you shouldn't do. And that is to dig holes

in this garden without asking me first. So there.

I'm sorry. It was my fault. I just wanted to pass you flowers and... You...

But this is work that should be properly carried out.

This is the work of an amateur.

I mean, look here.

And here.

Perhaps you don't understand, Amos, that... But there's something out here.

What is this?

What is this?

What? Bless my soul.

Using boxes as manure, is it not? Give that box to me.

Is there anything else?

And what else should there be?

The Loch Ness Monster, perhaps?

Seamus, that's enough.

Shut up and get out!

You know what I think?

I'm sick to death with arguing with you.

And when Mrs. Stapleton comes home, I'll tell her everything.

And she'll listen to me. You needn't worry that she won't. So you'd better,

you'd better watch it.

What's this?

How would I know what it is?

And where the hell am I going to find another 5,000 pounds?

I don't know.

But that's your problem, don't you think?

Oh, really?

It's our problem. You've helped me all along.

So what about it?

I helped you because I felt sorry for you. But now it's gone too far. But

Angus... Everything has a limit.

But don't you see?

At this point, I can't go on anymore.

I'm tired.

I'm worn out.

Who can that be?

No, I can't.

You answer it.

Oh, all right.

Stowbridge Manor Court?

Oh, Mrs. Templeton, how are you?

Nice to hear from you.

No, everything's fine.

No, no, no problems.

Except one thing, the housekeeper. I was forced to fire her.

No, but I caught her stealing.

Yes, sure, I arranged everything, just as you would have done.

No, she didn't make a fuss.

Do you want your son?

Hello?

Yes, mother.

Yes, sir, I'm fine.

Yes, of course.

Don't worry about me.

See you soon.

Bye, Mother.

I love you too.

Thank you.

Now listen to me. I'm sick of this whole affair, and I don't intend to go on with

it.

I suggest you pick up the telephone, call the police, and tell them the

truth. And pray to God Almighty that they believe you, because I can't do any

more for you.

But you can't abandon me like this.

Oh, yes, I can.

You got yourself by yourself into this mess.

And with your eyes wide open.

You got your pleasure out of it.

And don't tell me I didn't warn you.

You dang it. I'm begging you. Please don't leave me now. No, no. I'm leaving

you to get out of this shit by yourself.

You're old enough to handle this. I'm washing my hands of you.

I'm going to lock myself in my room and wait.

Don't you even dare try to include me in your problems. Do you get me?

Hello, Mother?

Hello?

Who's there?

Who is it? Say something!

Say something, damn it! Talk to me! Who is it?

Bastard!

It's all right.

Don't be worried. I'm here now.

No.

But... It's you.

But aren't you... Dead?

No, I'm not. It was a trick.

A filthy trick.

But I don't understand.

Angus prepared a plan.

Angus prepared a plan?

Yes, right from the start.

He suggested my employment for your mother.

He knew that you'd be on your own.

And he arranged for me to arrive at the crucial moment.

Not a minute too early.

The idea came to him.

from my continual heart attacks, which I've suffered from since I was a child.

And... And so, using that, he thought up the blackmail idea.

Well, it was you.

It was you who collected the money from... From... From my tomb.

As it were.

Yes, that's right.

But Angus made the decision.

And you killed Rupert, too.

No.

No, I couldn't kill a fly, believe me.

That was Angus' doing.

Another one of his filthy ideas.

I really did try to stop him, but it was impossible.

He took all the money away from me.

He had no intention of sharing it with me.

As had been agreed, it was as though he'd gone mad.

I tried to frighten him by saying that I would tell you the truth.

But he threatened me.

He even beat me up, look.

And then he told me that if I said anything to you, he'd kill the two of

us.

Why are you telling me all this now?

Because I'm not really heartless.

Then because I'm mad about

you.

Does he know you're here?

Yes, he knows where we are.

And it won't be long before he makes an appearance.

And I'm scared of him.

Scared to death.

We have to do something.

What do you plan on doing?

We'll run away together.

But how?

We'll take the car.

You've just got to trust me.

Okay?

All right.

What's the matter?

The car won't start.

The shitty car won't start.

Try it again, Albert. It's useless.

Angus must have fiddled with the electrical system.

Shit. Maybe we'd better use the phone.

Better call the police.

Operator?

Operator?

Operator?

It's dead.

He must have cut the line.

It belonged to my father.

But it's not loaded.

Hold it.

Forget it, Albert.

That's no picture you have there.

It's a tape over here. Hold it. I said hold it, Angus, or I'll shoot you. I

swear I will.

No, no, don't come any closer.

You're wrong, because I'm going to kill both of you.

It's finished.

It's all over.

Come on.

Now we'll load him into the car's trunk.

Then we'll put a weight on him and throw him in the lake.

All right. Let's get on with it.

Good morning, everyone.

We are out.

Thank you.

Lola, Lola, wake up. What is it? I heard a sound. It must be downstairs.

But that's impossible.

But I'm sure of it. I'm positive. I tell you, I heard someone down there.

Who could it be? I'm going to take a look.

You stay there.

I'll be right back.

Now don't move, okay?

Albert.

I'm frightened.

Albert.

Albert.

Don't leave me all alone.

Albert.

Thank you.

Operator.

Operator.

Put me through to the police.

Hello, is this the police?

My name's Albert Stapleton.

I'm at Stowbridge Manor Court.

I wish to report two mysterious deaths that just happened.

The chauffeur and the housekeeper.

They seem to have killed each other.

All right.

I'll wait for your arrival.