1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,713 In the name of entertainment... Ban the ballet! 2 00:00:04,713 --> 00:00:06,840 Tonight on Murder, She Wrote. 3 00:00:06,840 --> 00:00:08,634 Our good wishes will be with you always. 4 00:00:08,634 --> 00:00:11,970 First we must go to the federal authorities and seek asylum. 5 00:00:11,970 --> 00:00:14,848 Look, Ivan, I'm a stage manager with a troupe of Commies. 6 00:00:14,848 --> 00:00:17,226 I don't know if I'd know a Russian if I saw one. 7 00:00:17,226 --> 00:00:19,561 The entire ballet is running away, 8 00:00:19,561 --> 00:00:24,191 and I am mired in this insignificant little speck on the map! 9 00:00:24,191 --> 00:00:27,236 If the KGB find me now, my life is over. 10 00:00:27,236 --> 00:00:30,948 Doggone it, Jess. You're asking a lot. You're the only one I can ask. 11 00:01:24,876 --> 00:01:26,962 Meanwhile, at the Boston Opera Center, 12 00:01:26,962 --> 00:01:30,549 where a preview performance of the Rostov Ballet is scheduled for this afternoon, 13 00:01:30,549 --> 00:01:35,679 anticommunist protesters tangled with police who broke up the demonstration. 14 00:01:35,679 --> 00:01:38,181 Oh, dear. How about that piece of pie? 15 00:01:38,181 --> 00:01:40,892 Velma Rodecker, one of the protest leaders, doesn't like what's happening. 16 00:01:40,892 --> 00:01:43,687 It's a free country, not Communist Russia! 17 00:01:43,687 --> 00:01:47,232 We have a right to be heard! We don't want Red culture here! 18 00:01:47,858 --> 00:01:50,986 We have a right to be heard! Ban the ballet! 19 00:01:50,986 --> 00:01:52,779 That is enough to spoil a man's appetite. 20 00:01:52,779 --> 00:01:55,574 [Velma] Ban the ballet! Ban the ballet! 21 00:01:55,574 --> 00:01:56,742 The pie? 22 00:01:57,618 --> 00:02:00,746 [Velma] Ban the ballet! Ban the ballet! 23 00:02:00,746 --> 00:02:04,583 I hope this won't interfere with the special performance of the ballet today. 24 00:02:04,583 --> 00:02:06,668 I still don't know why you want to go to Boston 25 00:02:06,668 --> 00:02:09,504 just to watch a bunch of Russians jumpin' around the stage. 26 00:02:09,504 --> 00:02:13,216 Because Leo Peterson was thoughtful enough to invite me. How is the pie? 27 00:02:14,050 --> 00:02:15,761 It's delicious, as always. 28 00:02:15,761 --> 00:02:18,680 I'd tell you if it wasn't. I'm sure you would. 29 00:02:59,054 --> 00:03:01,056 Good afternoon. Welcome to our special performance. 30 00:03:02,224 --> 00:03:03,600 Mr. Eddington, Jessica Fletcher. 31 00:03:03,600 --> 00:03:05,519 We met at the New England Arts Council dinner. 32 00:03:05,519 --> 00:03:07,938 Oh, yes. Of course, Mrs. Fletcher. 33 00:03:07,938 --> 00:03:10,899 I'm delighted to see you again. My friend, Leo Peterson. 34 00:03:11,650 --> 00:03:13,735 Mr. Peterson. How do you do? 35 00:03:13,735 --> 00:03:15,946 Mr. Eddington is the president of the arts council. 36 00:03:15,946 --> 00:03:18,240 Oh, congratulations. 37 00:03:18,240 --> 00:03:20,075 Rostov Ballet is a good choice. 38 00:03:20,075 --> 00:03:24,454 I'm looking forward to the American debut of Alexander and Natalia Masurov. 39 00:03:24,955 --> 00:03:28,291 Oh, I do hope the television people won't be in your way with their cameras. 40 00:03:28,291 --> 00:03:30,627 Really? My goodness, I feel like a VIP. 41 00:03:30,627 --> 00:03:32,254 Enjoy yourselves. 42 00:03:37,718 --> 00:03:40,053 Curtain in 10 minutes. Shall we? 43 00:03:45,517 --> 00:03:48,395 Now you tie this off first and then attach the snub line, okay? 44 00:03:49,187 --> 00:03:50,397 All right. 45 00:03:58,363 --> 00:03:59,614 Um... 46 00:04:11,042 --> 00:04:13,795 So, what's your name? Irina. 47 00:04:13,795 --> 00:04:16,505 Irina. I like that. Irina. 48 00:04:17,674 --> 00:04:20,218 What part do you play, Irina? The Sugar Plum Fairy? 49 00:04:21,845 --> 00:04:23,722 Excuse me. I must return. 50 00:04:23,722 --> 00:04:26,808 Now wait a minute, sugarplum. I've been watching you. 51 00:04:27,559 --> 00:04:29,853 You and I can have some fun together. 52 00:04:30,687 --> 00:04:34,815 It is not allowed. They don't have to know everything, do they? 53 00:04:34,815 --> 00:04:38,069 If you ever decide to defect, you just let me know. 54 00:04:38,820 --> 00:04:40,613 I'll show you a real good time. 55 00:04:41,363 --> 00:04:43,867 Let her go. 56 00:04:47,496 --> 00:04:50,791 You are not to associate with members of this company. 57 00:04:50,791 --> 00:04:53,418 Listen, Berensky. I don't take orders from the KGB. 58 00:04:53,794 --> 00:04:56,838 I'm telling you personally. Stay away from that dancer. 59 00:04:57,214 --> 00:05:00,926 Don't threaten me, comrade. I'll associate with anybody I like. 60 00:05:13,522 --> 00:05:16,358 Natalia! Are you nervous? 61 00:05:16,358 --> 00:05:19,361 Like a pigeon, my heart is pounding in my chest. 62 00:05:19,361 --> 00:05:23,240 Well, do not be frightened. America will love you, 63 00:05:23,240 --> 00:05:25,450 just as the world loves you. 64 00:05:26,493 --> 00:05:28,954 You have always been such a good friend, Irinichka. 65 00:05:29,204 --> 00:05:30,497 Hmm. 66 00:05:33,416 --> 00:05:35,836 Our good wishes will be with you always. 67 00:05:45,720 --> 00:05:47,305 Three minutes! 68 00:05:47,681 --> 00:05:49,391 Oh, I have to go. 69 00:05:59,109 --> 00:06:03,863 Leo, am I mistaken, or have you seen the Rostov Ballet perform? 70 00:06:03,863 --> 00:06:07,576 Oh, I have indeed. Many, many years ago. 71 00:06:07,576 --> 00:06:10,996 Ha. Is that why we were favored with this special invitation? 72 00:06:10,996 --> 00:06:12,414 Perhaps. 73 00:06:20,088 --> 00:06:21,255 Leo... 74 00:06:21,255 --> 00:06:23,174 Shh. 75 00:06:29,472 --> 00:06:32,934 Bravo! Bravo! 76 00:07:27,489 --> 00:07:31,618 Take my warning seriously. Keep your distance from Irina. 77 00:07:33,036 --> 00:07:35,246 You're a real tough guy, aren't you? 78 00:07:35,580 --> 00:07:39,417 What's the matter? You afraid your dancer's gonna do some private dancing with me? 79 00:07:43,838 --> 00:07:46,549 Go ahead, Russki. Try it, just once. Please, just try it. 80 00:08:09,990 --> 00:08:11,866 Open this door! 81 00:08:11,866 --> 00:08:14,786 Open up, Commies! Are you afraid of the truth? 82 00:08:52,574 --> 00:08:55,577 Excuse me, Jessica. I'll be right back. Uh, what? 83 00:09:17,515 --> 00:09:21,811 Bravo! Bravo! 84 00:09:29,110 --> 00:09:32,405 Bravo! Bravo! 85 00:09:35,742 --> 00:09:39,703 Alexander and Natalia are not onstage. Check in their dressing room, quick! 86 00:09:39,953 --> 00:09:41,331 Yes, Major Karzoff. 87 00:09:42,540 --> 00:09:44,751 Wake up, America! 88 00:09:44,751 --> 00:09:50,048 This Russian ballet tour is only an excuse to bring more Communists into our midst! 89 00:09:50,381 --> 00:09:55,595 Don't be deceived by' treacherous lies in the name of entertainment! 90 00:09:55,761 --> 00:09:58,389 Ban the ballet! Russkies go home! 91 00:09:58,389 --> 00:09:59,682 Ban the ballet! 92 00:10:01,684 --> 00:10:04,687 We must go, Jessica. Now. 93 00:10:06,981 --> 00:10:10,276 But the parking lot exit is that way! No, Jessica. This way. 94 00:10:12,904 --> 00:10:16,783 Major, what happened? Cover the exits. Close down the theater. 95 00:10:16,991 --> 00:10:19,160 Alexander and Natalia are missing. 96 00:10:19,994 --> 00:10:21,121 Go! 97 00:10:34,217 --> 00:10:35,343 Berensky. 98 00:10:39,139 --> 00:10:40,640 Alexander Masurov? 99 00:10:40,640 --> 00:10:42,684 Get in, Jessica. I'll explain everything. 100 00:10:44,811 --> 00:10:46,396 You must be Natalia. 101 00:11:00,827 --> 00:11:04,122 It is wonderful to finally meet you, Uncle. 102 00:11:04,122 --> 00:11:07,542 My dear, dear Natalia. 103 00:11:08,458 --> 00:11:10,920 Jessica, can you forgive me for involving you in this? 104 00:11:10,920 --> 00:11:12,088 I was so afraid. 105 00:11:12,088 --> 00:11:16,926 A single man at the ballet, with an accent no less, would be much too conspicuous. 106 00:11:16,926 --> 00:11:18,845 So I asked you to accompany me. 107 00:11:18,845 --> 00:11:20,972 Well, I'm not sure that I understand. 108 00:11:20,972 --> 00:11:22,891 Thank you for helping. 109 00:11:22,891 --> 00:11:26,477 We have been planning this moment since I was a little girl. 110 00:11:26,977 --> 00:11:29,439 I am so happy it has finally come true. 111 00:11:29,439 --> 00:11:33,651 I'm happy for you, Natalia, but, Leo, you've got a lot of explaining to do. 112 00:11:33,651 --> 00:11:36,279 Of course. First we must go to the federal authorities 113 00:11:36,279 --> 00:11:39,073 and ask them to seek asylum for Natalia and Alexander. 114 00:11:39,073 --> 00:11:42,076 [Jessica] But where did you go when you left me in the theater? 115 00:11:42,076 --> 00:11:46,122 To the car, of course. I moved it closer, so that our getaway would proceed more smoothly. 116 00:11:47,081 --> 00:11:48,708 Well, I hate to bring this up, 117 00:11:48,708 --> 00:11:52,462 but by now someone must have discovered they're missing. 118 00:11:52,462 --> 00:11:55,548 There could be news on the radio. 119 00:11:59,010 --> 00:12:02,554 At the Boston Opera Center, where only moments ago, 120 00:12:02,554 --> 00:12:05,600 the body of Soviet security officer, Serge Berensky, 121 00:12:06,059 --> 00:12:07,352 was found stabbed to death 122 00:12:07,352 --> 00:12:12,106 in the dressing room of Alexander and Natalia Masurov, stars of the Rostov Ballet. 123 00:12:12,774 --> 00:12:16,611 The couple, who disappeared immediately following today's preview performance, 124 00:12:16,611 --> 00:12:19,155 are being sought for questioning by local and federal author... 125 00:12:28,706 --> 00:12:32,126 We did not do this terrible thing. We hurt no one. 126 00:12:32,126 --> 00:12:36,005 We did not return to our dressing room. We went to musician room. 127 00:12:36,005 --> 00:12:39,217 They only changed their clothes there. We did not even see Berensky. 128 00:12:39,217 --> 00:12:41,636 I think we should go directly to the police. 129 00:12:41,636 --> 00:12:45,139 No! The police think Natalia and Alexander have murdered a KGB officer. 130 00:12:45,139 --> 00:12:47,225 If they're innocent, they've got nothing to fear! 131 00:12:47,225 --> 00:12:51,229 Nothing but the KGB If they get their hands on Natalia and Alexander, 132 00:12:51,229 --> 00:12:53,398 they will drag them back to Russia. 133 00:12:53,398 --> 00:12:56,734 Do you suppose they would have a fair trial there, after that? 134 00:12:57,151 --> 00:13:00,196 Please, Jessica. I know them better than you do. 135 00:13:00,530 --> 00:13:05,159 Well, if it's a question of delaying their surrender... 136 00:13:05,159 --> 00:13:08,746 All right, Leo. Take them back to Cabot Cove. 137 00:13:08,746 --> 00:13:13,918 Find Ethan. I'll telephone him and explain the situation. And what about you? 138 00:13:13,918 --> 00:13:18,172 Well, I'd like to stay here and see what I can find out. 139 00:13:18,172 --> 00:13:20,341 I'll catch a bus later. 140 00:13:30,809 --> 00:13:34,063 And you were not aware that Berensky had not come out of his dressing room? 141 00:13:34,063 --> 00:13:36,024 I wasn't paying any attention. I was busy. 142 00:13:36,274 --> 00:13:38,192 And just how busy was that? 143 00:13:38,943 --> 00:13:42,113 Look, Ivan, I'm a stage manager with a troupe of Commies. 144 00:13:42,363 --> 00:13:45,575 Most of 'em don't even understand English. I gotta keep my eyes on them. 145 00:13:45,575 --> 00:13:47,201 Too bad you didn't keep your eyes on Berensky. 146 00:13:47,827 --> 00:13:49,620 What can you tell us about him? 147 00:13:49,620 --> 00:13:53,791 Not much, except he was hanging around all the time, watching the ballerinas. 148 00:13:54,250 --> 00:13:56,627 Particularly a little cutie-pie named Irina. 149 00:13:56,627 --> 00:14:00,423 Uh, pardon me. Excuse me, who's in charge? 150 00:14:00,423 --> 00:14:01,506 I am. I am. 151 00:14:03,676 --> 00:14:05,678 Okay. We'll, uh, get back to you. 152 00:14:06,095 --> 00:14:09,349 Anytime. Chief Agent O'Farrell, FBI. 153 00:14:09,349 --> 00:14:11,142 Is there something I can do for you? 154 00:14:11,476 --> 00:14:13,061 Uh, my name is Jessica Fletcher. 155 00:14:13,061 --> 00:14:15,188 I was in the audience this afternoon. 156 00:14:15,188 --> 00:14:16,939 Oh, yes. I remember you. 157 00:14:16,939 --> 00:14:19,734 You were with a very distinguished-looking gentleman. 158 00:14:19,942 --> 00:14:22,070 Mr. Peterson. He returned home. 159 00:14:22,070 --> 00:14:25,323 He doesn't have quite the same fascination for murder that I have. 160 00:14:25,323 --> 00:14:30,078 Fascination? Well, you see, I write mystery stories. 161 00:14:30,078 --> 00:14:31,204 Really? 162 00:14:31,412 --> 00:14:36,876 Well, you know there is a very excellent mystery writer named J.B. Fletcher 163 00:14:36,876 --> 00:14:40,129 from your state of Maine. From Cabot Cove, Maine. 164 00:14:40,129 --> 00:14:44,425 And I thank you. Is it you? Oh, oh! Oh, I am honored! 165 00:14:44,425 --> 00:14:48,179 Major Anatole Karzoff, committee for state security. 166 00:14:49,097 --> 00:14:51,349 KGB Well, if you prefer. 167 00:14:52,850 --> 00:14:56,270 Mrs. Fletcher, unless you have some relevant knowledge about what happened, 168 00:14:56,270 --> 00:14:58,064 I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to leave. 169 00:14:58,064 --> 00:15:02,735 Not so hasty, Mr. O'Farrell. Mrs. Fletcher has remarkable powers of deduction. 170 00:15:02,735 --> 00:15:05,363 I would welcome her observations in this matter. 171 00:15:05,363 --> 00:15:06,739 Well, I would not. 172 00:15:06,739 --> 00:15:08,825 And need I remind you, Major Karzoff, this is my turf! 173 00:15:08,825 --> 00:15:10,034 I would... 174 00:15:11,202 --> 00:15:16,457 uh, hope... in the spirit of cooperation 175 00:15:16,457 --> 00:15:19,919 in this instance you might defer to my request, eh? 176 00:15:22,088 --> 00:15:23,381 Suit yourself, Major. 177 00:15:27,218 --> 00:15:29,971 I feel as though I already know you 178 00:15:29,971 --> 00:15:33,182 from the many hours I have spent absorbed with your books. 179 00:15:33,182 --> 00:15:35,226 Well, you're very kind, Major. 180 00:15:35,226 --> 00:15:39,689 But I'm only sorry that Russia doesn't see fit to pay authors royalties. 181 00:15:39,689 --> 00:15:42,984 That is a capitalist invention, my dear. 182 00:15:43,359 --> 00:15:46,529 Come, shall we examine the scene of the crime? Of course. 183 00:15:46,529 --> 00:15:49,115 My favorite book was the first one I read of yours... 184 00:15:52,243 --> 00:15:54,412 I was the first to find Berensky. 185 00:15:54,996 --> 00:15:58,624 Facedown, with a jeweled dagger in his back. 186 00:15:58,624 --> 00:16:01,002 Any suspects? Yes, only one. 187 00:16:01,461 --> 00:16:04,755 There's no doubt that Alexander Masurov murdered Berensky. 188 00:16:04,755 --> 00:16:06,716 The dagger was part of his costume. 189 00:16:06,716 --> 00:16:08,926 And what was his motive? Defection. 190 00:16:09,260 --> 00:16:12,054 As soon as I observed that Alexander and Natalia 191 00:16:12,054 --> 00:16:14,098 were absent from their curtain call, 192 00:16:14,098 --> 00:16:15,558 I sent Berensky to look for them. 193 00:16:15,892 --> 00:16:19,145 Apparently he found them, preparing to flee. 194 00:16:19,729 --> 00:16:23,357 There was a struggle with Natalia. How can you be sure? 195 00:16:23,357 --> 00:16:26,736 Fingernail marks were raked along Berensky's face. 196 00:16:27,069 --> 00:16:31,699 And while they struggled, Alexander plunged his dagger into Berensky's back, 197 00:16:32,825 --> 00:16:34,410 killing him instantly. 198 00:16:34,410 --> 00:16:36,579 Well, that is a sound premise. 199 00:16:36,579 --> 00:16:40,208 But surely there are others who had motive or opportunities? 200 00:16:40,500 --> 00:16:44,045 Even I can think of one. Oh? And who might that be? 201 00:16:44,378 --> 00:16:47,381 You, Major. As you said, you were the first on the scene. 202 00:16:47,965 --> 00:16:50,635 Very good, yes. 203 00:16:50,968 --> 00:16:53,221 I agree. That is my opportunity, 204 00:16:53,221 --> 00:16:56,891 but what about my motive for killing my own man? 205 00:16:56,891 --> 00:17:00,436 The realization that two of your country's most famous dancers 206 00:17:00,436 --> 00:17:01,854 were defecting to the West 207 00:17:02,396 --> 00:17:06,609 and the knowledge that nothing short of murder could prevent it. 208 00:17:06,609 --> 00:17:11,864 Heh! So I killed Berensky in order to thwart them from seeking asylum, huh? 209 00:17:11,864 --> 00:17:14,075 Excellent, excellent! 210 00:17:14,075 --> 00:17:17,161 You are mistaken, of course, but it is a brilliant postulation. 211 00:17:18,496 --> 00:17:19,872 Thank you again. 212 00:17:20,373 --> 00:17:23,917 Tell me, my dear lady. Are you planning to stay in the city this evening? 213 00:17:24,502 --> 00:17:26,712 Well, that wasn't my intention, 214 00:17:26,712 --> 00:17:30,174 but under the circumstances, I think perhaps I will. 215 00:17:30,174 --> 00:17:34,011 Oh, well, then, m... m... may I suggest a... a wonderful place? 216 00:17:34,011 --> 00:17:36,347 It's where I'm staying. I'm sure you'll like it. 217 00:17:39,433 --> 00:17:41,894 Ethan, please trust me. 218 00:17:41,894 --> 00:17:43,980 I'm sure they're innocent. 219 00:17:43,980 --> 00:17:47,483 But until the real murderer is found, they need someplace to stay. 220 00:17:48,067 --> 00:17:50,528 Jess, do you realize what kind of deep chowder I'll be in 221 00:17:50,528 --> 00:17:51,737 if I get caught aiding and abetting? 222 00:17:52,363 --> 00:17:55,700 And do you know what will happen to those young, innocent people 223 00:17:55,700 --> 00:17:57,785 if they are sent back to Russia? 224 00:17:57,785 --> 00:17:59,829 No, and neither do you, not for sure. 225 00:18:00,871 --> 00:18:03,291 Doggone it, Jess. You're asking a lot. I know. 226 00:18:03,291 --> 00:18:05,710 And you're the only one I can ask. 227 00:18:07,253 --> 00:18:09,213 All right, all right. But I'm only doing it for you. 228 00:18:09,213 --> 00:18:12,883 There is no room on my boat for international politics. 229 00:18:13,050 --> 00:18:17,305 Oh, there's somebody at the door. Ethan, thanks. 230 00:18:19,724 --> 00:18:23,603 ...to take their bows, the missing stars of the ballet... 231 00:18:23,603 --> 00:18:26,606 Alexander and Natalia Masurov... 232 00:18:26,606 --> 00:18:31,109 ...suspects in the murder of Soviet security agent, Serge Berensky. 233 00:18:31,109 --> 00:18:34,655 [Velma] Wake up, Am... 234 00:18:35,781 --> 00:18:41,162 Uh, forgive me, madam. It's a habit from my old days with the militia. 235 00:18:41,162 --> 00:18:44,290 Some people were reluctant to answer the buzzer. 236 00:18:45,166 --> 00:18:48,210 Well, I'm glad I opened the door before you kicked it down. 237 00:18:48,711 --> 00:18:50,671 Hmm. The lab reports are ready. 238 00:18:50,671 --> 00:18:53,799 I thought you might like to accompany me to police headquarters, yes? 239 00:18:53,799 --> 00:18:54,800 Yeah. 240 00:18:59,555 --> 00:19:01,807 That's the lot. Isn't it sad 241 00:19:02,475 --> 00:19:06,436 how a man's whole life can be reduced to a pile of trinkets? 242 00:19:07,563 --> 00:19:09,815 Now, here's something interesting, Major. 243 00:19:09,815 --> 00:19:14,445 The victim's handkerchief was found in his pocket, stained with his own blood. 244 00:19:14,445 --> 00:19:18,574 - What about it? - [Jessica] Well, it seems to disprove the major's theory 245 00:19:18,574 --> 00:19:20,826 that Berensky was struggling with Natalia, 246 00:19:20,826 --> 00:19:24,288 and she scratched his face while Alexander stabbed him in the back. 247 00:19:24,538 --> 00:19:25,915 I don't seem to follow your logic. 248 00:19:25,915 --> 00:19:28,584 She clawed him, and he wiped his face with his handkerchief. 249 00:19:28,751 --> 00:19:31,837 Then he put it back in his pocket after he'd been fatally stabbed? 250 00:19:32,505 --> 00:19:34,674 No. Mrs. Fletcher is absolutely correct. 251 00:19:34,674 --> 00:19:37,176 The face-scratching must have happened earlier. 252 00:19:37,885 --> 00:19:41,388 Does that report mention anything about fibers snagged onto the watchband? 253 00:19:41,972 --> 00:19:43,140 Green fibers? 254 00:19:44,392 --> 00:19:48,521 Now, that woman who rushed on the stage, she was wearing a green sweater, wasn't she? 255 00:19:49,772 --> 00:19:51,065 Velma Rodecker. 256 00:19:51,857 --> 00:19:54,109 Where is she now, Sergeant? She's upstairs in lockup. 257 00:19:54,652 --> 00:19:57,363 See if these fibers match up with her sweater. Right. 258 00:20:00,074 --> 00:20:03,285 Sergeant, you might examine under her fingernails while you're at it. 259 00:20:03,285 --> 00:20:04,453 Yes, ma'am. Uh-huh. 260 00:20:09,917 --> 00:20:11,585 [Karzoff] This investigation could be 261 00:20:11,585 --> 00:20:15,923 valuable material for a new mystery novel, eh, Mrs. Fletcher? 262 00:20:15,923 --> 00:20:17,967 Well, it certainly has the right ingredients. 263 00:20:17,967 --> 00:20:20,302 Hmph, the murder of a Soviet agent, 264 00:20:20,302 --> 00:20:24,598 coincidental with the disappearance of two world-famous ballet stars. 265 00:20:24,598 --> 00:20:29,729 Well, please don't leave out the wise and venerable chief of state security, 266 00:20:29,979 --> 00:20:31,439 who solves the murder 267 00:20:31,439 --> 00:20:35,734 and brings to justice the misguided betrayers of the homeland. 268 00:20:36,444 --> 00:20:38,446 Ah, but that remains to be seen, doesn't it? 269 00:20:38,446 --> 00:20:40,614 It's in the final chapter, madam. 270 00:20:40,865 --> 00:20:44,410 Ha, may I offer you a nightcap? Thank you, no. 271 00:20:44,410 --> 00:20:48,289 I've had an exhausting day. I need a good night's sleep to clear my mind. 272 00:20:48,289 --> 00:20:50,249 I'd like to take a rain check though. You have a rain check. 273 00:20:50,249 --> 00:20:51,625 Thank you. Good night. 274 00:21:07,266 --> 00:21:10,603 Leo was certainly a fine-looking young man. 275 00:21:10,603 --> 00:21:11,811 Yes. 276 00:21:12,730 --> 00:21:14,398 How much has he told you? 277 00:21:15,232 --> 00:21:16,984 Concerning you? Nothing. 278 00:21:17,859 --> 00:21:20,863 But I did see you deal him a playbill from the bottom of the deck. 279 00:21:25,993 --> 00:21:28,162 Leo promised me that no one would learn 280 00:21:28,162 --> 00:21:29,872 of my participation in the defection. 281 00:21:30,164 --> 00:21:32,249 If the Russians were to find out, 282 00:21:32,249 --> 00:21:35,586 they would never again allow their dancers to perform for the arts council. 283 00:21:35,586 --> 00:21:38,589 As far as I know, Leo has never told anyone. 284 00:21:39,006 --> 00:21:42,384 Tell me, Mr. Eddington. How did you know Leo? 285 00:21:42,802 --> 00:21:44,762 entre nous, of course? Oh, of course. 286 00:21:46,180 --> 00:21:47,890 My father was the American officer 287 00:21:47,890 --> 00:21:50,976 who arranged for Leo's defection from the Russian army 288 00:21:50,976 --> 00:21:53,896 during the fall of Berlin in World War II. 289 00:21:55,314 --> 00:21:57,525 Leo was then Leonid Petrovich, 290 00:21:57,525 --> 00:22:00,986 a dancer who longed for the artistic freedom of the United States. 291 00:22:01,821 --> 00:22:04,782 He was just beginning to build himself a tremendous reputation, 292 00:22:05,449 --> 00:22:07,326 when a tragic accident ended his career. 293 00:22:07,785 --> 00:22:10,579 Accident? A heavy light fell onstage. 294 00:22:10,996 --> 00:22:12,455 Leo was unable to get out of the way. 295 00:22:12,873 --> 00:22:15,292 Oh, of course. That explains his limp. 296 00:22:16,085 --> 00:22:18,838 So Leo contacted me just after I'd announced 297 00:22:19,463 --> 00:22:21,382 the Rostov Ballet was coming to Boston. 298 00:22:22,007 --> 00:22:26,303 He asked me to help in the defection of his grandniece. Well, how could I refuse? 299 00:22:27,304 --> 00:22:32,935 And aside from inviting him to the performance, what was your participation? 300 00:22:33,602 --> 00:22:35,396 Nothing very dramatic really. 301 00:22:35,396 --> 00:22:39,233 I was to open a window in the musicians' room. 302 00:22:39,942 --> 00:22:42,236 And Leo would then bring a change of clothes 303 00:22:42,236 --> 00:22:45,281 for Natalia and Alexander and he was to leave the clothes in a locker. 304 00:22:45,281 --> 00:22:48,742 Number 19. I saw the number scribbled on his playbill. 305 00:22:48,742 --> 00:22:49,994 Yes. And that was it! 306 00:22:50,661 --> 00:22:53,705 Except that when I left the musicians' room... Yes? 307 00:22:53,705 --> 00:22:56,208 Berensky saw me from the far wings. 308 00:22:57,001 --> 00:23:00,254 I remember because he was holding a handkerchief 309 00:23:00,254 --> 00:23:02,590 to the side of his face for some reason. 310 00:23:03,965 --> 00:23:07,678 Before he went into the Masurovs' dressing room? Mmm-hmm. 311 00:23:08,888 --> 00:23:11,849 Mr. Eddington, thank you. It's been most useful. 312 00:23:11,849 --> 00:23:14,852 I really should be getting home. Well, let me drive you. 313 00:23:14,852 --> 00:23:16,228 Oh, no, I wouldn't think of it. 314 00:23:16,228 --> 00:23:18,898 I still have time to catch the last bus to my hotel. 315 00:23:18,898 --> 00:23:20,900 And I know my way around Boston very well. 316 00:23:20,900 --> 00:23:24,069 Well, the streets are very dangerous at night, especially for ladies alone. 317 00:23:24,069 --> 00:23:26,946 Oh, I'll be fine, but thanks for the concern. 318 00:23:26,946 --> 00:23:28,407 Good night. Good night. 319 00:23:51,013 --> 00:23:52,388 [Jessica] Looking for someone? 320 00:24:02,858 --> 00:24:04,276 Go. 321 00:24:08,948 --> 00:24:12,159 I hope he did not startle you, Mrs. Fletcher. 322 00:24:12,159 --> 00:24:15,329 I'm afraid I startled him. 323 00:24:15,329 --> 00:24:17,873 Thank you for the bodyguard, Major Karzoff. 324 00:24:18,082 --> 00:24:20,751 I wouldn't have dared to walk the streets alone, 325 00:24:20,751 --> 00:24:23,253 if I hadn't known Mr. Nagy was following me. 326 00:24:23,629 --> 00:24:28,217 Mmm. It was a wasted exercise interviewing Mr. Eddington, madam. 327 00:24:28,592 --> 00:24:33,597 The fibers found in Berensky's watchband match those of Velma Rodecker's sweater, 328 00:24:33,597 --> 00:24:38,227 and traces of Berensky's flesh were found under her nails, as you suggested. 329 00:24:38,602 --> 00:24:40,521 They've arrested her for the murder? 330 00:24:40,521 --> 00:24:44,608 Yes, and while I have no sympathy for a neurotic anticommunist, 331 00:24:44,858 --> 00:24:48,821 I regard it as a most depressing development. 332 00:25:01,125 --> 00:25:04,003 Mornin'. Ethan Cragg about? 333 00:25:06,046 --> 00:25:08,048 Uh, yup. 334 00:25:08,840 --> 00:25:10,175 I don't believe we've met. 335 00:25:10,718 --> 00:25:13,053 Amos Tupper, I'm the local sheriff. 336 00:25:13,053 --> 00:25:14,096 Yup. 337 00:25:14,388 --> 00:25:17,725 You must be new around here. Where ya from? Amos! 338 00:25:18,976 --> 00:25:21,686 Ethan. Good morning, Amos. 339 00:25:21,686 --> 00:25:23,897 I see you met my new deckhand. 340 00:25:23,897 --> 00:25:26,650 I figured I could use some help the way the cod's been bitin' lately. 341 00:25:26,650 --> 00:25:30,738 Good idea. You here temporary, or are you staying awhile? 342 00:25:31,780 --> 00:25:32,781 Nope. 343 00:25:33,323 --> 00:25:35,367 Oh, I think what he means is, 344 00:25:35,367 --> 00:25:38,037 he's gonna stay here for a while and then he'll be moving on. 345 00:25:38,037 --> 00:25:39,663 Isn't that right, Al? 346 00:25:40,539 --> 00:25:41,707 Yup. 347 00:25:43,250 --> 00:25:47,171 Hey, how about I buy you a cup of coffee at the inn? Sounds good to me. 348 00:25:47,671 --> 00:25:49,423 Seems like a friendly sort. 349 00:25:50,007 --> 00:25:51,592 A might too gabby for my taste. 350 00:25:51,592 --> 00:25:55,179 Ethan, have you seen any suspicious-looking characters about? 351 00:25:55,763 --> 00:25:58,098 Suspicious? How? Different, foreign-like. 352 00:25:58,098 --> 00:26:00,142 You know, Russian? Russian! 353 00:26:00,434 --> 00:26:04,855 Ju... Yeah, two Russki toe dancers, a man and a woman. 354 00:26:04,855 --> 00:26:07,858 They ran off from some Boston ballet. Defectors. 355 00:26:07,858 --> 00:26:11,236 Only they murdered a fella, and there's a warrant out on 'em. 356 00:26:11,820 --> 00:26:14,907 I don't know if I'd know a Russian if I saw one. Would you? 357 00:26:15,199 --> 00:26:18,160 Ha! From a country mile away! 358 00:26:18,994 --> 00:26:22,039 [Amos] Well, now, who do you s'pose that is? 359 00:26:22,039 --> 00:26:23,207 Uh, her? 360 00:26:23,499 --> 00:26:27,044 Oh, uh, that little gal has come to visit Niels Larsen's family for a spell. 361 00:26:27,252 --> 00:26:30,714 We gonna have the coffee? Pretty little thing, isn't she? 362 00:26:38,513 --> 00:26:39,807 [Karzoff] Radicals! 363 00:26:40,724 --> 00:26:46,105 So vociferous for the cameras, yet quiet as church mice under interrogation. 364 00:26:46,105 --> 00:26:49,066 Then, Miss Rodecker still hasn't made a statement, hmm? 365 00:26:49,066 --> 00:26:53,237 And she is deriving intense pleasure from her newfound notoriety. 366 00:26:54,321 --> 00:26:57,574 But then, that's exactly what she wanted, her day in court. 367 00:26:57,574 --> 00:26:58,826 The center of attention. 368 00:26:58,826 --> 00:27:02,079 Make no mistake, she is the killer. 369 00:27:02,079 --> 00:27:04,289 The woman stabbed Berensky 370 00:27:04,289 --> 00:27:08,085 and then ran onto the stage to cause her disturbance. 371 00:27:08,085 --> 00:27:11,964 But the murder weapon was Alexander's dagger. 372 00:27:11,964 --> 00:27:14,590 Surely he was using it onstage at that moment? 373 00:27:14,590 --> 00:27:16,468 nyet, nyet. 374 00:27:17,302 --> 00:27:19,847 You will recall that the wedding scene occurs in the final act. 375 00:27:19,847 --> 00:27:22,182 The dagger is not worn in the wedding scene. 376 00:27:22,182 --> 00:27:25,811 It would have remained in the dressing room throughout the finale. 377 00:27:26,478 --> 00:27:27,479 Oh, I see. 378 00:27:33,109 --> 00:27:34,486 Those girls over there, 379 00:27:34,486 --> 00:27:36,446 they're members of the corps de ballet aren't they? 380 00:27:36,446 --> 00:27:38,031 [Karzoff] Mmm, yes. 381 00:27:38,031 --> 00:27:40,200 That little one there looks so sad. 382 00:27:40,826 --> 00:27:45,497 Oh, Irina, yes. Yes, yes. She was Natalia's best friend. Oh. 383 00:27:45,497 --> 00:27:48,000 W-Would you like to meet her? Yes. 384 00:27:48,834 --> 00:27:50,085 Uh, Miss Katska. 385 00:27:52,337 --> 00:27:53,338 Would you come, please? 386 00:27:59,511 --> 00:28:04,141 Mrs. Fletcher, may I present Miss Irina Katska? How do you do? 387 00:28:04,141 --> 00:28:07,311 Major Karzoff has told me how close you were to Natalia. 388 00:28:08,020 --> 00:28:10,981 I'm so sorry. I know what it is to lose a friend. 389 00:28:12,065 --> 00:28:15,194 You are very kind. Thank you, Irina. 390 00:28:18,030 --> 00:28:19,990 Well, you must forgive me, Major, 391 00:28:19,990 --> 00:28:22,492 but I must catch the next bus back to Cabot Cove. 392 00:28:22,492 --> 00:28:26,079 So soon? Well, you've almost solved the crime. 393 00:28:26,079 --> 00:28:27,580 There's no reason for me to stay. 394 00:28:27,580 --> 00:28:31,877 Then it is farewell only, never, never good-bye. 395 00:28:32,377 --> 00:28:34,504 Farewell then. Farewell. 396 00:28:36,089 --> 00:28:40,093 Good news, Major. Velma Rodecker has decided to talk. 397 00:28:54,107 --> 00:28:56,360 Welcome home, Ms. Fletcher. 398 00:28:56,360 --> 00:28:59,571 Why, Sheriff, do you always meet the bus to welcome people home? 399 00:28:59,571 --> 00:29:01,198 Only the famous ones. 400 00:29:01,198 --> 00:29:03,325 Ethan tells me you hung around Boston 401 00:29:03,325 --> 00:29:05,077 gathering material concerning that murder. 402 00:29:05,077 --> 00:29:07,162 What did you find out? It was open-and-shut. 403 00:29:07,162 --> 00:29:11,041 Apparently a protester named Velma Rodecker murdered the Russian agent. 404 00:29:11,041 --> 00:29:13,168 Have you seen Ethan around? 405 00:29:13,168 --> 00:29:16,046 Oh, he's down at his boat showing his new hand the ropes. 406 00:29:16,546 --> 00:29:18,632 New hand? Friendly young fella. 407 00:29:18,632 --> 00:29:20,717 Sounds like he's from up around Bangor. 408 00:29:31,520 --> 00:29:32,562 Ethan! 409 00:29:33,522 --> 00:29:35,774 Oh, there she is. How ya doin', Jessica? 410 00:29:35,774 --> 00:29:39,027 Ethan, when I asked you to hide Alexander and Natalia, 411 00:29:39,027 --> 00:29:40,487 this is not at all what I had in mind. 412 00:29:40,487 --> 00:29:42,614 Don't get on your high horse, woman. 413 00:29:42,614 --> 00:29:44,783 What did you want me to do, stuff 'em in my sea chest? 414 00:29:45,200 --> 00:29:48,287 Amos thinks she's a Swede from Minnesota. 415 00:29:48,287 --> 00:29:51,456 Well, even so, I'm taking Natalia home with me right now. 416 00:29:51,456 --> 00:29:53,834 Now where's Leo? Up to his house, I guess. 417 00:29:53,834 --> 00:29:56,837 Well, then you bring Alexander along to my place for supper tonight, 418 00:29:56,837 --> 00:29:58,588 and then we've got to make some new arrangements. 419 00:29:58,755 --> 00:30:01,633 The police department, the KGB and the FBI 420 00:30:01,633 --> 00:30:03,927 could be down on this town in any moment. 421 00:30:03,927 --> 00:30:05,137 What for? They got the murderer. 422 00:30:05,762 --> 00:30:07,681 Velma Rodecker is not the murderer. 423 00:30:09,641 --> 00:30:12,144 [Leo] Aah! Aah! 424 00:30:12,144 --> 00:30:15,397 Ooh, does that smell good! Leo, will you sit there? 425 00:30:15,397 --> 00:30:17,024 Ethan, you come around here. 426 00:30:17,024 --> 00:30:20,736 And you two, you better sit side-by-side. 427 00:30:20,736 --> 00:30:22,195 Who in tarnation is that? 428 00:30:22,195 --> 00:30:26,158 Leo! Take Alexander and Natalia upstairs. Hurry! 429 00:30:35,000 --> 00:30:36,877 I sure am sorry for disturbin' ya, ma'am, 430 00:30:36,877 --> 00:30:38,754 but I was told Captain Cragg might be here. 431 00:30:38,754 --> 00:30:41,173 Yes, I'm Ethan Cragg. What can I do for you? 432 00:30:41,173 --> 00:30:44,217 Well, sir, I just put into the harbor with a blown oil seal, 433 00:30:44,217 --> 00:30:47,512 and a fella down at the docks said you might have a spare to sell me. 434 00:30:47,846 --> 00:30:51,475 No, I'm sorry, but you can probably get one from Gus Harker 435 00:30:51,475 --> 00:30:52,684 over at Rockwater Bay. 436 00:30:52,684 --> 00:30:55,312 Oh, Rockwater Bay, huh? Shoot. 437 00:30:56,021 --> 00:30:58,607 Ma'am, you s'pose I could use your phone to call over there 438 00:30:58,607 --> 00:31:00,567 before I start hitchin' in that direction? 439 00:31:00,567 --> 00:31:02,652 Oh, yes, of course. Come on inside. Thank you. 440 00:31:08,200 --> 00:31:12,037 Looks like you folks are expecting company. Well, they are a little late. 441 00:31:12,037 --> 00:31:15,123 You know how much trouble babies can be, Mr... Uh... 442 00:31:15,123 --> 00:31:18,210 Dewey Johnson. Gus will be home at this time of night. 443 00:31:18,210 --> 00:31:20,420 Just call the operator. Thank you, ma'am. 444 00:31:21,004 --> 00:31:23,048 You from Down East, Mr. Johnson? 445 00:31:23,048 --> 00:31:26,635 No, ma'am. I'm from Maine, born and bred, up near Bar Harbor. 446 00:31:27,052 --> 00:31:32,557 Well, that's lovely, Bar Harbor. I'll let you make your phone call. 447 00:31:34,309 --> 00:31:36,436 News is on, Jess. Come take a look. 448 00:31:36,436 --> 00:31:39,314 ...and the disappearance of two Russian ballet stars 449 00:31:39,314 --> 00:31:41,149 remain a mystery today. 450 00:31:41,483 --> 00:31:44,903 The dancers were first missed when they did not take their curtain calls, 451 00:31:44,903 --> 00:31:47,823 as shown in this videotape 452 00:31:47,823 --> 00:31:49,908 of the preview performance of the Rostov Ballet. 453 00:31:50,909 --> 00:31:52,077 All through, ma'am. 454 00:31:52,077 --> 00:31:54,663 Mr. Harker's got that seal, so I best catch me a ride over there. 455 00:31:54,663 --> 00:31:57,416 Much obliged for your help. Oh, you're very welcome, I'm sure. 456 00:31:57,416 --> 00:31:58,917 So long. Good night. 457 00:32:01,586 --> 00:32:05,257 Jessica, has he gone? He's gone, all right. 458 00:32:06,967 --> 00:32:09,010 But not to Gus Harker's. What do you mean? 459 00:32:09,010 --> 00:32:11,888 I asked if he was from Down East. He said, "No, I'm from Maine." 460 00:32:12,347 --> 00:32:13,932 A-ha! 461 00:32:14,433 --> 00:32:15,642 Yes? 462 00:32:16,393 --> 00:32:18,979 Oh. Well, "Down East" is just another name for Maine. 463 00:32:18,979 --> 00:32:20,605 Anybody from New England would know that. 464 00:32:21,064 --> 00:32:22,649 That man ain't who he says he is. 465 00:32:23,150 --> 00:32:26,236 Then who is he? We'll soon find out. 466 00:32:26,236 --> 00:32:30,991 I have a strong suspicion he's done something to my telephone. 467 00:32:36,872 --> 00:32:39,458 Letitia? This is Jessica Fletcher. 468 00:32:40,125 --> 00:32:42,752 I'd like you to reach a number in Boston. 469 00:32:45,547 --> 00:32:48,675 Letitia, hold that call, will you? There's someone at the door. 470 00:32:48,675 --> 00:32:49,926 Thanks. 471 00:32:57,184 --> 00:32:59,603 Wasn't me doing the pounding, Ms. Fletcher. 472 00:33:00,353 --> 00:33:03,064 Why, Major Karzoff, what a pleasant surprise. 473 00:33:03,064 --> 00:33:05,525 Perhaps not, Mrs. Fletcher. Sheriff? 474 00:33:06,359 --> 00:33:10,447 I'm sorry, Ms. Fletcher, but these fellas have a warrant to search your house. 475 00:33:10,447 --> 00:33:12,157 My house? Whatever for? 476 00:33:12,157 --> 00:33:14,159 I'll check the kitchen. 477 00:33:14,159 --> 00:33:17,537 Uh, Major, would you care to explain? Certainly. 478 00:33:17,871 --> 00:33:22,334 I would not dare embarrass you like this without explaining my action. 479 00:33:22,834 --> 00:33:26,755 I am looking for Natalia and Alexander Masurov. 480 00:33:27,797 --> 00:33:30,467 We searched Leo Peterson's house, but no one was there. 481 00:33:30,675 --> 00:33:34,596 And why would the Masurovs be here or at Mr. Peterson's house, 482 00:33:34,596 --> 00:33:36,473 for that matter? 483 00:33:36,765 --> 00:33:40,268 Velma Rodecker had a very interesting story to tell. 484 00:33:40,519 --> 00:33:43,480 It seems that after she struggled with Berensky, 485 00:33:43,480 --> 00:33:46,566 she was forcibly removed from the theater. 486 00:33:47,651 --> 00:33:51,905 She discovered a window open and entered to find herself in the musicians' room. 487 00:33:53,031 --> 00:33:55,450 She heard a sound and hid, 488 00:33:56,868 --> 00:34:01,540 and then watched as a man climbed in through the window with a viola case. 489 00:34:02,666 --> 00:34:05,126 The case contained two costumes. 490 00:34:06,169 --> 00:34:09,547 Miss Rodecker slipped out of the room, into the backstage area, 491 00:34:09,714 --> 00:34:12,551 where she hid until the curtain call. 492 00:34:13,635 --> 00:34:17,556 Her description of the man sounded remarkably like your Mr. Peterson. 493 00:34:17,556 --> 00:34:19,181 Right down to his limp. 494 00:34:19,641 --> 00:34:22,393 A quick check with the Soviet Consulate revealed that 495 00:34:22,393 --> 00:34:25,021 Leo Peterson of Cabot Cove, Maine, 496 00:34:25,021 --> 00:34:29,734 is in truth Leonid Petrovich, betrayer of his homeland, 497 00:34:30,443 --> 00:34:33,655 and the granduncle of Natalia Masurov. 498 00:34:33,655 --> 00:34:37,492 There's no one in the kitchen. Well, I could have told you that, Amos. 499 00:34:37,492 --> 00:34:40,036 How did you enjoy the muffin? Real good, ma'am. 500 00:34:40,495 --> 00:34:42,080 There is no sign of them, Major. 501 00:34:42,539 --> 00:34:45,417 What a shame. You came all this distance for nothing. 502 00:34:46,376 --> 00:34:49,004 As you can see, the situation has changed. 503 00:34:49,713 --> 00:34:52,882 Alexander Masurov is once again the prime murder suspect. 504 00:34:53,383 --> 00:34:57,637 If you should, by some chance, happen to encounter the Masurovs, 505 00:34:57,637 --> 00:34:59,306 as unlikely as that may be, 506 00:34:59,889 --> 00:35:02,225 please assure them that my government 507 00:35:02,225 --> 00:35:06,021 will provide them with a fair and just trial. 508 00:35:06,521 --> 00:35:08,815 And then they will be executed. 509 00:35:08,815 --> 00:35:10,859 You can call off your manhunt, Major. 510 00:35:10,859 --> 00:35:12,652 I wish to make a full confession. 511 00:35:13,111 --> 00:35:14,362 Leo, no! 512 00:35:14,988 --> 00:35:17,616 I have no desire to conceal the truth, Jessica. 513 00:35:17,949 --> 00:35:19,576 I killed Berensky 514 00:35:20,035 --> 00:35:23,038 so that my niece and nephew would have sufficient time to escape. 515 00:35:23,538 --> 00:35:25,790 They were not aware of my action. 516 00:35:25,790 --> 00:35:29,419 Don't listen to him, Major. It's a noble gesture, but it's not true. 517 00:35:29,753 --> 00:35:32,756 Obviously. Arrest him anyway, Sheriff. 518 00:35:32,756 --> 00:35:35,091 He is guilty of obstructing justice. 519 00:35:35,634 --> 00:35:37,510 I hate to do this, Leo. 520 00:35:39,638 --> 00:35:40,972 Amos. 521 00:35:47,937 --> 00:35:49,648 Was that necessary, Major? 522 00:35:51,315 --> 00:35:54,569 Ours is a war of attrition, Mrs. Fletcher. 523 00:35:55,277 --> 00:35:57,697 That was a warning shot across your bow. 524 00:35:58,698 --> 00:36:01,576 Don't be deceived by my gentle manner, 525 00:36:03,495 --> 00:36:05,121 I beg of you. 526 00:36:20,136 --> 00:36:23,306 Letitia, you can make that Boston call now. 527 00:36:26,810 --> 00:36:28,061 Stage manager. 528 00:36:28,770 --> 00:36:30,063 Yeah. 529 00:36:31,648 --> 00:36:32,982 Irina! 530 00:36:34,984 --> 00:36:37,862 Yes, this is Irina Katska. 531 00:36:38,196 --> 00:36:40,198 Irina, this is Jessica Fletcher. 532 00:36:40,739 --> 00:36:43,159 We met yesterday at breakfast. 533 00:36:43,159 --> 00:36:44,786 [Irina] Yes, I remember. 534 00:36:45,286 --> 00:36:49,791 Irina, I can't go into detail now, but Natalia asked me to call you. 535 00:36:50,500 --> 00:36:51,835 Natalia? 536 00:36:52,293 --> 00:36:56,965 She wants you to know that she and Alexander are safe and in hiding. 537 00:36:57,716 --> 00:36:59,467 You know where they are? 538 00:37:00,009 --> 00:37:03,096 Uh, yes. They're near my home in Cabot Cove, Maine. 539 00:37:03,847 --> 00:37:06,433 [Irina] Oh, I'm so grateful they are safe! 540 00:37:06,433 --> 00:37:09,477 [Jessica] Natalia wanted you to know she's so sorry 541 00:37:09,477 --> 00:37:12,063 she couldn't say good-bye properly. 542 00:37:12,063 --> 00:37:13,690 Well, I... I understand. 543 00:37:13,690 --> 00:37:16,693 Alexander also sends a message. 544 00:37:17,193 --> 00:37:19,237 I'll try to remember the words. 545 00:37:25,827 --> 00:37:28,455 I hope I said it correctly. I don't know what it means. 546 00:37:28,872 --> 00:37:32,375 It was correct, Mrs. Fletcher. 547 00:37:34,460 --> 00:37:37,672 I understood every word perfectly. 548 00:37:40,425 --> 00:37:42,177 If only I could be there. 549 00:37:43,094 --> 00:37:47,724 Well, perhaps Mr. Fleming could be of some assistance? 550 00:38:10,622 --> 00:38:14,250 Now here's a possibility. The old Linderman farmhouse. 551 00:38:14,250 --> 00:38:16,960 Been deserted since '68. Well, let's go there at once! 552 00:38:16,960 --> 00:38:18,713 Oh, just remembered. 553 00:38:18,713 --> 00:38:22,175 The whole place burned to the ground last winter, lock, stock and barrel. 554 00:38:22,175 --> 00:38:24,719 You are not being very helpful, Sheriff. 555 00:38:24,719 --> 00:38:26,971 I want to find them and now! 556 00:38:26,971 --> 00:38:31,184 Major, there's no call to raise your voice. I'm doing my best. 557 00:38:31,559 --> 00:38:34,187 I'm becoming very aware of that. 558 00:38:34,187 --> 00:38:37,273 Sheriff Tupper. Major, I lost Mrs. Fletcher. 559 00:38:37,982 --> 00:38:41,736 Lost her? In a town the size of a postage stamp? 560 00:38:41,736 --> 00:38:46,866 Ms. Fletcher give you the slip, huh? She is a wily one. 561 00:38:46,866 --> 00:38:49,369 It's for you, Major. For me? 562 00:38:51,204 --> 00:38:52,789 Major Karzoff. 563 00:38:54,165 --> 00:38:58,378 Irina, missing? Well, find her! 564 00:39:01,965 --> 00:39:04,384 The entire ballet is running away, 565 00:39:04,384 --> 00:39:08,847 and I am mired in this insignificant little speck on the map! 566 00:39:09,389 --> 00:39:10,390 No, we're here, Major. 567 00:39:18,648 --> 00:39:22,694 Sweetness, this isn't exactly what I meant when I said I'd show you the sights. 568 00:39:22,694 --> 00:39:27,282 It is not much further. I don't even know where we're goin'! 569 00:39:27,282 --> 00:39:31,035 To a safe place. That is all I can say. 570 00:39:31,035 --> 00:39:34,414 If the KGB find me now, my life is over. 571 00:39:34,581 --> 00:39:38,626 Sugarplum, I'm not the KGB, okay? Trust me. 572 00:39:39,168 --> 00:39:42,171 Please, Mr. Fleming, it is not much further! 573 00:39:42,797 --> 00:39:44,841 I gotta be nuts. 574 00:39:51,598 --> 00:39:55,518 Fletcher, Fletcher. Isn't that the name of that busybody dame who, uh... 575 00:39:55,518 --> 00:39:56,936 Hey! 576 00:40:17,707 --> 00:40:20,752 Irina! How nice to see you. Come in. 577 00:40:20,752 --> 00:40:24,047 And Mr. Fleming. Mrs. Fletcher, you must help me. 578 00:40:24,047 --> 00:40:27,175 Coming here wasn't my idea. No, no. It was mine. 579 00:40:27,175 --> 00:40:30,844 Mrs. Fletcher, Natalia's bravery has encouraged me. 580 00:40:30,844 --> 00:40:35,141 I wish to join her and Alexander and live in freedom. 581 00:40:35,141 --> 00:40:37,977 Well, I know they'll be overjoyed to see you. 582 00:40:38,143 --> 00:40:41,064 Now you wait here, and I'll go make a phone call. 583 00:40:41,064 --> 00:40:43,733 [Fleming] What's wrong with this phone? Well, that phone isn't bugged. 584 00:40:56,536 --> 00:40:57,705 [Cragg] Hello? 585 00:40:57,705 --> 00:41:02,001 [Jessica] Ethan, take Natalia and Alexander to your boat. 586 00:41:02,001 --> 00:41:04,087 We'll meet you there. 587 00:41:04,087 --> 00:41:06,172 [Cragg] You sure it's safe? [Jessica] Positive. 588 00:41:06,172 --> 00:41:07,840 [Cragg] We're on our way. 589 00:41:12,261 --> 00:41:14,263 Flotsam to Sand Castle, over. 590 00:41:14,722 --> 00:41:15,974 Go ahead. 591 00:41:16,391 --> 00:41:18,726 It's going down. Suspects are en route to Cragg's boat. 592 00:41:19,143 --> 00:41:20,728 Got it. 593 00:41:23,189 --> 00:41:26,776 Are you sure you won't have a cup of tea? Are you kidding? 594 00:41:26,985 --> 00:41:30,863 I wonder what is keeping Natalia and Alexander. 595 00:41:30,863 --> 00:41:33,783 Hey, look. Why do I have to hang around here? Suppose I just split. 596 00:41:33,783 --> 00:41:36,953 Well, it might be safer to wait. They're watching the house. 597 00:41:37,786 --> 00:41:39,122 Oh, great. 598 00:41:40,123 --> 00:41:44,585 If I hadn't listened to you, I'd be in some cozy Boston bar getting smashed right now. 599 00:41:44,835 --> 00:41:47,338 Oh, we have company. 600 00:41:52,260 --> 00:41:55,972 Major. Amos, did you forget to search my fruit cellar? 601 00:41:56,347 --> 00:41:58,975 Come to think of it... No, Mrs. Fletcher. 602 00:41:59,392 --> 00:42:03,312 My man just reported to me that you have visitors from Boston. 603 00:42:09,736 --> 00:42:13,656 Ah, Miss Katska, and Mr. Fleming. 604 00:42:14,032 --> 00:42:17,577 Listen, pal, I have nothing to do with this. And why are you here, Irina? 605 00:42:17,910 --> 00:42:20,830 Perhaps to find your friends, Natalia and Alexander Masurov? 606 00:42:21,873 --> 00:42:24,167 I do not know. 607 00:42:24,167 --> 00:42:27,420 Do you know the penalty for shielding a murderer? 608 00:42:27,712 --> 00:42:30,840 Alexander didn't kill anyone! 609 00:42:32,091 --> 00:42:37,055 B-But I... I know who did! It was him! 610 00:42:37,805 --> 00:42:39,766 Oh, come on! You're crazy! 611 00:42:39,766 --> 00:42:43,853 No, it's true! He hated Berensky because of me. 612 00:42:44,479 --> 00:42:46,564 They fought in front of witnesses. 613 00:42:47,023 --> 00:42:49,609 You conniving little Commie. Just hold it, sonny. 614 00:42:50,485 --> 00:42:52,945 That's very interesting, Irina. 615 00:42:54,739 --> 00:42:59,202 You say Mr. Fleming hated Mr. Berensky because of you. 616 00:42:59,535 --> 00:43:03,581 Yes. He thought Berensky and I were lovers. 617 00:43:04,290 --> 00:43:08,669 He wanted me for himself. He was mad with jealousy. 618 00:43:09,712 --> 00:43:11,380 Aw, come on. She's crazy! 619 00:43:11,380 --> 00:43:16,385 But Mr. Fleming had no reason to be jealous of Mr. Berensky, did he? 620 00:43:16,803 --> 00:43:19,222 You are in love with Alexander Masurov. 621 00:43:19,222 --> 00:43:20,890 Incorrect, Mrs. Fletcher. 622 00:43:21,306 --> 00:43:24,727 Irina's affair with Masurov ended when he became enamored of Natalia. 623 00:43:25,103 --> 00:43:29,273 No! Alexander still loves me! 624 00:43:31,234 --> 00:43:32,693 You tell him, Mrs. Fletcher. 625 00:43:33,069 --> 00:43:36,489 You... You tell him the message Alexander sent. 626 00:43:41,035 --> 00:43:43,746 I will love you always. 627 00:43:44,789 --> 00:43:49,293 He said that, you hear? Alexander said that to me. 628 00:43:49,710 --> 00:43:52,964 I'm sorry, Irina. Alexander didn't send that message. 629 00:43:52,964 --> 00:43:54,549 I only said he did. 630 00:43:55,007 --> 00:43:57,385 Leo gave me the words to tell you. 631 00:43:57,927 --> 00:44:02,390 It was the only way I could get you to reveal your true feelings for Alexander. 632 00:44:02,974 --> 00:44:05,601 For what possible reason? Her motive. 633 00:44:05,601 --> 00:44:08,396 It finally dawned on me last night, Major. 634 00:44:08,396 --> 00:44:10,815 It was the videotape of the curtain call. 635 00:44:10,815 --> 00:44:13,192 Each time I saw it, I knew something was wrong. 636 00:44:13,192 --> 00:44:15,277 It lacked symmetry. 637 00:44:15,277 --> 00:44:18,614 There should have been six ballerinas, three on each side. 638 00:44:18,614 --> 00:44:21,325 But the sides were uneven because there were only five. 639 00:44:22,118 --> 00:44:25,036 Not only were Natalia and Alexander missing from the curtain call, 640 00:44:25,036 --> 00:44:26,247 but so was Irina. 641 00:44:27,290 --> 00:44:30,251 I think you sensed they were going to defect. 642 00:44:30,668 --> 00:44:33,212 When you saw them leave the stage, you ran after them, 643 00:44:33,212 --> 00:44:36,047 hoping to stop the man you loved from running out of your life. 644 00:44:37,383 --> 00:44:39,552 But you found their dressing room empty. 645 00:44:40,094 --> 00:44:43,222 Berensky came in, sent by Major Karzoff. 646 00:44:43,639 --> 00:44:45,766 He told you the Masurovs were gone. 647 00:44:46,726 --> 00:44:51,439 But there was still one way to prevent them from making good their escape, 648 00:44:52,148 --> 00:44:55,234 and in your desperation, you picked up Alexander's dagger. 649 00:44:55,234 --> 00:44:58,571 Stop! Stop, please, stop. 650 00:45:00,239 --> 00:45:04,285 I just... I wanted him back. 651 00:45:06,454 --> 00:45:10,833 I... I didn't think. I didn't know what I was doing. 652 00:45:12,543 --> 00:45:14,085 Please. 653 00:45:14,712 --> 00:45:15,880 No. 654 00:45:31,520 --> 00:45:37,068 Well, it makes no difference anymore. 655 00:45:42,949 --> 00:45:44,533 Take me back. 656 00:45:46,369 --> 00:45:49,789 Child, Major Karzoff has no jurisdiction here. 657 00:45:50,623 --> 00:45:51,998 Amos. 658 00:45:51,998 --> 00:45:54,168 Be gentle with her, please. Yes, ma'am. 659 00:45:54,168 --> 00:45:57,421 I sure will. Now if you'll just come along, miss. 660 00:46:02,927 --> 00:46:06,180 Well, if no one objects, I'll just get the hell out of here. 661 00:46:06,472 --> 00:46:09,600 I was about to suggest the same thing, Mr. Fleming. Good night. 662 00:46:10,226 --> 00:46:11,435 Yeah. 663 00:46:15,064 --> 00:46:19,944 So, J.B. Fletcher has wrapped up another mystery, eh? 664 00:46:20,277 --> 00:46:22,947 Rather neatly done, I might say. 665 00:46:23,114 --> 00:46:28,119 Oh, not really. I'm afraid I left poor Mr. O'Farrell waiting on an empty boat. 666 00:46:28,119 --> 00:46:30,246 But then, of course, he shouldn't have tapped my phone. 667 00:46:31,289 --> 00:46:34,208 And what about Natalia and Alexander Masurov? 668 00:46:34,625 --> 00:46:38,963 On their way to Portland, to turn themselves in as defectors seeking sanctuary. 669 00:46:38,963 --> 00:46:42,967 I thought as much. You could have tried to stop them. 670 00:46:44,510 --> 00:46:47,722 Well, I, uh, did what I could. 671 00:46:48,055 --> 00:46:50,266 Let them live in peace. 672 00:46:50,933 --> 00:46:54,645 And what about you, Major? Have you ever thought of living in peace? 673 00:46:55,313 --> 00:46:58,315 As a loyal citizen of the Soviet Union, 674 00:46:58,983 --> 00:47:01,277 I will pretend I did not hear that. 675 00:47:01,944 --> 00:47:04,780 Tell me, how's the fishing around here? 676 00:47:05,864 --> 00:47:07,658 Marvelous! Do you fish? 677 00:47:07,658 --> 00:47:09,827 Of course! Every chance I get. Of course. 678 00:47:09,827 --> 00:47:12,496 Maybe you could stay around a few days. 679 00:47:12,496 --> 00:47:14,957 Hmph, a few days. 680 00:47:16,959 --> 00:47:20,212 Unfortunately, 681 00:47:20,212 --> 00:47:25,176 days have a way of growing into years. 682 00:47:26,927 --> 00:47:31,724 So, farewell, my dear Jessica. I look forward to your next novel. 683 00:47:32,767 --> 00:47:34,602 I'd like to send you a signed copy, 684 00:47:34,602 --> 00:47:36,604 if it won't compromise you in the Kremlin. 685 00:47:37,146 --> 00:47:40,983 Sometimes, a man likes to be compromised, eh?