1 00:00:00,034 --> 00:00:02,400 [Woman] Tonight on Murder, She Wrote. 2 00:00:02,469 --> 00:00:04,198 [Woman Screams] 3 00:00:04,271 --> 00:00:07,001 ...all of this gaudy jewelry makes you a target for the thief? 4 00:00:07,074 --> 00:00:08,701 Hey! 5 00:00:08,776 --> 00:00:10,539 Who are you? What are you doing on this island? 6 00:00:10,611 --> 00:00:13,341 Mrs. Eric Brahm, at your service, world. 7 00:00:13,414 --> 00:00:17,214 And so she decides that she's gonna kill all of his mistresses, one by one. 8 00:00:17,284 --> 00:00:19,275 My loyalty stops at two dead bodies. 9 00:00:19,353 --> 00:00:22,015 Went to the old buzzard's funeral four years ago. 10 00:00:22,089 --> 00:00:24,489 We are dealing with a professional thief, 11 00:00:24,558 --> 00:00:26,526 who kills his victims to keep them quiet. 12 00:00:26,593 --> 00:00:29,892 No. The robbery was a cover for another motive. 13 00:02:23,944 --> 00:02:25,878 [Screams] 14 00:02:40,894 --> 00:02:43,419 Good morning, madame. Welcome to the Brittany Bay. 15 00:02:43,497 --> 00:02:45,931 Thank you, young man. Will you see to my luggage? 16 00:02:45,999 --> 00:02:49,093 It consists of five matched pieces, unmarked. 17 00:02:49,169 --> 00:02:51,569 Please see that I leave with them in the same condition. 18 00:02:51,638 --> 00:02:53,572 Yes, madame. 19 00:02:59,846 --> 00:03:02,337 Mrs. Marguerite Canfield, Lincoln, Nebraska. 20 00:03:02,416 --> 00:03:04,281 Oh, yes, Mrs. Canfield. 21 00:03:04,351 --> 00:03:07,616 My wire specified your largest and finest suite. 22 00:03:07,688 --> 00:03:10,748 I'm afraid, madame, that the King Louis is already occupied, 23 00:03:10,824 --> 00:03:13,520 but I'm sure you'll find the Bonaparte quite acceptable. 24 00:03:13,594 --> 00:03:18,463 Young woman, I have never found that little Corsican even barely tolerable. 25 00:03:18,532 --> 00:03:20,466 Mrs. Canfield? 26 00:03:20,534 --> 00:03:22,468 So nice to have you at the Brittany. 27 00:03:22,536 --> 00:03:25,300 Myrna Montclair. I'm delighted to meet you. 28 00:03:25,372 --> 00:03:27,533 Have we met? No. 29 00:03:27,608 --> 00:03:29,633 I've seen you somewhere before. 30 00:03:29,710 --> 00:03:32,736 Perhaps the movies- my previous career. 31 00:03:32,813 --> 00:03:34,804 Well, I rarely attend the cinema. 32 00:03:34,881 --> 00:03:38,112 Perhaps I've seen your face staring at me from some magazine cover. 33 00:03:38,185 --> 00:03:41,780 Well, I do hope you enjoy your stay. 34 00:03:41,855 --> 00:03:45,552 I'm sure I will, Miss Montclair, or it will be a short one. 35 00:04:04,177 --> 00:04:06,111 [Woman's Voice] 'Jessica, I'm in trouble. 36 00:04:06,179 --> 00:04:08,272 "Desperately need your help and advice. 37 00:04:08,348 --> 00:04:13,285 "I sense a terrible danger, but I can't leave the island. 38 00:04:13,353 --> 00:04:15,446 "Will explain when you arrive. 39 00:04:15,522 --> 00:04:17,456 Antoinette. " 40 00:04:18,558 --> 00:04:21,254 Madame Fletcher. 41 00:04:22,362 --> 00:04:24,523 It is Madame Fletcher, isn't it? 42 00:04:24,598 --> 00:04:27,795 I don't know who you are, sir, but my name is- 43 00:04:27,868 --> 00:04:30,928 My name is Chief Inspector Claude Rensselaer, Island Police. 44 00:04:31,004 --> 00:04:32,938 We spoke on the phone. 45 00:04:33,006 --> 00:04:37,033 Oh, yes. I believe I warned you not to come here. 46 00:04:37,110 --> 00:04:39,601 Well, madame, not only do you appear, 47 00:04:39,680 --> 00:04:43,241 but you come dressed in a manner that can only invite trouble. 48 00:04:43,317 --> 00:04:48,277 Inspector, Antoinette Farnsworth was a very dear friend of mine. 49 00:04:48,355 --> 00:04:51,415 Her last act, before she was brutally murdered, 50 00:04:51,491 --> 00:04:54,517 was to write a letter to me, asking for my help. 51 00:04:54,594 --> 00:04:58,428 Now, I do not intend to ignore that request. 52 00:04:58,498 --> 00:05:00,864 Now, if you'll excuse me. 53 00:05:03,670 --> 00:05:07,663 Madame Fletcher, I truly understand your feelings. 54 00:05:09,176 --> 00:05:12,509 Do you? You didn't know her, Inspector. 55 00:05:12,579 --> 00:05:16,709 We were like sisters until her husband died five years ago, and then- 56 00:05:16,783 --> 00:05:21,186 She tried to lose herself in travel and parties, 57 00:05:21,254 --> 00:05:24,189 love affairs... and drink. 58 00:05:24,257 --> 00:05:28,660 And now she's dead- killed by a thief. 59 00:05:28,729 --> 00:05:33,462 But the letter- the one that you asked me to read to you over the telephone- 60 00:05:33,533 --> 00:05:35,967 that indicated something different. 61 00:05:36,036 --> 00:05:40,405 Madame Fletcher, we had a similar incident no less than two weeks ago. 62 00:05:40,474 --> 00:05:43,409 Same forced entry, the early hours of the morning. 63 00:05:43,477 --> 00:05:45,411 Man dressed in black. 64 00:05:45,479 --> 00:05:48,573 But this time the victim was lucky- she screamed, 65 00:05:48,648 --> 00:05:53,711 not only saving her jewels, but saving her life as well. 66 00:05:53,787 --> 00:05:57,848 I'm sorry, l- I cannot accept the idea... 67 00:05:57,924 --> 00:06:00,916 that Antoinette's death was that simple. 68 00:06:00,994 --> 00:06:03,588 Madame, you are being doubly foolish. 69 00:06:03,663 --> 00:06:06,928 Now, it's no secret that she wrote you a letter shortly before she died, 70 00:06:07,000 --> 00:06:10,458 and that fact might put you into a great deal of danger. 71 00:06:10,537 --> 00:06:13,768 It would endangerJessica Fletcher. 72 00:06:13,840 --> 00:06:18,903 - That's why I registered as Marguerite Canfield. - The famous recluse. 73 00:06:18,979 --> 00:06:22,142 Madame, do you realize that your assumed identity... 74 00:06:22,215 --> 00:06:26,151 and all of this gaudy jewelry makes you a target for the thief? 75 00:06:26,219 --> 00:06:28,779 Well, I most certainly hope so. 76 00:06:28,855 --> 00:06:31,380 Exactly what have you found out? 77 00:06:31,458 --> 00:06:34,484 Hey, we have no physical evidence, and those who knew her best... 78 00:06:34,561 --> 00:06:37,291 all have alibis. 79 00:06:37,364 --> 00:06:39,924 Who did know her best? 80 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:43,902 Well, over the past few weeks, she had been seen with a half a dozen gentlemen, 81 00:06:43,970 --> 00:06:46,564 some young and some not so young. 82 00:06:46,640 --> 00:06:48,972 Yes, I understand. 83 00:06:49,042 --> 00:06:54,571 But we are very curious about Mr. Eric Brahm, the hotel manager. 84 00:06:54,648 --> 00:06:59,085 A charming ladies' man. He was very attentive to the victim. 85 00:06:59,152 --> 00:07:01,586 But then again, that may not mean anything at all, 86 00:07:01,655 --> 00:07:05,785 because he was very attentive to all the unattached females in the hotel. 87 00:07:05,859 --> 00:07:09,693 There is another young woman from the United States- a schoolteacher. 88 00:07:09,763 --> 00:07:13,130 I think her name is Veronica Harrold. 89 00:07:13,200 --> 00:07:15,634 Vingt-deux, noir. 90 00:07:15,702 --> 00:07:18,102 Ah, Mrs. Canfield. 91 00:07:18,171 --> 00:07:20,139 I am delighted to meet you at last. 92 00:07:20,207 --> 00:07:22,141 Eric Brahm, at your service. 93 00:07:22,209 --> 00:07:25,269 Perhaps you'd do me the honor ofjoining me later for a cocktail. 94 00:07:25,345 --> 00:07:28,439 A hotel can be so lonely for a woman unattached. 95 00:07:28,515 --> 00:07:31,780 Well, ask me later, after I've had a fling at your wheel. [Chuckles] 96 00:07:31,852 --> 00:07:35,788 Oh, yes- and I only drink Rothschild '61. 97 00:07:35,856 --> 00:07:38,381 If you don't have it, Mr. Brahm, 98 00:07:38,458 --> 00:07:40,392 get it. 99 00:07:44,598 --> 00:07:46,532 [Speaking French] 100 00:07:49,269 --> 00:07:52,466 Four, black. Quatre, noir. 101 00:07:52,539 --> 00:07:56,498 Place your bets. Cinq, rouge. 102 00:07:56,576 --> 00:07:59,568 - What's running? - Not my luck, honey. 103 00:08:00,814 --> 00:08:05,581 That little ball and me have developed a deep-seated animosity for one another. 104 00:08:05,652 --> 00:08:07,586 [Both Laughing] 105 00:08:07,654 --> 00:08:09,918 You just arrive at this paradise? This afternoon. 106 00:08:09,990 --> 00:08:13,756 Oh. Stay away from the crab cakes unless you have a strong liver. 107 00:08:13,827 --> 00:08:16,421 Alva Crane. Maggie Canfield. 108 00:08:16,496 --> 00:08:18,760 [Beeping] Whoops. That's pill time. 109 00:08:18,832 --> 00:08:22,359 Oh, uh, Pierre? Send in that boy in the tight pants. 110 00:08:22,435 --> 00:08:24,369 I need a glass of water. 111 00:08:25,972 --> 00:08:29,373 Yep, blood pressure. Oh, nothing serious. 112 00:08:29,442 --> 00:08:34,436 My- Oh. My doctor was sure it would kill me before I was 60. 113 00:08:34,514 --> 00:08:38,348 Went to the old buzzard's funeral four years ago. 114 00:08:38,418 --> 00:08:42,013 Hell of an affair. All ofhis patients were there. 115 00:08:42,088 --> 00:08:44,022 Thanks, sonny. 116 00:08:47,694 --> 00:08:50,390 [Laughing] Hello! 117 00:08:50,463 --> 00:08:52,556 Hello! Hi. 118 00:08:52,632 --> 00:08:54,566 How's 17 doing? 119 00:08:54,634 --> 00:08:57,296 Hiding out, as I recall. [Laughs] 120 00:08:57,370 --> 00:08:59,736 Let's go, darling. Don't waste your money. 121 00:08:59,806 --> 00:09:03,572 But 17 is the number on my classroom door. 122 00:09:03,643 --> 00:09:07,579 It's the third door on the right, just past the cafeteria. 123 00:09:07,647 --> 00:09:11,105 Custis Road Elementary School in Davenport, Iowa. 124 00:09:11,184 --> 00:09:14,312 [Giggles] "Good morning, Miss Harrold." 125 00:09:14,387 --> 00:09:16,582 "Good morning, children." 126 00:09:16,656 --> 00:09:20,422 - Seventeen, on the nose, Mr. Croupier. - Champagne. 127 00:09:21,695 --> 00:09:24,095 Vingt-deux, noir. Twenty-two, black. 128 00:09:24,164 --> 00:09:27,429 Twenty-two? Darn. 129 00:09:27,500 --> 00:09:31,095 Oh, well. Just one- I think it's bedtime, darling. 130 00:09:31,171 --> 00:09:33,765 [Sighs] 131 00:09:33,840 --> 00:09:35,774 Is this a hunk? 132 00:09:35,842 --> 00:09:40,609 I mean, can you imagine this beautiful man with me? 133 00:09:40,680 --> 00:09:43,615 [Giggles, Sighs] 134 00:09:43,683 --> 00:09:46,083 Ladies, eat your hearts out. 135 00:09:46,152 --> 00:09:48,620 [Giggles] 136 00:09:48,688 --> 00:09:50,622 My apologies. Have a good evening. 137 00:09:50,690 --> 00:09:52,851 Come on. 138 00:09:52,926 --> 00:09:57,693 You know, I never cared for tall men, but for him I could make an exception. [Chuckles] 139 00:09:57,764 --> 00:09:59,698 Excuse me. 140 00:09:59,766 --> 00:10:02,633 - Mrs. Canfield? - Yes. 141 00:10:02,702 --> 00:10:06,297 - Michael Haggerty. - Have we been introduced, Mr. Haggerty? 142 00:10:06,373 --> 00:10:08,807 I believe I just accomplished that formality. 143 00:10:08,875 --> 00:10:12,777 Would you join me for a drink? The view from the terrace is beautiful this evening. 144 00:10:12,846 --> 00:10:17,374 Grab that invitation, Maggie. I've been waiting for this Irishman to hit on me for two weeks. 145 00:10:17,450 --> 00:10:20,351 A tragic error on my part, Mrs. Crane. Perhaps tomorrow? 146 00:10:20,420 --> 00:10:24,015 - Mrs. Canfield? - Cash me in. 147 00:10:32,399 --> 00:10:35,994 It's been many years since I've been picked up, Mr. Haggerty. 148 00:10:36,069 --> 00:10:39,436 Michael, remember? And you're Maggie. 149 00:10:39,506 --> 00:10:42,771 It's a pity you're so shy. [Chuckles] 150 00:10:42,842 --> 00:10:45,140 God cursed me with a natural gift of the gab... 151 00:10:45,211 --> 00:10:47,611 and an unnatural interest in my fellow man. 152 00:10:47,681 --> 00:10:49,649 Now, you, for example. 153 00:10:49,716 --> 00:10:52,446 A handsome woman by any standard, 154 00:10:52,519 --> 00:10:55,682 and yet it's well known you've kept yourself hidden away for years. 155 00:10:55,755 --> 00:10:59,418 You're not by chance a reporter? You mean work for a living? 156 00:10:59,492 --> 00:11:04,657 No, no, no, no. Life's too short to endure the drudgery of steady employment. 157 00:11:04,731 --> 00:11:06,699 Oh. 158 00:11:09,335 --> 00:11:13,237 - A man of independent means. - In a manner of speaking. 159 00:11:13,306 --> 00:11:15,706 The British police suspected a few of the lads and I... 160 00:11:15,775 --> 00:11:18,437 liberated the Bank of England of a million pounds, 161 00:11:18,511 --> 00:11:24,040 and I'd be the last one to disagree with such a distinguished body as the British constabulary. 162 00:11:24,117 --> 00:11:26,051 [Laughing] 163 00:11:29,456 --> 00:11:33,483 That handsome young man with the American schoolteacher- 164 00:11:33,560 --> 00:11:36,154 Sven Torvald. 165 00:11:36,229 --> 00:11:40,427 I've seen him before. Indeed you have, Maggie. 166 00:11:40,500 --> 00:11:45,096 A few years back, he won two Olympic gold medals for skiing. 167 00:11:45,171 --> 00:11:47,105 These days, he's, uh, 168 00:11:47,173 --> 00:11:49,607 pretty much a part of the international jet set, 169 00:11:49,676 --> 00:11:53,772 but there was a time when he could fly down a slope like the wind. 170 00:11:53,847 --> 00:11:56,111 [Chuckles] But what is this now, 171 00:11:56,182 --> 00:11:58,616 you walking in the moonlight with the likes of me... 172 00:11:58,685 --> 00:12:01,779 and talking about a young stud fifteen years my junior. 173 00:12:01,855 --> 00:12:05,120 If I was interested in Sven Torvald, 174 00:12:05,191 --> 00:12:09,287 believe me, he would be here now instead of you. [Laughs] 175 00:12:09,362 --> 00:12:13,628 I know what I want, Mr. Haggerty, and I get it. 176 00:12:13,700 --> 00:12:15,793 That sounds like a challenge. 177 00:12:15,869 --> 00:12:19,305 [Chuckles] Did you know- 178 00:12:19,372 --> 00:12:23,138 there are some lovely waterfalls a few miles from here. 179 00:12:23,209 --> 00:12:26,975 The moon is high, the breeze is gentle, 180 00:12:27,046 --> 00:12:31,483 and my car is parked right out front. 181 00:12:31,551 --> 00:12:33,485 I suppose you can be trusted? 182 00:12:33,553 --> 00:12:35,646 Not in the least. 183 00:12:36,556 --> 00:12:39,024 [Chuckling] Hey! 184 00:12:39,092 --> 00:12:41,856 Hey, you! 185 00:12:44,664 --> 00:12:46,359 Watch where you're going, mister! 186 00:12:46,432 --> 00:12:48,366 You bloody fool, you let him get away. 187 00:12:48,434 --> 00:12:50,368 Hey, you bumped into me. 188 00:12:50,436 --> 00:12:53,803 Michael, are you all right? I'm fine, but I'm afraid this idiot... 189 00:12:53,873 --> 00:12:55,864 let that fella get away with your purse. 190 00:12:55,942 --> 00:12:57,876 It was an accident, pal. [Jessica] Was it? 191 00:12:57,944 --> 00:13:00,105 Well, I'm sorry. I've been watching you all evening- 192 00:13:00,180 --> 00:13:02,774 watching you watching me- and I'd like to know why. 193 00:13:02,849 --> 00:13:05,113 Sheldon Greenberg, Mrs. Canfield. 194 00:13:05,185 --> 00:13:07,119 Hotel Security. Ah. 195 00:13:07,187 --> 00:13:10,384 And I've been watching you because I thought something like this might happen. 196 00:13:10,456 --> 00:13:12,390 You'd better explain that. 197 00:13:12,458 --> 00:13:15,393 Look, it's my business to check out new guests, 198 00:13:15,461 --> 00:13:17,395 especially the ones that are dumb enough- 199 00:13:17,463 --> 00:13:21,559 excuse me, ma'am- to wear that kind ofjewelry out in plain sight. 200 00:13:21,634 --> 00:13:25,900 I mean, it's an invitation to trouble, and we've had plenty of that lately. 201 00:13:25,972 --> 00:13:30,341 All I can say is, you're lucky something worse didn't happen. 202 00:13:30,410 --> 00:13:32,241 Now, if you'll excuse me, 203 00:13:32,312 --> 00:13:34,303 I gotta report this to the police. 204 00:13:38,418 --> 00:13:43,014 [Jessica] Inspector Rensselaer? It's Jessica Fletcher. 205 00:13:43,089 --> 00:13:46,081 Is there anything wrong, madame? No, no, no. I'm fine, believe me. 206 00:13:46,159 --> 00:13:49,925 I'm calling to find out if the house detective, Mr. Greenberg, 207 00:13:49,996 --> 00:13:52,157 reported the theft of my purse. 208 00:13:52,232 --> 00:13:55,201 No, he didn't, but I thought you told me everything was fine. 209 00:13:55,268 --> 00:13:58,760 Well, you asked about my well-being, not about my purse. 210 00:13:58,838 --> 00:14:01,568 What do you know about this Mr. Greenberg? 211 00:14:01,641 --> 00:14:05,600 Well, enough to know that his credentials check out. 212 00:14:05,678 --> 00:14:09,011 He's been a New York City policeman for over 20 years with a good record. 213 00:14:09,082 --> 00:14:12,540 Why do you ask? Oh, nagging suspicion. 214 00:14:12,619 --> 00:14:16,385 I'll let you know. Oh, thanks so much, Inspector. You will excuse me. Bye. 215 00:14:16,456 --> 00:14:18,686 Madame Fletcher? Madame Fletcher? 216 00:14:18,758 --> 00:14:20,692 [Jessica] Hello! 217 00:14:20,760 --> 00:14:22,694 Oh, good morning. 218 00:14:22,762 --> 00:14:25,458 I see that you're an exercise buff too. 219 00:14:25,531 --> 00:14:28,125 We met last night. I'm Marguerite Canfield. 220 00:14:28,201 --> 00:14:30,635 I remember, sort of. 221 00:14:30,703 --> 00:14:33,137 Sven said I made a terrible fool of myself. 222 00:14:33,206 --> 00:14:36,801 Oh, not at all. Look, I am bushed. 223 00:14:36,876 --> 00:14:39,743 Shall we go and have a nice cold drink together? 224 00:14:39,812 --> 00:14:42,212 I was afraid you'd never ask. 225 00:14:42,282 --> 00:14:48,016 Oh! Another vacation like this one and I'm gonna be totally out of shape. 226 00:14:48,087 --> 00:14:50,555 All I do is eat. 227 00:14:50,623 --> 00:14:52,557 May I help you ladies? 228 00:14:52,625 --> 00:14:54,490 Um, I'd like a lemon frosty, please. 229 00:14:54,560 --> 00:14:56,585 Oh, that's not even civilized. 230 00:14:56,663 --> 00:14:59,257 We'll have two iced teas, please, with lemon. 231 00:14:59,332 --> 00:15:03,496 No sugar or chemicals. Good for the blood. Very invigorating. 232 00:15:03,569 --> 00:15:07,596 Oh. I'm not cut out for this fancy lifestyle. 233 00:15:07,674 --> 00:15:09,608 Give me Davenport any day. 234 00:15:09,676 --> 00:15:12,770 Oh, yes, the Custis Road Elementary School, right? 235 00:15:12,845 --> 00:15:15,905 Oh, dear. I did get windy. 236 00:15:15,982 --> 00:15:18,644 Next time I win one of these so-called trips of a lifetime, 237 00:15:18,718 --> 00:15:20,652 I think I'm just gonna say no. 238 00:15:20,720 --> 00:15:23,917 You won this trip? How exciting. 239 00:15:23,990 --> 00:15:25,958 Some supermarket giveaway. 240 00:15:26,025 --> 00:15:28,459 To tell you the truth, I don't even remember entering. 241 00:15:28,528 --> 00:15:30,792 Thank you. That's very nice for you. 242 00:15:30,863 --> 00:15:33,798 And your, uh- Well, whoever he is. Mmm. 243 00:15:33,866 --> 00:15:35,800 Sven? 244 00:15:35,868 --> 00:15:38,063 No, I just met him here. 245 00:15:38,137 --> 00:15:41,072 Nope. This prize was a vacation for one. 246 00:15:41,140 --> 00:15:43,768 Did you ever hear of anything so crazy? For one. 247 00:15:43,843 --> 00:15:45,777 I almost didn't come. 248 00:15:45,845 --> 00:15:47,779 But I'm awfully glad I did. 249 00:15:47,847 --> 00:15:50,873 [Chuckling] Folks here have been real friendly. 250 00:15:50,950 --> 00:15:54,078 Especially that French lady, Antoinette. 251 00:15:54,153 --> 00:15:57,645 She was a doll. What a terrible thing to happen. 252 00:15:58,825 --> 00:16:00,884 Yes. She was the one who, uh- 253 00:16:00,960 --> 00:16:03,224 You know, she came up to me on my first day here. 254 00:16:03,296 --> 00:16:05,230 Made me feel a part of the place right away. 255 00:16:05,298 --> 00:16:07,323 How very nice of her. 256 00:16:07,400 --> 00:16:11,029 Mmm. It was kind of strange though. It was sort of like she singled me out. 257 00:16:11,104 --> 00:16:13,004 I don't know. 258 00:16:13,072 --> 00:16:15,097 Maybe she was alone too. 259 00:16:15,174 --> 00:16:17,108 We sure did get along though. 260 00:16:17,176 --> 00:16:19,201 Can't say the same for her and Sven. 261 00:16:20,279 --> 00:16:24,375 Oh, gosh. There she is. Now there is a star. 262 00:16:24,450 --> 00:16:26,975 And she is so beautiful. 263 00:16:27,053 --> 00:16:30,352 Oh, yes, Miss Montclair. Do you know... 264 00:16:30,423 --> 00:16:36,191 that when I was 15 years old, I sat through The Sin of Andrea Crown six times. 265 00:16:36,262 --> 00:16:39,993 - Gosh, did I cry. - I'm afraid I'm not much of a moviegoer. 266 00:16:40,066 --> 00:16:42,000 Oh, you must have seen this movie. 267 00:16:42,068 --> 00:16:45,060 It's the one where she plays this woman whose husband is cheating on her, 268 00:16:45,138 --> 00:16:49,336 so she decides that she's gonna kill all of his mistresses, one by one. 269 00:16:49,409 --> 00:16:52,401 - Hi, princess. - Hi, Sven. 270 00:16:52,478 --> 00:16:56,744 How was the tennis? The courts were booked... 271 00:16:56,816 --> 00:16:58,750 all morning. Ah. 272 00:16:58,818 --> 00:17:02,754 Do you remember Mrs. Canfield, from last night? 273 00:17:02,822 --> 00:17:05,450 Good morning. Good morning. 274 00:17:05,525 --> 00:17:08,085 Look, I've reserved a boat down at the marina. 275 00:17:08,161 --> 00:17:10,686 I thought we might do a little scuba diving. 276 00:17:10,763 --> 00:17:12,856 [Veronica] Oh, I'd love to. 277 00:17:12,932 --> 00:17:16,095 It was awfully nice to talk to you again. 278 00:17:16,169 --> 00:17:18,729 - I'll talk to you later. - Oh, absolutely. 279 00:17:18,805 --> 00:17:20,773 Oh, thanks for the tea. 280 00:17:23,509 --> 00:17:26,945 I took the liberty of checking your credentials. 281 00:17:27,013 --> 00:17:29,447 Strangely, 282 00:17:29,515 --> 00:17:32,882 there is no Michael Haggerty of Dublin, Ireland... 283 00:17:32,952 --> 00:17:36,080 associated with the whiskey importing business. Really? 284 00:17:38,124 --> 00:17:41,389 Which puts me in a most distressing position, 285 00:17:41,461 --> 00:17:45,397 since you've run up a casino obligation of more than �10,000... 286 00:17:45,465 --> 00:17:48,593 on what are obviously false credentials. 287 00:17:48,668 --> 00:17:52,001 Perhaps you'd care to explain. Perhaps not. 288 00:17:52,071 --> 00:17:54,733 My real name and occupation are immaterial, 289 00:17:54,807 --> 00:17:57,674 and the fact that I prefer to invent alternate identities... 290 00:17:57,743 --> 00:18:00,234 is a quirk of my personality. 291 00:18:01,347 --> 00:18:04,748 I trust this will ease your misgivings, Mr. Brahm. 292 00:18:06,185 --> 00:18:08,653 Draw on it as you like. I trust your bookkeeping. 293 00:18:08,721 --> 00:18:11,588 Thank you, Mr., uh, Haggerty. 294 00:18:16,529 --> 00:18:18,861 [No Audible Dialogue] 295 00:18:27,373 --> 00:18:29,807 [Knocking] [Whirring] Yeah, come in. 296 00:18:32,345 --> 00:18:34,870 Oh, Mrs. Canfield, good morning. Good morning. 297 00:18:34,947 --> 00:18:37,040 - Have a seat. - Thank you. 298 00:18:37,116 --> 00:18:39,050 [Chuckles] It's crazy. 299 00:18:39,118 --> 00:18:44,055 You know, they tell me a five-year-old can perform magic on a computer. 300 00:18:44,123 --> 00:18:46,819 Guess I should hire a kindergarten kid to work this thing. 301 00:18:46,893 --> 00:18:52,229 Mr. Greenberg, I'm curious. Have you or the local authorities managed to recover my purse? 302 00:18:52,298 --> 00:18:55,028 Funny you should ask. I was just getting ready to call you. 303 00:18:55,101 --> 00:18:58,400 I spent a couple hours this morning scouring the grounds. 304 00:18:58,471 --> 00:19:01,668 It's full of cash, so I guess it's all here. 305 00:19:01,741 --> 00:19:06,508 How convenient- especially as I just saw you chatting with the young man who took it. 306 00:19:06,579 --> 00:19:09,377 Now, before I call Mr. Brahm, the manager, 307 00:19:09,448 --> 00:19:11,916 suppose you tell me what is going on. 308 00:19:11,984 --> 00:19:15,715 It's a coincidence. I was gonna ask you the same question. 309 00:19:19,325 --> 00:19:21,418 J.B. Fletcher. 310 00:19:21,494 --> 00:19:24,327 Who'd you think you were dealing with, some dummy? 311 00:19:24,397 --> 00:19:28,060 Well, if you knew who I was, why take my purse? 312 00:19:28,134 --> 00:19:32,366 Because I wasn't 100% certain. Because I wanted to look at your passport. 313 00:19:32,438 --> 00:19:36,272 Mr. Greenberg, there is a logical explanation for my presence. 314 00:19:36,342 --> 00:19:39,106 Yes, and I know what it is. 315 00:19:39,178 --> 00:19:41,942 You got a letter from Antoinette Farnsworth. 316 00:19:42,014 --> 00:19:43,948 I heard that from the desk clerk. 317 00:19:44,016 --> 00:19:49,579 So you decided to come down here, see if you could scrounge up some stuff for your next book. 318 00:19:51,757 --> 00:19:55,625 Or maybe you just decided to come down here and make Shelly Greenberg look bad. 319 00:19:55,695 --> 00:19:59,131 This is ridiculous. I don't even know you. 320 00:19:59,198 --> 00:20:03,294 I know I don't have J.B. Fletcher's reputation, 321 00:20:03,369 --> 00:20:07,806 and maybe I wasn't exactly a detective on the New York police, 322 00:20:07,873 --> 00:20:12,071 but in 20 years, even as a desk sergeant, you learn a few things. 323 00:20:12,144 --> 00:20:15,079 Mr. Greenberg- Sheldon- 324 00:20:15,147 --> 00:20:19,641 believe me, I did not come here to embarrass anyone. 325 00:20:19,719 --> 00:20:24,053 I'm quite sure, left to your own devices, you'll get to the bottom of this. 326 00:20:24,123 --> 00:20:27,320 Yeah. Anyone can see that you're a bright, perceptive man, 327 00:20:27,393 --> 00:20:30,328 I mean, a fascinating personality. 328 00:20:30,396 --> 00:20:34,332 Why, I can even see you... 329 00:20:34,400 --> 00:20:37,927 inspiring a character in my next book. 330 00:20:38,004 --> 00:20:40,165 No kidding. 331 00:20:42,141 --> 00:20:44,609 I just gotta say, Mrs. Fletcher, I mean- 332 00:20:44,677 --> 00:20:48,636 Your books, I mean, uh, they're okay. I've read 'em all. 333 00:20:48,714 --> 00:20:52,445 So, if there's anything I can do to help- 334 00:20:52,518 --> 00:20:55,351 Thank you, Sheldon. That's a very kind offer. 335 00:20:56,689 --> 00:20:59,283 [Intercom Buzzing] Yes? 336 00:20:59,358 --> 00:21:01,952 [Woman] Mrs. Canfield on line one, sir. 337 00:21:02,028 --> 00:21:04,462 Oh, I'll take it. 338 00:21:04,530 --> 00:21:07,158 Madame Fletcher. [Jessica] I think we should talk. 339 00:21:07,233 --> 00:21:09,758 All right. I'll come and pick you up. 340 00:21:09,835 --> 00:21:13,464 No. Let me meet you- someplace where we won't be seen together. 341 00:21:13,539 --> 00:21:16,702 I know a place near Turtle Bay that overlooks the ocean. 342 00:21:16,776 --> 00:21:18,539 I'll be there, say, 30 minutes. 343 00:21:18,611 --> 00:21:20,636 Well, where was I? 344 00:21:20,713 --> 00:21:22,977 "Expect to see you on the evening of the third. " 345 00:21:23,049 --> 00:21:26,985 Yes. Uh, my regards to your beautiful wife. 346 00:21:27,053 --> 00:21:31,490 Oh, Eric, darling, I simply have to talk to you about Sheikh Hassani Faud. 347 00:21:31,557 --> 00:21:34,651 I'm terribly sorry, dear, but this is an absolutely disastrous situation. 348 00:21:34,727 --> 00:21:36,661 Give us a minute, will you, Grace? 349 00:21:36,729 --> 00:21:39,596 That dreadful man has arrived with six wives, four dozen children, 350 00:21:39,665 --> 00:21:42,759 and the chef just received a special menu. 351 00:21:49,175 --> 00:21:51,268 Now, what was that all about? 352 00:21:51,344 --> 00:21:54,609 I wanted to see you. The sheikh was a good excuse. 353 00:21:54,680 --> 00:21:57,444 Myrna. Eric, I'm worried about you. 354 00:21:57,516 --> 00:22:00,280 This morning you looked absolutely dreadful. 355 00:22:00,353 --> 00:22:03,117 Marriage is supposed to rejuvenate you. 356 00:22:03,189 --> 00:22:05,282 Prudence, my garrulous wife. 357 00:22:05,358 --> 00:22:08,293 This office just may be bugged by the home office. 358 00:22:08,361 --> 00:22:11,296 Who cares? I want to shout it from the rooftops. 359 00:22:11,364 --> 00:22:14,527 "Mrs. Eric Brahm, at your service, world." 360 00:22:14,600 --> 00:22:17,228 Well, one of these days we'll shout it together, 361 00:22:17,303 --> 00:22:19,635 but as of now, uh-uh. I know. 362 00:22:19,705 --> 00:22:22,299 Company policy. Do you know what I say? 363 00:22:22,375 --> 00:22:25,003 To hell with company policy. 364 00:22:25,077 --> 00:22:28,774 Why don't we just quit? And live on what? 365 00:22:28,848 --> 00:22:32,147 Give me time. It won't be long. 366 00:22:32,218 --> 00:22:35,449 Another few months at the most, I promise. 367 00:22:39,158 --> 00:22:41,217 Taxi, madame? Yes, please. 368 00:22:42,995 --> 00:22:44,929 Mrs. Canfield, morning. 369 00:22:44,997 --> 00:22:47,124 Good morning, Mr. Haggerty. 370 00:22:47,199 --> 00:22:49,690 I'm just out for a little spin. Can I drop you somewhere? 371 00:22:49,769 --> 00:22:52,932 Thanks, no. I'll take a cab. Oh, come on. 372 00:22:53,005 --> 00:22:55,530 It's no trouble. Hop in. 373 00:22:55,608 --> 00:22:58,270 Very well. Let me help you, madame. 374 00:22:58,344 --> 00:23:00,278 Thank you. 375 00:23:04,350 --> 00:23:07,615 I'm headed for the Turtle Bay Overlook. Do you know it? 376 00:23:07,686 --> 00:23:09,779 I do. 377 00:23:35,648 --> 00:23:37,582 [Haggerty] Am I driving too fast? 378 00:23:37,650 --> 00:23:41,086 I'll let you know, Mr. Haggerty. 379 00:23:45,825 --> 00:23:48,259 Uh, shouldn't we have turned there? 380 00:23:48,327 --> 00:23:52,263 If it's a view you're looking for, I know a grand spot even the locals haven't found yet. 381 00:23:52,331 --> 00:23:55,767 Mr. Haggerty, please stop this car. 382 00:23:55,835 --> 00:23:57,928 Might not be a good idea, Mrs. Canfield. 383 00:23:58,003 --> 00:24:00,597 We're being followed. 384 00:24:02,341 --> 00:24:04,866 A temporary situation. 385 00:24:04,944 --> 00:24:08,471 [Tires Screeching] 386 00:24:15,521 --> 00:24:17,853 [Tires Screeching] 387 00:24:32,538 --> 00:24:34,631 Come on. Stretch your legs. 388 00:24:34,707 --> 00:24:38,404 Thanks. I'll wait here until you're ready to drive me to Turtle Bay. 389 00:24:40,646 --> 00:24:43,479 You know, ma'am, I worry about you. A wealthy widow. 390 00:24:43,549 --> 00:24:45,574 This island may not be safe. 391 00:24:45,651 --> 00:24:47,585 That sounds vaguely like a threat. 392 00:24:47,653 --> 00:24:49,587 [Chuckles] A threat, is it? No, no. 393 00:24:49,655 --> 00:24:51,555 More like a warning... 394 00:24:51,624 --> 00:24:53,558 from a concerned friend. 395 00:24:53,626 --> 00:24:57,687 May I assume that you were also a friend to Antoinette Farnsworth? 396 00:24:57,763 --> 00:25:01,529 We talked a few times. She was a neurotic woman, twice divorced. 397 00:25:01,600 --> 00:25:04,364 Like you, she flaunted her wealth. 398 00:25:04,436 --> 00:25:06,370 May I correct you, Mr. Haggerty? 399 00:25:06,438 --> 00:25:09,271 I understand from the papers that she was married only once. 400 00:25:09,341 --> 00:25:14,176 There was an earlier marriage to a young, struggling Greenwich Village poet. 401 00:25:14,246 --> 00:25:18,342 Technically, I suppose you're correct. Her father paid for it to be annulled. 402 00:25:18,417 --> 00:25:21,682 Hmm. You seem well informed about her past. 403 00:25:21,754 --> 00:25:25,952 Particularly since Antoinette's first marriage to Leon Savitch... 404 00:25:26,025 --> 00:25:28,858 was a secret that she shared with no one. 405 00:25:28,928 --> 00:25:32,591 Leon Savitch? Interesting you should know his name. 406 00:25:32,665 --> 00:25:36,123 Tell me, ma'am, just who the hell are you? 407 00:25:36,201 --> 00:25:39,398 You know perfectly well who I am, Mr. Haggerty. 408 00:25:39,471 --> 00:25:44,465 I had the pleasure of meeting Marguerite Canfield before she became the world's most notable recluse, 409 00:25:44,543 --> 00:25:47,808 and unless you've grown five inches in the intervening time, 410 00:25:47,880 --> 00:25:50,110 you are most definitely not her. 411 00:25:53,452 --> 00:25:55,716 Now. Who are you? 412 00:25:55,788 --> 00:25:57,722 What are you doing on this island? 413 00:26:01,327 --> 00:26:03,386 Mrs. Fletcher, are you all right? 414 00:26:03,462 --> 00:26:05,930 Oh, yes. I'm fine. 415 00:26:05,998 --> 00:26:08,262 Fletcher? 416 00:26:09,501 --> 00:26:12,265 Sergeant D'arcy. Will you please come with me at once, ma'am? 417 00:26:12,338 --> 00:26:14,272 The inspector wants to see you at the hotel. 418 00:26:14,340 --> 00:26:16,399 Why? What's happened? There's been another murder, ma'am. 419 00:26:26,518 --> 00:26:28,782 I want you to check with the household personnel. 420 00:26:28,854 --> 00:26:31,288 Find out if anyone suspicious was observed on this floor... 421 00:26:31,357 --> 00:26:33,791 both last night and this morning. 422 00:26:33,859 --> 00:26:36,293 Inspector? Oh, that's all right. 423 00:26:36,362 --> 00:26:40,822 Madame Fletcher, I must apologize for not keeping our rendezvous. 424 00:26:40,899 --> 00:26:44,062 No apology needed. Luckily Sergeant D'arcy caught up with me. 425 00:26:44,136 --> 00:26:48,402 Mr. Haggerty did a masterful job of losing him. Luck was not a factor. 426 00:26:48,474 --> 00:26:53,411 I took the precaution of having one of my men put a homing device in Haggerty's car before you drove off. 427 00:26:53,479 --> 00:26:56,346 Of course. The doorman. 428 00:26:56,415 --> 00:26:58,747 Well, let's keep that our own little secret. 429 00:26:58,817 --> 00:27:02,753 By the way, madame, as I told you, this is a very dangerous business. 430 00:27:02,821 --> 00:27:06,086 Madame Crane, she was murdered in the early hours of the morning. 431 00:27:06,158 --> 00:27:09,753 I would say about 6:00, give or take one or two hours. 432 00:27:09,828 --> 00:27:12,922 The lock to the balcony was forced. She was stabbed here in the bed. 433 00:27:12,998 --> 00:27:16,092 The room was ransacked, and her jewelry stolen. 434 00:27:16,168 --> 00:27:18,261 Now, there is no question in my mind... 435 00:27:18,337 --> 00:27:20,931 that we are dealing with a professional thief, 436 00:27:21,006 --> 00:27:23,770 who kills his victims to keep them quiet. 437 00:27:23,842 --> 00:27:28,643 I'm sorry, but I disagree. Madame Fletcher, please. 438 00:27:28,714 --> 00:27:33,617 Inspector, I am now more than convinced that the motive was not simple robbery. 439 00:27:33,686 --> 00:27:36,280 I was at the roulette table with her last night, 440 00:27:36,355 --> 00:27:38,721 and she was dripping with jewels, all right, 441 00:27:38,791 --> 00:27:42,750 but they were all fakes- and very good fakes- 442 00:27:42,828 --> 00:27:48,061 but if I could spot them, an experienced jewel thief could not be fooled by them. 443 00:27:48,133 --> 00:27:51,227 No. The robbery was a cover for another motive. 444 00:27:51,303 --> 00:27:54,397 If the jewels were fake- Oh, they were. 445 00:27:54,473 --> 00:27:58,341 Which means she either wore the duplicates to keep the real ones safe, 446 00:27:58,410 --> 00:28:00,503 or, despite outward appearances, 447 00:28:00,579 --> 00:28:03,912 Alva Crane had really very little that was worth stealing. 448 00:28:03,982 --> 00:28:06,917 That is an interesting notion. 449 00:28:06,985 --> 00:28:10,113 Suppose we check that out. 450 00:28:12,324 --> 00:28:14,724 The key to her hotel safe-deposit box. 451 00:28:23,268 --> 00:28:25,202 Passport. 452 00:28:25,270 --> 00:28:28,364 Airline ticket. 453 00:28:28,440 --> 00:28:31,637 Envelope with about a thousand American currency. 454 00:28:32,845 --> 00:28:34,779 But no jewelry. 455 00:28:34,847 --> 00:28:37,315 The problem is, you got fakes on the mind, Mrs. Fletcher. 456 00:28:37,382 --> 00:28:41,443 Like that stuff you been wearing- glass. Spotted it right away. 457 00:28:41,520 --> 00:28:43,920 Madame Crane's jewelry- 458 00:28:43,989 --> 00:28:46,082 - you are certain it was genuine? - It looked real to me. 459 00:28:46,158 --> 00:28:50,720 Mr. Greenberg, earlier you said that you were working on a theory of your own. 460 00:28:50,796 --> 00:28:54,391 Maybe you'd share that with us. 461 00:28:54,466 --> 00:28:57,594 I been thinking about what you said about Brahm. 462 00:28:57,669 --> 00:29:01,571 - Your employer? - Hey, my loyalty stops at two dead bodies. 463 00:29:01,640 --> 00:29:05,269 One person connects these three robberies, and it's him. 464 00:29:05,344 --> 00:29:08,404 He was all the time sucking up to these women. 465 00:29:08,480 --> 00:29:12,814 All three? You're sure? It's myjob to be sure. 466 00:29:12,885 --> 00:29:14,819 And another thing. 467 00:29:14,887 --> 00:29:18,414 He was always trying to hustle money- calling this guy and that guy, 468 00:29:18,490 --> 00:29:21,584 trying to put together a scheme to make himself a bundle. 469 00:29:21,660 --> 00:29:23,992 And of that, I am also sure. 470 00:29:24,062 --> 00:29:26,087 Well, Mr. Greenberg, 471 00:29:26,165 --> 00:29:29,134 that is a very interesting theory, 472 00:29:29,201 --> 00:29:33,262 but do remember that this is a police investigation. 473 00:29:33,338 --> 00:29:38,435 And yours truly is hotel security- which makes me a player. 474 00:29:44,183 --> 00:29:46,117 Yeah. Mr. Brahm? 475 00:29:46,185 --> 00:29:48,449 Mrs. Canfield, good afternoon. 476 00:29:48,520 --> 00:29:50,784 Oh, sorry. I should say Mrs. Fletcher. 477 00:29:50,856 --> 00:29:52,790 Ah. You know. 478 00:29:52,858 --> 00:29:55,952 As of now, everyone knows. Well, do, please, forgive me. 479 00:29:56,028 --> 00:29:58,622 I do so dislike deceiving people. 480 00:29:58,697 --> 00:30:00,790 Actually, it was probably a wise precaution. 481 00:30:00,866 --> 00:30:03,960 Never mind. I'm delighted to know you no matter what your name. 482 00:30:04,036 --> 00:30:06,129 [Laughs] 483 00:30:06,205 --> 00:30:08,969 I understand you're assisting the police. 484 00:30:09,041 --> 00:30:11,305 Oh, no, no, no, no. 485 00:30:11,376 --> 00:30:14,311 Inspector Rensselaer doesn't need any help from me. 486 00:30:14,379 --> 00:30:17,576 However, I am curious about one thing. 487 00:30:17,649 --> 00:30:19,583 Very puzzling. 488 00:30:19,651 --> 00:30:23,883 I'm sure that Mrs. Crane was wearing paste jewels, 489 00:30:23,956 --> 00:30:28,222 and it occurred to me that perhaps her financial circumstances... 490 00:30:28,293 --> 00:30:30,227 weren't quite what they seemed. 491 00:30:30,295 --> 00:30:33,389 Are you asking me was she financially embarrassed? 492 00:30:33,465 --> 00:30:35,990 Well, it wouldn't be the first time that an older woman... 493 00:30:36,068 --> 00:30:40,437 had been forced to sell her jewels to maintain a facade of wealth. 494 00:30:40,505 --> 00:30:43,838 [Laughs] Mrs. Fletcher, you have a fiendish imagination, 495 00:30:43,909 --> 00:30:47,606 but I can assure you, Alva Crane was more than solvent. 496 00:30:47,679 --> 00:30:50,273 Her security holdings are worth millions. 497 00:30:50,349 --> 00:30:53,182 And not only that, her checks were good. 498 00:30:53,252 --> 00:30:55,186 You will excuse me. 499 00:31:03,328 --> 00:31:07,526 - You looking for these? - How did you get in here? 500 00:31:07,599 --> 00:31:09,533 Another of my talents... 501 00:31:09,601 --> 00:31:12,900 best left unexplained, Mrs. Jessica Fletcher. 502 00:31:12,971 --> 00:31:15,633 You know, I'm a bit annoyed with you. 503 00:31:15,707 --> 00:31:18,801 Well, that's nothing compared to what I feel for you, Mr. Haggerty. 504 00:31:18,877 --> 00:31:20,970 You gave me a very nasty scare earlier today. 505 00:31:21,046 --> 00:31:23,742 Now I feel merely angry. 506 00:31:23,815 --> 00:31:25,749 But no longer frightened? 507 00:31:25,817 --> 00:31:29,753 That makes you either very brave or very foolish. 508 00:31:29,821 --> 00:31:32,153 Why were you hiding these letters from Antoinette Farnsworth? 509 00:31:32,224 --> 00:31:34,317 They weren't hidden. They're my property. 510 00:31:34,393 --> 00:31:38,796 And now I'd like to ask you a question, Mr. Haggerty. Who are you? 511 00:31:38,864 --> 00:31:43,301 And how did you know Antoinette Farnsworth? That, madame, is my business. 512 00:31:43,368 --> 00:31:47,099 You'll understand if I make it Inspector Rensselaer's business. 513 00:31:50,342 --> 00:31:53,106 I didn't know her. I knew of her through her father. 514 00:31:53,178 --> 00:31:55,112 Eduoard Martine. 515 00:31:55,180 --> 00:31:59,241 As you know, one of the foremost vintners in France and a very wealthy man. 516 00:31:59,318 --> 00:32:01,809 Let me emphasize the word "very." 517 00:32:03,221 --> 00:32:07,624 You know, I don't think this is an appropriate place to talk. 518 00:32:07,693 --> 00:32:10,628 It was Eduoard Martine who arranged for the annulment... 519 00:32:10,696 --> 00:32:14,132 of his daughter's marriage to the poet Leon Savitch. 520 00:32:14,199 --> 00:32:17,293 What I'm about to tell you now, you may already know. 521 00:32:17,369 --> 00:32:19,803 If not, you must promise to keep it completely confidential. 522 00:32:19,871 --> 00:32:22,305 But I can't promise that- 523 00:32:22,374 --> 00:32:24,638 not with two unsolved murders. 524 00:32:26,211 --> 00:32:28,645 [Sighs] All right, then. 525 00:32:30,382 --> 00:32:34,716 A child was born to Antoinette Martine six months after the annulment. 526 00:32:34,786 --> 00:32:36,720 The old man was furious. 527 00:32:36,788 --> 00:32:40,155 He refused to recognize the issue of a marriage that never existed, 528 00:32:40,225 --> 00:32:43,592 and he warned Antoinette that he would cut her off without a sou... 529 00:32:43,662 --> 00:32:45,892 unless she put the child up for adoption. 530 00:32:45,964 --> 00:32:47,898 I did not know that. 531 00:32:47,966 --> 00:32:50,730 She was terrified of the old man in those days, so she agreed. 532 00:32:50,802 --> 00:32:54,761 Now the old fellow's got the hot breath of his Maker warming the back of his neck. 533 00:32:54,840 --> 00:32:57,274 He's looking for a way to atone for past sins. 534 00:32:57,342 --> 00:33:00,607 Which means he's not only seeking the forgiveness of Antoinette, 535 00:33:00,679 --> 00:33:04,274 but also the grandchild that he shut out of his life 28 years ago. 536 00:33:04,349 --> 00:33:07,284 And that would be Veronica Harrold. 537 00:33:07,352 --> 00:33:09,286 Very good, Mrs. Fletcher. 538 00:33:09,354 --> 00:33:12,380 Well, it did seem strange that a young teacher... 539 00:33:12,457 --> 00:33:16,621 should win a trip to this island in a contest she doesn't remember entering, 540 00:33:16,695 --> 00:33:20,324 and then suddenly being befriended by a woman that she hardly knew. 541 00:33:20,399 --> 00:33:22,799 The contest prize was the old man's idea. 542 00:33:22,868 --> 00:33:24,802 He is dying, but he still has his wits about him. 543 00:33:24,870 --> 00:33:26,804 How long have you worked for him? 544 00:33:26,872 --> 00:33:28,840 Off and on for ten years or more. 545 00:33:28,907 --> 00:33:32,843 Various assignments that required discretion or involved some risk. 546 00:33:32,911 --> 00:33:35,505 [Chuckles] Like robbing the Bank of England? 547 00:33:35,580 --> 00:33:37,514 [Chuckles] You may well laugh, ma'am, 548 00:33:37,582 --> 00:33:41,848 but I actually had to do that once, some years back by order of the Prime Minister. 549 00:33:41,920 --> 00:33:43,854 I was attached to Ml5. 550 00:33:43,922 --> 00:33:47,722 British Intelligence. You really are a man of surprises. 551 00:33:47,793 --> 00:33:49,727 Michael- 552 00:33:49,795 --> 00:33:52,764 Michael, is it now? Have we come that far? 553 00:33:52,831 --> 00:33:58,633 Michael, did Veronica indicate to you that she knew about her roots? 554 00:33:58,703 --> 00:34:01,763 No. Her father had sworn Antoinette to secrecy. 555 00:34:01,840 --> 00:34:04,206 But what do you suggest? 556 00:34:04,276 --> 00:34:07,973 That she knew, and that she killed her own mother to inherit Eduoard Martine's fortune? 557 00:34:08,046 --> 00:34:11,106 No, but- 558 00:34:11,183 --> 00:34:13,743 We must go to the marina at once. 559 00:34:13,819 --> 00:34:16,720 Why? What is it? I'll explain on the way. 560 00:34:19,391 --> 00:34:21,621 Have you read these letters? 561 00:34:21,693 --> 00:34:23,786 Well, I skimmed over them, yes. 562 00:34:23,862 --> 00:34:27,628 Several of them were mailed from Alpine ski resorts. 563 00:34:27,699 --> 00:34:32,796 Just the sort of place that Antoinette might have met a handsome young man like Sven. 564 00:34:32,871 --> 00:34:35,135 What? Now, listen to this. 565 00:34:38,076 --> 00:34:40,738 "I've just met the most delightful young man. 566 00:34:40,812 --> 00:34:42,746 "We've been seeing each other every night, 567 00:34:42,814 --> 00:34:45,749 "sharing secrets, and shutting out the rest of the world. 568 00:34:45,817 --> 00:34:50,413 "Don't ask his name, because if I told you, you really would think me crazy. 569 00:34:50,489 --> 00:34:53,322 Just wish your old pal luck." 570 00:34:54,326 --> 00:34:56,920 Sorry. I don't follow. But don't you see- 571 00:34:56,995 --> 00:35:01,091 If they were sharing secrets, she might have told that young man- 572 00:35:01,166 --> 00:35:03,760 maybe in a drunken moment- 573 00:35:03,835 --> 00:35:06,099 about her daughter. 574 00:35:06,171 --> 00:35:10,369 Well, possibly, but- And if, somehow, Sven had discovered... 575 00:35:10,442 --> 00:35:13,104 Veronica's true identity, that would explain how... 576 00:35:13,178 --> 00:35:18,275 a handsome, young, international playboy would suddenly become attracted romantically... 577 00:35:18,350 --> 00:35:21,786 to a very simple, young, Iowa schoolteacher, 578 00:35:21,853 --> 00:35:24,447 even though they'd only met two weeks previously. 579 00:35:24,523 --> 00:35:26,957 No. Antoinette would have put a stop to it. 580 00:35:27,025 --> 00:35:31,792 Not without revealing who she really was. Oh, and there's something else. 581 00:35:31,863 --> 00:35:36,129 Veronica told me that Antoinette and Sven were always baiting each other. 582 00:35:36,201 --> 00:35:39,728 And finally, Michael, her last letter. 583 00:35:39,804 --> 00:35:43,069 I mean, she desperately needed my help and advice. 584 00:35:43,141 --> 00:35:48,135 But she couldn't get off the island. I think we now know why. 585 00:35:48,213 --> 00:35:51,410 By God, Jessica, I think you're right. 586 00:35:52,484 --> 00:35:55,749 But she's in no danger. Torvald's got no reason to kill her. 587 00:35:55,820 --> 00:35:58,414 Perhaps something worse. 588 00:35:59,491 --> 00:36:01,425 [Horn Honks] 589 00:36:23,615 --> 00:36:25,549 [Boat Horn Honks] 590 00:36:25,617 --> 00:36:27,551 There she is. 591 00:36:37,963 --> 00:36:41,057 [Veronica] Hi! Mrs. Canfield, hi! 592 00:36:41,132 --> 00:36:43,066 How was your outing? 593 00:36:43,134 --> 00:36:46,399 Oh, it was absolutely terrific. 594 00:36:46,471 --> 00:36:49,235 Oh, I guess it's not gonna be a secret much longer. 595 00:36:49,307 --> 00:36:53,403 Sven and I are gonna get married first thing tomorrow morning. 596 00:36:54,980 --> 00:36:58,143 I see. Something worse, indeed. 597 00:36:58,216 --> 00:37:00,241 Isn't it great? 598 00:37:00,318 --> 00:37:04,311 For us both, darling. I'm a very lucky man. Mmm. 599 00:37:04,389 --> 00:37:07,222 And are you by chance planning to honeymoon in St. Moritz? 600 00:37:07,292 --> 00:37:11,558 It does seem appropriate, Mr. Torvald, considering you spent so much time there... 601 00:37:11,630 --> 00:37:13,928 with Antoinette Farnsworth. 602 00:37:13,999 --> 00:37:17,765 What are you saying? No, that's not true. They just- 603 00:37:17,836 --> 00:37:20,066 We're saying we're sure the Swiss authorities will turn up... 604 00:37:20,138 --> 00:37:22,265 a relationship between you and Mrs. Farnsworth... 605 00:37:22,340 --> 00:37:25,104 that was considerably more than casual. 606 00:37:25,176 --> 00:37:27,736 That being the case, boy-o, 607 00:37:27,812 --> 00:37:33,011 the wedding will have to wait till after you've had a chat with the police about a murder. 608 00:37:34,653 --> 00:37:36,621 Hey! 609 00:37:43,261 --> 00:37:46,992 - Sven? - [Coughing] 610 00:37:56,641 --> 00:37:59,405 Okay, yes, I knew Antoinette Farnsworth. 611 00:37:59,477 --> 00:38:01,411 We met in Europe. 612 00:38:01,479 --> 00:38:03,413 But I meet many people. 613 00:38:03,481 --> 00:38:07,008 The gentleman here seems to think your relationship was more than casual. 614 00:38:07,085 --> 00:38:09,019 Well, this gentleman is wrong. 615 00:38:09,087 --> 00:38:11,487 I suggest you be as candid as possible. 616 00:38:13,658 --> 00:38:16,092 All right. I knew her... 617 00:38:16,161 --> 00:38:18,095 well. 618 00:38:19,164 --> 00:38:21,792 And she told you about her daughter. 619 00:38:23,335 --> 00:38:25,462 It slipped out one night while she was drunk- 620 00:38:25,537 --> 00:38:27,471 feeling sorry for herself. 621 00:38:27,539 --> 00:38:32,101 Back then she didn't even know Veronica- where she was, who she was. 622 00:38:32,177 --> 00:38:34,111 [Sighs] 623 00:38:34,179 --> 00:38:37,808 Then I ran into Antoinette here again on the island. 624 00:38:37,882 --> 00:38:39,816 I saw her with Veronica. 625 00:38:39,884 --> 00:38:43,047 I put it together. I confronted her. 626 00:38:43,121 --> 00:38:47,057 She denied it, but I knew she was lying. 627 00:38:47,125 --> 00:38:52,563 And so you pursued the daughter knowing that one day she would be the heir to a huge fortune. 628 00:38:52,630 --> 00:38:55,258 A man seizes his opportunities where he finds them. 629 00:38:55,333 --> 00:38:59,429 Madame Farnsworth could not have liked that too much. Gentlemen. 630 00:38:59,504 --> 00:39:03,406 I'm sorry to disappoint you, but... 631 00:39:03,475 --> 00:39:05,739 I did not kill her. 632 00:39:05,810 --> 00:39:10,247 Even though by her death, Veronica became heir to the Martine fortune? 633 00:39:10,315 --> 00:39:14,718 Believe what you like. I'm telling you the truth. 634 00:39:19,657 --> 00:39:22,251 My mother? [Sniffles] 635 00:39:22,327 --> 00:39:25,888 She was really my mother? Yes. 636 00:39:25,964 --> 00:39:27,898 [Sobs] 637 00:39:31,002 --> 00:39:36,099 I don't know which hurts more about this- 638 00:39:36,174 --> 00:39:39,200 the fact that we had so little time together, 639 00:39:40,512 --> 00:39:45,711 or the fact that Sven was only after this fortune I might inherit. 640 00:39:48,353 --> 00:39:50,446 I loved him. 641 00:39:50,522 --> 00:39:53,958 I know that he can be very charming. 642 00:39:54,025 --> 00:39:56,619 I'm so sorry. 643 00:39:56,694 --> 00:39:59,720 Yeah. So am I. 644 00:40:04,536 --> 00:40:06,970 Mrs. Fletcher- 645 00:40:07,038 --> 00:40:10,166 Wait. There's one thing about these killings- 646 00:40:10,241 --> 00:40:13,642 I mean, I know that you all think... 647 00:40:13,711 --> 00:40:15,975 that Sven pretended to be a jewel thief... 648 00:40:16,047 --> 00:40:18,811 to hide the fact that his real motive was to murder Antoinette, 649 00:40:18,883 --> 00:40:20,851 but you know, that's not possible. 650 00:40:20,919 --> 00:40:23,114 Oh? 651 00:40:23,188 --> 00:40:27,818 No. The first attempt- the one that failed- 652 00:40:27,892 --> 00:40:31,828 that happened the day after I got here. 653 00:40:31,896 --> 00:40:35,195 But Sven didn't show up until two days later. 654 00:40:35,266 --> 00:40:38,861 He was in California when that first woman was robbed. 655 00:40:44,843 --> 00:40:46,777 You were right. 656 00:40:46,845 --> 00:40:51,145 His entry visa is stamped three days after the first robbery attempt. 657 00:40:51,216 --> 00:40:55,016 Could have told you it wasn't him. I know who killed these women, Mrs. Fletcher. 658 00:40:55,086 --> 00:40:57,611 - Oh, you mean Mr. - - lx-nay. 659 00:40:57,689 --> 00:40:59,657 It's our secret, remember? 660 00:41:03,061 --> 00:41:06,622 Now, take this key back to your boyfriend. 661 00:41:06,698 --> 00:41:08,632 Tell him not to sweat it. 662 00:41:08,700 --> 00:41:11,066 The cops are chasing down the wrong alley. 663 00:41:11,135 --> 00:41:13,126 Thank you, Mr. Barnes. 664 00:41:13,204 --> 00:41:15,638 You'll have our complete cooperation. Oh, Mrs. Fletcher. 665 00:41:15,707 --> 00:41:17,641 If I'm interrupting, l- No, not at all. 666 00:41:17,709 --> 00:41:19,973 This is Mr. Barnes, from the insurance company. 667 00:41:20,044 --> 00:41:21,978 Mrs. Fletcher. How do you do, Mrs. Fletcher? 668 00:41:22,046 --> 00:41:24,139 You're here about Alva Crane's jewels? 669 00:41:24,215 --> 00:41:27,480 When 800,000 is involved, the company does like to be sure. 670 00:41:27,552 --> 00:41:29,486 About Torvald's room- 671 00:41:29,554 --> 00:41:33,149 As soon as the authorities issue the warrant, you may proceed with your search. Thanks. 672 00:41:33,224 --> 00:41:36,489 A pleasure meeting you, Mrs. Fletcher. Thank you. 673 00:41:36,561 --> 00:41:40,429 I'm afraid you won't find anything in Sven Torvald's room. Oh? 674 00:41:40,498 --> 00:41:44,594 Well, his passport puts him in California at the time of the first robbery attempt. 675 00:41:44,669 --> 00:41:46,603 I see. 676 00:41:46,671 --> 00:41:49,765 And if it wasn't Torvald, then who? 677 00:41:49,841 --> 00:41:52,901 Me, perhaps, Mrs. Fletcher? 678 00:41:52,977 --> 00:41:56,879 You might as well know that I've decided to fire Sheldon Greenberg. 679 00:41:56,948 --> 00:42:02,853 Not only is he a total incompetent, but I'm well aware of his accusations against me. 680 00:42:02,921 --> 00:42:05,856 He makes one good point, Mr. Brahm. 681 00:42:05,924 --> 00:42:08,688 You were attentive to all three ladies. 682 00:42:08,760 --> 00:42:11,456 Because that is my job. 683 00:42:11,529 --> 00:42:14,464 Would you like a verification ofhis innocence, Mrs. Fletcher? 684 00:42:14,532 --> 00:42:16,796 I've had about all I can stomach of that petty little man... 685 00:42:16,868 --> 00:42:19,462 and his snide insinuations. 686 00:42:19,537 --> 00:42:22,233 Eric had nothing to do with those murders. 687 00:42:22,307 --> 00:42:24,434 Myrna, be quiet. 688 00:42:24,509 --> 00:42:27,137 So you can be crucified on a cross of innuendo? 689 00:42:27,211 --> 00:42:30,305 My God, the whispers can be heard clear to the States. 690 00:42:30,381 --> 00:42:33,077 What time was Mrs. Crane killed this morning? 691 00:42:33,151 --> 00:42:36,086 The police believe it was just before daybreak. 692 00:42:36,154 --> 00:42:40,090 At which time, this gentleman was sharing both my bed and my affections. 693 00:42:40,158 --> 00:42:43,321 Myrna, don't be a fool. Stay out of this. If you're shocked, Mrs. Fletcher- 694 00:42:43,394 --> 00:42:47,262 Oh, I'm not. Eric is not trying to protect my reputation. 695 00:42:47,332 --> 00:42:50,426 It doesn't need it. We've been married for nearly a year. 696 00:42:50,501 --> 00:42:52,992 And the company be damned. I don't care who knows it. 697 00:42:53,071 --> 00:42:56,165 Well, my congratulations to you both... belatedly. 698 00:42:56,240 --> 00:42:59,266 Oh, I can't wait to get away from this place. 699 00:42:59,344 --> 00:43:01,778 Which may now be sooner than we'd planned. 700 00:43:01,846 --> 00:43:06,283 Eric's been trying to put something together for months- a hotel on the Mexican Riviera. 701 00:43:06,351 --> 00:43:09,912 The only thing holding it up is money. The key to everything. 702 00:43:09,988 --> 00:43:12,456 Isn't it always? 703 00:43:12,523 --> 00:43:15,617 Oh, yes. Yes, it is. 704 00:43:15,693 --> 00:43:19,652 - Mrs. Fletcher? - I'm so sorry. I must go and call Inspector Rensselaer. 705 00:43:19,731 --> 00:43:21,596 We are telling you the truth. 706 00:43:21,666 --> 00:43:23,964 Oh, I'm quite sure you are. 707 00:43:24,035 --> 00:43:27,596 And I wish you both many years of happiness. 708 00:43:31,542 --> 00:43:33,476 Mr. Greenberg? 709 00:43:34,545 --> 00:43:36,479 Guess you heard, huh? 710 00:43:36,547 --> 00:43:39,175 Looks like the bear got me before I got him. 711 00:43:41,152 --> 00:43:43,586 This is mine. I paid for it with my own money. 712 00:43:43,655 --> 00:43:47,751 Mr. Greenberg, the case against Mr. Brahm isn't quite closed. 713 00:43:47,825 --> 00:43:50,157 There is one question that I have to ask. 714 00:43:50,228 --> 00:43:55,325 Did he by any chance have a master key to these safe-deposit boxes? 715 00:43:55,400 --> 00:43:57,766 No way. I got the only one right here. 716 00:43:57,835 --> 00:44:00,429 Never leaves my sight- which reminds me. 717 00:44:02,073 --> 00:44:04,007 Just what I thought. Huh? 718 00:44:04,075 --> 00:44:07,135 It wasn't Eric Brahm or Myrna that killed those women. 719 00:44:07,211 --> 00:44:10,669 Nor was it Sven Torvald or Veronica Harrold. 720 00:44:10,748 --> 00:44:13,512 In fact, Veronica's inheritance wasn't even the motive. 721 00:44:13,584 --> 00:44:15,950 Hmm? What was the motive? 722 00:44:16,020 --> 00:44:20,855 Greed, Mr. Greenberg- plain, old-fashioned greed. 723 00:44:20,925 --> 00:44:24,452 - What the hell are you talking about? - Oh, I think you know what I'm talking about. 724 00:44:24,529 --> 00:44:28,989 Theft- the theft of over a million dollars in gems... 725 00:44:29,067 --> 00:44:34,027 by a man who spent the past couple of years watching others live the good life. 726 00:44:34,105 --> 00:44:36,938 Being close to it, but never a part of it. 727 00:44:38,976 --> 00:44:40,910 Well, if that's an accusation, 728 00:44:40,978 --> 00:44:42,912 you're crazy. 729 00:44:42,980 --> 00:44:45,778 Alva Crane owned nearly a million dollars'worth ofjewels. 730 00:44:45,850 --> 00:44:47,750 They were insured. 731 00:44:47,819 --> 00:44:50,549 The company investigator was here earlier to file a report. 732 00:44:50,621 --> 00:44:53,089 I met him. So what? 733 00:44:53,157 --> 00:44:55,625 Well, it means that Alva's jewels were real, 734 00:44:55,693 --> 00:44:59,094 not fake. Yeah, I already told you that. 735 00:44:59,163 --> 00:45:02,621 Yes, but thejewels I saw her wearing were paste, 736 00:45:02,700 --> 00:45:05,692 so she must have kept the others elsewhere for safekeeping. 737 00:45:05,770 --> 00:45:09,262 And where else but here in your office? 738 00:45:09,340 --> 00:45:13,640 Lady, when we opened the box, there were no jewels. 739 00:45:13,711 --> 00:45:17,477 Because you'd already taken them. You killed her. 740 00:45:17,548 --> 00:45:20,381 Took her safe-deposit key, opened the box, 741 00:45:20,451 --> 00:45:23,978 and after you removed the jewels, you returned the key to her room. 742 00:45:25,356 --> 00:45:29,452 I suppose you think you can prove all that. 743 00:45:29,527 --> 00:45:31,461 Yes, I think so. 744 00:45:31,529 --> 00:45:33,759 You see, at the roulette table, 745 00:45:33,831 --> 00:45:37,631 I noticed that Alva kept her safe-deposit key in a small change purse... 746 00:45:37,702 --> 00:45:39,932 inside her handbag. 747 00:45:40,004 --> 00:45:42,404 Yet, when her body was discovered, the key was out ofher purse, 748 00:45:42,473 --> 00:45:44,407 lying on the dresser in plain sight. 749 00:45:44,475 --> 00:45:46,568 Someone had used it. 750 00:45:46,644 --> 00:45:50,740 And since you didn't mention that fact, 751 00:45:50,815 --> 00:45:54,251 the user must have been you, Mr. Greenberg, 752 00:45:54,318 --> 00:45:58,584 because no one could have gotten into the box without your key, 753 00:45:58,656 --> 00:46:01,921 which, as you just pointed out, you kept with you at all times. 754 00:46:03,494 --> 00:46:07,430 I'll say this. You've got one hell of an imagination. 755 00:46:07,498 --> 00:46:09,625 [Haggerty] It's more than imagination, Mr. Greenberg. 756 00:46:09,700 --> 00:46:13,466 Based on Mrs. Fletcher's deductions, the authorities have obtained... 757 00:46:13,538 --> 00:46:16,098 a search warrant, and went through your luggage. 758 00:46:17,508 --> 00:46:21,103 Even though these beauties have been removed from their setting, 759 00:46:21,179 --> 00:46:25,377 I doubt we'll have any difficulty identifying them as having belonged to Alva Crane... 760 00:46:25,449 --> 00:46:27,542 and Antoinette Farnsworth. 761 00:46:27,618 --> 00:46:30,610 I really wouldn't do that if I were you, Mr. Greenberg. 762 00:46:34,358 --> 00:46:38,385 A million bucks. Thanks, lady. 763 00:46:40,031 --> 00:46:43,194 I could have lived like a king. 764 00:46:46,637 --> 00:46:50,403 Oh, gosh, Mrs. Fletcher. I'm so nervous. Don't be. 765 00:46:50,474 --> 00:46:54,911 Michael tells me that your grandfather has mellowed like a good wine. 766 00:46:54,979 --> 00:46:57,573 And even if he hasn't, who needs $40 million anyway? 767 00:46:57,648 --> 00:46:59,582 [All Laughing] 768 00:46:59,650 --> 00:47:01,743 I like your spirit. 769 00:47:01,819 --> 00:47:05,516 I don't suppose Mr. Torvald is going to be tagging along. 770 00:47:05,590 --> 00:47:07,820 Sven? 771 00:47:09,427 --> 00:47:11,361 Thank you for everything. 772 00:47:12,997 --> 00:47:16,262 Now, keep in touch. I really want to hear from you. 773 00:47:16,334 --> 00:47:18,325 I promise I will. 774 00:47:18,402 --> 00:47:21,098 Might I hope for the same sort of good-bye? 775 00:47:21,172 --> 00:47:24,039 You might. [Laughs] 776 00:47:26,010 --> 00:47:27,944 Ah. 777 00:47:28,012 --> 00:47:31,277 Well, now, what's this I've always heard about crusty New Englanders? 778 00:47:31,349 --> 00:47:34,375 Oh, it's just a rumor started by our forefathers to keep out the tourists. 779 00:47:34,452 --> 00:47:36,386 I see. 780 00:47:36,454 --> 00:47:38,888 And if someday I should show up on your doorstep? 781 00:47:40,458 --> 00:47:42,619 An exception might be made. 782 00:47:42,693 --> 00:47:44,684 Well, in that case, Jessica, 783 00:47:44,762 --> 00:47:48,198 the question is no longer whether, but when.