1 00:00:31,745 --> 00:00:34,699 [ Door bell rings ] 2 00:00:39,091 --> 00:00:40,037 [ Opens door ] 3 00:00:41,780 --> 00:00:43,197 Nasty cold again this morning. 4 00:00:43,232 --> 00:00:44,531 Couldn't hardly see you from across the street. 5 00:00:44,566 --> 00:00:45,738 Why six pints? 6 00:00:45,773 --> 00:00:46,875 Oh, says so here. 7 00:00:46,910 --> 00:00:48,552 Found it on the doorstep. 8 00:00:48,587 --> 00:00:50,897 Oh, Mrs. Bridges must have left it last night when she came in. 9 00:00:50,932 --> 00:00:52,932 Don't know why. We've got plenty in the larder. 10 00:00:52,967 --> 00:00:53,799 It's that thick. 11 00:00:53,834 --> 00:00:56,895 There was this motorcar in Belgrave Square crawling, 12 00:00:56,930 --> 00:00:59,273 - with a lad walking in front of it carrying a lamp. - [ Laughing ] 13 00:00:59,308 --> 00:01:01,522 Proper pea souper, huh. 14 00:01:02,427 --> 00:01:04,345 - Mind how you go with Daisy. 15 00:01:04,380 --> 00:01:07,350 - Ah, she'll go all right. She can see the dark with her blinkers on. 16 00:01:08,088 --> 00:01:10,646 [ Humming ] 17 00:01:15,967 --> 00:01:18,900 Mr. Hudson, I couldn't take Mrs. Bridges her morning tea. 18 00:01:18,935 --> 00:01:19,566 Why not? 19 00:01:19,601 --> 00:01:22,308 I couldn't get into her room. Her door's locked. 20 00:01:23,233 --> 00:01:24,065 Did you knock? 21 00:01:24,100 --> 00:01:25,709 Twice! She didn't answer. 22 00:01:25,744 --> 00:01:28,267 Eh, seems that Mrs. Bridges has slept in this morning, Rose. 23 00:01:28,607 --> 00:01:30,243 Was her day out yesterday. 24 00:01:30,278 --> 00:01:31,880 I fail to see the connection. 25 00:01:32,686 --> 00:01:34,405 I'll take these to the larder. 26 00:01:35,499 --> 00:01:36,941 Are you sure her door was locked? 27 00:01:36,976 --> 00:01:38,184 Oh yes, Mr. Hudson. 28 00:01:38,219 --> 00:01:39,783 I tried ever so hard to open it. 29 00:01:39,818 --> 00:01:43,021 - Maybe she didn't come back. I didn't hear her come in last night. 30 00:01:43,056 --> 00:01:44,370 Neither did I. 31 00:01:44,667 --> 00:01:46,616 D'you think something could have happened to her? 32 00:01:46,651 --> 00:01:48,256 I mean, you never know in the fog. 33 00:01:48,291 --> 00:01:51,088 Maybe someone slit her throat down one of them dark alleys. 34 00:01:51,123 --> 00:01:52,193 Like Jack the Ripper. 35 00:01:52,228 --> 00:01:55,255 No, not Mrs. Bridges, Doris. Jack the Ripper liked 'em 36 00:01:55,290 --> 00:01:56,479 a wee bit younger than that. 37 00:01:56,721 --> 00:01:57,821 More your age. 38 00:01:57,856 --> 00:02:00,400 Rose, you better go up and see. Maybe she's ill. 39 00:02:00,435 --> 00:02:02,528 Oh yes, Mr. Hudson. Gimme that cup 'o tea 40 00:02:02,563 --> 00:02:03,537 and you get on with the range. 41 00:02:03,572 --> 00:02:06,202 It's cold now. If she gets cold tea... 42 00:02:06,237 --> 00:02:08,013 - Serve her right for oversleeping late. 43 00:02:08,048 --> 00:02:10,088 Now, Rose, that's enough of that. 44 00:02:17,903 --> 00:02:20,100 [ Knock on door ] Mrs. Bridges seven o'clock. 45 00:02:21,399 --> 00:02:23,090 [ Louder ] Mrs. Bridges. 46 00:02:24,875 --> 00:02:28,534 [ Faint noise inside ] 47 00:02:30,271 --> 00:02:31,986 [ Loud knock ] 48 00:02:40,363 --> 00:02:42,179 - Mr. Hudson. - What is it, Rose. 49 00:02:42,214 --> 00:02:45,313 I couldn't rouse her, but I could hear sounds coming from her room. 50 00:02:45,314 --> 00:02:46,559 Ah, better just leave her, then and get on. 51 00:02:46,594 --> 00:02:47,930 We'll try again in half an hour. 52 00:02:47,965 --> 00:02:50,274 Well, I best get all started with upstairs breakfast, then. 53 00:02:50,309 --> 00:02:52,050 Yes, and take this down, if you please, Rose. 54 00:02:52,051 --> 00:02:53,142 Yes, Mr. Hudson. 55 00:02:59,255 --> 00:03:03,264 [ Clock strikes ] 56 00:03:09,286 --> 00:03:10,913 - Morning. - Morning, my dear. [ Kiss ] 57 00:03:10,948 --> 00:03:12,102 You're up bright and early. 58 00:03:12,137 --> 00:03:13,812 - There's rather a lot to do today. 59 00:03:14,541 --> 00:03:16,174 - Anything startling in the paper? 60 00:03:16,209 --> 00:03:18,580 Nothing much. Oh, Curson's got his way. 61 00:03:18,615 --> 00:03:21,397 He's seeking election to sit in the Lords, among the Irish peers. 62 00:03:21,706 --> 00:03:23,783 - Without an acre of Irish land. 63 00:03:23,818 --> 00:03:25,856 At least his voice will be heard at Westminster once again 64 00:03:25,891 --> 00:03:27,282 after years in the wilderness. 65 00:03:27,700 --> 00:03:30,200 Never was a public servant so shamefully treated. 66 00:03:30,235 --> 00:03:32,585 When I think what that man did for India. 67 00:03:32,620 --> 00:03:34,582 Well, tell him so next week, when he dines here. 68 00:03:34,617 --> 00:03:35,543 Um, I shall. 69 00:03:36,975 --> 00:03:39,497 I must be going soon. I'm seeing my tailor's this morning. 70 00:03:39,532 --> 00:03:41,804 - Would you ring for Hudson, please. - Uh, huh. 71 00:03:41,839 --> 00:03:44,077 - It's time for me to (make) Mrs. Bridges again. 72 00:03:44,112 --> 00:03:45,056 [ Pulls servant call ] 73 00:03:45,091 --> 00:03:45,966 Why do you say that? 74 00:03:46,001 --> 00:03:48,819 She's been so moody lately. We never can see eye-to-eye 75 00:03:48,854 --> 00:03:50,017 on the subject of desserts. 76 00:03:50,052 --> 00:03:52,351 She seems to have changed in the last few weeks. 77 00:03:52,386 --> 00:03:54,992 Perhaps she's had a secret offer from someone outside. 78 00:03:55,359 --> 00:03:56,958 Um, that is possible. 79 00:03:57,364 --> 00:04:00,611 Mrs. Van Groeben raved about our dinner party the other night. 80 00:04:00,646 --> 00:04:02,883 She asked if we had a French chef come from Paris. 81 00:04:02,918 --> 00:04:03,849 And what did you say? 82 00:04:03,884 --> 00:04:06,219 I said we have a very old and a rather temperamental 83 00:04:06,254 --> 00:04:07,501 widow from Bristol. 84 00:04:07,502 --> 00:04:10,115 She said she thought the dinner worthy of Rosa Louis, herself. 85 00:04:10,150 --> 00:04:11,449 Praise indeed. 86 00:04:11,768 --> 00:04:12,796 - You rang, my lady? 87 00:04:12,831 --> 00:04:14,866 Yes, Hudson, send Mrs. Bridges up would you? 88 00:04:15,433 --> 00:04:17,813 Beg pardon, my lady, but I'm afraid it appears that 89 00:04:17,848 --> 00:04:19,488 Mrs. Bridges has slept in this morning. 90 00:04:19,757 --> 00:04:21,677 - She hasn't been down for her breakfast, yet. 91 00:04:21,712 --> 00:04:24,418 Not down yet? But it's nearly ten o'clock. 92 00:04:24,453 --> 00:04:25,084 Uh, quite, my lady. 93 00:04:25,192 --> 00:04:27,251 Someone better go up to her room and rouse her? 94 00:04:27,286 --> 00:04:28,869 We've tried, sir. Rose has been up twice, 95 00:04:28,904 --> 00:04:29,566 but. 96 00:04:29,601 --> 00:04:30,228 What? 97 00:04:30,740 --> 00:04:32,410 She wasn't able to get in, sir. 98 00:04:32,883 --> 00:04:34,266 The door was locked. 99 00:04:34,301 --> 00:04:35,649 Why is her door locked? 100 00:04:36,397 --> 00:04:38,048 It was her day off, yesterday, sir. 101 00:04:38,083 --> 00:04:39,664 Well, what's that got to do with it? 102 00:04:39,699 --> 00:04:41,867 Are you suggesting she came home intoxicated or something? 103 00:04:41,902 --> 00:04:42,766 Oh, no sir. 104 00:04:42,801 --> 00:04:44,123 You're sure she's in her room? 105 00:04:44,158 --> 00:04:46,466 Yes, my lady. There wasn't any answer, but Rose said 106 00:04:46,501 --> 00:04:48,775 she distinctly heard sounds coming from inside the room. 107 00:04:48,935 --> 00:04:50,826 I'll go and see to it at once, my lady. 108 00:04:52,677 --> 00:04:54,308 It really is too bad. 109 00:04:54,343 --> 00:04:57,014 One gives her ever consideration. and she behaves like this. 110 00:04:57,049 --> 00:04:58,780 It appears that the price I must pay for her superb 111 00:04:58,815 --> 00:04:59,866 skill in the kitchen. 112 00:04:59,901 --> 00:05:02,259 But I distinctly wanted her to be her best next week. 113 00:05:02,294 --> 00:05:03,973 To impress the Italian ambassador? 114 00:05:04,008 --> 00:05:04,871 And Curzon. 115 00:05:04,906 --> 00:05:06,633 The Crewes are coming, too. 116 00:05:06,668 --> 00:05:08,731 And F. B. Smith. He likes good food. 117 00:05:08,766 --> 00:05:11,234 [ Locking her door ] 118 00:05:20,578 --> 00:05:21,896 Ah, Mrs. Bridges. 119 00:05:23,469 --> 00:05:26,337 Her ladyship is waiting for you, Mrs. Bridges. 120 00:05:26,372 --> 00:05:27,404 In the morning room. 121 00:05:29,173 --> 00:05:31,932 What is that woman doing? It's gone ten o'clock. 122 00:05:31,967 --> 00:05:34,162 Oh, my goodness. I must go. 123 00:05:34,197 --> 00:05:35,377 Luncheon at your club? 124 00:05:35,412 --> 00:05:38,117 Yes, with little George Chesterfield. I'll see you this evening. 125 00:05:39,097 --> 00:05:41,025 [ Opens door ] 126 00:05:41,469 --> 00:05:42,559 Mrs. Bridges. 127 00:05:43,306 --> 00:05:44,371 There you are. 128 00:05:45,191 --> 00:05:46,856 You'd, uh, better go in. 129 00:05:48,196 --> 00:05:50,907 Please come in, Mrs. Bridges. I've been waiting for you. [ Door closes ] 130 00:05:54,213 --> 00:05:56,636 Did you have a... pleasant day off yesterday? 131 00:05:57,249 --> 00:05:58,459 Yes'um, I did. 132 00:05:58,967 --> 00:06:01,322 I understand from Hudson that you've had no breakfast. 133 00:06:03,156 --> 00:06:04,742 Not hungry, me lady. 134 00:06:05,641 --> 00:06:07,590 It's no business of Hudson's. 135 00:06:07,625 --> 00:06:09,427 I beg your pardon! 136 00:06:09,462 --> 00:06:12,999 I said it's nothing to do with Hudson what time I come down of a mornin'. 137 00:06:13,034 --> 00:06:14,624 I'm afraid I don't agree with you. 138 00:06:14,659 --> 00:06:17,862 Hudson is responsible for the smooth running of this house. 139 00:06:18,929 --> 00:06:21,344 And I'm responsible for the meals, me lady. 140 00:06:21,379 --> 00:06:23,915 I know you are, Mrs. Bridges, and I expect you to be punctual 141 00:06:23,950 --> 00:06:26,451 for meals in the servant's hall, and to set a good example 142 00:06:26,486 --> 00:06:29,154 to the others. I also expect you to observe my rules, 143 00:06:29,189 --> 00:06:31,757 one of which is that I will not have the servants in this house 144 00:06:31,792 --> 00:06:34,263 locking their bedroom doors! I thought I made that quite clear! 145 00:06:36,448 --> 00:06:39,444 Why was your door locked this morning when Rose tried to rouse you? 146 00:06:40,712 --> 00:06:41,594 Well? 147 00:06:43,026 --> 00:06:46,925 I've a right to my privacy, me lady, without the under-servants... 148 00:06:47,052 --> 00:06:50,482 poking and prying into my affairs. Huh. 149 00:06:51,722 --> 00:06:53,489 [ Sobbing ] Everyone's against me. 150 00:06:54,903 --> 00:06:57,858 All talking and whispering behind my back. 151 00:06:58,545 --> 00:07:02,223 Saying as how was...my fault Emily done herself in. 152 00:07:02,258 --> 00:07:03,633 I know what they're saying 153 00:07:04,542 --> 00:07:06,308 They're all against me. 154 00:07:07,182 --> 00:07:10,502 [ Sniff ] I know I'm not wanted in this house. 155 00:07:10,537 --> 00:07:12,394 Nor appreciated neither. 156 00:07:12,429 --> 00:07:15,159 [ Sobbing ] So, I best give in my notice and clear out. 157 00:07:15,194 --> 00:07:17,890 And that's all I have to say. Thanking you, my lady. 158 00:07:17,925 --> 00:07:19,714 - Mrs. Bridges, come back here at once. 159 00:07:19,749 --> 00:07:22,000 - I'm giving in my notice, me lady. - No, Mrs. Bridges 160 00:07:22,035 --> 00:07:25,123 you're doing nothing of the kind. Now, calm yourself and sit down. 161 00:07:25,556 --> 00:07:29,522 Come along now, sit down. 162 00:07:32,241 --> 00:07:33,448 Thank you, ma'am. 163 00:07:33,857 --> 00:07:34,814 Now then. 164 00:07:36,234 --> 00:07:38,187 What's the matter with you these days? 165 00:07:39,705 --> 00:07:41,139 Aren't you going to tell me? 166 00:07:41,972 --> 00:07:44,415 [ Shakes head ] I can't. 167 00:07:44,847 --> 00:07:47,160 You haven't been yourself for some weeks, have you? 168 00:07:48,278 --> 00:07:49,524 No, I haven't. 169 00:07:49,559 --> 00:07:50,770 Are you unwell? 170 00:07:52,411 --> 00:07:55,471 [ Gasp ] I get these headaches. 171 00:07:55,814 --> 00:07:58,742 Sharp pains through me head, me lady. 172 00:08:00,275 --> 00:08:03,277 Everything... seems to be on top of me. 173 00:08:03,312 --> 00:08:06,312 And I...can't stop crying. 174 00:08:08,777 --> 00:08:14,593 I lie awake... thinking about that...poor dead girl. 175 00:08:14,628 --> 00:08:16,808 [ Sobbing ] 176 00:08:17,125 --> 00:08:20,319 If I scolded her sometimes it was only to make her a 177 00:08:20,354 --> 00:08:23,833 better kitchen-maid, and to get on in service. 178 00:08:24,610 --> 00:08:28,602 I trained under a strict cook meself, me lady at Southwold. 179 00:08:28,637 --> 00:08:30,823 You've got to be firm with them. 180 00:08:32,465 --> 00:08:42,465 Oh, that...when...Emily killed herself... it's like if I lost my own daughter. 181 00:08:43,320 --> 00:08:48,227 She's was like that... [ Crying ] 182 00:08:51,665 --> 00:08:52,861 Mrs. Bridges. 183 00:08:53,908 --> 00:08:55,982 Would it surprise you to know that I, too, 184 00:08:56,017 --> 00:08:58,056 lie awake at night thinking about Emily? 185 00:08:59,214 --> 00:09:03,190 It was a terrible shock to all of us, but we must try and get over it. 186 00:09:04,819 --> 00:09:06,507 I miss her in my kitchen. 187 00:09:07,740 --> 00:09:09,327 I miss that girl. 188 00:09:09,702 --> 00:09:11,126 She was a good girl. 189 00:09:11,161 --> 00:09:14,453 Oh, now, dry your tears, and try not to think about it anymore. 190 00:09:15,204 --> 00:09:16,396 Yes, me lady. 191 00:09:16,431 --> 00:09:18,235 You've been here such a long time, 192 00:09:18,270 --> 00:09:20,844 and I like to think that we are old friends. 193 00:09:21,813 --> 00:09:25,118 If these headaches continue, I'll have you examined by Dr. Pholbe. 194 00:09:26,846 --> 00:09:28,106 Thank you, me lady. 195 00:09:28,141 --> 00:09:32,817 It's just since...sometimes I feel... 196 00:09:32,852 --> 00:09:34,618 What? 197 00:09:35,206 --> 00:09:36,748 Lonely, me lady. 198 00:09:37,634 --> 00:09:41,856 You see, since Bridges was took, 15 years ago, now, come April, 199 00:09:42,485 --> 00:09:43,767 I've had no one. 200 00:09:44,930 --> 00:09:47,716 I mean no one what belongs to me. 201 00:09:49,006 --> 00:09:51,735 I've got my friend in Victoria but,... 202 00:09:51,770 --> 00:09:53,307 It's not the same. 203 00:09:54,079 --> 00:09:58,929 It's not like...someone is... belongs to you. 204 00:09:58,964 --> 00:10:00,488 It isn't, me lady. 205 00:10:03,161 --> 00:10:07,869 Mrs. Bridges,...perhaps we should discuss the meals, now. 206 00:10:07,870 --> 00:10:10,235 If you're quite ready. 207 00:10:12,370 --> 00:10:14,676 Mrs. Bridges? [ Rattles door ] 208 00:10:14,711 --> 00:10:17,243 It's (Ann), Mrs. Bridges. [ Rattles door ] 209 00:10:17,915 --> 00:10:19,752 I'm coming in sweep. 210 00:10:19,787 --> 00:10:21,590 [ Rattles door ] 211 00:10:23,018 --> 00:10:26,726 [ Hearing sounds ] 212 00:10:26,858 --> 00:10:28,155 Mrs. Bridges! 213 00:10:30,450 --> 00:10:34,780 [ Voices from morning room discussing meals ] 214 00:10:35,764 --> 00:10:36,863 - Mr. Hudson. 215 00:10:37,291 --> 00:10:38,477 What is it, Alice? 216 00:10:38,512 --> 00:10:40,073 - I forgot to tell you. 217 00:10:40,108 --> 00:10:41,075 What, girl? 218 00:10:41,970 --> 00:10:44,676 There's a funny sound coming from Mrs. Bridges' room. 219 00:10:44,711 --> 00:10:46,197 - Can't be. - But there is, Mr. Hudson. 220 00:10:46,232 --> 00:10:48,994 Mrs. Bridges happens to be in the morning with her ladyship. 221 00:10:49,086 --> 00:10:50,164 But I heard it. 222 00:10:50,199 --> 00:10:53,358 - Thump, thump, against the wall. - No, you're imagining things, girl. 223 00:10:53,393 --> 00:10:54,803 I'm not, Mr. Hudson, honest. 224 00:10:54,838 --> 00:10:56,910 Well, why didn't you go in and see what it was? 225 00:10:57,482 --> 00:10:59,629 The door was locked, Mr. Hudson. 226 00:10:59,664 --> 00:11:00,785 Not again? 227 00:11:00,820 --> 00:11:02,376 Could there be thieves in the house? 228 00:11:02,411 --> 00:11:04,860 I have no idea, Alice. You'd better come with me. 229 00:11:09,997 --> 00:11:12,612 Wait here and I'll get the master key from my pantry. 230 00:11:13,134 --> 00:11:13,986 Listen. 231 00:11:19,155 --> 00:11:20,615 ...Mrs. Bridges? 232 00:11:21,007 --> 00:11:22,071 That's daft. 233 00:11:22,106 --> 00:11:24,096 - She wouldn't do anything like that. - I couldn't open the door at all. 234 00:11:24,131 --> 00:11:25,073 You come up with me, Alice. 235 00:11:25,108 --> 00:11:26,031 Yes, Mr. Hudson. 236 00:11:26,276 --> 00:11:27,657 - And Doris... - Yes, Mr.... 237 00:11:27,692 --> 00:11:29,787 If Mrs. Bridges comes back down here while we're upstairs 238 00:11:29,822 --> 00:11:31,430 don't say anything about this. D'you understand? 239 00:11:31,465 --> 00:11:33,432 - Yes, Mr. Hudson. - Come along, Alice. 240 00:11:41,619 --> 00:11:42,907 [ Knock on door ] 241 00:11:45,275 --> 00:11:46,188 [ Rattles knob ] 242 00:11:48,414 --> 00:11:51,159 But, there was a noise, Mr. Hudson. I swear there was. 243 00:11:51,831 --> 00:11:52,662 [ Thump sound ] 244 00:11:52,917 --> 00:11:54,140 Isn't it? 245 00:11:54,175 --> 00:11:55,986 There it is. [ Thump, thump ] 246 00:11:56,366 --> 00:11:57,898 Can't you hear it, Mr. Hudson? 247 00:12:00,463 --> 00:12:02,686 Aye, there is someone in there. Right enough. 248 00:12:03,723 --> 00:12:05,567 Just you stand here, Alice. 249 00:12:05,853 --> 00:12:07,002 Is there any danger? 250 00:12:06,836 --> 00:12:07,985 You can never be sure. 251 00:12:08,525 --> 00:12:09,913 Just keep well out of the way. 252 00:12:12,618 --> 00:12:17,626 I'll...unlock the door. 253 00:12:18,920 --> 00:12:21,157 [ Unlocking door ] 254 00:12:26,321 --> 00:12:27,943 [ Shouting ] Right now! 255 00:12:28,244 --> 00:12:29,913 [ Door slams open ] 256 00:12:37,880 --> 00:12:38,693 [ Closes door ] 257 00:12:38,951 --> 00:12:40,293 Very good, my lady. 258 00:12:41,142 --> 00:12:43,865 Kicking me. Get down there. 259 00:12:44,336 --> 00:12:45,688 Go. Get out. 260 00:12:46,019 --> 00:12:46,721 Beat it. 261 00:12:48,667 --> 00:12:50,331 [ Locking door ] 262 00:12:55,135 --> 00:12:59,302 [ Mumbling ] 263 00:13:10,733 --> 00:13:11,452 Doris. 264 00:13:13,007 --> 00:13:14,278 And how you, Doris? 265 00:13:16,795 --> 00:13:17,728 Emily! 266 00:13:19,833 --> 00:13:23,548 Come and give...old Mrs. Bridges a hand. 267 00:13:24,387 --> 00:13:25,990 And some. 268 00:13:26,558 --> 00:13:29,650 Who calls my little spots of... [ Sobbing ] 269 00:13:29,685 --> 00:13:31,335 Where'd it come from, eh? 270 00:13:31,370 --> 00:13:32,986 That's what I'd like to know. 271 00:13:33,021 --> 00:13:36,131 Some relative, I expect, asked Mrs. Bridges to mind it for her 272 00:13:36,166 --> 00:13:37,109 while she's in the shop. 273 00:13:37,144 --> 00:13:39,970 Well, why'd she lock the door, then. Nobody would harm it, would they? 274 00:13:40,005 --> 00:13:42,378 She could a brought it down here. We'd have given it some milk. 275 00:13:42,413 --> 00:13:44,068 You're quite right. 276 00:13:49,183 --> 00:13:51,961 That's because it's not been honestly come by. 277 00:13:56,562 --> 00:13:58,030 She's stolen that baby. 278 00:13:58,065 --> 00:13:58,888 [ Gasp ] 279 00:13:58,923 --> 00:14:00,243 What's gonna happen to her? 280 00:14:00,278 --> 00:14:01,703 Will she be arrested? 281 00:14:01,764 --> 00:14:02,451 No. 282 00:14:02,762 --> 00:14:05,382 Mr. Hudson's speakin' to her ladyship, now. 283 00:14:05,417 --> 00:14:06,531 So we'll soon know. 284 00:14:07,227 --> 00:14:08,905 I'd best be getting back to the kitchen. 285 00:14:09,124 --> 00:14:10,336 She'll be needing me now. 286 00:14:11,588 --> 00:14:13,004 [ Door opens ] 287 00:14:15,378 --> 00:14:16,444 [ Door closes ] 288 00:14:16,479 --> 00:14:20,284 [ Mrs. Bridges rocking ] 289 00:14:21,701 --> 00:14:23,870 May I have the saucepan that's in your arms, Mrs. Bridges? 290 00:14:30,803 --> 00:14:38,203 - Rock...kabye baby be... on the tree top. 291 00:14:39,491 --> 00:14:47,160 When the wind blows... cradle...will drop. 292 00:14:48,812 --> 00:14:57,582 Down will fall baby... cradle...and all. 293 00:14:58,834 --> 00:15:01,054 [ Front door closes ] 294 00:15:03,617 --> 00:15:04,486 Thank you, Hudson. 295 00:15:04,521 --> 00:15:06,596 I came as quickly as I decently could. 296 00:15:07,169 --> 00:15:09,029 We were in the middle of lunch when the message came. 297 00:15:10,533 --> 00:15:11,678 What's happened? 298 00:15:11,895 --> 00:15:15,979 - Mrs. Bridges isn't well, Richard. She's in rather...serious trouble. 299 00:15:16,294 --> 00:15:17,129 Trouble? 300 00:15:18,578 --> 00:15:22,042 Last night in the fog on the way back from her day off she... 301 00:15:22,265 --> 00:15:25,623 took a baby from it's perambulator outside a shop. 302 00:15:27,252 --> 00:15:28,532 Took a baby? 303 00:15:28,974 --> 00:15:30,858 Stole it from it's parents. 304 00:15:30,859 --> 00:15:31,955 [ Sniff ] 305 00:15:33,469 --> 00:15:37,181 I'd been visiting my friends, a Mrs. Graves. 306 00:15:38,073 --> 00:15:40,586 She used to be cook to Lady Wallingford. 307 00:15:40,621 --> 00:15:42,465 She's retired now, sir. 308 00:15:42,500 --> 00:15:43,466 [ Door closes ] 309 00:15:45,165 --> 00:15:49,968 I come across this pram outside a greengrocer's. 310 00:15:50,609 --> 00:15:52,455 Nobody mindin' it. 311 00:15:54,670 --> 00:15:57,728 Such a lovely baby laying there. 312 00:15:57,932 --> 00:15:59,408 Smiling at me. 313 00:16:00,813 --> 00:16:02,569 I stopped to see (son). 314 00:16:03,069 --> 00:16:05,006 I touched his little hand. 315 00:16:05,858 --> 00:16:08,657 Oh, I couldn't help but touch it. 316 00:16:09,697 --> 00:16:14,173 When it's tiny fingers curled 'round mine... 317 00:16:14,698 --> 00:16:18,664 I felt as if I had to pick it up, sir. 318 00:16:18,814 --> 00:16:22,893 - Wouldn't no harm, after all, so I mean there was nobody there. 319 00:16:24,537 --> 00:16:26,567 I knew it was wrong, sir, but... 320 00:16:27,116 --> 00:16:28,874 I just couldn't help it. 321 00:16:29,266 --> 00:16:33,692 I only wanted to hold it to me, just for a minute, sir. 322 00:16:34,476 --> 00:16:37,973 But, you see, it was cold and foggy, and so... 323 00:16:38,364 --> 00:16:44,010 I took a shawl off of the pram and... wrapped the little mite up in it... 324 00:16:44,252 --> 00:16:46,587 Still nobody come out of the shop. 325 00:16:48,554 --> 00:16:49,958 And then I... 326 00:16:50,710 --> 00:16:51,638 You what? 327 00:16:53,927 --> 00:16:57,223 Started to walk with it, sir, in my arms... 328 00:16:57,500 --> 00:17:00,197 'round the corner... down the street. 329 00:17:00,723 --> 00:17:02,008 Which street? Where was this? 330 00:17:02,698 --> 00:17:04,291 - She doesn't remember, Richard. 331 00:17:04,326 --> 00:17:05,692 Where is the child, now? 332 00:17:05,727 --> 00:17:06,693 Oh. 333 00:17:06,694 --> 00:17:09,158 Being cared for, sir, in the servant's hall. 334 00:17:09,668 --> 00:17:10,792 Oh, my God. 335 00:17:10,793 --> 00:17:11,985 [ Bridge's sobbing ] 336 00:17:12,391 --> 00:17:15,106 They never tried to stop you? Nobody saw you take it? 337 00:17:15,141 --> 00:17:19,146 The thick fog, sir. You can hardly see your hand in front of your face. 338 00:17:19,181 --> 00:17:21,236 What on earth made you do a thing like that? 339 00:17:21,419 --> 00:17:23,138 Have you thought of the parents of the child? 340 00:17:23,173 --> 00:17:24,635 What they must be going through at this very moment. 341 00:17:24,670 --> 00:17:25,894 The terrible anxiety? 342 00:17:25,929 --> 00:17:27,118 - Richard, please. 343 00:17:27,119 --> 00:17:29,302 But I'm sorry, but whether Mrs. Bridges acted on some 344 00:17:29,337 --> 00:17:31,399 sudden impulse or not, the fact remains that 345 00:17:31,657 --> 00:17:34,562 some wretched mother is searching all over for London for a 346 00:17:34,597 --> 00:17:37,468 a stolen baby. That baby happens to be here in this house. 347 00:17:37,503 --> 00:17:39,902 I'm sorry, my dear, I couldn't help it. 348 00:17:39,937 --> 00:17:41,693 It just come over me. 349 00:17:42,199 --> 00:17:45,155 Mrs. Bridges, are you... are you sure you can't 350 00:17:45,190 --> 00:17:47,157 remember which street you were in? 351 00:17:47,192 --> 00:17:50,658 Do you have you any idea of the shop? A greengrocer, you said. 352 00:17:50,693 --> 00:17:52,980 It was a greengrocer. I know that, now. 353 00:17:53,356 --> 00:17:55,999 I don't know what street. It was...somewhere 354 00:17:56,034 --> 00:17:58,002 in Victoria near my friend. 355 00:17:58,930 --> 00:18:00,989 Somewhere in Pimlico. 356 00:18:01,669 --> 00:18:03,082 She better go up to her room for the time being. 357 00:18:04,056 --> 00:18:06,189 Perhaps she'll remember after she's calmed down. 358 00:18:06,224 --> 00:18:08,403 Go with her, Hudson, then come back here. 359 00:18:08,438 --> 00:18:10,034 - Very good, my lady. - I'm sorry, my lady. 360 00:18:10,069 --> 00:18:13,322 Come along, there Mrs. Bridges. I'll see you upstairs to your room. 361 00:18:13,357 --> 00:18:15,327 You'd better have a wee lie down, Mrs. Bridges. 362 00:18:15,906 --> 00:18:18,080 - Of course, the police have got to be informed. - Richard, no! 363 00:18:18,365 --> 00:18:19,826 How else are we to trace the parents? 364 00:18:19,861 --> 00:18:22,926 We can't allow Mrs. Bridges to be carted off by the police. 365 00:18:22,961 --> 00:18:24,206 It would kill her. 366 00:18:24,479 --> 00:18:27,047 Besides, I've an important dinner party go give next week. 367 00:18:27,316 --> 00:18:30,436 How can you think about dinner parties at a time like this? 368 00:18:30,471 --> 00:18:32,068 Because I have to, Richard. 369 00:18:32,338 --> 00:18:35,288 I have to run this house and entertain important people for your sake. 370 00:18:35,323 --> 00:18:36,593 How can I do that without my cook? 371 00:18:36,628 --> 00:18:38,636 I can't find a new cook in a minutes notice. 372 00:18:38,671 --> 00:18:41,613 Marjorie, I am trying to be very... very patient with you. 373 00:18:41,841 --> 00:18:44,594 A child has been stolen from its pram by Mrs. Bridges. 374 00:18:44,629 --> 00:18:48,238 The parents have got to be found at once, and the child returned. 375 00:18:48,273 --> 00:18:48,887 That's all that matters. 376 00:18:48,922 --> 00:18:49,984 If you think that we could find out where it came from 377 00:18:50,019 --> 00:18:51,176 - we could send it back. - Oh. 378 00:18:51,211 --> 00:18:52,729 Along with some sort of explanation. 379 00:18:52,764 --> 00:18:54,748 Marjorie, you've quite lost your reason! 380 00:18:54,783 --> 00:18:56,698 You are trying to... You ask me to bypass 381 00:18:56,733 --> 00:18:59,407 the normal course of the law. To shield a person who is guilty 382 00:18:59,442 --> 00:19:00,600 of a criminal offense. 383 00:19:00,635 --> 00:19:02,928 Mrs. Bridges is not a criminal, Richard. 384 00:19:02,963 --> 00:19:03,791 She's ill. 385 00:19:03,826 --> 00:19:06,633 She's been through a lot lately. She needs rest and care. 386 00:19:06,668 --> 00:19:07,392 No doubt. 387 00:19:07,427 --> 00:19:09,771 And it's our responsibility to look after her our servants 388 00:19:09,806 --> 00:19:10,584 when they get into trouble. 389 00:19:10,619 --> 00:19:14,483 There's trouble and trouble, and this is a...a bad case of 390 00:19:14,518 --> 00:19:17,800 child theft and the police have got to be told whether you like it or not. 391 00:19:18,966 --> 00:19:21,590 [ Sigh ] And that's what we have to do, my dear. 392 00:19:24,007 --> 00:19:25,919 Will there be any further instructions, sir? 393 00:19:26,244 --> 00:19:27,364 No, Hudson. 394 00:19:27,399 --> 00:19:28,484 Thank you, sir. 395 00:19:28,835 --> 00:19:30,081 Hudson! 396 00:19:30,116 --> 00:19:31,916 - My lady? - I have an idea. 397 00:19:33,323 --> 00:19:36,678 Am I right in thinking that you have a friend in the police force? 398 00:19:37,071 --> 00:19:39,631 Yes, my lady, Sergeant McKay, out on Gerald Road. 399 00:19:39,666 --> 00:19:40,617 I thought you had. 400 00:19:40,652 --> 00:19:43,100 - I think we ought to be very careful, my dear. - I shall be. 401 00:19:43,207 --> 00:19:46,621 Hudson, how would it be if you were to...bump into 402 00:19:46,656 --> 00:19:49,808 Sergeant McKay somewhere around by Gerald Road police station? 403 00:19:50,737 --> 00:19:52,622 I understand perfectly, my lady. 404 00:19:52,657 --> 00:19:54,473 - Do you, Hudson? - Indeed, sir. 405 00:19:54,508 --> 00:19:56,775 I understand the need to trace the parents 406 00:19:56,810 --> 00:19:59,401 of the wee baby, and return their property to them immediately. 407 00:19:59,436 --> 00:20:01,166 Without involving the police. 408 00:20:01,201 --> 00:20:02,210 Put it that way, sir? 409 00:20:02,245 --> 00:20:03,185 And you think you can? 410 00:20:03,220 --> 00:20:04,768 If luck is on my side, sir. 411 00:20:04,884 --> 00:20:07,171 And, providing of course that her ladyship and yourself will not 412 00:20:07,206 --> 00:20:08,739 be requiring me for the rest of the afternoon. 413 00:20:08,774 --> 00:20:09,602 Oh yes, that's understood. 414 00:20:09,822 --> 00:20:14,489 Now, all we need is the address of the people in the strictest 415 00:20:14,524 --> 00:20:15,652 confidence, of course. 416 00:20:15,687 --> 00:20:17,794 You can rely on me, sir. My lady. 417 00:20:17,829 --> 00:20:21,868 - And Hudson. - Sir. - Not a word to the other servants for the time being. 418 00:20:21,903 --> 00:20:22,943 Oh, naturally, sir. 419 00:20:23,489 --> 00:20:27,326 [ Opens door; closes door ] 420 00:20:37,267 --> 00:20:38,071 Rose? 421 00:20:39,127 --> 00:20:40,839 Rose. Where are you, Rose? 422 00:20:44,071 --> 00:20:45,582 - Ah, Rose. - Shhh. 423 00:20:46,045 --> 00:20:47,457 Baby's asleep. 424 00:20:49,041 --> 00:20:51,835 We've only just got him off, Mr. Hudson. 425 00:20:51,870 --> 00:20:53,776 Little devil. He's that wakeful. 426 00:20:53,811 --> 00:20:57,186 I am going out, Rose, on a very important errand for the master. 427 00:20:58,282 --> 00:20:59,998 Yes, Mr. Hudson. 428 00:21:00,221 --> 00:21:02,100 When Edward gets back from his afternoon off 429 00:21:02,135 --> 00:21:04,791 inform him he that may have to deputize for me at dinner 430 00:21:04,826 --> 00:21:06,445 in case I'm not back in time. 431 00:21:11,179 --> 00:21:14,201 [ Door opens and closes ] 432 00:21:14,461 --> 00:21:16,946 Just to see if the fire's all right, my lady. 433 00:21:16,981 --> 00:21:19,431 Oh, yes, perhaps another piece of coal, Rose. 434 00:21:20,715 --> 00:21:22,160 Turn much colder? 435 00:21:22,195 --> 00:21:26,021 Yes, my lady, but the fog's not quite so thick. 436 00:21:26,056 --> 00:21:26,933 That's good. 437 00:21:27,753 --> 00:21:29,303 Hudson's still not back? 438 00:21:30,118 --> 00:21:31,429 Not yet, my lady. 439 00:21:31,464 --> 00:21:32,705 [ Front door closes ] 440 00:21:32,740 --> 00:21:34,704 Oh, if that's Mr. Bellamy, tell him I'm in here, will you? 441 00:21:34,739 --> 00:21:35,594 Yes, my lady. 442 00:21:38,375 --> 00:21:39,553 [ Opens door ] 443 00:21:40,361 --> 00:21:44,129 - Her ladyship's in the morning room. - Any news? - No sir. 444 00:21:47,037 --> 00:21:48,933 - I gather Hudson's not back yet? - No. 445 00:21:48,968 --> 00:21:49,518 [ Closes door ] 446 00:21:49,553 --> 00:21:51,268 Now over three hours. What could have happened to him? 447 00:21:51,303 --> 00:21:53,069 You assume the policeman ought have been there. 448 00:21:53,104 --> 00:21:54,241 He may have had to wait for him. 449 00:21:54,375 --> 00:21:55,523 - Come on duty? - Hmm. 450 00:21:55,558 --> 00:21:56,672 That's a possibility. 451 00:21:56,707 --> 00:21:58,038 [ Door opens ] 452 00:21:58,073 --> 00:21:59,489 - The evening paper, sir. 453 00:22:00,097 --> 00:22:01,774 [ Door closes ] Thank you, Rose. 454 00:22:05,730 --> 00:22:07,136 Is anything there? 455 00:22:07,171 --> 00:22:08,542 About a stolen child? 456 00:22:09,506 --> 00:22:11,077 Not than I can see. 457 00:22:11,112 --> 00:22:13,079 Will there be anything else, my lady? 458 00:22:13,114 --> 00:22:15,012 Eh, yes Rose, what time can we dine? 459 00:22:15,047 --> 00:22:17,254 Oh, anytime you wish, my lady. It's all ready. 460 00:22:17,289 --> 00:22:19,694 Uh, will I tell Edward to ring the gong? 461 00:22:19,729 --> 00:22:22,065 Yes, in ten minutes. We won't change. 462 00:22:22,100 --> 00:22:24,745 Very good, my lady. I just hope it tastes of something. 463 00:22:24,780 --> 00:22:27,471 Sure, it will, Rose. They are being absolutely splendid, Richard. 464 00:22:27,977 --> 00:22:28,826 What's that, my dear? 465 00:22:28,861 --> 00:22:30,898 The servants. I say they're being simply marvelous. 466 00:22:30,933 --> 00:22:32,806 Rose and Doris have cooked the dinner, 467 00:22:32,841 --> 00:22:34,645 and Alice is busy looking after the baby. 468 00:22:34,680 --> 00:22:36,698 That's very commendable, Rose, we're very grateful. 469 00:22:36,733 --> 00:22:38,717 Oh, I'm sure we don't mind doing a bit extra, sir, 470 00:22:38,752 --> 00:22:39,991 if it's to help Mrs. Bridges. 471 00:22:40,026 --> 00:22:41,230 Will that be all, my lady? 472 00:22:41,231 --> 00:22:42,206 Yes, thank you, Rose. 473 00:22:50,128 --> 00:22:52,162 You know they really are the most extraordinary people. 474 00:22:52,197 --> 00:22:54,282 I mean that woman causes so many upsets downstairs 475 00:22:54,317 --> 00:22:57,079 with her moods and tantrums, yet they're all ready to cover up for her. 476 00:22:57,114 --> 00:23:01,818 - Domestic servants are more loyal by nature than...politicians. - Hmm, 477 00:23:01,958 --> 00:23:03,426 - Ah, Hudson. - My lady. 478 00:23:03,461 --> 00:23:04,859 We were worried about you. 479 00:23:04,894 --> 00:23:07,044 I trust you'll pardon me for coming straight in 480 00:23:07,079 --> 00:23:09,514 - as I am servant for certain, - When? - I'm really sorry, sir. 481 00:23:09,549 --> 00:23:11,601 It began to sleet a wee bit when I reached Eaton Square. 482 00:23:11,636 --> 00:23:12,758 Well, uh, what news? 483 00:23:12,793 --> 00:23:16,716 I am able to report, sir, my lady, that I have ascertained the identity 484 00:23:16,751 --> 00:23:17,879 of the baby's parents. 485 00:23:17,993 --> 00:23:20,084 - Well done (Hammond). - Where they live? 486 00:23:20,119 --> 00:23:20,959 Yes, sir. 487 00:23:20,994 --> 00:23:24,523 It seems that a...a baby was reported stolen from its perambulator 488 00:23:24,558 --> 00:23:26,748 outside the premises of Mrs. Walsh and Sons, 489 00:23:26,783 --> 00:23:28,939 the fruiter (res) of Luper Street, my lady, 490 00:23:29,146 --> 00:23:31,925 between the hours of 5:30 and 6:00pm last evening. 491 00:23:31,960 --> 00:23:32,732 And the parents? 492 00:23:32,957 --> 00:23:37,407 Ah, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Webber, sir, of 96a Vauxhall Bridge Road. 493 00:23:37,649 --> 00:23:39,845 I also memorized the address, sir. 494 00:23:40,403 --> 00:23:42,025 I wonder what sort of people? 495 00:23:42,060 --> 00:23:44,280 Oh, middle class, my lady, but quite respectable, 496 00:23:44,315 --> 00:23:46,500 - I understand. - You must order the motor at once. 497 00:23:47,571 --> 00:23:49,336 I still don't like this, Marjorie. 498 00:23:49,750 --> 00:23:52,508 - I think we ought to inform the police first. - But, you agreed! 499 00:23:53,290 --> 00:23:55,578 Oh, very well. Tell Pearce to bring the motor around at once. 500 00:23:55,613 --> 00:23:56,183 Very good, sir. 501 00:23:56,218 --> 00:23:58,290 Yes, Hudson, and ask Rose to have the child well wrapped up 502 00:23:58,325 --> 00:23:59,895 ready for travel and brought up to the hall. 503 00:23:59,930 --> 00:24:01,466 You know you'll have to wait till we get back. 504 00:24:01,501 --> 00:24:02,279 Very good, my lady. 505 00:24:04,257 --> 00:24:04,836 [ Door opens ] 506 00:24:04,871 --> 00:24:06,943 How much will you offer these people as compensation? 507 00:24:06,978 --> 00:24:09,915 We [ Door closes ] shall wait and see what their circumstances are. 508 00:24:15,825 --> 00:24:18,701 [ Sound of motorcar ] 509 00:24:26,723 --> 00:24:28,042 [ Knock on door ] 510 00:24:28,630 --> 00:24:29,285 [ Opens door ] 511 00:24:29,320 --> 00:24:33,020 - Mrs. Webber...[ Indistinct ]... quite done wrong. 512 00:24:33,055 --> 00:24:35,362 - Don't distress yourself. May we come in? 513 00:24:35,397 --> 00:24:37,257 [ Mother sobbing ] 514 00:24:37,292 --> 00:24:39,567 We're not very tidy. 515 00:24:39,602 --> 00:24:41,808 [ Mother sobbing ] 516 00:24:41,843 --> 00:24:43,678 Is your husband at home, Mrs. Webber? 517 00:24:43,713 --> 00:24:45,285 - There's a motorcar outside, Lily. 518 00:24:46,530 --> 00:24:47,865 Is that Johnny, back? 519 00:24:48,738 --> 00:24:50,158 He's been fine, Lizzie. 520 00:24:51,247 --> 00:24:52,384 These people found him. 521 00:24:52,419 --> 00:24:54,189 This lady and gentleman, Arthur. 522 00:24:54,224 --> 00:24:56,491 They brought him back just a few minutes ago. 523 00:24:56,526 --> 00:24:58,509 Warm and safe and all right. 524 00:24:59,304 --> 00:25:01,219 Well, we're very grateful, I'm sure. 525 00:25:01,528 --> 00:25:02,825 Where was the child found? 526 00:25:02,860 --> 00:25:05,660 Oh, let me introduce myself and explain. 527 00:25:05,946 --> 00:25:06,884 Here's my card. 528 00:25:07,157 --> 00:25:08,804 Oh,...I see. 529 00:25:08,839 --> 00:25:10,902 Uh, Mr. Webber, I must hasten to assure you. 530 00:25:10,937 --> 00:25:12,931 Neither my wife nor I were responsible 531 00:25:12,966 --> 00:25:15,076 for taking your child from its pram last evening. 532 00:25:15,111 --> 00:25:18,301 The fact is that we regretted very much a certain member 533 00:25:18,336 --> 00:25:21,323 of my domestic staff had an unfortunate lapse, 534 00:25:21,358 --> 00:25:24,310 a quite irrational longing to posses the child. 535 00:25:25,055 --> 00:25:26,755 She regrets the action very much. 536 00:25:26,790 --> 00:25:29,513 What was her name, the woman who stole our kiddy? 537 00:25:29,548 --> 00:25:31,829 Uh, well I hardly think that's relevant, Mr. Webber. 538 00:25:31,864 --> 00:25:34,110 Of course there's the question of compensation. 539 00:25:34,111 --> 00:25:37,256 We realize that you and your wife have suffered a great deal of anxiety. 540 00:25:37,291 --> 00:25:40,168 Yes, we both think you're entitled to some form of restitution. 541 00:25:40,203 --> 00:25:42,839 - I'm asking you a simple question, Mr. Bellamy. - I would have thought... 542 00:25:42,874 --> 00:25:44,889 Who..stole..our..baby? 543 00:25:44,924 --> 00:25:47,490 I would have thought it best for you to accept a modest sum 544 00:25:47,504 --> 00:25:49,269 as a token of our apologies for... 545 00:25:49,304 --> 00:25:51,435 For what one of you maids has done. Is that it? 546 00:25:51,994 --> 00:25:54,372 Mr. Webber, the woman in question, happens to be our cook. 547 00:25:54,970 --> 00:25:57,630 Now, are you willing to accept our apologies for what has happened. 548 00:25:57,665 --> 00:26:00,290 Tell the police the child has been found and leave it at that? 549 00:26:00,301 --> 00:26:02,819 I think you'd be well advised to do so, and so save 550 00:26:02,854 --> 00:26:04,711 a lot of unnecessary fuss. 551 00:26:04,746 --> 00:26:05,875 Oh, you do, do you? 552 00:26:05,910 --> 00:26:06,594 Arthur? 553 00:26:06,629 --> 00:26:07,244 No, Lily. 554 00:26:07,279 --> 00:26:10,067 If people like them think they can buy their way out, 555 00:26:10,102 --> 00:26:12,324 of having their underpaid and overworked domestic 556 00:26:12,359 --> 00:26:14,706 servants had up in court, they're very much mistaken. 557 00:26:14,741 --> 00:26:15,847 Who said anything about court? 558 00:26:15,882 --> 00:26:17,611 The woman who stole our infant, Mr. Bellamy, 559 00:26:17,646 --> 00:26:19,395 is either a criminal or lunatic. 560 00:26:19,430 --> 00:26:21,960 In either case she ought to be behind bars where she can't 561 00:26:21,995 --> 00:26:23,698 snatch any more infants from their prams. 562 00:26:24,197 --> 00:26:27,155 As for you offer of compensation, sir, 563 00:26:27,190 --> 00:26:30,589 I see from your card you're a member of parliament. 564 00:26:30,937 --> 00:26:33,515 You should know better than to try and impede the law 565 00:26:33,550 --> 00:26:34,516 by offering a man a bribe. 566 00:26:34,786 --> 00:26:37,689 I see not point in continuing this conversation. Come on, Marjorie. 567 00:26:39,325 --> 00:26:40,711 [ Door opens; closes ] 568 00:26:40,746 --> 00:26:41,901 What you gonna do? 569 00:26:41,936 --> 00:26:42,904 Wait and see. 570 00:26:43,387 --> 00:26:44,988 Oh, don't do anything foolish, Arthur. 571 00:26:45,440 --> 00:26:46,597 We've got Johnny back. 572 00:26:46,632 --> 00:26:48,494 Don't cause anymore trouble. 573 00:26:48,784 --> 00:26:50,197 Not with the likes of them. 574 00:26:50,492 --> 00:26:52,938 They always come out on top in the end, and you know it. 575 00:26:53,329 --> 00:26:54,104 People like that. 576 00:26:54,139 --> 00:26:57,459 I know they do, Lily. That's just my point! 577 00:26:58,659 --> 00:27:00,283 [ Opens door ] 578 00:27:02,529 --> 00:27:05,074 So when Miss Roberts told her ladyship she couldn't get the 579 00:27:05,109 --> 00:27:08,236 stain out of her gray coat, she used very snap talk. 580 00:27:08,271 --> 00:27:09,685 Best keep out of her way, then. 581 00:27:09,720 --> 00:27:13,393 What I can't understand is why Mrs. Bridges didn't get the push. 582 00:27:13,688 --> 00:27:15,691 I mean causing all that trouble. 583 00:27:15,726 --> 00:27:18,667 Can't afford to lose her, that's why. She's too good a cook. 584 00:27:18,869 --> 00:27:21,970 Besides, they took the baby back to his home. There's have an end to it. 585 00:27:22,444 --> 00:27:25,759 What a lark. Havin' a baby to take care of. 586 00:27:25,794 --> 00:27:28,086 Even if it was only for a few hours. 587 00:27:28,121 --> 00:27:28,791 Eh, Rose? 588 00:27:28,826 --> 00:27:30,367 He was all right. 589 00:27:30,402 --> 00:27:31,909 Dear little thing. 590 00:27:33,190 --> 00:27:34,855 I'd love to have a baby. 591 00:27:35,335 --> 00:27:38,201 Oh, I dare say, your turn'll come one day. 592 00:27:39,069 --> 00:27:41,239 And if it does, let's hope it's intentional. 593 00:27:41,274 --> 00:27:43,438 [ Bell rings ] Oh, front door. Listen, (Lea). 594 00:27:43,473 --> 00:27:45,890 - We better get out of here in case it's visitors. - Oh. 595 00:27:48,304 --> 00:27:50,054 [ Door opens ] 596 00:27:51,462 --> 00:27:52,344 Mr. Hudson,... 597 00:27:52,613 --> 00:27:54,688 - we've done in the morning room. - Very good, Rose. Well, hurry up 598 00:27:54,723 --> 00:27:56,694 and get downstairs. [ Clapping hands ] There's someone at the front door. 599 00:27:56,729 --> 00:27:59,313 Oh come on now, quickly, girl, quickly. 600 00:28:03,093 --> 00:28:04,831 [ Opens front door ] 601 00:28:05,128 --> 00:28:07,186 Is this Mr. Richard Bellamy's residence? 602 00:28:07,767 --> 00:28:08,632 It is. 603 00:28:08,667 --> 00:28:11,463 I understand there' a cook employed on these premises. 604 00:28:12,083 --> 00:28:14,738 And that is so. The back door is down the steps, and... 605 00:28:14,739 --> 00:28:17,301 Just one moment, if you please, I am a police officer, 606 00:28:17,336 --> 00:28:18,630 Detective Inspector Cape. 607 00:28:18,665 --> 00:28:20,810 I should like a word with your master. 608 00:28:21,129 --> 00:28:23,583 In what connection, if you don't mind my asking? 609 00:28:23,618 --> 00:28:27,208 A report received concerning an incident that took place last evening, 610 00:28:27,243 --> 00:28:28,684 now kindly fetch your master. 611 00:28:30,141 --> 00:28:31,147 Better come in. 612 00:28:34,151 --> 00:28:36,736 Oh, I'll go and inform Mr. Bellamy. 613 00:28:36,771 --> 00:28:39,249 [ Door closes ] His permission is required before Mrs. Bridges 614 00:28:39,284 --> 00:28:40,913 can interrupt her duties in the kitchen. 615 00:28:42,078 --> 00:28:43,304 Wait here, please. 616 00:28:49,508 --> 00:28:50,293 [ Closes door ] 617 00:28:50,635 --> 00:28:53,308 Excuse me, sir. There's a gentleman from the police, 618 00:28:53,343 --> 00:28:54,619 Detective Inspector Cape. 619 00:28:54,654 --> 00:28:55,895 He wants to see Mrs. Bridges. 620 00:28:55,896 --> 00:28:56,990 Show him in now, will you? 621 00:28:57,183 --> 00:29:00,067 I understood, sir, the baby was returned last night. 622 00:29:00,102 --> 00:29:01,774 Oh, no, Hudson, the matter's far from closed. 623 00:29:01,809 --> 00:29:02,725 I rather expected this. 624 00:29:02,760 --> 00:29:04,016 Should I fetch Mrs. Bridges? 625 00:29:04,051 --> 00:29:05,238 Not yet. Just leave this to me. 626 00:29:05,273 --> 00:29:07,032 I've heard about this Inspector Cape, sir, 627 00:29:07,067 --> 00:29:08,852 from my friend, Sergeant McKay, at the station. 628 00:29:08,887 --> 00:29:10,759 I understand he's a holy terror. 629 00:29:10,794 --> 00:29:13,098 Yes? Well, he's not going to terrorize me. You show him in. 630 00:29:13,133 --> 00:29:14,147 Very good, sir. 631 00:29:16,753 --> 00:29:19,454 [ Opens door; finger snap ] 632 00:29:20,304 --> 00:29:21,985 Detective Inspector Cape, sir. 633 00:29:22,020 --> 00:29:23,678 Come in (our room), will you Inspector? 634 00:29:25,142 --> 00:29:27,736 I'll try not to keep you waiting, sir. I understand you have your 635 00:29:27,771 --> 00:29:29,593 - parliamentary duties to fulfill. - Right. 636 00:29:29,628 --> 00:29:32,015 I'll spare you 20 minutes or so. That will suffice? 637 00:29:32,050 --> 00:29:33,370 Should be sufficient, sir. 638 00:29:33,708 --> 00:29:35,112 Well, do sit down. 639 00:29:35,734 --> 00:29:36,733 No, thank you, sir. 640 00:29:37,611 --> 00:29:38,357 Now, sir. 641 00:29:39,131 --> 00:29:42,265 A Mr. Arthur Webber of 96a Vauxhall Bridge Road 642 00:29:42,300 --> 00:29:44,661 reported to Gerald Road Police Station at 6:30 on 643 00:29:44,696 --> 00:29:47,022 Wednesday evening that his wife had returned from 644 00:29:47,057 --> 00:29:48,626 the shop since later with some distress 645 00:29:48,661 --> 00:29:51,488 to say that their baby was missing from its perambulator. 646 00:29:51,852 --> 00:29:54,731 The discovery was made when she come out of the greengrocer 647 00:29:54,766 --> 00:29:55,878 shop in Luper Street. 648 00:29:56,271 --> 00:29:59,769 Particulars were taken, and calls sent out duly to all 649 00:29:59,804 --> 00:30:02,462 constables on the beat to keep a watch out for the missing child. 650 00:30:02,497 --> 00:30:03,710 Yes, I know all about this. 651 00:30:03,745 --> 00:30:05,946 I've not quite finished, sir, if you don't mind. 652 00:30:06,562 --> 00:30:07,283 Very well. 653 00:30:07,632 --> 00:30:08,305 Go on. 654 00:30:08,340 --> 00:30:12,165 This gentleman has since reported to the police that his infant was 655 00:30:12,200 --> 00:30:15,832 returned to his address unharmed at 7:45 last evening 656 00:30:15,867 --> 00:30:17,166 by yourself and your wife. 657 00:30:17,623 --> 00:30:18,561 Is that correct, sir? 658 00:30:18,596 --> 00:30:19,602 Yes, that's quite correct. 659 00:30:20,270 --> 00:30:21,890 I would have thought that would of finished the matter. 660 00:30:21,925 --> 00:30:23,697 I tried to explain to this man Webber,... 661 00:30:23,732 --> 00:30:27,232 If a child was stolen by a woman in your employ, 662 00:30:27,267 --> 00:30:31,110 as Mr. Webber claims, sir, then I shall have no alternative 663 00:30:31,396 --> 00:30:33,000 but to charge her with kidnapping. 664 00:30:33,965 --> 00:30:37,859 Now look, Inspector, is this absolutely necessary? 665 00:30:37,894 --> 00:30:39,082 I'm afraid it is, sir. 666 00:30:39,501 --> 00:30:42,634 On the evidence before me, it's my duty to charge her, 667 00:30:42,669 --> 00:30:45,767 under The Offence Against Young Persons Act of 1861. 668 00:30:45,802 --> 00:30:47,884 You mean to say, you're going to arrest my cook 669 00:30:47,919 --> 00:30:50,142 in this house, and take her off to the police station? 670 00:30:50,177 --> 00:30:50,969 Yes, sir? 671 00:30:51,004 --> 00:30:53,326 I should be glad if you'd call her, if she's on the premises. 672 00:30:53,361 --> 00:30:54,524 Of course she's on the premises. 673 00:30:54,989 --> 00:30:56,503 She's in the kitchen cooking our lunch. 674 00:30:56,538 --> 00:30:58,196 Then you'll have to do without your lunch, won't you sir? 675 00:30:58,231 --> 00:30:59,993 And you can keep your impudent comments to yourself. 676 00:31:01,341 --> 00:31:03,839 You'd best inform the mistress of the house, sir, had you not? 677 00:31:04,620 --> 00:31:06,405 [ Sigh ] Yes, I certainly will. 678 00:31:08,048 --> 00:31:08,911 [ Pull servant's call ] 679 00:31:08,946 --> 00:31:11,192 How long do you expect to keep Mrs. Bridges in custody? 680 00:31:11,227 --> 00:31:13,234 She'll be charged now, sir, detained overnight, and 681 00:31:13,269 --> 00:31:14,470 appear in court in the morning. 682 00:31:15,412 --> 00:31:17,501 You're perfectly within your... rights, of course, 683 00:31:17,536 --> 00:31:19,769 and you must do your duty. I'm only sorry this man Webber 684 00:31:19,804 --> 00:31:21,954 felt it necessary to make an issue of the incident. 685 00:31:21,989 --> 00:31:22,912 [ Door opens ] 686 00:31:22,947 --> 00:31:24,714 - You rang, sir? - Yes, Hudson. 687 00:31:24,749 --> 00:31:27,278 Will you ask her ladyship to come down? 688 00:31:27,313 --> 00:31:28,639 I think she's upstairs in her room. 689 00:31:28,674 --> 00:31:29,267 Very good, sir. 690 00:31:29,302 --> 00:31:33,994 And uh, Hudson, will you warn Bridges to stop whatever she's doing, 691 00:31:34,029 --> 00:31:35,021 and get her hat and coat on. 692 00:31:35,056 --> 00:31:38,244 The police want to... ask her some questions... 693 00:31:38,561 --> 00:31:39,735 at the station. 694 00:31:40,554 --> 00:31:41,559 I understand, sir. 695 00:31:42,324 --> 00:31:45,240 With your permission, sir, I'll keep this news from the staff 696 00:31:45,275 --> 00:31:46,171 for the time being. 697 00:31:46,206 --> 00:31:47,121 If you can, Hudson. 698 00:31:47,442 --> 00:31:48,379 Thank you, sir. 699 00:31:50,079 --> 00:31:52,444 [ Opens door ] 700 00:31:53,274 --> 00:31:55,003 My wife will be down shortly. [ Door closes ] 701 00:31:55,406 --> 00:31:57,316 There is one more question, sir. 702 00:31:58,024 --> 00:31:58,780 Well? 703 00:31:59,822 --> 00:32:02,058 How did you know where to return the infant? 704 00:32:02,093 --> 00:32:05,301 I note you failed to report your discovery to the police. 705 00:32:05,921 --> 00:32:07,635 I don't like your tone, Inspector. 706 00:32:07,670 --> 00:32:08,877 Don't you, sir? 707 00:32:09,515 --> 00:32:11,995 I must remind you that the failure to report 708 00:32:12,030 --> 00:32:14,212 the discovery of a felony may be taken as acting as 709 00:32:14,247 --> 00:32:15,491 an accessory after the fact. 710 00:32:15,526 --> 00:32:16,880 I am aware of the law. 711 00:32:16,915 --> 00:32:18,668 You're talking to a former minister of the crown. 712 00:32:19,399 --> 00:32:23,988 And I am carrying out my duties as an officer of the law, sir. 713 00:32:25,531 --> 00:32:27,664 In view of your position, I shall of course overlook the matter 714 00:32:27,699 --> 00:32:28,662 on this occasion. 715 00:32:28,697 --> 00:32:31,962 But I must warn you, in future not to go about offering money... 716 00:32:31,997 --> 00:32:33,912 Mr. Webber knows perfectly well that money was offered 717 00:32:33,947 --> 00:32:35,827 to him and his wife as a gesture of compensation. 718 00:32:36,187 --> 00:32:37,691 They didn't take it, did they, sir? 719 00:32:37,726 --> 00:32:38,988 That is their business! 720 00:32:39,448 --> 00:32:41,811 Richard, what's all this about Mrs. Bridges being arrested? 721 00:32:41,846 --> 00:32:43,998 - It's quite outrageous. - Marjorie, this... 722 00:32:44,033 --> 00:32:46,150 is Inspector Cape of the local police. My wife. 723 00:32:46,185 --> 00:32:47,300 Good morning. 724 00:32:47,949 --> 00:32:48,666 Well. 725 00:32:51,591 --> 00:32:54,114 The inspector is acting quite correctly, Marjorie, 726 00:32:54,149 --> 00:32:55,115 according to the law. 727 00:32:55,383 --> 00:32:57,061 I suggest we offer him a glass of sherry 728 00:32:57,096 --> 00:32:58,942 until Mrs. Bridges is quite ready. 729 00:33:01,784 --> 00:33:04,013 [ Sigh ] Don't take on, Mrs. Bridges. 730 00:33:04,048 --> 00:33:07,072 I'm sure your friend'll be all right. 731 00:33:07,107 --> 00:33:10,096 [ Sniffing ] Heavens! I (hope) so. 732 00:33:11,149 --> 00:33:13,240 Of course she's old and got no one. 733 00:33:13,275 --> 00:33:14,223 The police come to fetch you. 734 00:33:14,224 --> 00:33:16,917 She'd have given 'em your address, see. 735 00:33:16,952 --> 00:33:17,506 [ Sobbing ] Yes. 736 00:33:19,037 --> 00:33:21,543 It's not like Ivy to be took sick. 737 00:33:22,710 --> 00:33:24,349 She's always had good health. 738 00:33:27,113 --> 00:33:29,173 It's this friend of hers, you understand Doris, 739 00:33:29,208 --> 00:33:31,267 down near Victoria. She's been taken to the hospital. 740 00:33:32,472 --> 00:33:34,244 She's asked to see Mrs. Bridges. 741 00:33:34,898 --> 00:33:37,435 Alice says there's a detective in the hall. 742 00:33:37,943 --> 00:33:41,407 Oh yes, yes, well as I explained to Alice and the others 743 00:33:41,442 --> 00:33:44,398 the, uh, the police have come to take Mrs. Bridges 744 00:33:44,433 --> 00:33:45,399 to her friend's bedside. 745 00:33:47,007 --> 00:33:48,198 Oh, I see. 746 00:33:48,940 --> 00:33:51,321 And now, get on with your work, Doris. There's a good girl. 747 00:33:51,460 --> 00:33:52,776 Yes, Mr. Hudson. 748 00:34:09,386 --> 00:34:10,902 Ah, Mrs. Bridges. 749 00:34:12,981 --> 00:34:14,487 I'll tell them you're ready. 750 00:34:19,590 --> 00:34:20,854 [ Opens door ] 751 00:34:21,367 --> 00:34:23,621 Mrs. Bridges is ready, sir, in the hall. 752 00:34:32,171 --> 00:34:34,297 Oh uh, thank you, Hudson. 753 00:34:34,866 --> 00:34:36,020 Help her go, Rose. 754 00:34:40,273 --> 00:34:42,200 Mrs. Bridges will you go with the Inspector, and 755 00:34:42,235 --> 00:34:43,540 try not to worry. 756 00:34:44,133 --> 00:34:45,387 Very good, sir. 757 00:34:47,160 --> 00:34:50,180 Will it be all right, sir? I mean to go out... 758 00:34:50,215 --> 00:34:51,724 The front door? Well, of course. 759 00:34:59,376 --> 00:35:00,466 [ Door closes ] 760 00:35:00,644 --> 00:35:01,962 That poor, wretched woman. 761 00:35:02,592 --> 00:35:04,255 She looks as if she's going to the gallows. 762 00:35:04,290 --> 00:35:05,918 We must telephone to Harry Compton, at once. 763 00:35:05,953 --> 00:35:06,570 What on earth for? 764 00:35:06,605 --> 00:35:09,508 Good heavens, Richard, if the Lord Chief Justice can't get this 765 00:35:09,543 --> 00:35:11,208 ridiculous case stopped, nobody can. 766 00:35:11,243 --> 00:35:13,266 Now, listen to me, Marjorie, I've already tried to bypass 767 00:35:13,301 --> 00:35:15,270 the law once to save your cook from going to prison. 768 00:35:15,305 --> 00:35:17,583 There must be something we can do, and she's your cook, too. 769 00:35:17,618 --> 00:35:19,328 Well, there's precious little we can do. 770 00:35:19,549 --> 00:35:21,318 See after the Magistrate's Court tomorrow, 771 00:35:22,055 --> 00:35:23,701 ready to give evidence of her good character. 772 00:35:23,736 --> 00:35:25,091 That's something, I suppose. 773 00:35:25,139 --> 00:35:27,555 I shall also call Jeff Dillon this afternoon and ask him 774 00:35:27,590 --> 00:35:29,637 to send one of his juniors into court tomorrow. 775 00:35:29,672 --> 00:35:31,685 If he's got any sense,... he'll plead guilty 776 00:35:31,720 --> 00:35:32,947 and ask for a remand on bail. 777 00:35:32,982 --> 00:35:34,063 Remand for what? 778 00:35:34,064 --> 00:35:35,788 Well I hope the magistrate's progressive enough 779 00:35:35,823 --> 00:35:37,179 to remand over a doctor's report. 780 00:35:37,214 --> 00:35:39,041 Yes, but supposing the doctor says she's not fit enough 781 00:35:39,076 --> 00:35:39,913 to go on working? 782 00:35:39,948 --> 00:35:42,505 I'm sure Dr. Farleigh would be very sensible about that. 783 00:35:42,540 --> 00:35:43,655 Ah well, if it's Dr. Farleigh. 784 00:35:43,690 --> 00:35:47,402 Oh, naturally, I sort of suggest having her examined by my own doctor. 785 00:35:47,437 --> 00:35:48,662 Then again they might not permit it. 786 00:35:48,950 --> 00:35:50,985 But if they do there's nothing more to worry about? 787 00:35:51,020 --> 00:35:52,583 If it happened that way, no. 788 00:35:52,618 --> 00:35:56,006 But it's a bit "if"....I want to be sure of the magistrate. 789 00:35:56,041 --> 00:35:57,542 Some of them think like this man Webber. 790 00:35:57,577 --> 00:36:00,607 If this one does,...he'll refuse to listen to any excuses 791 00:36:00,642 --> 00:36:01,946 and clap her in jail. 792 00:36:01,981 --> 00:36:04,018 Yes, I suppose so. And then where will we be? 793 00:36:04,935 --> 00:36:08,808 Sorry old chap....It's not in my power to stop this case. 794 00:36:09,213 --> 00:36:10,035 Not now. 795 00:36:10,070 --> 00:36:12,045 You could refuse to give evidence to the prosecution. 796 00:36:12,080 --> 00:36:13,720 Then there'd be no case to answer. 797 00:36:13,755 --> 00:36:15,020 Why should I....Eh? 798 00:36:15,055 --> 00:36:18,157 For one thing to save the heavy costs of court proceedings, Mr. Webber. 799 00:36:18,192 --> 00:36:21,444 Which falls, you should know, on the overburdened taxpayer. 800 00:36:21,479 --> 00:36:24,667 [ Scoff ] You ought to be in parliament yourself, old chap. 801 00:36:24,702 --> 00:36:27,426 Why don't you swap places with his nips, eh? 802 00:36:27,461 --> 00:36:30,052 Because I know better than to seek a higher station in life 803 00:36:30,087 --> 00:36:31,778 from the one into which I was born. 804 00:36:32,546 --> 00:36:35,447 I am proud and honored to serve a noble and distinguished family, 805 00:36:35,482 --> 00:36:36,659 and I know my place. 806 00:36:37,405 --> 00:36:38,848 Well, I wouldn't stand for it. 807 00:36:38,883 --> 00:36:41,545 Running up and down stairs, bowing and scraping, 808 00:36:41,580 --> 00:36:44,173 and answering bells like a monkey on a stick... 809 00:36:44,208 --> 00:36:46,968 We all serve a master, Mr. Webber, unless we happen to be 810 00:36:47,003 --> 00:36:49,836 King Edward, himself,... which we are not. 811 00:36:50,922 --> 00:36:53,618 I've no doubt there's someone at your place of work superior to you 812 00:36:53,653 --> 00:36:56,055 whom you must address as "sir" and treat with respect due to 813 00:36:56,090 --> 00:36:57,076 his rank in the firm. 814 00:36:57,111 --> 00:36:58,873 I've got an employer, yes. 815 00:36:59,258 --> 00:37:01,298 "Our Old Strickers", we call him. 816 00:37:01,333 --> 00:37:03,303 Mr. Strickland, our chief clerk. 817 00:37:03,338 --> 00:37:05,877 And you call him "Strickers" to his face, do you? 818 00:37:05,912 --> 00:37:07,931 - No, not exactly. - There you are, then. 819 00:37:08,249 --> 00:37:10,594 And you respect him, this man Strickland, 820 00:37:10,629 --> 00:37:11,932 whom you must address as "sir"? 821 00:37:11,967 --> 00:37:14,388 Respect him? He's the biggest fool in the department. 822 00:37:14,423 --> 00:37:15,859 We all laugh at him. 823 00:37:15,894 --> 00:37:17,295 So, you work for a fool. 824 00:37:18,240 --> 00:37:20,957 I work for a man of charm and character, Mr. Webber. 825 00:37:21,458 --> 00:37:22,571 He's a member of parliament 826 00:37:23,272 --> 00:37:25,986 and married into one of the great, ruling families of the land 827 00:37:26,021 --> 00:37:28,733 with 400 years of political influence behind them. 828 00:37:29,494 --> 00:37:30,073 Huh. 829 00:37:30,774 --> 00:37:33,704 And you ask me if I'm content with my position in life. 830 00:37:33,962 --> 00:37:37,020 All right. I'll be a butler, then, to some duke. 831 00:37:37,535 --> 00:37:38,940 Think you could get me a position? 832 00:37:38,975 --> 00:37:41,537 You'd have to acquire a very different attitude towards 833 00:37:41,572 --> 00:37:43,865 domestic service, I fear, before any self-respecting 834 00:37:43,900 --> 00:37:46,158 family would allow you to announce their guests or 835 00:37:46,193 --> 00:37:46,942 wait at their table. 836 00:37:46,977 --> 00:37:48,686 You can't take a joke, can you? 837 00:37:48,721 --> 00:37:51,474 Some things are not a subject to a jest, Mr. Webber. 838 00:37:53,047 --> 00:37:55,411 So I cannot persuade you to withhold your evidence 839 00:37:55,446 --> 00:37:57,775 tomorrow and avoid a great deal of unpleasantness? 840 00:37:58,124 --> 00:38:01,555 As I said, Mr. Hudson, it's out of my hands now. 841 00:38:01,590 --> 00:38:03,582 The law must take its course. 842 00:38:09,450 --> 00:38:11,793 Then I'll not impose on you any further. 843 00:38:12,387 --> 00:38:13,108 Goodnight. 844 00:38:15,544 --> 00:38:19,284 [ Opens door and closes ] 845 00:38:22,997 --> 00:38:24,321 Is Hudson not ill again? 846 00:38:24,356 --> 00:38:25,611 Why do you ask that? 847 00:38:25,646 --> 00:38:27,736 I was wondering why he asked for time off this evening. 848 00:38:27,771 --> 00:38:28,984 The only time he ever does. 849 00:38:29,019 --> 00:38:30,198 He didn't give a reason. 850 00:38:30,233 --> 00:38:31,659 [ Door opens ] 851 00:38:31,694 --> 00:38:33,386 - Yes Hudson? - My apologies, my lady. 852 00:38:33,421 --> 00:38:35,491 - Might I speak to you a moment, sir? - Yes, you may. 853 00:38:36,472 --> 00:38:37,388 [ Closes door ] 854 00:38:39,740 --> 00:38:41,702 I would very much like to visit the police court 855 00:38:41,737 --> 00:38:43,665 tomorrow morning, sir, if you would permit it. 856 00:38:43,666 --> 00:38:45,556 -You, Hudson? - Yes, my lady. 857 00:38:45,591 --> 00:38:47,972 You'll find a bit of it distressing, Hudson, 858 00:38:48,007 --> 00:38:50,354 sitting there watching Mrs. Bridges in the dock. 859 00:38:51,141 --> 00:38:53,516 I'm acquainted to a certain extent with the processes 860 00:38:53,551 --> 00:38:55,870 of the law, sir, after a number of visits to the public gallery 861 00:38:55,905 --> 00:38:56,871 at the Old Bailey. 862 00:38:56,872 --> 00:38:58,428 How gruesome of you, Hudson. 863 00:38:58,463 --> 00:39:00,763 Not at all, my lady. I often go to the 864 00:39:00,798 --> 00:39:02,616 Central Criminal Court on my days off to hear 865 00:39:02,651 --> 00:39:03,711 the great advocates plead. 866 00:39:04,624 --> 00:39:06,968 Just as one would visit Lord's Cricket Grounds there 867 00:39:07,003 --> 00:39:09,312 to watch Ranjet Singhi or Doctor Grace at the wicket. 868 00:39:09,917 --> 00:39:11,997 I do not go to gaze with morbid curiosity 869 00:39:12,032 --> 00:39:14,077 in the faces of the murderers, my lady. 870 00:39:14,647 --> 00:39:17,349 I see. Well, there's no reason why you shouldn't go, 871 00:39:17,384 --> 00:39:19,397 as long as the household functions properly 872 00:39:19,432 --> 00:39:20,046 during your absence. 873 00:39:20,081 --> 00:39:21,887 I would naturally insure that it does, sir. 874 00:39:22,591 --> 00:39:25,255 But Hudson don't you think it might upset Mrs. Bridges 875 00:39:25,290 --> 00:39:27,473 if she caught sight of you on the public benches? 876 00:39:27,508 --> 00:39:31,861 I have in mind taking a small part in the proceedings, my lady. 877 00:39:31,896 --> 00:39:33,180 If it can be arranged. 878 00:39:33,215 --> 00:39:34,224 Taking part? 879 00:39:34,259 --> 00:39:36,365 If I could be called to the witness box, sir, I think I 880 00:39:36,400 --> 00:39:38,209 could make a useful contribution to the hearing. 881 00:39:38,590 --> 00:39:40,379 You mean as a witness to her character? 882 00:39:40,414 --> 00:39:41,675 Something of the kind, sir. 883 00:39:42,130 --> 00:39:45,339 I would have to see the solicitor acting for Mrs. Bridges, 884 00:39:45,778 --> 00:39:47,614 if she were to have such a privilege. 885 00:39:47,649 --> 00:39:50,473 Furthermore, I would need to make arrangements with the clerk of the court 886 00:39:50,508 --> 00:39:52,397 to see Mrs. Bridges before the hearing. 887 00:39:53,444 --> 00:39:55,639 As a matter of fact, I called and suggested to them this afternoon, 888 00:39:56,348 --> 00:39:58,493 someone from that office will have tending tomorrow. 889 00:39:58,608 --> 00:40:00,178 You could speak to him, whoever he is, as soon as 890 00:40:00,213 --> 00:40:02,489 he gets into court. But just tell him who you are. 891 00:40:02,524 --> 00:40:04,125 Thank you very much sir, my lady. 892 00:40:06,293 --> 00:40:07,609 [ Door opens ] 893 00:40:09,216 --> 00:40:11,257 What an extraordinary request. 894 00:40:11,292 --> 00:40:13,757 I hope he won't say something rash and make matters worse. 895 00:40:14,096 --> 00:40:16,705 Oh, I think if you learn Hudson, my dear, he's nobody's fool. 896 00:40:18,803 --> 00:40:21,706 [ Magistrate ] And you thought, no doubt, that in the thick fog, nobody would 897 00:40:21,741 --> 00:40:24,147 see you take the infant from its perambulator? 898 00:40:24,182 --> 00:40:26,934 I never thought about it either way, sir. 899 00:40:27,441 --> 00:40:28,886 About getting caught. 900 00:40:29,872 --> 00:40:32,356 I took the baby because I felt I ought. 901 00:40:33,442 --> 00:40:35,943 As if I wanted to hold it in me arms, sir, and 902 00:40:35,978 --> 00:40:37,402 love the little mite. 903 00:40:38,252 --> 00:40:40,512 I never stopped to think about it being... 904 00:40:40,850 --> 00:40:43,432 some other woman's baby, I... 905 00:40:43,722 --> 00:40:46,280 I just, uh...I carried it in me arms, sir, and 906 00:40:47,217 --> 00:40:48,371 keep it warm, 907 00:40:49,746 --> 00:40:50,773 and safe. 908 00:40:50,808 --> 00:40:54,399 You had no idea whatsoever of the identity of the owner 909 00:40:54,434 --> 00:40:55,595 or her address? 910 00:40:56,607 --> 00:40:57,687 No sir. 911 00:40:57,722 --> 00:41:00,696 There was no question of any intention of returning the infant. 912 00:41:00,731 --> 00:41:03,355 Your aim was to steal and keep the property. 913 00:41:03,390 --> 00:41:05,980 I wanted to take it back after, sir, but... 914 00:41:06,015 --> 00:41:07,824 it was too late. 915 00:41:08,303 --> 00:41:11,678 - If I may intervene here, your worship, - Yes. 916 00:41:11,713 --> 00:41:15,784 I ought to make it quite clear that the plea of not guilty to theft 917 00:41:15,835 --> 00:41:18,599 is based on a momentary loss of responsibility 918 00:41:18,634 --> 00:41:20,134 on my client's part. 919 00:41:20,357 --> 00:41:23,176 Uh, this has been due to certain recent stresses 920 00:41:23,211 --> 00:41:26,798 at her place of employment, and a psychological condition 921 00:41:26,833 --> 00:41:29,453 of the accused woman's mind -- a temporary one -- 922 00:41:29,679 --> 00:41:32,704 in respect of which I'm asking to bring further evidence. 923 00:41:33,171 --> 00:41:34,110 Very well. 924 00:41:34,145 --> 00:41:37,610 I call a Mr. Angus Hudson, please. 925 00:41:42,913 --> 00:41:44,849 Do you solemnly swear that the evidence 926 00:41:44,884 --> 00:41:46,158 you shall give before this court 927 00:41:46,193 --> 00:41:48,405 is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth 928 00:41:48,440 --> 00:41:50,120 - so help you God? - I do. 929 00:41:51,966 --> 00:41:55,124 You are Angus Hudson employed as butler 930 00:41:55,159 --> 00:41:56,770 at the premises of Eaton Place 931 00:41:56,805 --> 00:42:00,096 where, as we have heard, the accused is employed as cook. 932 00:42:00,097 --> 00:42:01,097 I am, sir. 933 00:42:01,098 --> 00:42:03,068 How long have you known the accused? 934 00:42:03,103 --> 00:42:05,353 Approximately 12 years, sir. 935 00:42:07,096 --> 00:42:09,247 I still can't understand why Mr. Hudson told us 936 00:42:09,282 --> 00:42:11,398 she was going to visit her friend in hospital. 937 00:42:11,433 --> 00:42:13,425 To spare Mrs. Bridges feelings, I expect. 938 00:42:13,460 --> 00:42:15,812 Not being nice for cook to be arrested by the police 939 00:42:15,847 --> 00:42:17,162 in front of all the other servants. 940 00:42:17,197 --> 00:42:19,358 She won't come back if she goes to prison. 941 00:42:19,845 --> 00:42:20,881 No, she won't. 942 00:42:22,092 --> 00:42:24,163 Is it true Mr. Hudson's going to watch? 943 00:42:24,198 --> 00:42:25,581 I suppose so. 944 00:42:25,870 --> 00:42:27,248 I'm surprised at Mr. Hudson. 945 00:42:27,283 --> 00:42:28,811 - It's morbid. - What? 946 00:42:28,846 --> 00:42:30,339 Going to a public hanging. 947 00:42:30,374 --> 00:42:31,399 Why? 948 00:42:31,434 --> 00:42:33,913 People go to funerals. That's not morbid. 949 00:42:33,948 --> 00:42:35,160 It's showing respect. 950 00:42:36,131 --> 00:42:36,745 Isn't it? 951 00:42:37,269 --> 00:42:40,925 So from what you've observed of the moods and general behavior 952 00:42:40,960 --> 00:42:43,590 of the accused belowstairs during the last few weeks 953 00:42:44,175 --> 00:42:47,406 would you say she was suffering from severe nervous strain. 954 00:42:47,441 --> 00:42:48,551 - Most definitely, sir. 955 00:42:48,586 --> 00:42:50,402 And what do you think was the cause of this? 956 00:42:51,095 --> 00:42:54,614 She was particularly upset by the recent suicide in the house 957 00:42:54,649 --> 00:42:56,725 of a young kitchen maid who worked under her. 958 00:42:57,879 --> 00:43:01,311 Being a very lonely person with no relatives or dependents. 959 00:43:01,346 --> 00:43:04,743 She come to regard the young girl as...like a daughter. 960 00:43:05,636 --> 00:43:06,799 They were very close. 961 00:43:06,834 --> 00:43:09,373 And you agree with the evidence of Dr. Farleigh 962 00:43:09,408 --> 00:43:11,166 as to her nervous condition? 963 00:43:11,201 --> 00:43:12,308 I do, sir. 964 00:43:12,466 --> 00:43:15,292 And I would like to add that I believe Mrs. Bridges 965 00:43:15,327 --> 00:43:17,526 is badly in need of love and affection 966 00:43:18,080 --> 00:43:19,544 and a sense of being wanted. 967 00:43:20,666 --> 00:43:22,342 - She is a brilliant cook, your worship, 968 00:43:22,487 --> 00:43:25,413 -and was highly regarded in that capacity by my employers. 969 00:43:25,833 --> 00:43:29,470 But, in the personal sense, she has no one to care for 970 00:43:29,471 --> 00:43:32,563 except for an elderly woman friend of some years standing. 971 00:43:32,598 --> 00:43:35,817 And nobody to care for her or advise her 972 00:43:36,420 --> 00:43:37,702 or look after her. 973 00:43:39,480 --> 00:43:42,478 It is for that reason that I have offered her marriage. 974 00:43:45,710 --> 00:43:48,775 We are both unattached persons, your worship. 975 00:43:49,200 --> 00:43:51,733 And it occurred to me that if I could undertake to keep 976 00:43:51,768 --> 00:43:54,267 the accused lady happy and cared for in the future, 977 00:43:54,302 --> 00:43:57,583 during our continued service with Lady Marjorie Bellamy, 978 00:43:58,189 --> 00:44:01,896 and in later years when we'll have perhaps retired, 979 00:44:02,582 --> 00:44:06,362 your worship might see his way to overlook this unfortunate lapse, 980 00:44:06,654 --> 00:44:08,800 and be assured, sir, that with me to help and guide her 981 00:44:09,259 --> 00:44:11,397 such a thing would never occur again. 982 00:44:12,174 --> 00:44:15,179 - And further more, sir... - Yes, yes, thank you, Mr. Hudson. 983 00:44:15,286 --> 00:44:16,784 You may stand down now. 984 00:44:16,819 --> 00:44:18,283 - Thank you. - Sir. 985 00:44:18,318 --> 00:44:19,169 Your worship. 986 00:44:23,493 --> 00:44:25,966 Oh, your worship, in view of what you have heard 987 00:44:26,001 --> 00:44:28,414 I am asking you to dismiss this case. 988 00:44:31,840 --> 00:44:34,300 [ Whispering ] 989 00:44:36,454 --> 00:44:39,434 It seems to me, Bridges, that a large number of people 990 00:44:39,469 --> 00:44:42,414 have gone to a great deal of trouble to obtain your 991 00:44:42,449 --> 00:44:43,926 acquittal on this charge. 992 00:44:44,774 --> 00:44:46,934 - Taking everything into consideration 993 00:44:47,335 --> 00:44:50,830 - I am prepared to accept the theft of Mrs. Webber's child 994 00:44:50,865 --> 00:44:54,726 - as due to a momentary lapse of responsibility 995 00:44:55,095 --> 00:44:58,716 - brought on by severe mental strain and depression. 996 00:44:59,928 --> 00:45:01,948 You have a good position in service, 997 00:45:01,983 --> 00:45:06,070 a thoughtful employer and a most loyal colleague 998 00:45:06,105 --> 00:45:08,355 in the butler, Mr. Hudson. 999 00:45:09,406 --> 00:45:12,580 So I'm going to bind you over for three months on good behavior, 1000 00:45:13,188 --> 00:45:16,429 and hope that you will not have occasion to appear before me again. 1001 00:45:17,367 --> 00:45:18,825 Oh, thank you, sir. 1002 00:45:21,189 --> 00:45:24,853 Ha, I've never heard anything like it outside the House of Commons 1003 00:45:24,888 --> 00:45:26,244 or the High Courts of Justice. 1004 00:45:26,279 --> 00:45:28,601 Marshall Hall, himself, could not have done better. 1005 00:45:28,636 --> 00:45:30,924 He can't really mean he wants to marry Mrs. Bridges! 1006 00:45:30,959 --> 00:45:33,046 That's what he said in court, and he's asked her. 1007 00:45:33,081 --> 00:45:34,615 But I gather she wants to wait. 1008 00:45:34,650 --> 00:45:36,882 But at least the gesture helped get her off! 1009 00:45:36,917 --> 00:45:38,541 [ Door closes ] 1010 00:45:39,519 --> 00:45:41,198 Begging your pardon, my lady. 1011 00:45:41,233 --> 00:45:42,842 Hudson, what's all this I hear? 1012 00:45:42,877 --> 00:45:46,070 Making a speech in court, and offering to marry Mrs. Bridges? 1013 00:45:48,026 --> 00:45:50,163 I must apologize to my lady, and to the master, 1014 00:45:50,198 --> 00:45:52,217 for not asking your permission before offering my hand 1015 00:45:52,252 --> 00:45:53,267 to Mrs. Bridges in marriage. 1016 00:45:53,829 --> 00:45:56,170 The truth is that the idea only occurred to me 1017 00:45:56,205 --> 00:45:58,477 last night in my pantry when I was pondering 1018 00:45:58,512 --> 00:46:00,448 ways of helping Mrs. Bridges out of her troubles. 1019 00:46:00,483 --> 00:46:02,384 But has she accepted you? That's the point. 1020 00:46:02,419 --> 00:46:05,256 We discussed the matter in her cell at the police station, 1021 00:46:05,291 --> 00:46:06,802 my lady, shortly before the hearing. 1022 00:46:06,803 --> 00:46:07,866 And what did she say? 1023 00:46:07,901 --> 00:46:09,196 She was very touched, my lady. 1024 00:46:09,589 --> 00:46:13,116 She agreed that we should both... being unattached, as it were 1025 00:46:13,151 --> 00:46:16,836 reserve ourselves for each other in the not too distant future, 1026 00:46:16,871 --> 00:46:20,521 whilst continuing meanwhile in your ladyship's service as before. 1027 00:46:20,556 --> 00:46:22,792 That seems a very satisfactory arrangement. 1028 00:46:23,373 --> 00:46:25,024 Where is Mrs. Bridges now? 1029 00:46:25,059 --> 00:46:27,637 Waiting outside in the hall, my lady, she... 1030 00:46:27,672 --> 00:46:30,099 She would very much like to come in and say something 1031 00:46:30,134 --> 00:46:31,038 to you, if you wouldn't mind. 1032 00:46:31,073 --> 00:46:32,684 Yes, of course, Hudson, send her in. 1033 00:46:32,719 --> 00:46:33,523 Thank you, my lady. 1034 00:46:35,588 --> 00:46:37,006 [ Opens door ] 1035 00:46:41,154 --> 00:46:43,821 - [ Emotionally ] Oh, my lady! - There, there, Mrs. Bridges. 1036 00:46:43,856 --> 00:46:45,010 All over now. 1037 00:46:45,902 --> 00:46:48,279 I'm so ashamed, my lady. 1038 00:46:48,314 --> 00:46:50,895 - Can you ever forgive me? - I've told you. It's all over. 1039 00:46:50,930 --> 00:46:53,477 The matter will never be referred to in this house again. 1040 00:46:53,512 --> 00:46:56,165 You've all been so good to me. 1041 00:46:56,200 --> 00:46:57,641 Mr. Bellamy and I have done nothing except 1042 00:46:57,676 --> 00:46:59,246 to return the child to its parents. 1043 00:46:59,281 --> 00:47:00,595 It's Hudson you have to thank. 1044 00:47:00,630 --> 00:47:02,467 Yes, my lady. 1045 00:47:04,064 --> 00:47:07,444 - Congratulations, Mrs. Bridges, on your exciting plans. 1046 00:47:08,470 --> 00:47:12,326 Hudson, get a bottle of Krug 98 to the servant's hall and celebrate. 1047 00:47:12,361 --> 00:47:13,624 Oh, thank you, sir. That's very good of you. 1048 00:47:13,659 --> 00:47:16,473 What I want to do now, my lady, is to get back into me kitchen 1049 00:47:16,508 --> 00:47:17,923 and get on with me job. 1050 00:47:17,958 --> 00:47:19,345 Of course you do, Mrs. Bridges. 1051 00:47:19,380 --> 00:47:22,410 Don't forget we've this important dinner party next Thursday. 1052 00:47:22,445 --> 00:47:24,016 We'll discuss the menu in the morning. 1053 00:47:24,051 --> 00:47:25,884 I want you to give us a really special dinner. 1054 00:47:25,919 --> 00:47:28,326 Excuse me, my lady, if I may intervene on this point... 1055 00:47:28,361 --> 00:47:29,685 You're not in court now, Hudson. 1056 00:47:29,720 --> 00:47:32,591 Oh, no sir... it was just to say that 1057 00:47:32,642 --> 00:47:34,304 Mrs. Bridges has been through a good 1058 00:47:34,339 --> 00:47:36,646 deal of anxiety and distress lately, my lady. 1059 00:47:36,647 --> 00:47:38,908 I was, therefore, planning for her to spend a few days 1060 00:47:38,943 --> 00:47:41,467 with a sister of mine in Folkston, if you would 1061 00:47:41,502 --> 00:47:42,939 consider giving her some time off. 1062 00:47:43,304 --> 00:47:45,639 Also, I've heard of an excellent cook who would be only too 1063 00:47:45,674 --> 00:47:47,975 pleased to come in for the dinner party on Thursday evening. 1064 00:47:48,010 --> 00:47:50,488 You never said none of this to me, Mr. Hudson. 1065 00:47:50,523 --> 00:47:53,285 The idea was to surprise you with a wee holiday, 1066 00:47:53,320 --> 00:47:56,047 - Mrs. Bridges. - I'm not going on no wee holiday. 1067 00:47:57,069 --> 00:47:58,953 Begging your pardon, my lady. 1068 00:47:59,676 --> 00:48:02,554 D'you think I'm going off to Folkston 1069 00:48:02,589 --> 00:48:05,436 leave my kitchen to some outside cook! 1070 00:48:05,471 --> 00:48:08,284 When we've got important people to dinner? 1071 00:48:09,876 --> 00:48:12,362 I'm very grateful for the thought, Mr. Hudson. 1072 00:48:12,786 --> 00:48:13,636 Well! 1073 00:48:13,932 --> 00:48:15,931 - You're not a husband yet, are you Hudson? 1074 00:48:15,966 --> 00:48:16,878 So it would seem, sir. 1075 00:48:17,262 --> 00:48:18,652 No, he's not. 1076 00:48:18,687 --> 00:48:21,183 Well, if you really feel you can manage Thursday. 1077 00:48:21,218 --> 00:48:23,680 I'll be up in the morning, my lady, with some ideas 1078 00:48:23,715 --> 00:48:24,998 for a main course. 1079 00:48:25,524 --> 00:48:28,318 And, this time I won't be late. 1080 00:48:28,353 --> 00:48:30,230 Very well, Mrs. Bridges. 1081 00:48:30,321 --> 00:48:30,896 Huh. 1082 00:48:31,396 --> 00:48:32,197 Huh. 1083 00:48:35,251 --> 00:48:37,280 [ Opens door ] - Oh, and Hudson. - Sir. 1084 00:48:38,445 --> 00:48:41,753 [ Door closes] - We're most grateful. - It was a pleasure, sir. 1085 00:48:42,154 --> 00:48:42,952 My lady. 1086 00:48:44,064 --> 00:48:48,091 [ Opens door; closes door ] 1087 00:48:49,319 --> 00:48:51,291 I remember when he was a young footman at Southwald, 1088 00:48:51,326 --> 00:48:52,844 My mother always said he would get on,... 1089 00:48:53,036 --> 00:48:54,399 the Scots always do. 1090 00:48:55,901 --> 00:48:58,070 Well, if luncheon will be a little bit late today, 1091 00:48:58,287 --> 00:48:59,402 it can't be helped.