1 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:26,080 Good evening. 2 00:00:26,280 --> 00:00:29,480 This should be a relatively simple task. 3 00:00:48,160 --> 00:00:49,800 Nothing to it really. 4 00:00:53,840 --> 00:00:56,920 I’m not really hungry but I resent the implication, 5 00:00:57,120 --> 00:01:00,240 that I haven't the self-control to stay on my diet. 6 00:01:00,800 --> 00:01:04,440 Tonight we have fried chicken cold apple pie. 7 00:01:04,720 --> 00:01:09,080 Potato salad, a story entitled The Land Lady, 8 00:01:09,560 --> 00:01:12,120 and one fast frozen commercial. 9 00:01:37,200 --> 00:01:41,720 -It's a crime Tom just a crime. -Of course Bert, but it was always a crime. 10 00:01:41,800 --> 00:01:43,960 That's not what I mean, man. And you know it. 11 00:01:44,080 --> 00:01:45,760 It's sergeant Billings I’m talking about. 12 00:01:45,840 --> 00:01:48,200 -Why doesn't he take steps? -Oh, he does his best. 13 00:01:48,280 --> 00:01:50,760 I still think somebody ought to call in Scotland Yard. 14 00:01:50,880 --> 00:01:53,480 -They'd round up the gang. -Gang, here in Barley? 15 00:01:53,680 --> 00:01:57,360 Who said anything about a gang? Just the work of one man like is not. 16 00:01:57,560 --> 00:02:02,400 -The work he calls it -The way I see it, we'd all best keep our eyes and ears open. 17 00:02:02,480 --> 00:02:04,640 And if we notice anything out of the way... 18 00:02:14,800 --> 00:02:16,440 Excuse me lads. 19 00:02:19,240 --> 00:02:23,520 -What can I get you sir? -I’m just off the train I was wondering if I could get a bite to eat. 20 00:02:23,720 --> 00:02:26,480 Well now we've only got some cold beef. 21 00:02:26,560 --> 00:02:27,760 I could make your sandwich. 22 00:02:27,960 --> 00:02:30,800 That'll do nicely and a pint of mild and bitter. 23 00:02:31,120 --> 00:02:32,200 Right sir. 24 00:02:46,280 --> 00:02:48,080 Freshy, Freshy. 25 00:02:49,640 --> 00:02:52,960 -Yes mr Wilkins. -Beef sandwich for the gentleman. 26 00:02:53,160 --> 00:02:56,120 -Yes sir. -Oh last drinks please. 27 00:02:57,240 --> 00:03:00,640 -Same again. -Oh I’ll have a mild and bitter. 28 00:03:03,000 --> 00:03:05,400 -Thank you, cheers. -There you are. 29 00:03:15,320 --> 00:03:19,040 -What's up? -It's jammed I can't get it open. 30 00:03:27,320 --> 00:03:30,200 I won't be able to get a locksmith until Monday. 31 00:03:30,400 --> 00:03:31,680 Perhaps I can help. 32 00:03:35,280 --> 00:03:36,960 This might do the trick. 33 00:03:39,960 --> 00:03:41,160 Shall I have a try? 34 00:03:42,240 --> 00:03:43,280 All right. 35 00:03:48,720 --> 00:03:54,000 It's a Holloway register one of the older models I think this ought to work. 36 00:03:58,840 --> 00:03:59,880 There you are. 37 00:04:03,080 --> 00:04:04,280 Much obliged. 38 00:04:05,760 --> 00:04:06,800 Not at all. 39 00:04:13,480 --> 00:04:17,080 What, did you see that? Opened it. 40 00:04:17,200 --> 00:04:19,880 One two three easy as you please. 41 00:04:56,240 --> 00:04:59,440 -Oh do come in. -I saw the sign on your wall. 42 00:04:59,640 --> 00:05:03,400 -Yes I know, I saw you looking in. -I was wondering about a room. 43 00:05:03,600 --> 00:05:06,480 I have one all ready for you oh but please come in it, 44 00:05:06,680 --> 00:05:09,600 must be chilly standing outside on a night like this. 45 00:05:09,800 --> 00:05:10,840 Yes thank you. 46 00:05:15,480 --> 00:05:17,680 What if I might ask how much you charge. 47 00:05:17,800 --> 00:05:20,760 -Five and six a night including breakfast. -Five and six? 48 00:05:20,840 --> 00:05:24,000 Well now if that's a little bit too much I could perhaps reduce it... 49 00:05:24,200 --> 00:05:27,200 It's quite all right that's very reasonable. 50 00:05:28,120 --> 00:05:31,320 -Then you'll stay? -I should like very much to stay, yes. 51 00:05:31,520 --> 00:05:36,200 I knew you would the moment I laid eyes on you I had a, 52 00:05:36,720 --> 00:05:38,040 feeling, you know? 53 00:05:38,880 --> 00:05:41,080 Well then off with your coat. 54 00:05:50,400 --> 00:05:52,720 Oh just just hang it anywhere. 55 00:05:53,520 --> 00:05:55,080 Will this be all right here? 56 00:06:00,080 --> 00:06:03,880 Well now come along upstairs and I’ll show you your room. 57 00:06:06,360 --> 00:06:09,520 You see we have it all to ourselves. 58 00:06:09,880 --> 00:06:14,360 It isn't very often that I have the pleasure of taking a visitor into my little nest. 59 00:06:14,560 --> 00:06:18,520 But your rates are so reasonable I should think you'd be swamped with applicants. 60 00:06:18,680 --> 00:06:22,040 Of course I am. The trouble is, 61 00:06:22,800 --> 00:06:27,200 I’m just a teensy bit doozy and particular if you know what I mean. 62 00:06:28,760 --> 00:06:33,880 Ah yes of course. I understand there are all sorts of strangers prowling about. 63 00:06:34,720 --> 00:06:35,920 Even burglars. 64 00:06:38,280 --> 00:06:41,600 Oh my dear boy who'd want to harm an old body like me. 65 00:06:41,800 --> 00:06:44,640 No, no, my dear it isn't that at all. 66 00:06:44,960 --> 00:06:47,000 You see I have a feeling about people. 67 00:06:47,200 --> 00:06:50,040 And I’m always ready to welcome an acceptable type. 68 00:06:50,240 --> 00:06:53,680 And it's such a pleasure my dear boy such a very, 69 00:06:53,880 --> 00:06:57,800 great pleasure when I see someone who is exactly right, 70 00:06:58,720 --> 00:06:59,760 like you. 71 00:07:02,360 --> 00:07:06,400 Well here I am nattering away when it's the room you want. 72 00:07:07,040 --> 00:07:08,120 Come along. 73 00:07:23,480 --> 00:07:27,040 -Yes this is very nice. -Oh I’m so glad you liked it. 74 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:31,520 The morning sun comes right in this window mr Perkins. 75 00:07:32,600 --> 00:07:35,560 -It is mr Perkins isn't it? -No it's Weaver. 76 00:07:35,760 --> 00:07:38,560 Weaver yes. 77 00:07:39,080 --> 00:07:41,320 Well just make yourself comfy. 78 00:07:42,080 --> 00:07:46,200 Oh if you care for anything before you go to bed, perhaps a cup of tea? 79 00:07:46,400 --> 00:07:48,200 Thank you very much not tonight. 80 00:07:48,400 --> 00:07:52,240 Of course. We shall have all day tomorrow for that. 81 00:07:52,920 --> 00:07:53,960 Shall we? 82 00:08:00,120 --> 00:08:04,440 I’m so glad you came. I was beginning to get worried. 83 00:08:20,400 --> 00:08:22,040 Dear mr Greenslade. 84 00:08:23,240 --> 00:08:28,280 You were right and warning me that the Barley folk might, be suspicious of strangers. 85 00:08:28,680 --> 00:08:30,760 They've had a burglary scare. 86 00:08:30,960 --> 00:08:34,640 I found a very nice place to stay and the rates are quite reasonable. 87 00:08:34,720 --> 00:08:38,160 My landlady seems a bit on the odd side but she's very hospitable. 88 00:08:38,360 --> 00:08:41,680 I shall report to the branch manager bank on Monday morning. 89 00:08:41,880 --> 00:08:44,200 And take over my clerical position. 90 00:08:47,040 --> 00:08:49,280 Many thanks for your recommendation. 91 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:57,200 Come in. 92 00:08:58,440 --> 00:08:59,800 I do hope I’m not disturbing you. 93 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:04,040 -No not at all. I was just finishing a letter. -Oh splendid. 94 00:09:07,560 --> 00:09:11,400 -Let me post it for you. -Oh no that's all right I can do it in the morning. 95 00:09:11,480 --> 00:09:13,320 There's no need for you to run out, I shall be, 96 00:09:13,520 --> 00:09:15,960 popping around your morning service quite early. 97 00:09:16,440 --> 00:09:18,560 I brought the register for you to sign. 98 00:09:20,320 --> 00:09:21,920 Oh yes I forgot. 99 00:09:22,760 --> 00:09:24,840 -Have you a pen, dear? -Yes. 100 00:09:25,520 --> 00:09:27,640 -Where should I sign? -Just there. 101 00:09:29,000 --> 00:09:31,520 Law of the land you know and we don't want to go, 102 00:09:31,720 --> 00:09:35,440 breaking any laws at this stage of the proceedings, do we? 103 00:09:37,720 --> 00:09:39,440 -That's odd. -Odd? 104 00:09:41,160 --> 00:09:43,080 There are two names on this page. 105 00:09:44,400 --> 00:09:46,200 Christopher Mulholland. 106 00:09:47,120 --> 00:09:50,200 -Gregory Temple. -Such charming boys. 107 00:09:50,560 --> 00:09:52,400 Those names sound awfully familiar I’m sure I’ve heard them somewhere before. 108 00:09:52,520 --> 00:09:55,960 Wow, interesting. 109 00:09:56,840 --> 00:09:59,960 Isn't it queer the way names sometimes ring a bell. 110 00:10:00,160 --> 00:10:02,720 Christopher Mulholland and Gregory Temple. 111 00:10:02,880 --> 00:10:05,320 They weren't celebrated in any way, were they? 112 00:10:05,520 --> 00:10:06,640 Celebrated? 113 00:10:06,800 --> 00:10:09,240 Oh no dear I don't think so. 114 00:10:09,720 --> 00:10:11,680 They were very handsome both of them. 115 00:10:12,120 --> 00:10:13,160 Like you. 116 00:10:15,640 --> 00:10:19,560 I say this last entry before mine it's almost two years old. 117 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:24,960 Oh, dear me. How time does fly away from us doesn't it? 118 00:10:27,200 --> 00:10:30,000 Christopher Mulholland, Gregory Temple 119 00:10:32,440 --> 00:10:36,000 I’m I’m positive I’ve read those names in a newspaper or somewhere 120 00:10:36,200 --> 00:10:39,400 Not at the same time but connected somehow. 121 00:10:40,480 --> 00:10:42,840 Connected with something unpleasant. 122 00:10:44,320 --> 00:10:46,920 Unpleasant? Oh no dear. 123 00:10:47,400 --> 00:10:49,800 One thing you can be certain of, my young men, 124 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:53,040 were never connected with anything unpleasant. 125 00:10:57,240 --> 00:10:58,560 Well pleasant dreams 126 00:11:10,400 --> 00:11:12,880 -Everything all right? -Splendid thank you. 127 00:11:13,080 --> 00:11:14,120 Oh good. 128 00:11:24,760 --> 00:11:30,040 ...about rain, you won't want to go out today. Not in weather like this. 129 00:11:30,520 --> 00:11:32,120 I thought of going to the cinema. 130 00:11:32,720 --> 00:11:36,800 Oh, best way to the rain stops, it wouldn't do for you to catch a cold. 131 00:11:37,000 --> 00:11:39,840 Oh dear no that would never do at all. 132 00:11:40,160 --> 00:11:41,560 But you've been out haven't you? 133 00:11:41,680 --> 00:11:44,200 -Oh I’m used to it. -Did you remember to post my letter? 134 00:11:44,280 --> 00:11:47,240 Oh I’m a great one for remembering, if I do say it myself. 135 00:11:48,320 --> 00:11:50,240 -More toast? -No thank you. 136 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:55,400 -Do I wish my memory were better. -Can I get you some jam? 137 00:11:55,560 --> 00:11:58,400 No please, don't bother this is fine. 138 00:11:59,200 --> 00:12:01,720 Christopher Mulholland and Gregory Temple. 139 00:12:04,480 --> 00:12:06,760 -When did they leave here? -Leave? 140 00:12:07,400 --> 00:12:10,600 But they never left. They're up on the third floor. 141 00:12:10,880 --> 00:12:12,480 Both of them together. 142 00:12:13,920 --> 00:12:15,440 But I seem to remember... 143 00:12:15,720 --> 00:12:18,080 Didn't you tell me last night that we were alone? 144 00:12:18,200 --> 00:12:19,720 So we were dear. 145 00:12:20,520 --> 00:12:22,200 They were out of the evening? 146 00:12:23,360 --> 00:12:26,320 Well you know what young men are. 147 00:12:27,880 --> 00:12:30,840 One guests we can keep track. 148 00:12:31,040 --> 00:12:34,320 -Then they're here now? -Well let's find out. 149 00:12:35,360 --> 00:12:36,400 Shall we? 150 00:12:47,560 --> 00:12:49,800 Here we are dear in the hall. 151 00:12:58,040 --> 00:13:00,880 You see? They they did come back. 152 00:13:03,440 --> 00:13:06,920 -I wasn't meaning to be inquisted. -Oh of course not dear. 153 00:13:07,120 --> 00:13:11,320 Well now I must fly, it's time for our little get-together. 154 00:13:11,920 --> 00:13:12,960 Oh, really? 155 00:13:13,160 --> 00:13:16,040 Every Sunday afternoon just the three of us. 156 00:13:16,240 --> 00:13:18,600 I always play the old hymns. 157 00:13:19,600 --> 00:13:23,760 Mr Temple's favorite is All Things Bright and Beautiful. 158 00:13:25,360 --> 00:13:27,240 What's your favorite him dear? 159 00:13:28,880 --> 00:13:31,200 Hmm I really don't have any preference. 160 00:13:31,400 --> 00:13:32,720 Oh, 161 00:13:33,960 --> 00:13:35,920 I think everyone should. 162 00:13:36,920 --> 00:13:38,560 Oh, you'll excuse me. 163 00:16:23,200 --> 00:16:24,600 Christopher Muller. 164 00:16:26,080 --> 00:16:28,080 Gregory Temple. 165 00:16:28,720 --> 00:16:32,400 -Michael Rogan. -What's that? -Michael Rogan. 166 00:16:32,600 --> 00:16:34,360 That was the young man's name. 167 00:16:35,120 --> 00:16:36,160 What man? 168 00:16:36,360 --> 00:16:41,080 The one who's been breaking into all those houses. They captured him last night. 169 00:16:41,240 --> 00:16:45,800 I was tuning in on the wireless in the kitchen and the news came over. 170 00:16:45,960 --> 00:16:49,080 I thought that called for a little celebration. 171 00:16:49,280 --> 00:16:53,200 -Milk and sugar, dear? -It's a little early for tea? 172 00:16:53,800 --> 00:16:56,320 It's never too early for a nice cup of tea. 173 00:16:56,520 --> 00:16:59,360 You did say milk and sugar didn't you dear? 174 00:16:59,880 --> 00:17:02,240 Oh is that silly registered in your way? 175 00:17:02,320 --> 00:17:03,400 Oh no no. 176 00:17:04,040 --> 00:17:05,080 It's... 177 00:17:09,600 --> 00:17:13,560 I was just glancing at the guest book at those two names again. 178 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:18,000 -Yes I thought perhaps... -Perhaps what dear? 179 00:17:19,720 --> 00:17:21,240 No no nothing I was mistaken. 180 00:17:22,720 --> 00:17:24,440 -Oh wait a minute. -Yes. 181 00:17:25,720 --> 00:17:28,280 Christopher Mulholland isn't that the name of the, 182 00:17:28,480 --> 00:17:32,440 undergraduate who went on a walking tour in the west country? 183 00:17:32,600 --> 00:17:33,680 And disappeared. 184 00:17:33,880 --> 00:17:38,000 Undergraduate? oh no dear I don't think that can possibly be right. 185 00:17:38,120 --> 00:17:41,680 Mr Mulholland was certainly not an undergraduate when he came to me. 186 00:17:41,800 --> 00:17:44,600 What come along dear drinke up. 187 00:17:51,440 --> 00:17:54,560 -Aren't you having any? -Oh yes yes indeed. 188 00:17:54,720 --> 00:17:59,480 you know mr Mulholland was always a great one for his cup of tea. 189 00:18:00,240 --> 00:18:04,120 -Shouldn't you invite him down? -I tell you what. 190 00:18:04,440 --> 00:18:08,520 As soon as you finish that we'll go up. 191 00:18:09,040 --> 00:18:11,800 I think it's time you met them both. 192 00:18:15,200 --> 00:18:17,440 Could you could you give me another lump of sugar? 193 00:18:17,520 --> 00:18:20,600 Oh of course dear and I’ll warm up your cup. 194 00:18:20,960 --> 00:18:23,760 I was telling the boys all about you this afternoon, 195 00:18:23,960 --> 00:18:26,600 and they are so looking forward to meeting you. 196 00:18:27,960 --> 00:18:30,800 -So just finish that we'll go up. -yes. 197 00:18:31,840 --> 00:18:36,280 -Perhaps they can tell me why their name sounds so familiar. -Perhaps. 198 00:18:39,320 --> 00:18:41,360 -How old are you dear? -22. 199 00:18:41,520 --> 00:18:44,920 22. Oh that's a perfect age mr 200 00:18:45,600 --> 00:18:48,280 Mulholland was also 22 when he came here. 201 00:18:48,640 --> 00:18:53,360 But I think that he was a driver shorter than you. 202 00:18:59,400 --> 00:19:02,440 Now mr Temple he was actually a little older. 203 00:19:02,920 --> 00:19:07,440 He was 25 but I never would have guessed it if he hadn't told me, never in my life. 204 00:19:09,480 --> 00:19:11,720 He hadn't a blemish on him anywhere. 205 00:19:11,880 --> 00:19:15,800 -What? -He had a skin just like a baby's. 206 00:19:26,320 --> 00:19:29,000 Do you know that parrot had me completely fooled. 207 00:19:29,640 --> 00:19:32,200 And I looked at it through the window from the street. 208 00:19:32,840 --> 00:19:35,880 -I thought it was live. -Last no longer. 209 00:19:36,640 --> 00:19:39,920 It's terribly clever the way it's done. 210 00:19:42,800 --> 00:19:44,040 Who did it? 211 00:19:45,520 --> 00:19:47,080 I did. 212 00:19:49,200 --> 00:19:51,640 Have you met my little Betsel as well? 213 00:19:56,720 --> 00:19:59,120 I thought it was asleep. 214 00:19:59,600 --> 00:20:02,960 Appearances can be deceptive can't they dear. 215 00:20:03,240 --> 00:20:04,960 Yes it's so lifelike. 216 00:20:06,920 --> 00:20:10,640 -It's awfully difficult to do. -Oh, not in the least. 217 00:20:10,840 --> 00:20:14,040 I stuff all my little pets when they pass away. 218 00:20:14,800 --> 00:20:16,880 Another cup of tea dear? 219 00:20:20,960 --> 00:20:22,240 I think quite enough. 220 00:20:26,920 --> 00:20:27,960 Yes. 221 00:20:32,520 --> 00:20:35,240 You did sign the book didn't you dear? 222 00:20:36,840 --> 00:20:38,280 The book? 223 00:20:40,200 --> 00:20:45,240 -Oh yes. -Oh good because later on if I forget what you were called, 224 00:20:45,360 --> 00:20:50,640 I can always look it up. I do that almost every day with mr Mulholland and mr... 225 00:20:52,480 --> 00:20:54,400 -mr... -Temple. 226 00:20:56,480 --> 00:20:58,560 Gregory Temple. 227 00:21:01,920 --> 00:21:06,120 Are you sure there haven't been any other? 228 00:21:07,040 --> 00:21:10,000 Guess here, only two years. 229 00:21:10,200 --> 00:21:12,960 No dear only you. 230 00:21:16,800 --> 00:21:18,400 Stand now. 231 00:21:21,240 --> 00:21:24,760 Well my pet time to join the others. 232 00:21:44,280 --> 00:21:48,000 So much for our tale of the talkative taxidermist. 233 00:21:48,720 --> 00:21:52,840 Now for a short soliloquy from a super salesman. 234 00:21:52,960 --> 00:21:57,040 After which a fast farewell from a hungry host. 235 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:06,440 I don't understand it, but I seem to have quite lost my appetite. 236 00:22:07,040 --> 00:22:09,120 That looks real doesn't it? 237 00:22:10,200 --> 00:22:14,360 It's not, it's stuffed as for our dear landlady. 238 00:22:14,560 --> 00:22:16,720 She was eventually caught, 239 00:22:16,840 --> 00:22:20,080 over confidence and a flare for exhibitionism. 240 00:22:20,560 --> 00:22:24,880 Then her to make billy into a throw rug for her entry hall. 241 00:22:24,960 --> 00:22:28,360 It was excellent for discouraging peddlers and agents. 242 00:22:28,560 --> 00:22:31,560 But it was no way to keep a secret. 243 00:22:32,120 --> 00:22:36,880 Next week we shall return with still another story, until then, good night.