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- Have another go sir? - No thanks.

Oh I enjoyed it.

Oh Teddy let's go through again.

No, no, no.

You'll make yourself ill.

Besides you've been around three times already.

We'll have our teas now.

The usual place dear?

The usual place.

You still set on going home tomorrow?

Yes Teddy we must.

Well it's a pity.

That go of flu pulled you down a lot you know.

Yes dear but it's done me good being here.

It's a set tea today.

Blimey.

Now then who's going to be mother?

You Teddy.

Well that'll be a surprise.

Now then what do nice people have at tea time?

Tea.

And what do sensible people put in it?

Oh Teddy you spoil me.

You're worth spoiling.

Here we are.

Er spoon Teddy.

Oh sorry.

It's alright dear.

It takes a big man to let an old woman teach him good manners.

Who are you calling "old"

I wouldn't change you for 50 younger ones.

It's been such a wonderful year.

And coming back here again has reminded me of so much.

We've got a lot of memories here haven't we?

It's been our second honeymoon Teddy Bare.

Our second honeymoon.

Well here we are safe and sound.

That's Phillip's car, isn't it?

Er yes dear.

What does he want here?

Hello Emmie.

Looking fetching ma'am, aren't you?

Just a little tired.

Tired after the journey Emmie.

I shall take her indoors and look after her.

I'll put the car away Moni.

Oh yes.

Thank you dear.

Good afternoon Mrs Bare.

Are Phillip.

And that's your chair waiting for you ma'am.

So just you sit back and rest yourself,

and I'll bring you a nice cup of tea.

Alright.

Dawdle Emmie.

Dawdle.

It's good to be home again.

Well Philip you got my letter?

Yes I did.

I with all respect Mrs Bare, I don't feel happy about it.

When I instruct my lawyer Phillip,

it's because I want him to carry out my wishes.

Why must you make another will?

The one you made just after your marriage

seems more than fair to me.

Your husband gets this house and your money goes back where

it belongs, back to the family.

Back to my sister you mean.

Who else?

She's your only relative.

I haven't seen Dora for 20 years.

She's a wealthy woman now.

Her husband left her an enormous fortune.

No this little go of influenza worried me.

If anything happened and I'm a good bit older than Teddy.

I must know that he gets all my money.

He's entitled to it.

I feel bound to remind you Mrs Bare that your money

came from a family business.

Don't you think it should stay in the family?

Ted is my family.

All the family I've got.

Mrs Bare has Edward been pressing you to make this will?

Indeed he hasn't.

Teddy doesn't even know about the first will

I never told him.

You were always very unfair to Teddy Phillip.

Well I always thought your marriage to Edward

was a mistake.

Oh.

Hello Phillip.

Good afternoon Edward.

Look, got a surprise for you.

Oh pieces for my patchwork quilt. You clever boy.

I bought you something else too.

How are you Moni, now you're home?

Better?

Yes but still very languid Teddy dear.

No energy.

Influenza pulls down the constitution.

Makes you feel very depressed.

I know how to kill my wife's depression Phillip.

Are princess of the tea cups.

Where shall I put it sir.

Put it there Emmie.

Are you staying to tea?

Thank you but if you'll excuse me, I must be on my way.

Now don't forget Phillip, I want it here tomorrow morning,

ready to sign.

Yes Mrs Bare.

I can see you've made your mind up.

I'll be up in the morning.

Don't bother to show me out Edward.

I can see you're tired.

What's the matter with him?

You ought to get up dear, when visitors go.

Well I can't stick him.

Anyway he's too rude to notice.

Er what brought Philip here anyway, hm?

Nosy parkering was he?

That's a good match Teddy.

You have an eye for colour, haven't you dear?

Hm, why did he come?

I asked him to call dear.

I must make a will Teddy.

A will Monie

I'm so pleased with my pieces.

Clever Teddy Bare always thinking of little ways

to make me happy aren't you dear.

Nothing's ever too much trouble.

Well I look after Moni today and Moni

looks after me tomorrow.

Here.

Isn't it nice to have them home again?

The house did seem so empty without Mr and Mrs Bare.

There you are Simon.

Go along.

Drink it up.

I won't have you making a will Moni.

I told you when we got married there was no need.

If you outlive me, you'll have what I've got.

If I outlive you, I'll have what you've got.

That's the law.

It's Dora.

She's no right to anything.

She's a rich, interfering busy body.

I told Phillip how I felt about Dora.

Listen Moni next of kin.

That's what you've got to be.

It's simple.

Leave it like that, next of kin.

"Got to take care of Dora, keep the money in the family"

Said it over and over again.

Anyway my ticker's wonky.

I've told you before.

You'll be here alone after I'm dead and gone.

Then you can leave it to a cat's home.

Home.

I got my way Teddy.

I made Phillip see I meant what I said.

Must make a will.

It... it's essential.

Listen Moni, promise me you won't make a will.

I'll phone young Phillip and tell him it's off hey?

Too late.

I can't tell him.

It's done.

I must look after my family Teddy Bare.

All the family I've got.

Bringing it for me to sign tomorrow.

I'm sorry about that Moni.

I'm sorry you did it.

Really I am.

Coffee's in the drawing room ma'am.

Coffee Teddy.

That's right dear.

I do like good manners and you ever forget yours, do you?

Well I've got a good teacher.

Don't forget yourself dear.

Keep up with Moni.

I'll watch it.

Teddy get out the magic carpet.

Let's go for a ride.

Keep Moni awake.

Alright Moni.

Where do you want to go to tonight then hey?

Japan.

Page 16.

Japan for the blossoms hey?

Lovely blossoms in Japan.

Lovely blossoms.

Would you like to marry a geisha girl Teddy?

I'm satisfied.

Moni I'll tell you where we'll go tonight.

Bermuda.

Look, there.

Bermuda.

Lovely.

Come on Moni.

Drink up.

Oh.

Don't disappoint the boy.

Finished your library book Moni?

Huh?

Library book.

Didn't like it.

Silly.

But you'll need another one tonight won't you?

Don't let's leave Bermuda.

It's sunny there.

We can go to Bermuda another night Moni.

Don't want to drag you up and down that hill again.

It's only half past 7 now.

The library doesn't close till 8:00.

That's a quarter of an hour there,

ten minutes to choose your book and a quarter of an hour home.

Home.

Yes dear.

Oh Emmie Mrs Bare is going to have a nice little snooze.

Are that's good sir.

That's what she needs.

Yes if Mrs Bare wants you, she'll ring her bell,

so don't you disturb her or I'll cut your tail off.

Oh I won't disturb her sir.

I shall be upstairs finishing the linen cupboard.

I'm just going down to the library Emmie.

I shan't be above an hour.

Mrs Bare alright?

Yes sir.

I won't go in unless I hear her bell.

Moni, are you cold dear?

Cold?

Yes I'm cold Teddy.

Cold.

Teddy Bare.

Teddy.

Yes and you're tired too I'm sure.

Tired and cold.

Let's put on the fire hey?

Come on.

Have a nice, little warm.

So you were the first to find her.

What did you see Miss Evans?

Madame lying on the floor where she'd fallen.

She'd managed to turn on the fire, but it wasn't lit.

We found the matches spilt all over the place didn't we sir?

Thank you Miss Evans.

Now you've heard Dr Walker's evidence

and also his suggestion that the reason why Mrs Bare fell...

Because she was drunk sir.

Well she wasn't.

She may have liked her glass, but no more than that sir.

I was the last to see her alive sir.

She sat so peaceful, nodding in her chair.

Do you know of any reason why Mrs.

Bare should take her own life?

No sir.

Madame was younger than me.

She wouldn't have wanted to die sir.

She was always so happy since she married Mr Bare, sir.

Thank you Miss Evans.

Come on Emmie.

Come on.

I'm sure that all of us here are of the opinion

that Mr Bare has nothing with which to reproach himself.

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury,

you have heard the evidence given by Dr

Walker and also Miss Evans.

You spoke very well Emmie.

Remembered everything.

Oh yes.

Mr Bare went through it with me first, didn't you sir?

He didn't want me to be nervous and I wasn't.

, everybody was so kind.

Come along Emmie into the car.

What do you intend to do now Edward?

I thought of going abroad.

Rome, Paris or Nice.

Interesting to see the world.

I expect you think it's ended very satisfactorily?

Highly satisfactorily.

Very fair verdict, accidental death.

Of course you know, Edward it's a curious thing

about a coroner's verdict.

What?

Well it... it isn't final.

What does that mean?

Well if further information comes to light,

the case can be reopened.

Hello Phillip.

I didn't expect to see you again.

I was rather worried about our talk

this morning so I thought I'd better clarify the position.

Oh well you mustn't worry.

We all have our little quarrels.

But any time I need a lawyer, I'll remember you.

Well thank you Edward.

But it's your own position I mean.

I think I ought to warn you that if you

start travelling seriously, you may find funds a bit tight.

What do you mean?

Well you see it isn't as if you can touch the money yet.

Toddle Emmie, toddle.

Don't go Emmie.

You're mentioned in the will too.

Will?

Moni didn't make a will.

Sit down Emmie.

Oh go on sit down.

You heard what he said.

It's perfectly simple, really.

Mrs Bare left this house to Edward,

but all her money is left in trust

to her sister Mrs Macintosh.

You will get it when she dies.

And there's 200 pounds for you Emmie.

200 pounds.

When was it dated?

Mrs Bare made it just after you were

married, before you fuddled her mind with too much drink.

You'll get yourself had up for defamation of character

if you're not careful, accusing me without proof.

Of course there's the bungalow.

We put that in your name, didn't we?

A bungalow? A wooden shack.

Go on toddle Emmie, doddle.

Go and think about your good news.

It isn't every day you become an heiress.

Moni wanted to put me right, didn't she?

She wanted to scratch that will and make a new one.

That's right Edward.

I'm sorry Moni.

You poor old girl.

You make me sick.

I'll see you out Phillip.

Don't bother.

Must get up when the visitors go.

Phillip?

Yeah?

Er that sister Dora, where exactly does she live?

Kingston, Jamaica.

Too far Edward.

Well Emmie, now you got your 200 pounds.

Where you gonna go?

Go sir?

Mm.

When I let the house and move out.

Move out sir?

What's gonna happen to me?

Oh I don't know Emmie.

See I can't afford to go on living here.

Mrs Bare left me very badly off.

Oh sir.

You can stay here till you get another job.

Another job sir?

Oh dear I couldn't look for another place.

Not now sir.

I'm too old.

Yeah well who'd have you Emmie?

You're getting very slow.

Yes.

Still I get through the work just the same sir.

Yeah but I'm a poor man Emmie.

You'll have to go home.

Home, this is my home sir.

But I can't afford servants.

But you could afford me sir.

I don't want any wages.

Hey wait a minute.

I wonder if Mrs Bare meant that 200 pounds for wages?

Ooh yes, perhaps she did sir.

She may have thought it'd be easier

than you paying me every week.

Emmie I believe you've hit it.

Of course if I thought she meant that you could stay.

Did she ever mention it to you?

Well I don't really remember sir.

Perhaps she did.

She did?

Well I'll take your word for it Emmie.

You can stay.

Oh thank you sir.

It's not for me to say sir, but why

don't you go away for a bit?

Well I'm not gonna find what I'm looking for here.

That's a dead cert.

Alright Polly.

You know what that means, don't you?

Yes sir.

"Polly put the kettle on"

And you shall have a cup of tea the minute

I can get it to boil sir.

Well I slipped up that time Moni.

You wanted to look after me.

I shall have to think again.

One thing's certain though.

Somebody's got to pay my passage.

Cheque sir?

Er no, not just now.

I'm waiting.

Have you ordered?

Just tea please.

Seem to have the place to ourselves today.

Seem to.

I had to come in out of the sun.

My skin's sensitive.

Yeah me too.

Gives me a headache.

Pigmentation, my doctor says it's due to.

Seen you here before, but today I thought

you'd be swimming or something.

Not likely.

Salt water doesn't agree with my skin.

As a matter of fact, I don't know why I came here.

I hate the sea side.

But I was bored and couldn't think of anything else to do.

That brought me here too.

Really?

Why not come over and be sociable?

We can hate it together.

Alright.

After all we almost know each other already, don't we?

See you every morning at breakfast.

I've noticed you too.

Funny we haven't got talking before.

I generally make friends pretty easy.

Well I didn't like to intrude, you know.

And I noticed your wedding ring.

Oh that.

One of the spoils of war me lad.

You don't want to take any notice of that.

Oh.

As a matter of fact I'm a widow.

Oh really?

Poor Albert.

Buried him six months ago.

Oh I'm sorry.

What was the matter with him?

He was dead!

Never mind me.

I'm always very humorous.

No it wasn't that.

It's just that I had a recent bereavement myself.

Oh really?

Yeah.

My wife.

Very sudden.

Oh well, never mind.

Best not to think about it.

Er would you care to dance?

Oh alright.

How long are you staying down here Mr...

Oh Bare.

Edward Bare.

I don't really know.

I can please myself.

Oh nice.

Well I can do the same, come to that.

They knew you quite well at that little place, didn't they?

Yeah it's possible.

A few days.

Oh my fingers itch sometimes when I'm sitting in that bar.

Have you been in that bar yourself?

Started off as working barmaid, ended up marrying the governor

of course I'm in private life now.

Why'd you give it up?

Well it was a big place and you need

a man in a house that size.

For the look of the thing, you know?

Anyway I'd had enough.

I bet you got quite a good price for a business like that.

Not bad.

No need to go on working.

Why should I spoil my hands if I can keep them lily white hey?

I know a better place than this for dancing,

but a lady can't very well go by herself.

You fond of dancing?

Mmm.

Depends who I'm dancing with.

Alright, we'll find a better place.

I promise you.

You know I've enjoyed the last few days.

Have you?

Mmm.

I'm not looking forward to next week, all on me own soon.

Aren't you going to Paris then?

Oh I don't know.

Can't seem to make up me mind.

I wish I could find somewhere to settle down.

I'm sick of living in hotels.

Say do you mind if we sit down?

My feet are killing me.

No.

Of course I'm at a bit of a loose end myself.

My late wife was a great loss to me.

Well I can't say the same for my poor Albert.

Still mustn't grumble.

He cut up pretty nicely.

Hmm.

♪ Leave me alone.

♪ You mustn't touch.

♪ Leave me alone.

♪ I know too much.

♪ While you stay around, I'll just play around with love.

♪ Leave me alone.

♪ I won't be true.

♪ You should have known I'm not for you.

♪ Though I'm your heart's desire, haven't you learned?

♪ Children who play with fire always get burned.

♪ Find someone... ♫

Oh I never offered you a cigarette.

Oh I don't smoke.

I've got good white teeth.

I want to keep them that way.

Mmm.

♪ And whatever you do, leave me alone.

♪ Yes whatever you do, leave me alone.

Shall we dance?

Alright.

Mrs Jeffries you're a woman of the world.

I've got a problem on my mind.

I'd like to ask your advice.

What's her name?

There's no "her" in this problem.

Oh let's go out and talk.

Well what is it?

Well it's like this Mrs Jeffries.

I've got enough money to live on, more than enough,

but I'm bored and I'm lonely.

Well I could give you some advice,

but you might not like it.

If the truth hurts, I can take it.

Look around.

Trundle up the aisle again.

Get married?

Mmm.

You're a fine one to give advice Mrs Jeffries.

Why don't you take a leaf out of your own book?

Well to be perfectly honest, there

have been several occasions when I very nearly have.

And then I found it was the money bags they were after

and not the old bag herself.

No.

No I wouldn't entertain matrimony again.

Not unless I could find someone to put down pound for pound.

Of course I had thought of letting my place

and going abroad.

That's a good idea.

Let it furnished. Then you can do what you like.

Are it's easier said than done though.

You see I wouldn't like a well,

a stranger crawling over my late wife's belongings.

Not unless I like the look of her of course.

Do you like the look of me?

Yes.

You might make a very good tenant.

Of course I'd have to look the property over first,

see if I liked it.

Oh of course.

Get to know the place.

That could be arranged.

I never commit myself Mr Bare.

Not until both parties have signed on the dotted line.

♪ Find someone new.

♪ Make her your own.

♪ But whatever you do, leave me alone.

♪ Yes whatever you do, leave me alone. ♫

Here we are.

Welcome to Stoneley.

Are you've done quite well for yourself Mr Bare.

I mustn't grumble.

Still, it could with a lick of paint.

Well it keeps the rain out.

Oh no Mr Bare.

I didn't expect you back till tomorrow.

Alright don't fuss Emmie.

Don't fuss.

This is the Emmie I've told you about.

Hello Emmie.

It's big.

How many bedrooms you got?

Er six and then a couple of attics where she roosts.

I brought this lady to see the house.

Can we have a cup of tea?

Oh yes, yes sir.

Well then go on, go on.

Show the lady where to put her coat.

Yes this way lady.

See you later.

What are you doing?

I came to see Emmie, Edward.

I wanted to talk to her.

Emmie?

While I'm away?

What about Phillip?

Well it takes a long time to clear up an estate Edward.

There are still outstanding problems.

I think the answers to some of them

are to be found in this house.

And what's Emmie gotta do with it?

Well Emmie's a very simple soul.

She's easily imposed upon.

But someday she's going to say something, something

that will lead to the truth.

The truth?

What are you trying to prove Phillip?

Yes your flush with success now.

You're full of confidence.

But remember Edward, I'm watching you all the time.

The jury said it was accidental death.

Are you seem to know what I'm talking about.

Er this is my lawyer Mr Mortimer.

Mrs Jeffries.

How do you do?

Oh how do you do Mrs Jeffries?

Mrs Jeffries and I were guests in the same hotel.

I just brought her up here to have a look around the house.

Oh you've decided to let it then?

Well I may do.

Well Phil you'll be wanting to get back to the office

won't you. So we won't hold you any longer.

I forgot to tell you sir.

Mr Mortimer's here.

Yes well, I'm just going Emmie.

Oh thank you sir.

Oh by the way Emmie, I hear you opened a bank account

and that you're withdrawing cheques.

Oh yes sir.

Mr Bare showed me how to do it.

What are you expecting her to do with her money?

Keep it in a stocking under her bed?

But Mrs Bare meant that money for your rainy day Emmie.

When Emmie needs an umbrella, she's got me.

Very nice too.

I wish I had a brolly to keep the wet off me.

Alright Emmie Mr Mortimer's read his little sermon.

Go on toddle.

Quite the old fashioned girl isn't she?

Are comfy.

If you do decide to take this house,

Mrs Jeffries make Edward get rid of that gas fire.

Why?

I haven't been here since the day of the funeral Edward.

Every time I look at that mat, I seem

to see Mrs Bare lying there.

What here?

You mustn't get morbid Phillip.

I'm the one that's got to live here with these ghosts.

What was she doing here?

She had an accident with the gas fire.

I thought you said it was flu.

I said nothing of the sort.

I said she had flu just before.

Oh was that it?

So we're sitting in the morgue really.

Oh excuse my joke.

I always see the funny side.

Fancy.

Brr.

I hope I haven't said anything to upset you Mrs Jeffries.

Oh no, no.

My Albert dropped dead in the saloon bar one night.

I was drawing beer the next.

Business has to go on you know.

Well I'm glad I haven't put you against the house Mrs.

Jeffries.

I wouldn't like to say anything to spoil

any plans Edward has made.

Phillip's a great one for bringing

the truth out into the open.

He's trying to warn you that I'm the town's

biggest fortune hunter.

Is he?

Why is he doing that?

I suppose it's about time you knew Mrs Jeffries.

I married a rich woman older than myself.

And what's more we managed to confound

all the local sceptics by being very happy and contented.

Very nice too.

Never mind Phillip.

I can always trust you to keep an eye on my affairs.

You're so straightforward.

Yes I'm always looking out for you Edward.

You'll see I don't trip up.

That's what I pay you for.

Oh goodbye Mrs Jeffries.

Bye bye.

I'm in the telephone book, if you should ever need me.

Ta I'll remember that.

Oh Phil by the way I've got... got some news for you.

You're not my lawyer any longer.

No but I'm still Moni's.

Poor old Phil.

He's got to work for every bob he's got.

I expect he finds it demoralizing.

Oh allow me.

Tea lady?

Oh good.

Emmie where's the little girl's room?

Beg pardon?

Er left along the first landing, second door.

Thanks.

Simple isn't she?

Well Emmie you know, that lady being here today

has brought a lot back to me.

I expect it has sir.

Were you surprised when you saw her?

Well sitting in madame's chair.

I was sir.

Mrs Jeffries is a widow Emmie.

Oh.

Such a sad life she's had with her husband too.

She thinks every man's a monster.

She ought to have seen you and the mistress sir.

Oh that was the perfect union Emmie.

I wish Mrs Jeffries could know about that.

It might help her.

Well I think I'll go and pick her a rose.

"A rose”

Are that's nice sir.

Yes.

You keep the place very well Emmie.

Even the rooms not in use.

Thank you ma'am.

Tell me, why is one of the doors locked?

Oh that was their room.

Mr Bare locked it up and it's never been used since.

Oh I see.

This place is too big for one man.

I expect it was different when Mrs Bare was alive.

More lively.

Oh yes.

He did everything for her.

No woman ever had a better husband

And she was always the first to say so.

Didn't matter how much he spent.

Lucky to have the money to spend.

Oh the money all came from the shop.

Oh?

Tell me about the shop Emmie.

Well it had been in the family, you see.

And it grew and grew.

And then Mr Bare sold it for her after they got married.

But it was such a lot of money.

Oh they did have an evening.

Ever so cheerful.

I had a glass of port.

How much do they have to be cheerful about Emmie?

Thousands and thousands of pounds.

Quite a little gold mine they called it.

Well Emmie obviously you've been letting

your tongue run away with you.

And I'll bet you forgot to tell Mrs Jeffries where I've been.

Dear.

You'll lose your head one of these days.

You really will. Go on Emmie.

Toddle, toddle.

She's been saying some very nice things about you Mr Bare.

Oh well she's very loyal.

I picked you a rose.

Oh.

Thanks.

Will you be mother?

Alright.

Now then, sugar?

No thanks.

I'm on a diet.

Oh really.

Why don't you stay at the ball down in the town for a bit?

Milk? Hm?

Oh thanks.

After all your time's your own.

Mmm that's true.

And then if you like the place, you could move up here.

On what terms Mr Bare?

Any terms you like.

Pound for pound Mr Bare?

Pound for pound Mrs Jeffries.

Alright.

Oh I've got something to put in this tea.

Ooh.

What's the matter?

Oh I felt suddenly cold.

Somebody walking over me grave perhaps.

You needn't worry about that Mrs Jeffries.

They won't be burying you for a long time yet.

Not if you're a good girl.

You know my wife don't you?

And of course you met...

What about a toast Charlie?

Come on Charlie boy.

Come on, Charlie.

You're his best man.

Silence for Charlie man.

Ladies and gentlemen I didn't come here to talk,

as Antony said to Cleopatra when he went into her tent.

Alright, alright I'll cut it short.

All of us here today are friends of Teddy Bare.

And we all shared in his sorrow on the night

Mrs Bare so suddenly and so sadly passed on.

And so it's a real pleasure to see him here amongst us,

a happy man once more and by his side that charming lady

he's introduced into our company and whom

we welcome as his wife.

So friends it's a real pleasure to give

you Mr and Mrs Edward Bare.

Long may they thrive and prosper.

Mr and Mrs Bare!

Very nice Charlie.

This really is champagne.

Who paid for it Eddie?

Not you I suppose.

Well no.

I think I'm right in saying that the

the bride or the bride's parents paid for the wedding.

Pound for pound Mr Bare.

"Pound for pound”

I believe you've met your match Teddy.

This stuff always makes me sick.

- Can I have a beer? - Come on here.

I'll get you one.

You certainly know how to land 'em Teddy.

What bait do you use?

Charm Charlie.

Just charm.

Your charm and my money.

Don't forget it was me that financed that little trip

of yours to the seaside.

Don't worry.

You'll get your money back.

I mean to.

You've landed your fish now Teddy.

But don't forget it was your uncle Charlie

that supplied the chips.

Well I'm glad to see you made friends with the vacuum.

It didn't blow up after all hey?

No ma'am.

By the way Emmie, isn't it about time

I paid you some wages?

I've been here a month now.

Oh no.

I've got my money in the bank.

Madam left me 200 pounds.

But that has nothing to do with me or Mr Bare.

That's separate.

Oh no.

Mr Bare explained.

Madame left me my wages in a lump sum.

Oh Emmie.

There's one born every minute!

Never mind.

I'll see you're not the loser.

Come on I want you to open up this door.

Oh Mr Bare'd go raving mad.

It's only opened up once a week for me to dust.

From now on Emmie it isn't only what Mr Bare wants.

Come on open up.

I say.

Well anyone would think it was Bluebeard's chamber.

Blimey it is.

It hasn't been used since madame passed on.

Mr Bare liked it kept locked up.

All the same it's silly to keep it shut up.

Mr Bare won't like it ma'am.

That's madame the day she married Mr Bare.

Oh she had a kind face.

Tell me Emmie how did she come to marry Mr Bare?

Oh well you see, Mr Bare was a clerk

in Mr Mann's estate agency.

He come up here when madame thought

of selling the business.

Took to him at once madame did.

He can certainly turn on the charm when he wants to.

What's in here?

Oh well we'll have to get rid of this lot.

No sense in giving the moths a feast.

What are you doing in here?

Get out.

Get out both of you!

This is Moni's room.

I told you never to unlock this door, didn't 1?

I told you.

Stop it Ed.

It wasn't Emmie's fault. It was mine.

Anyway why shouldn't the room be unlocked?

Get out.

Get out I said!

This is Moni's room.

I don't want anyone in here.

What a carry on.

Alright Ed.

I'm sorry.

I didn't know it meant that much to you.

Go on, get out.

Never let me see you in that room again.

I told you.

You know if he'd had any more wives,

I'd have had to sleep in the bathroom.

Well I didn't expect to see you.

Well I was passing.

I thought I'd wait for you.

What have they done to you today?

Oh the usual.

I was going blonde and then I thought

it might make me look common.

'Ere shove over. I wanna drive.

I'm sorry I blew up this morning in Moni's room,

but I haven't been sleeping well lately.

I get a sort of shut in feeling.

It makes me irritable.

What are you getting at Ed?

Well I don't want to disturb you again,

so I think I'll move into Moni's room,

stay there for a night or two.

Now listen Ed, I don't know what

your arrangements were with Moni,

but I didn't marry you for companionship.

Okay Mrs Bare.

Bought you a present.

Ooh crystallized fruits.

Lovely.

I seem to remember you saying you like them.

Got all the tricks haven't you Ed?

Still they're nice tricks.

Well I can't be cross with you for long.

Mmm.

Well I'm glad you came around.

Don't like the sulks.

You know it is a lovely view Ed.

Mrs Bare I'm gonna pick you a little nosegay, keep you happy.

Oh thank you kindly sir.

Come on, come give us a hand.

Is it safe?

Of course it's safe.

Charlie Mann's onto a good thing Freda.

Who for Charlie Mann?

Oh funny.

No a piece of land behind the cathedral.

Chap will let it go for 3,000, but I can get it for two.

Be worth twice that amount in three years.

Why?

Gonna build a cinema on it.

Who said?

Charlie's got a cousin in the surveyor's department.

Well you know your own business best Ed,

but I'd say your money was safer in the bank.

We could do it in your name if you like.

Thought you'd like to hold the counters.

What sort of a fool do you take me for Ed?

A very wise woman. Mrs Bare who knows

when she's on to a good thing.

You're right there.

I back my horses when they're past the post.

This one's better.

It's back home in the stable now.

Not till that cinema's built it isn't.

And if you're so sure why don't you write out your own cheque?

Anyway I've asked Charlie Mann to come up and see you tonight.

I hope you're not gonna make a fool of me.

Well then you better put him off.

I'm not gonna put him off Mrs Bare.

And I'm not gonna play Ed.

You'll do as I say Mrs Bare.

You hit me Ed and I'll hit you back.

Tit for tat, pound for pound remember?

I'm not making a present of 2,000 quid to you

or Charlie Mann or anybody else.

My money's my own.

It stays that way.

Get that into your head once and for all.

Oh Ed.

If you could only see your face!

Can we help?

That's very kind of you.

Ed see what you can do.

Alright.

My engine's stalled and I can't get it started again.

That's alright.

My name's Bare.

That's my wife.

We live just there.

I'm Charlotte Young.

Feel such a nuisance.

Not at all.

I like tinkering about with cars.

You hop in the car.

I'll take you up to the house while he's fixing it.

Oh thank you.

And they're making you quite comfortable at the Crown Miss Young?

Yes, very, so far.

Beds clean?

Quite, thank you.

Hot water hot?

I think so.

Looks a good house the Crown.

You can always tell you know by the grass

outside and the curtains.

Oh sounds as if Ed's got your car going.

Car's perfect.

Carburettor got choked up.

That's all.

Oh was that it?

It's always something small.

No don't go, don't go.

Sit down.

Have a drink.

Er sherry?

Oh thank you.

Oh Miss Young's looking for a house around here Ed.

I told her you used to be in the estate business.

Oh yes.

Yes that's right.

I'd say she dropped into the right place.

Got some addresses at Mannamead.

Oh Mannamead.

That's a very posh district.

Erm what sort of price are you thinking of?

12,000 something like that.

Oh.

Of course they're... They're converting a lot

of these big houses into flats.

Oh I don't want it for flats.

Oh you're going to live in it?

Yes I'm going to start a school, an equestrian school.

Hey?

Horses.

Oh.

I know a bit about horses.

Yes quite the little jockey aren't we Ed?

I ran a riding school for some years,

but I wasn't my own boss then.

When my father died, I found myself well independent.

Very nice.

So I gave in my notice and went around the world.

Very nice too.

That's what I'd like to do.

I really think I'm taking a Liberty Miss Young,

but what agent did you go to?

Russell and Portland.

Oh they're dead from the neck up, aren't they?

That's right, very old fashioned.

You ought to see my friend Charlie Mann Miss Young.

Oh should I?

Mm-hm.

Why don't you let Ed take you in to see Charlie, Miss Young?

Oh I couldn't bother.

Oh it's no bother.

Me time's me own.

I'm retired.

Made his pile young.

Be doing him a kindness, really.

Are you sure?

Miss Young's staying at the Crown Ed.

Alright 10:30 tomorrow morning,

take you up to Charlie Mann to pick up the lists.

Oh thank you very much and for the drink too.

Sorry I have to go so soon.

I brought your car onto the side.

It's easier for you.

You must come again now you know your way.

After you Miss Young.

Oh my bag.

- Oh Miss Young's bag Ed. - Oh right.

There you are. There's your bag Miss Young.

- Oh thank you. - Alright.

Well goodbye Mrs Bare.

Goodbye.

Not for long, I hope.

- Nice woman. - Hm.

Pity she came too late.

What?

You heard.

You gonna see Charlie this afternoon Mrs Bare

about that piece of land? I wouldn't entertain it.

Look here Freda.

That was just...

Listen Ed!

A clever bird doesn't foul its own nest.

I don't mind helping you pluck the one that's just fallen

into your lap but my feathers are in tight,

and if anybody pulls them, I yell.

You wouldn't have liked this one Moni.

She's crude.

It's a lovely house but it's hopelessly wrong for me.

Yes it's too big for you Charlotte.

What's the matter with you today Edward?

Something wrong?

Well I'm afraid we've looked at our last house together.

Oh Edward, why?

It's Mrs Bare.

She's beginning to get jealous of you Charlotte.

Well I haven't noticed any change in her manner.

No, no you wouldn't.

But she's a very neurotic woman altogether.

She erm she keeps on threatening to commit suicide.

I have to be very careful.

But she seems such a practical person.

Oh I know you'd think so, but she's talked about it

so many times and sometimes I wish

she would jump out a window.

Oh Edward.

Oh I didn't mean that of course,

but I've gotta talk to someone.

I mean you can see my position.

My first wife dies in a fearful accident

and my second commits suicide.

Lovely.

What a dreadful situation for both of you.

Yes I know.

I can't leave her on her own, now

that I know what's on her mind.

I'm the only one there to keep an eye on her.

I'm sorry she feels this way about me.

Oh it needn't worry you Charlotte.

Well I was just going to ask her if she'd

put me up for a few days.

Stay with us, you mean?

Yes the hotel can't keep my room next week,

but oh, it doesn't matter now.

There you are safe and sound.

Thank you Edward.

You're been most kind.

Alright.

Charlotte?

You know I've been thinking.

I don't see why you shouldn't come stay with us.

I'm mean after all the house is big enough.

It'd be a good thing for Mrs Bare really.

Let her see there's nothing in her little fantasies.

Oh do you really think so?

Well we could ask her.

No Edward I'd rather not.

Now look here, I.m still boss in me own home.

Emmie?

Mrs Bare back from the dressmaker's yet?

No sir.

She did say you were picking her up sir.

I never said any such thing.

Alright Emmie.

You see what I mean?

Every time I take you out, she thinks of a new story.

Charlotte every time you come into this room,

you go to the fireplace and you look straight at the fire.

Oh I'm sure I don't.

Every blessed time.

Look at you now.

Why?

Because someone's told you about Moni?

Well I won't pretend I haven't heard gossip up at the hotel.

Very dangerous, gossip.

What exactly have you been hearing?

They say you taught her to drink.

Why?

So she could turn on the gas, collapse

before she could light it?

Very clever crime, that.

Have to have brains to think that one out.

The way you say it, Edward, you would.

No one could ever prove that you did it.

You know if it wasn't disgusting,

it would be laughable.

I'm surprised at you Charlotte, listening to things like that.

Well people know I come here.

We've been seen together.

Edward they even ask me about the gas fire

and whether it's still here.

Freda got rid of that.

I suppose it fascinates them, the fire,

the room and everything.

Why exactly are they interested?

Well I imagine it's the idea of your going

on living here in this room, where your first wife died.

And my second pours the tea.

They don't understand me Charlotte.

But you do.

Moni's dead I know.

But I've got a lot of very happy memories of her.

This is Moni's chair.

That one wanted to chuck it out but I said no.

I come down in the dark sometimes,

watch it, imagine her sitting there, talking to me.

Is she cross with you Edward?

No, no.

She thinks I ought to have waited a bit longer,

mourned her a bit.

But Moni understood me.

She knew I was born to have colour in my life.

This is my magic carpet.

Picture postcards.

Mmm.

Been all around the world on these postcards,

Moni and I.

It wasn't her wish I'd

get stuck with an album.

You'd do anything to get on that magic carpet,

wouldn't you Edward?

Would I Charlotte?

It's a wonderful thing, fly away and leave everything behind.

There's room for a passenger on this carpet.

I thought of that.

Ed, Ed!

Where have you been?

There I've been standing for hours on the corner

in the heat and the dust.

My feet are killing me.

Well I don't have to ask what you've been doing

and I know who you've been with. Morning Miss Young.

Found your stable yet?

We did see a place but Edward said it was too expensive.

Well I'm glad he's being careful with somebody's money.

Charlotte was saying she's getting

fed up staying at hotels, being on her own all the time.

Oh?

Yes I wish I could find rooms with a family,

just until I get settled on a house you know.

It's a good idea Freda.

Here Ed. Take this fish to Emmie.

It's for lunch. I was going to suggest...

Out.

You were saying Miss Young?

That if I could find rooms in a house with some nice people,

I'd pay very well.

I'm sure you would.

There must be some houses in the town

with very nice people in them.

Oh I'd be very little trouble.

You see, I've been so lonely since I went out of harness.

Well Miss Young you'd better decide

on one of your fancy houses and get your harness on again.

Your friend's just going Ed.

Oh not staying to lunch?

There's plenty of halibut.

And she tells me in future, Charlie Mann's gonna show

her the properties himself.

Oh well I know where to find your Charlotte,

if I feel like morning coffee.

They lunch early at the Crown Miss Young.

I know you won't want to miss yours.

Your bag.

This way Miss Young.

Look Mrs Bare I would...

It's been nice knowing you Miss Young,

but even the best of friends must part.

Good morning.

Emmie, Emmie!

How did Mr Bare tell you to cook that fish?

He said "grill it"

Fry it.

Now then young Ed.

Alright don't blame me.

I didn't ask her to fancy me.

Well if she does, she wants her brains examined.

Drop her Ed.

You've been talked about enough in this town.

I don't want to drop her till she's bought that piece of land

by the cathedral.

Well what's in it for you if she does Ed?

Charlie will look after me.

Well I'll tell you what we'll do.

We split the spending money.

You put down your cheque, I'll put mine beside it.

I wouldn't mind putting down my cheque in the least,

long as it wasn't presented.

Do you mind explaining that remark Ed?

I couldn't write a cheque for £10 let alone a thousand.

What do you mean?

You slipped up Mrs Bare.

You should have checked up at Somerset House like I did.

Your Albert did everything nice and simple.

I shan't cut up so well when I go.

Come on out with it.

What did Moni leave you?

Not a sausage.

It all went to that sister Dora in Kingston, Jamaica.

All I got was this house and that shack on the beach,

remember?

Lovely on a warm day.

Of course Moni gave me a cheque occasionally,

but I spent my stocking catching you.

Well Mrs Bare I must say, you certainly can take it.

Well it's either laugh or cry Ed.

I was never one for tears.

I know why you've been making after Charlotte Young.

She's a plumper bird than I am.

But I'm not having it Ed.

You may not be much of a catch but so help me, I love you.

We didn't expect that did we?

You're not seeing that woman again.

Oh don't be silly Freda.

I'm bound to see her again in a place this size.

Well there's the bungalow.

We can go there, give her a chance

to vamoose out of the place.

And leave Emmie?

We'll take Emmie with us.

You have the car around here by 5:00.

I'll get her to pack.

I can't be ready by 5:00.

No arguments Ed.

We're doing as I say and we're staying away until she's gone.

And don't go phoning her Ed.

Make it a clean break.

Emmie, Emmie!

This one's dead easy Moni.

Oh Emmie for goodness sake stop snivelling.

I will not be cross to your coming,

and that's all there is to it.

Freda, Freda!

Shut up Emmie.

What?

Just going out to get a paper.

Alright, well don't be long.

Now buck up Emmie.

You ought to be pleased going away

for a nice holiday like this.

I can't sleep in a strange bed.

Well how do you know if you've never been in one?

I don't like the sea.

Well you don't have to drink it.

It's not safe to leave the house.

Burglars.

Now look Mr Bare will ring the police

and tell them we're going away.

They'll put a policeman outside.

Now nobody can get past a policeman.

Hello?

Hello Wood Hill 727?

Yes that's right.

Mr Edward Bare there?

Who?

Speak up please.

I can't hear you very well.

Mr Edward Bare.

It's Mr Mortimer's office.

Oh he's not here.

He just went out for a minute.

Oh well, will you tell him to phone

as soon as he comes in please?

Alright goodbye.

Now then Emmie let's get a move on.

When madame took me to Canterbury,

I was sick all over the car.

Well you're older and wiser now,

and your stomach's a lot stronger.

It's all such a rush.

I've made up me mind Emmie, so it's

no use you going on nattering.

Car's at the door.

Oh.

What's the matter with Emmie?

Oh she's got some silly idea she doesn't wanna come.

Well poor girl.

If she doesn't wanna come, let her stay.

She's coming.

You are pig headed Freda.

I always knew that about you.

Now ready Emmie?

You haven't given Mr Bare his message.

Oh Lord I forgot.

Mr Mortimer phoned.

He wants to see you.

What about?

Oh I don't know.

Some mumbling clerk with a cold got through.

I said you'd ring him back later.

Oh forget it.

No, no

You'd better do it.

It might be important.

Now Emmie stop looking like a wet wig.

Pick up your bag and come on.

Birds will fret their poor little hearts out.

Wood Hill 68.

Mr Mortimer there?

Mr Bare.

Well will you tell him it's very inconvenient,

but I'll be there?

Yes without fail.

Right.

Oh she's a stubborn...

Hey what are you taking your coat off for?

- We're not going. - What?

I've got to see Phillip Mortimer.

When?

Tonight 9:00.

Well what does he want all of a sudden?

I don't know.

He said it urgent.

He said he'd had a letter from a Mrs Macintosh.

That's Moni's sister, Dora.

I shall have to wait and see.

You'd better get Emmie out of the car.

"Get Emmie out of the car"

If you knew what I went through getting her into it.

Well she can't sit out there till after 9:00.

That's a cert.

Well who's sitting anywhere till after 9:00?

We're off?

What, without me?

You catch the 10:05.

I'll meet you at the station.

Look I'll tell you what.

I'll phone Phillip and put him off.

No Ed.

Better wait here and get it cleared up, whatever it is.

I don't want you running backwards and forwards

holding Miss Young's hand.

That's why we're going away, to stop all that.

Alright I won't argue Mrs Bare.

I'll see you tonight.

Right.

Oh what about the shrouds?

Oh leave 'em.

They suit the place.

Mind how you go Mrs Bare.

Gently does it.

Mind how you go Mrs Bare.

Gently does it.

The rest's easy.

It's a push over Moni.

Mrs Bare?

Mrs Bare?

Agh!

You left your bag in the car again.

Where's Mrs Bare?

She's alright now.

Come in here first.

Where is she?

Well we had a terrible row just after you left this morning.

Well what happened?

You sounded desperate on the telephone.

She's hysterical, blind hysterical.

It's good to have a friend to call on Charlotte.

I've got such a lot on my mind.

Do sit down.

I've er had Moni on my mind lately too.

Do sit down.

I've got to unload to someone.

Been feeling apprehensive all day.

How Edward?

Had a sort of premonition.

Of what?

Someone's gonna die.

Where's Mrs Bare?

Oh she's alright.

I'm the one you've gotta worry about.

Do sit down.

So I've... I've gotta talk to someone or bust.

Someone who won't talk about it afterwards.

Surely you can trust me Edward.

Well er, where shall I begin?

It's always best to start at the beginning.

Yes well it was the first time I ever came to this house.

It wasn't long before I moved in for good though.

Still I gave her value for money.

I made her laugh, taught her to appreciate fine old brandy,

gave her something to live for.

Me and the drink.

Still it caught up with her in the end.

If Moni hadn't got drunk and misled me, I...

When did she mislead you?

It was that last day.

She kept talking about a will and Dora.

I thought was gonna bring her sister back into the picture,

but instead she was gonna cut her out altogether.

If Moni had made herself clear, she'd be alive today.

Edward, do you know what you're saying?

Of course I know what I'm saying.

I'm saying that I killed your sister Dora!

This window, see this catch?

Moni had a phobia about burglars,

had this comic lock fitted.

She told me how to use it and I had to teach Freda.

But you picked that latch up, went straight

through the first time.

"Where do I powder my nose" you said?

"Second on the right" I said and you turned

to the left, where it is!

You cheapened yourself by pretending

to fall in love with me.

Well I know who I appeal to and who I don't.

Freda because she's my class and Moni

because she was old and lonely!

What did you come here for?

What good did you think it would do?

I wasn't satisfied with the result of the inquest.

I've come here to put you where you can't harm anyone else.

Who do you think would believe you?

Anybody would laugh in your face.

You're not worth bothering about.

Get back to Jamaica where you came from!

What are listening for?

Mrs Bare.

Where is Mrs Bare?

Have you killed her too?

Find her.

Mrs Bare!

Search the house, dig up the cellars!

She's gone, she's left

You'll never see her again!

Where is she?

What have you done with her?

Get out of my way or I'll call the police!

Tell the police.

Tell 'em there's a killer..

Tell 'em to come and get me.

I'll have a drink while I'm waiting.

Go on, what are you waiting for?

It's not like you Edward, just calmly telling me to go.

There's something else at the back of that black mind

of yours and I'm going to stay here

till I find out what it is.

Get out of this house!

No.

Get out of this house.

No all the time I'm here, I'm safe.

You can't afford another dead body

in your drawing room Edward.

Alright Dora.

You're asking for the fireworks and here they come.

You come step nearer and I'll scream this place down.

Yes but only once.

You should study human nature.

A chap here's a scream, listens, doesn't hear another one,

he walks on again.

Take care Edward.

I'm much tougher than I look.

If you're tougher than you look, why

are you so frightened of me?

It's alright.

I was only gonna finish my drink.

That's where your sister sat for the last time.

Go on I'll give you one more chance.

Clear out while it's still your word against mine.

You can't frighten me Edward.

The game's up.

I phoned Phillip Mortimer!

I could have saved you the trouble.

He's always in Canterbury on a Friday.

I expect you left a message.

It'll be a sweet thought when he finds your body

where I intend to dump it.

It's not normal to have as much confidence as you have.

I wonder what you'd be like without it.

Go on get out, run!

I'm not going to run because you want me to.

And I'm not going to die because you want me...

Get out!

I've been to Rumford Edward and Acton.

I met your school master, the one you hated so.

I talked to him and now I know what an unbalanced mess

you really are.

Rumford?

Shut up.

At Acton I talked to the small boy

who lived next door to you, the one you tried to kill

and very nearly did.

I didn't try to kill him.

That boy's grown up now and I know what really happened.

What a pity this didn't come out at the inquest.

Shut up!

I won't listen.

Oh yes you will.

I'm going to show you to yourself as you really are,

drag out your rottenness and make you look at it!

Shut up, shut up, shut up!

Look at you!

Even if you escape the law, which is unlikely,

you can never...

I can never escape myself.

I know it all.

There's not a doctor I can't beat at his own game.

I've had this whole side routine for years and years,

and years and there's not one official mark

against me Dora, which is one reason why I can kill you now.

Well hit me Edward, hit me!

Never mind the fingerprints on the poker,

the blood on the carpet or how you're going to carry

me out without being seen!

This isn't how you mean to do it Edward.

You're bluffing again, trying to make me run!

Well I'm not going to run.

I'm staying here where I am!

Get out, get out, get out!

I've come across the world to see you like this Edward.

And now I know you won't go free.

Alright Emmie.

Alright, now you go on up to bed.

You'll be better in the morning.

I'm ever so sorry ma'am.

No it was my fault Emmie.

Now go on.

I'll come up and see you in a minute.

Well her stomach isn't any stronger.

We stopped to have tea to see if it'd go off,

and instead she nearly passed out.

You again Miss Young?

Funny sort of time to be visiting

my house while I'm away.

I'm not Charlotte Young.

My name's Dora Macintosh.

Your husband Edward killed my sister.

Well I've had some pretty funny welcomes in me time,

but this just about takes the cake.

It's true, it's true.

He's a murderer.

Well he looks very well on it.

Come off it Miss Young.

I know Ed's a bad boy but he isn't as bad as all that.

I must phone the police.

Not from here you don't.

Oh please let me use the telephone.

I can't leave you with him.

It's not safe.

That's for me to decide.

Now will you kindly get out of my house?

Your bag Miss Young.

Now then young Ed I want an explanation.

What's the game Ed?

I've won.

Oh I shall always laugh when I think of it.

I couldn't get her to go.

I tried every way.

And then she went like a lamb for you.

I don't know what you're talking about.

She'll go over Sunrise Hill just knock a bird down,

down, down into the valley.

You don't know what you're saying.

My god you never touched her car!

I touched her car alright.

Hydraulic brakes, snip.

I cut the tube.

The oil will run out.

She was in a hurry.

She couldn't stop.

Miss Young, Miss Young!

Ed you don't know what you've done.

I know what I've done.

I've got my money.

Any questions Mrs Bare?

I don't mind you knowing everything.

After all a wife can't be compelled to give evidence

against her husband, can she?

I don't wanna know anymore.

Hm but I gotta make sure you don't stick, haven't I?

I don't want you hanging around my neck

now that I've got Moni's money.

Listen I killed Moni and I killed her sister.

I'm a ruthless, cold blooded killer and I did it for game.

What's the matter Phillip?

Been an accident?

Something that was thought to be an accident Edward,

but it was murder.

I'm going to phone the police.

Freda you tell them...

How long have they been here Freda?

Long enough.

Mr Mortimer stopped me in the drive.

I'm dreaming.

You'll wake up in prison Edward.

Broadmoor if you're lucky.

Broadmoor?

Moni, Moni.

Moni tell me what to do!

I didn't meant it Moni, I didn't!

Tell me what to do.

Pull yourself together Ed.

Mr Mortimer get him a drink.

Ed, Ed!

Brain's still working Freda.

Thanks.

Phillip!

Edward!

I've done it Moni.

I've done it!

I'm sorry Mrs Bare.

The only time in my life my heart ruled my head.

Emmie. Emmie!

Emmie.

Emmie.