1 00:00:02,864 --> 00:00:05,626 [upbeat music] 2 00:00:17,879 --> 00:00:20,572 [dog barking] 3 00:01:05,893 --> 00:01:08,516 [flame hisses] 4 00:01:11,278 --> 00:01:14,074 [metal clanks] 5 00:01:25,119 --> 00:01:27,811 [dog barking] 6 00:01:30,849 --> 00:01:33,127 [metal clanks] 7 00:01:33,162 --> 00:01:35,819 [Phelps gasping] 8 00:01:35,854 --> 00:01:38,443 [Joe laughing] 9 00:01:42,032 --> 00:01:45,553 [lively dramatic music] 10 00:01:49,833 --> 00:01:53,043 [slides clicking] 11 00:01:55,149 --> 00:01:56,530 [Narrator] In late Victorian times 12 00:01:56,564 --> 00:01:58,428 there lived many detectives, 13 00:01:58,463 --> 00:02:00,430 The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes. 14 00:02:23,522 --> 00:02:26,007 Now, let us recapitulate, Lord Semptam. 15 00:02:26,042 --> 00:02:27,733 The figurine was of great value. 16 00:02:27,768 --> 00:02:29,528 - Priceless. - After you examined it, 17 00:02:29,563 --> 00:02:30,736 you placed it on the table. 18 00:02:30,771 --> 00:02:35,362 Um. Ah, here. 19 00:02:35,396 --> 00:02:37,398 There was no one else in the house. 20 00:02:37,433 --> 00:02:40,677 Now, let me see. Oh, dear, the, oh, the servants? 21 00:02:40,712 --> 00:02:42,955 Have all been satisfactorily accounted for. 22 00:02:42,990 --> 00:02:45,199 The outside doors were bolted. 23 00:02:45,234 --> 00:02:47,684 - The doors, Colonel. - Eh? 24 00:02:47,719 --> 00:02:49,617 Oh, yes, Monsieur Valmont. 25 00:02:49,652 --> 00:02:50,825 Now, where's my pipe- 26 00:02:50,860 --> 00:02:52,655 It was priceless, yet you placed it on the table 27 00:02:52,689 --> 00:02:53,966 and simply went to bed? 28 00:02:54,001 --> 00:02:56,072 - My dear Valmont- - Hopeless, hopeless fellow. 29 00:02:56,106 --> 00:02:57,280 Well, I left it somewhere. 30 00:02:57,315 --> 00:02:58,799 - And it has vanished. - Utterly. 31 00:02:58,833 --> 00:02:59,972 No, the figurine, Colonel. 32 00:03:00,007 --> 00:03:01,871 Eh? Oh, yes, yes, utterly. 33 00:03:01,905 --> 00:03:04,770 Searched the house. Bought that pipe in Calcutta. 34 00:03:04,805 --> 00:03:06,910 [speaking in foreign language] Now, let me see. 35 00:03:06,945 --> 00:03:08,498 Let me see. 36 00:03:08,533 --> 00:03:13,054 Our dear friend placed the figurine on the table here. 37 00:03:13,089 --> 00:03:14,642 Perhaps a question occurred to him. 38 00:03:14,677 --> 00:03:17,887 Shall we say the ceramic composition 39 00:03:17,921 --> 00:03:19,682 of early Cretan figurines? 40 00:03:19,716 --> 00:03:23,548 Oui,he goes to the appropriate bookshelf, 41 00:03:23,582 --> 00:03:27,793 perhaps here, and selects an appropriate volume. 42 00:03:27,828 --> 00:03:32,557 Ah, here we are. Oh. 43 00:03:32,591 --> 00:03:33,592 Lord Semptam. 44 00:03:33,627 --> 00:03:38,459 Hmm? [chuckles] 45 00:03:39,495 --> 00:03:44,224 Ooh! [chuckles] Bless my soul. 46 00:03:44,258 --> 00:03:46,398 - Oh, look. [laughs] - You see, you did not put it 47 00:03:46,433 --> 00:03:48,331 on the table, you put it on the bookshelf, 48 00:03:48,366 --> 00:03:49,677 and when you replaced the book, 49 00:03:49,712 --> 00:03:51,127 you simply pushed it to the back, huh? 50 00:03:51,161 --> 00:03:54,130 You know, I really cannot remember. 51 00:03:54,164 --> 00:03:56,512 Well, never mind, Semptam. [chuckles] 52 00:03:56,546 --> 00:03:59,135 It did take France's greatest detective to- 53 00:03:59,169 --> 00:04:00,688 No, no, Colonel, not detective. 54 00:04:00,723 --> 00:04:02,380 Shall we say her greatest amateur of detection, huh? 55 00:04:02,414 --> 00:04:05,555 Ah, well, I wish you would find my pipe, 56 00:04:05,590 --> 00:04:07,281 - eh, Semptam? [chuckles] - Find your pipe. 57 00:04:07,316 --> 00:04:09,456 - I still think it's somewhere. - Yes, Semptam, yes. 58 00:04:09,490 --> 00:04:12,286 - Voila! - [all chuckling] 59 00:04:12,321 --> 00:04:14,840 Well, I don't know how to thank you. 60 00:04:14,875 --> 00:04:16,221 No, no, no, no, no. 61 00:04:16,256 --> 00:04:18,154 Your excellent dinner was thanks enough. 62 00:04:18,188 --> 00:04:19,569 - No, Semptam. - Huh? 63 00:04:19,604 --> 00:04:20,881 - Oh! - Sir? 64 00:04:20,915 --> 00:04:22,020 Yes? 65 00:04:22,054 --> 00:04:23,539 Ah, those are for Valmont. 66 00:04:23,573 --> 00:04:27,128 It's for me? Oh, merci, merci,excuse me. 67 00:04:27,163 --> 00:04:28,406 [men chattering] 68 00:04:28,440 --> 00:04:30,339 [Newsboy] Paper! Paper! 69 00:04:30,373 --> 00:04:33,134 Oh, I regret I must leave you. 70 00:04:33,169 --> 00:04:34,412 Ah. Something urgent? 71 00:04:34,446 --> 00:04:36,172 - Oui. - Urgent? Urgent? 72 00:04:36,206 --> 00:04:38,278 Oh, please forgive me, gentlemen. 73 00:04:38,312 --> 00:04:39,900 Marsh will look after you. 74 00:04:39,934 --> 00:04:43,041 Not you, Semptam. It's Monsieur Valmont who's wanted. 75 00:04:43,075 --> 00:04:45,457 A telephone message, Inspector Hale of Scotland Yard- 76 00:04:45,492 --> 00:04:48,080 - Paper! Paper! - is waiting for me. 77 00:04:49,530 --> 00:04:50,945 - Newspaper! - No, no, Marsh, thank you. 78 00:04:50,980 --> 00:04:52,257 - In this fog? Oh! - Paper! 79 00:04:52,292 --> 00:04:54,363 - Paper! - It is quicker to walk, eh? 80 00:04:54,397 --> 00:04:55,467 - Good night. - Good night, sir. 81 00:04:55,502 --> 00:04:58,539 - Paper! Paper! - Oh, boy? 82 00:04:58,574 --> 00:05:00,023 [door slams] 83 00:05:00,058 --> 00:05:01,059 [Newsboy] New American president. 84 00:05:01,093 --> 00:05:02,509 Read all about it, governor. 85 00:05:02,543 --> 00:05:04,304 Oui,there we are. Merci. 86 00:05:05,684 --> 00:05:07,721 [Paperboy] Paper! Paper! 87 00:05:08,998 --> 00:05:11,690 Read all about it! Paper, paper! 88 00:05:13,623 --> 00:05:15,418 [woman coughs] 89 00:05:15,453 --> 00:05:17,351 - Madame. - [knocker knocking] 90 00:05:17,386 --> 00:05:19,146 Oh, pardon, mademoiselle. 91 00:05:19,180 --> 00:05:20,630 [chuckles] Permit me. 92 00:05:20,665 --> 00:05:22,460 - [knocker knocking] - Thank you. 93 00:05:22,494 --> 00:05:24,358 It seems we have a common acquaintance, 94 00:05:24,393 --> 00:05:26,360 Lord Semptam, eh, eh? 95 00:05:31,020 --> 00:05:32,228 Oh, well. 96 00:05:35,852 --> 00:05:37,233 Oh! [speaking in foreign language] 97 00:05:37,267 --> 00:05:39,062 Oh, my dear Hale, you are a brave man 98 00:05:39,097 --> 00:05:41,064 to venture out in this fog. 99 00:05:41,099 --> 00:05:42,169 Can't raise a fog like this 100 00:05:42,203 --> 00:05:43,481 in Paris, Monsieur Valmont. 101 00:05:43,515 --> 00:05:46,380 No, in that, at least, you are supreme. 102 00:05:46,415 --> 00:05:47,692 Phelps, some drinks. 103 00:05:47,726 --> 00:05:48,624 I have yours ready, sir. 104 00:05:48,658 --> 00:05:50,246 Oh, do sit down. 105 00:05:51,523 --> 00:05:54,319 Well, it is surely an important thing 106 00:05:54,354 --> 00:05:55,803 that brings you here, huh? 107 00:05:55,838 --> 00:05:58,150 The fog must be very thick in Scotland Yard, huh? 108 00:05:58,185 --> 00:06:00,705 You're a very clever man, Monsieur Valmont. 109 00:06:00,739 --> 00:06:01,740 No, no, no, please. 110 00:06:01,775 --> 00:06:03,052 If I permitted compliments, 111 00:06:03,086 --> 00:06:04,743 it would take up too much time, hmm? 112 00:06:04,778 --> 00:06:06,366 You need my poor brain. 113 00:06:07,194 --> 00:06:10,162 Been reading the news, Valmont? 114 00:06:10,197 --> 00:06:11,543 Have you braved the fog to discuss 115 00:06:11,578 --> 00:06:13,442 with me the fact that Major McKinley 116 00:06:13,476 --> 00:06:16,721 has been elected President of the United States, huh? 117 00:06:16,755 --> 00:06:18,757 That is why I'm here. Well? 118 00:06:20,690 --> 00:06:23,383 Well, you want my help, and you give me a riddle. 119 00:06:23,417 --> 00:06:25,143 Anyone else, I'd be more explicit, 120 00:06:25,177 --> 00:06:26,731 but seeing that you are Eugene Valmont, 121 00:06:26,765 --> 00:06:30,424 I wonder if I need add anything to this. 122 00:06:30,459 --> 00:06:31,356 Oh. 123 00:06:35,671 --> 00:06:37,569 Have they eluded you? 124 00:06:37,604 --> 00:06:39,260 [Hale] Who? 125 00:06:39,295 --> 00:06:41,401 [Valmont] The coiners. [chuckles] 126 00:06:41,435 --> 00:06:42,712 That was just a lucky shot. 127 00:06:42,747 --> 00:06:43,782 [Valmont speaking in foreign language] 128 00:06:43,817 --> 00:06:45,543 It was, now. Own up. 129 00:06:45,577 --> 00:06:47,717 How can I contradict a guest? 130 00:06:54,275 --> 00:06:57,106 Oh? Five shilling pieces? 131 00:06:57,865 --> 00:07:00,765 Ah. Very good. 132 00:07:00,799 --> 00:07:02,422 [coin clinking] 133 00:07:02,456 --> 00:07:06,356 Excellent. We have a craftsman here. 134 00:07:06,391 --> 00:07:07,703 [Hale] A real artist, I'd say. 135 00:07:07,737 --> 00:07:09,774 Now, come on, Valmont. How did you know? 136 00:07:09,808 --> 00:07:13,536 Major McKinley was elected President of the United States 137 00:07:13,571 --> 00:07:16,436 because of the terrible slump on Wall Street, huh? 138 00:07:16,470 --> 00:07:19,439 Which was caused by the heavy fall in the price of silver. 139 00:07:19,473 --> 00:07:21,544 Was not that the clue you gave me? 140 00:07:21,579 --> 00:07:24,582 I sent a mind reader to jail last week. 141 00:07:24,616 --> 00:07:26,791 [chuckles] You know, 142 00:07:26,825 --> 00:07:29,379 these are not forgeries of base metal. 143 00:07:29,414 --> 00:07:30,933 They are real silver. 144 00:07:30,967 --> 00:07:34,246 Right, so you can't detect them even by the acid test. 145 00:07:34,281 --> 00:07:38,941 No, no, only a slight disparity in the number of ridges 146 00:07:38,975 --> 00:07:41,633 tells me they are not from Her Majesty's Royal Mint. 147 00:07:41,668 --> 00:07:45,430 Right again, these fellows are buying up silver dirt cheap 148 00:07:45,465 --> 00:07:46,949 and turning out the spitting image 149 00:07:46,983 --> 00:07:49,986 of real five-shilling pieces and making 100% profit 150 00:07:50,021 --> 00:07:51,505 - on each one. - Ooh! 151 00:07:51,540 --> 00:07:53,507 - [coin clinking] - Ingenious people. 152 00:07:53,542 --> 00:07:55,544 Mm, I haven't a trace of them, 153 00:07:55,578 --> 00:07:58,063 except the name of the fellow who's shoving them. 154 00:07:58,098 --> 00:08:01,515 What? Oh, putting them into circulation. 155 00:08:01,550 --> 00:08:06,244 You might ask why we don't arrest him. 156 00:08:06,278 --> 00:08:09,523 Oh, my dear inspector, he alone can lead you 157 00:08:09,558 --> 00:08:11,663 to the rest of the gang, huh? 158 00:08:11,698 --> 00:08:12,595 Who is he? 159 00:08:12,630 --> 00:08:14,528 A Mr. Ralphe Summertrees, 160 00:08:14,563 --> 00:08:16,634 and he lives in no less a fashionable street 161 00:08:16,668 --> 00:08:18,532 than Park Lane. 162 00:08:18,567 --> 00:08:20,569 We've been onto him for about six weeks. 163 00:08:20,603 --> 00:08:21,880 He's not married. 164 00:08:21,915 --> 00:08:24,987 He lives alone with a housekeeper, a butler, a valet, 165 00:08:25,021 --> 00:08:26,609 oh, and a French cook. 166 00:08:27,852 --> 00:08:29,509 And now let us pray. 167 00:08:30,855 --> 00:08:33,443 When the wicked turneth away from wickedness 168 00:08:33,478 --> 00:08:35,894 and doeth that which is lawful and right, 169 00:08:35,929 --> 00:08:38,069 he shall save his soul alive. 170 00:08:39,726 --> 00:08:44,075 Oh, a French cook. This case does interest me. 171 00:08:44,109 --> 00:08:46,456 Then you'll help us? 172 00:08:47,147 --> 00:08:49,080 I shall need more coin specimens, 173 00:08:49,114 --> 00:08:51,392 dates and locations of recovery, 174 00:08:51,427 --> 00:08:54,568 and all the information you have about Summertrees 175 00:08:54,603 --> 00:08:55,673 and his household. 176 00:08:55,707 --> 00:08:57,088 It's all at the Yard. 177 00:08:57,122 --> 00:08:58,399 Phelps, a coach and a cab at once, please. 178 00:08:58,434 --> 00:09:00,263 - Yes, sir. - You know, 179 00:09:00,298 --> 00:09:04,854 I suspect Mr. Summertrees is worthy of my attention. 180 00:09:04,889 --> 00:09:07,650 [air whooshes] 181 00:09:11,930 --> 00:09:13,242 Ha, ha, hey! 182 00:09:20,663 --> 00:09:22,596 [door squeaks] 183 00:09:22,631 --> 00:09:24,046 You heard something? 184 00:09:24,978 --> 00:09:26,358 Come in, Podgers. 185 00:09:33,089 --> 00:09:34,643 Clear up that mess, will you? 186 00:09:34,677 --> 00:09:36,679 Yes, sir. 187 00:09:36,714 --> 00:09:38,508 Do you know what this is? 188 00:09:38,543 --> 00:09:39,648 No, sir. 189 00:09:39,682 --> 00:09:43,168 A yataghan, once used by Turkish executioners. 190 00:09:43,203 --> 00:09:44,514 [air whooshes] 191 00:09:44,549 --> 00:09:45,515 Yes, sir. 192 00:09:46,793 --> 00:09:47,759 Oh, Podgers. 193 00:09:49,761 --> 00:09:53,282 Sir? I beg your pardon, sir? 194 00:09:53,316 --> 00:09:55,491 The safe, man. Open it. 195 00:09:55,525 --> 00:09:56,596 The safe? 196 00:09:56,630 --> 00:09:58,805 There's only one safe in this room. 197 00:09:58,839 --> 00:10:02,015 I'm sure you've long been curious as to its contents. 198 00:10:02,049 --> 00:10:03,464 - Oh, no, sir, I wouldn't- - How odd. 199 00:10:03,499 --> 00:10:05,156 You know, if I were a butler, 200 00:10:05,190 --> 00:10:07,676 I should long to know such things, come. 201 00:10:12,681 --> 00:10:14,717 I want the safe emptied. 202 00:10:27,212 --> 00:10:30,250 - Nothing else? - No, sir. 203 00:10:30,284 --> 00:10:32,010 Well, don't go, Podgers. 204 00:10:32,045 --> 00:10:33,771 You can be of assistance to me. 205 00:10:34,634 --> 00:10:36,705 [coins clattering] 206 00:10:36,739 --> 00:10:38,638 You will count this for me. 207 00:10:42,607 --> 00:10:47,785 So the coining plant is not in Summertrees' house. 208 00:10:48,337 --> 00:10:50,408 I know. Your man has searched it. 209 00:10:50,442 --> 00:10:52,893 - My man? - The worthy Podgers, huh? 210 00:10:52,928 --> 00:10:55,413 The housekeeper is female, the cook is French, 211 00:10:55,447 --> 00:10:57,277 and as between the butler and the valet- 212 00:10:57,311 --> 00:10:59,175 Lucky guesswork that's your secret. 213 00:10:59,210 --> 00:11:02,144 [chuckles] You have seen through me, huh? 214 00:11:03,110 --> 00:11:04,974 Why did you first suspect Summertrees? 215 00:11:05,009 --> 00:11:07,701 Ah, his luxurious mode of living, 216 00:11:07,736 --> 00:11:11,809 and we are satisfied no visible source of income. 217 00:11:11,843 --> 00:11:13,431 He calls himself an author. 218 00:11:13,465 --> 00:11:14,984 Oh, he makes no money from it. 219 00:11:15,019 --> 00:11:16,468 Yet he locks himself up in his study, 220 00:11:16,503 --> 00:11:18,056 day after day, writing. 221 00:11:18,091 --> 00:11:19,713 All day? 222 00:11:19,748 --> 00:11:21,715 He even makes his own lunch in there on a spirit stove. 223 00:11:21,750 --> 00:11:24,028 In other words, he is invisible all day. 224 00:11:24,062 --> 00:11:26,271 Oh, he has a fancy French meal in the evening. 225 00:11:26,306 --> 00:11:28,066 [laughs] Sensible man, eh? 226 00:11:28,101 --> 00:11:30,344 Then he goes to bed, and that's his life. 227 00:11:30,379 --> 00:11:32,312 Except that he goes to the bank every day 228 00:11:32,346 --> 00:11:33,969 and deposits a great deal of money. 229 00:11:34,003 --> 00:11:37,110 And all in coin, all in coin. 230 00:11:37,144 --> 00:11:38,283 Which you have examined. 231 00:11:38,318 --> 00:11:39,664 [Hale] Sergeant Carew? 232 00:11:39,699 --> 00:11:42,632 Yes, sir, I go through every consignment. 233 00:11:42,667 --> 00:11:43,806 First-class fellow. 234 00:11:43,841 --> 00:11:46,706 And you have repeatedly found forged coins, huh? 235 00:11:46,740 --> 00:11:48,328 Yes, sir. 236 00:11:48,362 --> 00:11:51,434 The bank's damned sticky about it. Breach of confidence. 237 00:11:51,469 --> 00:11:53,643 This isn't France, you know. 238 00:11:53,678 --> 00:11:56,198 How is the money brought to Summertrees' house? 239 00:11:56,232 --> 00:11:59,097 Man by the name of Simpson, elderly chap, 240 00:11:59,132 --> 00:12:01,582 runs a curiosity shop in Tottenham Court Road, 241 00:12:01,617 --> 00:12:02,756 stays over night. 242 00:12:02,791 --> 00:12:04,447 At the house every night? 243 00:12:04,482 --> 00:12:06,070 [Hale] Yes, then he goes back to his shop in the morning, 244 00:12:06,104 --> 00:12:07,450 where he spends the day. 245 00:12:07,485 --> 00:12:10,764 Mm. Could the coining plant be there? 246 00:12:10,799 --> 00:12:12,662 We don't know. 247 00:12:12,697 --> 00:12:17,598 And if we raid it, well, we might scare the whole gang off. 248 00:12:17,633 --> 00:12:19,324 [Valmont speaking in foreign language] 249 00:12:19,359 --> 00:12:24,260 I was wondering if you could get in the shop for us. 250 00:12:24,295 --> 00:12:25,296 Unofficially? 251 00:12:25,330 --> 00:12:28,057 Oh, unofficially, of course. 252 00:12:28,092 --> 00:12:32,096 No wonder the British Empire is painted red on the map. 253 00:12:32,130 --> 00:12:33,753 It is blushing. Mm. 254 00:12:34,892 --> 00:12:36,410 I shall search the house, too. 255 00:12:36,445 --> 00:12:37,998 I've told you there's nothing there. 256 00:12:38,033 --> 00:12:41,001 So says Podgers, but he is not an unscrupulous froggy. 257 00:12:41,036 --> 00:12:42,934 Will you bring Podgers to me tomorrow? 258 00:12:42,969 --> 00:12:44,384 Very well. 259 00:12:44,418 --> 00:12:47,594 This Summertrees is an extremely clever man. 260 00:12:47,628 --> 00:12:51,701 We must hope that he is not also dangerous, huh? 261 00:12:53,082 --> 00:12:54,808 Do the totals agree? 262 00:12:54,843 --> 00:12:56,223 Yes, sir. 263 00:12:56,258 --> 00:12:58,639 Good. You'll take it to the bank for me tomorrow. 264 00:12:58,674 --> 00:13:00,055 The bank, sir? 265 00:13:00,089 --> 00:13:01,435 [Summertrees] Why so surprised, Podgers? 266 00:13:01,470 --> 00:13:03,023 A good servant should be trusted. 267 00:13:03,058 --> 00:13:04,714 Oh, yes, sir, I'm sure- 268 00:13:04,749 --> 00:13:08,339 [Summertrees] And loyalty is something I always reward. 269 00:13:13,551 --> 00:13:18,694 Oh, oh! [chuckles] Bonjour, Madame. 270 00:13:18,728 --> 00:13:20,144 Bonjour, monsieur. 271 00:13:20,178 --> 00:13:21,455 [Valmont speaking in foreign language] 272 00:13:21,490 --> 00:13:22,802 [shop assistant speaking in foreign language] 273 00:13:22,836 --> 00:13:24,251 [Valmont speaking in foreign language] 274 00:13:24,286 --> 00:13:25,805 [shop assistant speaking in foreign language] 275 00:13:25,839 --> 00:13:28,738 [chuckles] I could not live a day without them. 276 00:13:28,773 --> 00:13:30,257 [shop assistant speaking in foreign language] 277 00:13:30,292 --> 00:13:34,917 Oh, merci,madame. Mm, mm, mm. 278 00:13:34,952 --> 00:13:37,747 Oh, delicious. [groans] 279 00:13:37,782 --> 00:13:39,784 [people faintly speaking] 280 00:13:39,819 --> 00:13:44,996 - [door clicks] - [woman coughing] 281 00:13:49,207 --> 00:13:51,865 Good morning. Are my Florentines ready, please? 282 00:13:51,900 --> 00:13:55,144 Yes, mademoiselle. [speaking in foreign language] 283 00:13:55,179 --> 00:13:58,251 - Mademoiselle. - [woman coughing] 284 00:13:58,285 --> 00:14:01,150 Uh, now I know that prayers are answered. 285 00:14:01,185 --> 00:14:03,014 I beg your pardon. 286 00:14:03,049 --> 00:14:05,465 Oh, you do not remember, oh, oh, 287 00:14:05,499 --> 00:14:06,811 but we have more in common 288 00:14:06,846 --> 00:14:09,124 than Madame's delicious Florentines. 289 00:14:09,158 --> 00:14:11,540 Is it your habit to accost strange ladies? 290 00:14:11,574 --> 00:14:13,956 I would not dream of it, especially in London, 291 00:14:13,991 --> 00:14:15,130 but we have met before. 292 00:14:15,164 --> 00:14:16,027 Oh, you are mistaken. 293 00:14:16,062 --> 00:14:17,718 No, no, no, no, no. 294 00:14:17,753 --> 00:14:21,274 You are the mysterious young lady who emerged from the fog, 295 00:14:21,308 --> 00:14:24,967 a durable fog, outside Lord Semptam's house, oui? 296 00:14:25,002 --> 00:14:27,383 Oh. Mysterious? 297 00:14:27,418 --> 00:14:29,903 Well, confidentially, I was mystified 298 00:14:29,938 --> 00:14:33,320 to know why such a charming young lady would be calling upon 299 00:14:33,355 --> 00:14:37,152 so confirmed an old bachelor as Lord Semptam. [chuckles] 300 00:14:37,186 --> 00:14:38,705 - Voila, mademoiselle. - Ah. 301 00:14:43,710 --> 00:14:44,711 Thank you. 302 00:14:44,745 --> 00:14:47,265 Ah. You share my weakness. 303 00:14:47,300 --> 00:14:49,474 Nowhere else in London can one obtain 304 00:14:49,509 --> 00:14:52,408 such exquisite Florentine, don't you think? 305 00:14:52,443 --> 00:14:54,341 - Excuse me. - Ah, but now that you know 306 00:14:54,376 --> 00:14:56,033 I am not an improper gentlemen, 307 00:14:56,067 --> 00:14:59,553 won't you join me in a cup of madame's perfect coffee, hmm? 308 00:15:00,278 --> 00:15:01,659 [Assistant] Here are your Florentine, monsieur. 309 00:15:01,693 --> 00:15:03,523 [speaking in foreign language] Pardon. 310 00:15:03,557 --> 00:15:05,801 Merci,Madame. [speaking in foreign language] 311 00:15:05,835 --> 00:15:07,389 [shop assistant speaking in foreign language] 312 00:15:07,423 --> 00:15:08,977 [speaking in foreign language] Mademoiselle! 313 00:15:09,011 --> 00:15:11,669 [door thuds] 314 00:15:13,222 --> 00:15:18,262 Mademoiselle? [groans] 315 00:15:19,815 --> 00:15:21,472 Unspeakable fog. 316 00:15:24,578 --> 00:15:28,444 Madame, may I see the coin the young lady left? 317 00:15:29,583 --> 00:15:32,103 - These, monsieur? - Oui.Voila. 318 00:15:34,105 --> 00:15:35,658 [Assistant] But, monsieur- 319 00:15:35,693 --> 00:15:37,488 A souvenir, huh? 320 00:15:37,522 --> 00:15:39,110 That is carrying [speaking in foreign language] 321 00:15:39,145 --> 00:15:40,146 a little too far. 322 00:15:40,180 --> 00:15:43,977 Mm. Ah, good morning, Hale. 323 00:15:44,012 --> 00:15:46,083 - Monsieur Valmont. - Bonjour. 324 00:15:47,325 --> 00:15:48,671 - My man. - Podgers. 325 00:15:48,706 --> 00:15:50,156 - Podgers. - Podgers, good morning, 326 00:15:50,190 --> 00:15:52,296 Podgers, do sit down, both of you. 327 00:15:52,330 --> 00:15:53,711 Oh, Podgers, you're out of breath. 328 00:15:53,745 --> 00:15:55,540 Have you been chasing some miscreant, huh? 329 00:15:55,575 --> 00:15:57,059 I had to rush from the bank, sir. 330 00:15:57,094 --> 00:15:58,647 The master sent me there with his money. 331 00:15:58,681 --> 00:16:01,339 He did? Ah, a truly artistic touch. 332 00:16:01,374 --> 00:16:03,997 I must say you look every inch the butler, Podgers. 333 00:16:04,032 --> 00:16:06,206 - Thank you, sir. - We know a bit over here, 334 00:16:06,241 --> 00:16:07,690 - Monsieur Valmont. - Yeah. 335 00:16:07,725 --> 00:16:11,108 Now, Podgers, I want to ask you some things. 336 00:16:11,142 --> 00:16:12,557 You're a sharp, observant man. 337 00:16:12,592 --> 00:16:15,975 What strikes you as unusual in that house? 338 00:16:16,009 --> 00:16:17,804 Well, sir, Mr. Summertrees do stick 339 00:16:17,838 --> 00:16:19,288 to his writing pretty close. 340 00:16:19,323 --> 00:16:22,257 Hard at it from, what, till 7:00 at night, say? 341 00:16:22,291 --> 00:16:23,327 - Yes, sir. - Anything else? 342 00:16:23,361 --> 00:16:24,362 [Podgers] Well, sir, he is one 343 00:16:24,397 --> 00:16:25,881 for reading the newspapers, sir. 344 00:16:25,915 --> 00:16:27,158 Oh, which newspapers? 345 00:16:27,193 --> 00:16:28,366 All of them, sir, the morning papers 346 00:16:28,401 --> 00:16:29,712 are put out for him every morning 347 00:16:29,747 --> 00:16:31,128 and evening papers as they come, 348 00:16:31,162 --> 00:16:33,095 and he takes them all upstairs to his study. 349 00:16:33,130 --> 00:16:35,442 Striking fact. Ah. 350 00:16:35,477 --> 00:16:37,272 You've reported this to your chief, of course. 351 00:16:37,306 --> 00:16:39,377 - No, sir. - But it is vital- 352 00:16:39,412 --> 00:16:41,690 Oh, come, now. Everyone reads the papers. 353 00:16:41,724 --> 00:16:42,622 All of them? 354 00:16:42,656 --> 00:16:43,554 - Well. - No! 355 00:16:44,796 --> 00:16:46,419 What happens when he has finished with them? 356 00:16:46,453 --> 00:16:48,455 I take them down to the cellar for burning, sir. 357 00:16:48,490 --> 00:16:50,354 Then you can safely remove one day's supply 358 00:16:50,388 --> 00:16:51,941 and deliver them to me, eh? 359 00:16:51,976 --> 00:16:53,357 [speaking in foreign language] Now, I want to ask you 360 00:16:53,391 --> 00:16:56,187 about this clerk, this Simpson. 361 00:16:56,222 --> 00:16:58,293 What time does he arrive at the house? 362 00:16:58,327 --> 00:16:59,639 Prompt at 6:00, sir. 363 00:16:59,673 --> 00:17:01,054 [Valmont] Does he ring or let himself in? 364 00:17:01,089 --> 00:17:02,435 He has a door key, sir. 365 00:17:02,469 --> 00:17:05,127 [Valmont] How does he carry the money'? 366 00:17:05,162 --> 00:17:06,163 [Podgers] In a locked leather bag, sir, 367 00:17:06,197 --> 00:17:07,785 chained to his wrist. 368 00:17:07,819 --> 00:17:11,271 He takes it upstairs and gives it to Mr. Summertrees. 369 00:17:11,306 --> 00:17:13,515 [Valmont] You mean he hands it to him? 370 00:17:13,549 --> 00:17:16,690 [Podgers] He leaves it outside the door and knocks. 371 00:17:16,725 --> 00:17:20,004 You see, Mr. Summertrees mustn't be disturbed. 372 00:17:20,039 --> 00:17:21,937 - Oh. - Oh, it might drive away 373 00:17:21,971 --> 00:17:25,458 his inspiration quite, and? 374 00:17:25,492 --> 00:17:28,012 [Podgers] Simpson goes upstairs to his room. 375 00:17:28,047 --> 00:17:29,393 [Valmont] Which is on the next floor? 376 00:17:29,427 --> 00:17:31,429 [Podgers] Yes, sir, just above the study. 377 00:17:31,464 --> 00:17:33,431 [Valmont] I understand. 378 00:17:33,466 --> 00:17:35,364 Where do you and the other servants sleep? 379 00:17:35,399 --> 00:17:37,263 On the fourth floor, sir. 380 00:17:37,297 --> 00:17:41,094 No doubt Mr. Summertrees is so wrapped up in his work 381 00:17:41,129 --> 00:17:42,302 that he does not bring the money 382 00:17:42,337 --> 00:17:43,924 into the room right away, huh? 383 00:17:43,959 --> 00:17:45,271 Not for awhile, sir, 384 00:17:45,305 --> 00:17:47,204 on the few occasions I've been able to observe. 385 00:17:47,238 --> 00:17:51,104 As much as half an hour? Oui. 386 00:17:51,139 --> 00:17:53,969 Does the clerk ever dine with his master? 387 00:17:54,003 --> 00:17:55,557 No, sir, Simpson he doesn't eat in the house at all. 388 00:17:55,591 --> 00:17:59,008 Oh, he has no breakfast, yet he stays till- 389 00:17:59,043 --> 00:18:00,044 10:00 a.m., sir. 390 00:18:00,079 --> 00:18:01,563 And his master has breakfast at- 391 00:18:01,597 --> 00:18:02,736 9:30 a.m, sir. 392 00:18:02,771 --> 00:18:04,048 And after breakfast? 393 00:18:04,083 --> 00:18:05,808 The master locks himself in the study, sir. 394 00:18:05,843 --> 00:18:07,741 - At? - 9:30 a.m., sir. 395 00:18:07,776 --> 00:18:12,091 Oh, these recurring half-hours. 396 00:18:12,125 --> 00:18:14,196 And he stays there all day, never rings 397 00:18:14,231 --> 00:18:16,336 - nor asks for anything? - No. 398 00:18:16,371 --> 00:18:19,443 Well, Hale, the case is perfectly plain. 399 00:18:19,477 --> 00:18:21,169 What's perfectly plain? 400 00:18:21,203 --> 00:18:23,343 Summertrees is no coiner, nor is he linked 401 00:18:23,378 --> 00:18:25,138 with any bank of coiners. 402 00:18:25,173 --> 00:18:27,485 Well, damnation. Well, what is he, then? 403 00:18:27,520 --> 00:18:30,178 Oh, well, that will open another line of inquiry. 404 00:18:30,212 --> 00:18:32,421 He may well be the most honest of men 405 00:18:32,456 --> 00:18:34,561 who wishes to hide the connection with his shop 406 00:18:34,596 --> 00:18:36,839 because he lives among the aristocrats of Park Lane, no? 407 00:18:36,874 --> 00:18:40,360 What rot, he's not married, lives alone, 408 00:18:40,395 --> 00:18:44,571 belongs to no clubs, never goes anywhere, never entertains. 409 00:18:44,606 --> 00:18:47,160 He's got nothing to be ashamed about. 410 00:18:47,195 --> 00:18:48,506 Well argued. 411 00:18:48,541 --> 00:18:50,439 All this, and you tell us nothing. 412 00:18:50,474 --> 00:18:52,993 Au contraire,I have told you he is no coiner. 413 00:18:53,028 --> 00:18:54,754 Well, I know you say he isn't. 414 00:18:54,788 --> 00:18:56,238 It is the same thing. 415 00:18:56,273 --> 00:18:58,033 [Hale chuckles] Of all the conceited- 416 00:18:58,067 --> 00:18:59,759 Do you want my assistance? 417 00:18:59,793 --> 00:19:00,829 Your assistance- 418 00:19:00,863 --> 00:19:02,451 Then you, Podgers, will take me 419 00:19:02,486 --> 00:19:04,626 to the Summertrees house now. 420 00:19:04,660 --> 00:19:05,592 Now? 421 00:19:05,627 --> 00:19:06,662 Now. 422 00:19:06,697 --> 00:19:08,077 But Summertrees is there. 423 00:19:08,112 --> 00:19:09,286 [Valmont] I assure you he will not know. 424 00:19:09,320 --> 00:19:10,839 You must be mad, Valmont. 425 00:19:10,873 --> 00:19:12,358 Not without method. 426 00:19:12,392 --> 00:19:14,360 I'll be hung, drawn, and quartered if you're caught. 427 00:19:14,394 --> 00:19:16,224 If I am caught, Inspector Hale, 428 00:19:16,258 --> 00:19:18,191 you may arrest me yourself. 429 00:19:18,226 --> 00:19:20,228 I shall truly deserve it. 430 00:19:21,746 --> 00:19:24,508 [trumpet buzzes] 431 00:19:27,442 --> 00:19:29,892 - Summertrees' study. - Shh. 432 00:19:29,927 --> 00:19:32,930 Yes, yes, yes. His servants? 433 00:19:32,964 --> 00:19:36,589 All out except the housekeeper downstairs ironing. 434 00:19:36,623 --> 00:19:37,659 Bon. 435 00:19:40,696 --> 00:19:44,044 The clerk's bedroom. Bon. 436 00:20:01,890 --> 00:20:04,513 [door thuds] 437 00:20:05,618 --> 00:20:10,381 [Valmont counting in foreign language] 438 00:20:26,121 --> 00:20:28,503 - Shh. - Don't shush me. 439 00:20:28,537 --> 00:20:30,677 I suppose you think I'll clean the silver. 440 00:20:30,712 --> 00:20:32,610 You know he mustn't be disturbed. 441 00:20:32,645 --> 00:20:33,853 Then I shan't hang about. 442 00:20:33,887 --> 00:20:35,682 Where are you going? 443 00:20:35,717 --> 00:20:37,166 To Mr. Simpson's bedroom. 444 00:20:37,201 --> 00:20:38,340 You can't. 445 00:20:38,375 --> 00:20:39,652 Can't, Mr. Podgers? 446 00:20:39,686 --> 00:20:40,687 The door's stuck. 447 00:20:40,722 --> 00:20:42,171 Then I shall open it. 448 00:20:43,311 --> 00:20:45,554 Kindly stand aside, Mr. Podgers. 449 00:20:45,589 --> 00:20:46,866 [hand thumping] 450 00:20:46,900 --> 00:20:48,488 Now look what you've done. 451 00:20:49,834 --> 00:20:53,286 Oh. Sorry, Mr. Summertrees. 452 00:21:04,539 --> 00:21:06,610 [door creaking] 453 00:21:06,644 --> 00:21:07,542 Sir. 454 00:21:08,750 --> 00:21:11,097 - She's gone? - Well, I'll be blowed. 455 00:21:11,131 --> 00:21:12,201 Come on. 456 00:21:16,102 --> 00:21:17,137 [door creaks] 457 00:21:17,172 --> 00:21:18,691 But I heard. 458 00:21:18,725 --> 00:21:21,556 You heard me searching the room and opening the safe, 459 00:21:21,590 --> 00:21:23,696 which, as you see, is empty, voila. 460 00:21:24,800 --> 00:21:30,185 Uh-huh. Now. [speaking in foreign language] 461 00:21:32,670 --> 00:21:35,224 A secret staircase. Come. 462 00:21:37,675 --> 00:21:39,574 You've been tiptoeing past an empty room 463 00:21:39,608 --> 00:21:41,196 - for two weeks, you know. - But, but where's- 464 00:21:41,230 --> 00:21:43,509 Come along. Be careful. 465 00:21:45,165 --> 00:21:46,235 It is steep. 466 00:22:04,392 --> 00:22:06,255 Now, close the door. 467 00:22:09,224 --> 00:22:10,639 [door thuds] 468 00:22:10,674 --> 00:22:15,713 [speaking in foreign language] Voila and now. 469 00:22:17,715 --> 00:22:19,027 [door thuds] 470 00:22:19,061 --> 00:22:20,408 But, but Summertrees. 471 00:22:20,442 --> 00:22:21,719 Oh, he will come back. 472 00:22:21,754 --> 00:22:25,033 And so, I daresay, will Mr. Simpson. 473 00:22:25,067 --> 00:22:27,518 [door clicks] 474 00:22:27,553 --> 00:22:28,450 Good afternoon. 475 00:22:29,244 --> 00:22:31,833 Good afternoon, sir. Can I help you? 476 00:22:31,867 --> 00:22:33,144 No, no, thank you. 477 00:22:33,179 --> 00:22:34,801 I would just like to browse, you know? 478 00:22:34,836 --> 00:22:36,665 Oh, carry on, sir. Carry on. 479 00:22:36,700 --> 00:22:37,735 Merci. 480 00:22:38,874 --> 00:22:40,704 [Rogers] Hello, Mr. Simpson. 481 00:22:40,738 --> 00:22:42,602 [Mr. Simpson] Good morning, Rogers. 482 00:22:45,778 --> 00:22:48,712 [coins clinking] 483 00:22:53,820 --> 00:22:56,133 [Rogers] I'll see you tomorrow, then, Mr. Simpson. 484 00:22:58,446 --> 00:23:02,657 Uh, how much is this crucifix? 485 00:23:02,691 --> 00:23:04,175 Seven and sixpence, sir. 486 00:23:04,210 --> 00:23:06,108 Ah, seven and six. 487 00:23:06,143 --> 00:23:11,355 I will take it. [speaking in foreign language] 488 00:23:12,598 --> 00:23:14,289 Here is a sovereign. 489 00:23:14,979 --> 00:23:17,672 Thank you, sir. One sovereign. 490 00:23:18,880 --> 00:23:20,260 [coins clinking] 491 00:23:20,295 --> 00:23:24,644 That's right, seven and six, 10, one, par. 492 00:23:25,473 --> 00:23:26,405 - Merci. - [door thuds] 493 00:23:26,439 --> 00:23:28,959 Shan't be long, Tyrrell. 494 00:23:28,993 --> 00:23:30,650 Oh, no, please, please go ahead. 495 00:23:30,685 --> 00:23:31,893 Oh, thank you, sir. 496 00:23:31,927 --> 00:23:33,446 - Excuse me. - Bon. 497 00:23:35,793 --> 00:23:37,726 [Mr. Simpson] Whew! 498 00:23:39,694 --> 00:23:41,420 [coins clinking] 499 00:23:41,454 --> 00:23:45,389 It's rather a pretty little picture, oui. 500 00:23:58,298 --> 00:24:02,751 Oh-oh. [groans] 501 00:24:03,718 --> 00:24:06,548 [Valmont sighs] 502 00:24:06,583 --> 00:24:08,205 See you tomorrow. 503 00:24:11,829 --> 00:24:14,522 Oh, I say. [chuckles] 504 00:24:15,868 --> 00:24:18,491 Uh, this is rather nice. Hmm. 505 00:24:18,526 --> 00:24:19,630 Oh, yes, sir. 506 00:24:19,665 --> 00:24:22,150 It's a real bargain at five shillings. 507 00:24:22,184 --> 00:24:24,635 Five shillings? Let me see, oh. 508 00:24:25,533 --> 00:24:27,776 - [bell dinging] - Milady. 509 00:24:27,811 --> 00:24:29,778 There we are. Uh-oh. 510 00:24:29,813 --> 00:24:31,849 A five-shilling piece exactly. 511 00:24:31,884 --> 00:24:33,506 Shall I wrap your purchases, sir? 512 00:24:33,541 --> 00:24:35,508 No, no, don't bother. Thank you so much. 513 00:24:35,543 --> 00:24:37,510 - Excuse me, sir. - Bien. 514 00:24:44,931 --> 00:24:47,693 [coins clinking] 515 00:24:52,663 --> 00:24:53,699 Good afternoon. 516 00:24:55,597 --> 00:24:56,460 [bell rings] 517 00:24:56,495 --> 00:24:57,944 [door thuds] 518 00:24:57,979 --> 00:25:00,844 [Valmont humming] 519 00:25:01,776 --> 00:25:06,159 So, hmm, there are no dud coins at the shop? 520 00:25:06,194 --> 00:25:08,990 No. Simpson took my forged five-shilling piece 521 00:25:09,024 --> 00:25:12,200 without a murmur and gave me a perfectly genuine coin 522 00:25:12,234 --> 00:25:13,960 in exchange for my sovereign. 523 00:25:13,995 --> 00:25:15,099 - Mm. - Mm-hmm. 524 00:25:15,134 --> 00:25:16,515 To your satisfaction? 525 00:25:16,549 --> 00:25:18,620 Mm. Very nice. 526 00:25:19,345 --> 00:25:21,554 [Valmont speaking in foreign language] 527 00:25:21,589 --> 00:25:24,730 Mm. Nice, tender rabbit. 528 00:25:25,696 --> 00:25:29,458 It's frog. Frog fritters. 529 00:25:29,493 --> 00:25:32,289 A little effort of mine while Phelps is out on business. 530 00:25:32,323 --> 00:25:33,428 - Help yourself. - Well, I should- 531 00:25:33,462 --> 00:25:34,774 I'm so glad you like them. 532 00:25:34,809 --> 00:25:37,190 You know, I could not work with a man 533 00:25:37,225 --> 00:25:39,676 who did not appreciate my cooking, uh-huh. 534 00:25:43,714 --> 00:25:48,512 So this shop must be a collecting depot. 535 00:25:48,547 --> 00:25:49,962 [Valmont] Oh, oui,but for whom? 536 00:25:49,996 --> 00:25:51,480 The coiners. 537 00:25:51,515 --> 00:25:53,759 Oh, Hale, Hale, you are incorrigible, you know. 538 00:25:53,793 --> 00:25:56,589 Do try the Puligny-Montrachet. It's absolutely divine. 539 00:25:56,624 --> 00:25:58,004 [Hale] But Simpson- 540 00:25:58,039 --> 00:26:00,144 [Valmont] Simpson and Summertrees are the same man. 541 00:26:00,179 --> 00:26:01,801 Simpson goes into the bedroom. 542 00:26:01,836 --> 00:26:03,354 He takes off his hat. 543 00:26:03,389 --> 00:26:04,735 He takes off his coat. 544 00:26:04,770 --> 00:26:07,427 He removes his disguise, and Summertrees comes out 545 00:26:07,462 --> 00:26:10,465 of the study, and vice versa, beautiful. 546 00:26:10,499 --> 00:26:12,881 The scoundrel. He must be a criminal. 547 00:26:12,916 --> 00:26:14,573 But not a coiner. 548 00:26:14,607 --> 00:26:15,850 Well, what, then? 549 00:26:15,884 --> 00:26:17,576 During my labors in the kitchen, 550 00:26:17,610 --> 00:26:20,475 you had time to examine those papers that Podgers sent, hmm? 551 00:26:20,509 --> 00:26:22,615 Deuced if I could find anything. 552 00:26:22,650 --> 00:26:24,755 Ah, you were distracted, no doubt, 553 00:26:24,790 --> 00:26:27,413 by the delicious odor of my frogs, huh? 554 00:26:27,447 --> 00:26:29,242 Bon.Now I will show. 555 00:26:29,277 --> 00:26:32,418 All these papers have similar advertisements 556 00:26:32,452 --> 00:26:36,318 signed by the same name, this name. 557 00:26:36,353 --> 00:26:41,565 Mm. "Absent-mindedness a curse and its cure. 558 00:26:43,671 --> 00:26:46,259 Restore your memory. 559 00:26:46,294 --> 00:26:49,400 Write to: Doctor Willoughby." Damnation! 560 00:26:49,435 --> 00:26:52,024 Exactly, at the address of the curio shop 561 00:26:52,058 --> 00:26:53,646 in Tottenham Court Road. 562 00:26:53,681 --> 00:26:57,477 And here is the pamphlet that Simpson was sending out. 563 00:26:57,512 --> 00:26:59,445 A cure for absent-mindedness? 564 00:26:59,479 --> 00:27:03,725 Well, well, what does it all mean? 565 00:27:03,760 --> 00:27:04,933 You still do not know, huh? 566 00:27:04,968 --> 00:27:06,279 Well, no. 567 00:27:06,314 --> 00:27:07,453 [speaking in foreign language] I wonder 568 00:27:07,487 --> 00:27:09,558 what made Britain great. [clicks] 569 00:27:09,593 --> 00:27:11,699 I will proceed. [speaking in foreign language] 570 00:27:11,733 --> 00:27:13,355 Now, look. I shall write. 571 00:27:16,669 --> 00:27:20,362 "Dear Dr. Willoughby, 572 00:27:21,881 --> 00:27:24,194 I am a very 573 00:27:24,228 --> 00:27:27,749 absent-minded man, 574 00:27:28,681 --> 00:27:32,202 and I would be glad 575 00:27:32,236 --> 00:27:34,307 of your pamphlet." 576 00:27:35,446 --> 00:27:40,693 Bon,"My handicap is a great failing 577 00:27:40,728 --> 00:27:42,695 because I collect," 578 00:27:42,730 --> 00:27:44,386 oh, uh, "first editions." 579 00:27:44,421 --> 00:27:46,285 - First editions? - Why not? 580 00:27:46,319 --> 00:27:49,253 "Yours faithfully," who shall I be for a change, huh? 581 00:27:49,288 --> 00:27:51,842 I know. "Alport Webster." 582 00:27:51,877 --> 00:27:53,810 - Alport Webster? - Oui. 583 00:27:54,845 --> 00:27:56,847 - I'll be off now, guv. - [keys jingling] 584 00:27:56,882 --> 00:28:00,748 [Fred] Save some of that champagne for us. 585 00:28:02,784 --> 00:28:05,684 [Fred coughing] 586 00:28:34,229 --> 00:28:35,990 Why did you get me here? 587 00:28:36,024 --> 00:28:38,717 Well, Lord Semptam's library is always worth a visit, 588 00:28:38,751 --> 00:28:41,133 especially to an amateur of art like myself. 589 00:28:41,167 --> 00:28:42,479 - Now, look here, Valmont- - For instance, 590 00:28:42,513 --> 00:28:45,344 the rare and fascination art of cameo cutting, 591 00:28:45,378 --> 00:28:48,623 medallion engraving, the design of ancient coins. 592 00:28:48,657 --> 00:28:51,488 Damn your art books. 593 00:28:51,522 --> 00:28:53,386 You'd be better reading this. 594 00:28:53,421 --> 00:28:56,562 Carew's been found in the river, murdered. 595 00:28:56,596 --> 00:29:00,083 My best man, and as nice a chap as you could hope to meet. 596 00:29:00,117 --> 00:29:01,601 I know. I have seen it. 597 00:29:01,636 --> 00:29:03,776 I am not playing games with you, Mr. Hale. 598 00:29:03,811 --> 00:29:05,640 I promise you will get your man. 599 00:29:05,674 --> 00:29:07,055 I promise. Now, look. 600 00:29:07,987 --> 00:29:09,782 - Map of London? - Oui. 601 00:29:09,817 --> 00:29:13,130 The dots represent all the places where forged coins 602 00:29:13,165 --> 00:29:14,407 have been recovered. 603 00:29:14,442 --> 00:29:16,824 - But you will observe- - The one area 604 00:29:16,858 --> 00:29:18,687 where none have been found. 605 00:29:18,722 --> 00:29:20,034 Good for you, Hale. 606 00:29:36,740 --> 00:29:39,778 [doorknob rattling] 607 00:29:57,002 --> 00:30:00,039 [Phelps gasping] 608 00:30:00,074 --> 00:30:01,661 [Joe laughing] 609 00:30:01,696 --> 00:30:06,735 Don't kill him. Not yet. 610 00:30:07,564 --> 00:30:09,704 [clock ticking] 611 00:30:09,738 --> 00:30:12,534 [chimes ringing] 612 00:30:15,330 --> 00:30:17,850 How fortunate that the artists of London 613 00:30:17,885 --> 00:30:19,783 have made Chelsea their quarter. 614 00:30:19,818 --> 00:30:22,027 So close to the river. 615 00:30:22,061 --> 00:30:23,269 Well, who sent you? 616 00:30:23,304 --> 00:30:26,341 [Phelps groaning] 617 00:30:26,376 --> 00:30:28,274 Do you know why he doesn't talk, Joe? 618 00:30:28,309 --> 00:30:29,828 He wants to go on modeling. 619 00:30:30,518 --> 00:30:33,383 It is the greatest moment of this guttersnipe's life, 620 00:30:33,417 --> 00:30:35,730 - to be my model. - [Joe laughing] 621 00:30:35,764 --> 00:30:36,938 Talk, you scum! 622 00:30:36,973 --> 00:30:40,114 [knuckles rapping] 623 00:30:42,702 --> 00:30:43,600 It's Fred. 624 00:30:48,053 --> 00:30:49,537 You've got the silver? 625 00:30:49,571 --> 00:30:50,849 Who is he? 626 00:30:50,883 --> 00:30:52,989 That is what we must, at all costs, find out. 627 00:30:53,023 --> 00:30:54,714 I'll make him talk. 628 00:30:54,749 --> 00:30:57,338 Perhaps, Fred, but wait a moment. 629 00:30:57,372 --> 00:30:58,546 I want to know who sent you. 630 00:30:58,580 --> 00:31:00,134 Gah, best kill him right off. 631 00:31:00,168 --> 00:31:02,757 No. We must know if anyone is onto us. 632 00:31:05,622 --> 00:31:07,417 Watch him talk. 633 00:31:07,451 --> 00:31:10,454 You must find Inspector Hale, you understand? 634 00:31:10,489 --> 00:31:12,732 Oui,and give him my message. 635 00:31:15,183 --> 00:31:17,841 [Phelps yells] 636 00:31:19,567 --> 00:31:20,568 [Phelps moaning] 637 00:31:20,602 --> 00:31:23,019 [door thuds] 638 00:31:27,678 --> 00:31:30,267 [door thuds] 639 00:31:31,337 --> 00:31:33,201 - Aah, aah, aah. - Phelps! 640 00:31:33,236 --> 00:31:36,101 [all screaming] 641 00:31:38,137 --> 00:31:41,175 [Joe whimpering] 642 00:31:41,209 --> 00:31:43,211 Sixpence if you'll hurry! It's life or death! 643 00:31:43,246 --> 00:31:45,524 Aye, it's life and death for my horse 644 00:31:45,558 --> 00:31:47,422 if he breaks his leg. [laughs] 645 00:31:47,457 --> 00:31:49,045 A shilling, damn you. 646 00:31:49,079 --> 00:31:50,598 Governor, you don't understand. 647 00:31:50,632 --> 00:31:52,151 I love this horse. 648 00:31:52,186 --> 00:31:54,395 I love this horse like a brother. 649 00:31:54,429 --> 00:31:58,261 - Half a crown. - [hooves clopping] 650 00:31:58,295 --> 00:32:01,160 - Get up, there! Get up! - [horse neighs] 651 00:32:01,195 --> 00:32:02,782 Keep still, you cur. 652 00:32:04,474 --> 00:32:06,269 That, I believe, was the appellation 653 00:32:06,303 --> 00:32:09,306 with which you favored me, sir. 654 00:32:09,341 --> 00:32:10,998 That will do, Phelps. 655 00:32:11,032 --> 00:32:13,862 Go and make yourself look more like a gentleman's gentleman. 656 00:32:13,897 --> 00:32:14,794 Yes, sir. 657 00:32:17,004 --> 00:32:18,108 How did you do it? 658 00:32:18,798 --> 00:32:22,526 Inspector Hale remarked that the coins were the work 659 00:32:22,561 --> 00:32:24,045 of a real artist. 660 00:32:24,080 --> 00:32:28,947 Oh-oh, oh-oh, I know that coining 661 00:32:28,981 --> 00:32:31,535 of such quality demands the art 662 00:32:31,570 --> 00:32:35,056 of a highly skilled medallion engraver. 663 00:32:35,091 --> 00:32:36,816 My friend, I am a genius. 664 00:32:36,851 --> 00:32:39,164 You know, I'm inclined to agree with you. 665 00:32:39,198 --> 00:32:40,717 The world owes me something. 666 00:32:40,751 --> 00:32:43,582 And you took it. How understandable. 667 00:32:43,616 --> 00:32:45,204 Valmont, Phelps. Oh! 668 00:32:47,517 --> 00:32:50,002 I see I needn't have hurried. 669 00:32:50,037 --> 00:32:51,452 - Voila. - Ah! 670 00:32:51,486 --> 00:32:56,146 Uh-huh, and here 671 00:32:56,181 --> 00:32:59,115 are your coiners and your murderers, Inspector. 672 00:32:59,149 --> 00:33:01,324 [Hale] Right. Take them. 673 00:33:03,567 --> 00:33:08,779 - Come on. - [Joe grunting] 674 00:33:09,815 --> 00:33:12,369 Alas, dear friend, with me, 675 00:33:12,404 --> 00:33:15,131 even art does not come before justice. 676 00:33:15,165 --> 00:33:16,235 Off With him. 677 00:33:18,030 --> 00:33:22,483 Well, Valmont [chuckles] the case is closed. 678 00:33:22,517 --> 00:33:24,554 On the contrary. There is still Mr. Summertrees. 679 00:33:24,588 --> 00:33:26,418 But you said he was innocent. 680 00:33:26,452 --> 00:33:28,109 No, no, I said he was no coiner. 681 00:33:28,144 --> 00:33:30,491 Well, why do we want him, then? 682 00:33:30,525 --> 00:33:34,357 Because he is a criminal more subtle, 683 00:33:34,391 --> 00:33:38,016 more audacious, more devilishly ingenious 684 00:33:38,050 --> 00:33:39,741 than any I have ever known. 685 00:33:41,122 --> 00:33:44,608 [upbeat piano playing] 686 00:33:47,715 --> 00:33:50,407 [Valmont sighs] 687 00:33:51,960 --> 00:33:54,653 [Valmont moans] 688 00:33:57,138 --> 00:34:00,417 [lively piano music] 689 00:34:09,357 --> 00:34:13,844 Oh. [speaking in foreign language]. 690 00:34:13,879 --> 00:34:15,501 Yes, yes, I'm in. 691 00:34:21,197 --> 00:34:23,406 Step this way, please. 692 00:34:24,786 --> 00:34:27,410 [piano hums] 693 00:34:28,307 --> 00:34:29,653 Miss Mackail? 694 00:34:30,551 --> 00:34:31,931 Yes. 695 00:34:31,966 --> 00:34:36,764 Oh, but, but how remiss of me to, please sit down. 696 00:34:37,799 --> 00:34:38,697 Thank you. 697 00:34:39,974 --> 00:34:42,045 May I know how you found me? 698 00:34:42,770 --> 00:34:44,461 Found you, Mr. Webster? 699 00:34:44,496 --> 00:34:46,877 Mr. Webster? Ah, yes, of course! 700 00:34:46,912 --> 00:34:49,363 You are Mr. Alport Webster, are you not? 701 00:34:49,397 --> 00:34:51,744 My name is on the door, is it not? [laughs] 702 00:34:51,779 --> 00:34:53,781 I must confess myself astonished 703 00:34:53,815 --> 00:34:55,093 that Mr. Webster- 704 00:34:55,127 --> 00:34:56,991 Is none other than the gentleman who, 705 00:34:57,025 --> 00:34:58,441 with the purest of intentions, 706 00:34:58,475 --> 00:34:59,614 offered you a cup of coffee? 707 00:34:59,649 --> 00:35:00,788 [both chuckling] 708 00:35:00,822 --> 00:35:03,998 Shall I admit that I, too, am astonished, hmm? 709 00:35:04,032 --> 00:35:08,554 Ah, [speaking in foreign language]. 710 00:35:10,625 --> 00:35:11,799 A Florentine. 711 00:35:11,833 --> 00:35:16,010 Thank you. I cannot resist them. 712 00:35:16,044 --> 00:35:18,737 I know. I know. [chuckles] 713 00:35:18,771 --> 00:35:23,190 And, now, Miss Mackail, in what can I serve you? 714 00:35:24,708 --> 00:35:28,505 Are you at all interested in first editions, Mr. Webster? 715 00:35:29,196 --> 00:35:32,440 Oh, oh, first editions, 716 00:35:32,475 --> 00:35:35,133 the one thing I am interested in. 717 00:35:37,411 --> 00:35:40,517 What do you think of this? 718 00:35:41,518 --> 00:35:42,416 Oh. 719 00:35:44,866 --> 00:35:48,560 Dr. Johnson's "Rasselas." 720 00:35:48,594 --> 00:35:53,427 Oh, but this must be worth every penny of 25 pounds. 721 00:35:53,461 --> 00:35:55,429 It has been valued at 30. 722 00:35:55,463 --> 00:35:57,983 - Yes? - But if you wished, 723 00:35:58,017 --> 00:36:01,676 it might be yours for the lower sum. 724 00:36:01,711 --> 00:36:03,575 Oh, extraordinary. Um. 725 00:36:04,438 --> 00:36:07,130 Would you mind telling me how you came to be possessed 726 00:36:07,165 --> 00:36:08,442 of this book? 727 00:36:08,476 --> 00:36:09,891 It is the property of a friend of mine 728 00:36:09,926 --> 00:36:11,514 who permits me to dispose of it 729 00:36:11,548 --> 00:36:13,723 at a small profit, of course. 730 00:36:13,757 --> 00:36:15,173 Of course, of course. 731 00:36:15,207 --> 00:36:16,450 May I know his name? 732 00:36:16,484 --> 00:36:18,590 Mr. Ralphe Summertrees of Park Lane. 733 00:36:19,729 --> 00:36:21,731 Oh, Park Lane, indeed. 734 00:36:21,765 --> 00:36:23,871 You may inquire of him if you wish. 735 00:36:23,905 --> 00:36:27,254 I'm sure he would not hesitate to say a word in my favor. 736 00:36:27,288 --> 00:36:32,328 I'm sure. I would not dream of it, 25 pounds. 737 00:36:32,914 --> 00:36:36,470 Perhaps so great an outlay would be inconvenient. 738 00:36:36,504 --> 00:36:40,474 You know, I am so, how you, absent-minded, you know? 739 00:36:40,508 --> 00:36:43,062 My affairs are in some confusion. 740 00:36:43,097 --> 00:36:45,513 [laughs] Well, I know it is often so. 741 00:36:46,273 --> 00:36:48,827 I have a backer who, in such cases, 742 00:36:48,861 --> 00:36:50,208 will advance the sum required. 743 00:36:50,242 --> 00:36:51,623 Really? 744 00:36:51,657 --> 00:36:53,176 [Miss Mackail] All that you would have to do 745 00:36:53,211 --> 00:36:54,936 would be to pay a certain sum each week. 746 00:36:54,971 --> 00:36:56,731 Oh? Say, well, uh. 747 00:36:56,766 --> 00:36:58,492 Would 10 shillings be too much? 748 00:36:58,526 --> 00:37:02,427 Oh, no, no, that's perfect, Miss Mackail, perfect. Um. 749 00:37:02,461 --> 00:37:05,292 Your purse is on the mantelpiece. 750 00:37:05,326 --> 00:37:08,087 Oh, dear. I shall forget my head next, huh? 751 00:37:11,436 --> 00:37:14,266 Will it be necessary to sign any form or agreement 752 00:37:14,301 --> 00:37:15,888 for the total amount? 753 00:37:15,923 --> 00:37:18,995 [Miss Mackail] There need be no formalities, Mr. Webster. 754 00:37:19,029 --> 00:37:21,446 Your honesty is plain to behold. 755 00:37:21,480 --> 00:37:25,450 As yours is, Miss Mackail. Voila. 756 00:37:26,382 --> 00:37:31,421 Thank you. I shall call on you this day next week. 757 00:37:31,456 --> 00:37:32,905 Might we not, in the meantime, 758 00:37:32,940 --> 00:37:36,323 meet to discuss books and, uh- 759 00:37:36,357 --> 00:37:39,533 Mr. Webster, I have my good name to preserve. 760 00:37:39,567 --> 00:37:43,019 Oh, of course, pardon. Oui. 761 00:37:56,653 --> 00:37:59,518 [door thuds] 762 00:37:59,553 --> 00:38:04,765 - [lock clicking] - [clock ticking] 763 00:38:05,490 --> 00:38:07,285 It's a good fit? Bon. 764 00:38:07,319 --> 00:38:08,631 Look behind the counter. 765 00:38:08,665 --> 00:38:12,255 I will go to the alcove where the desk is. 766 00:38:22,230 --> 00:38:23,577 Oh? Look here. 767 00:38:27,028 --> 00:38:30,308 [Phelps] Nothing over here, sir. 768 00:38:30,342 --> 00:38:31,757 Could you bring your lamp in here? 769 00:38:31,792 --> 00:38:34,104 It's so dark. I can't see a thing. 770 00:38:57,645 --> 00:39:00,510 [shoes tapping] 771 00:39:00,545 --> 00:39:04,859 Bon, these are perfectly ordinary account books, 772 00:39:04,894 --> 00:39:07,724 daybook, journal, ledger. 773 00:39:07,759 --> 00:39:10,900 What's this? Oh! 774 00:39:10,934 --> 00:39:16,319 Mr. Rogers, our friend Mr. Tyrrell and Miss Mackail, aha. 775 00:39:19,529 --> 00:39:23,775 Four columns date, address, 776 00:39:23,809 --> 00:39:26,571 amount of money, objects sold. 777 00:39:27,434 --> 00:39:29,297 And here I am, you see. 778 00:39:29,332 --> 00:39:33,474 Mr. Alport Webster, address, 25 pounds, 779 00:39:33,509 --> 00:39:36,443 first-edition "Rasselas," and here in this little box 780 00:39:36,477 --> 00:39:39,446 at the end, the amount to be paid weekly, 10 shillings. 781 00:39:39,480 --> 00:39:41,551 Sounds a perfectly respectable business, sir. 782 00:39:41,586 --> 00:39:45,728 Oui,with some very distinguished clients, huh? 783 00:39:45,762 --> 00:39:47,039 Lord Semptam. 784 00:39:48,662 --> 00:39:52,113 "1895." Pass me the others quickly, would you? 785 00:39:55,910 --> 00:39:56,808 "1894." 786 00:39:57,912 --> 00:39:59,051 [Valmont] Merci. 787 00:39:59,086 --> 00:40:00,156 "1893. 788 00:40:01,191 --> 00:40:03,573 This is the one I want to look at. 789 00:40:03,608 --> 00:40:05,644 Now, then, where are we? 790 00:40:07,508 --> 00:40:08,820 Ah! Here we are. 791 00:40:08,854 --> 00:40:10,753 Here we are. Oh! 792 00:40:12,927 --> 00:40:15,585 Brilliant. What audacity, huh? 793 00:40:15,620 --> 00:40:16,655 [Phelps] Sir? 794 00:40:17,587 --> 00:40:20,210 Lord Semptam bought a Sheraton writing table 795 00:40:20,245 --> 00:40:22,420 three years ago for 50 pounds, 796 00:40:22,454 --> 00:40:24,974 and he's been paying two pounds a week ever since. 797 00:40:25,008 --> 00:40:26,424 And he will go on paying forever 798 00:40:26,458 --> 00:40:28,564 if that young lady goes on calling on him. 799 00:40:28,598 --> 00:40:31,981 [chuckles] It is a conception of genius. 800 00:40:32,015 --> 00:40:34,673 [Phelps] But indubitably criminal, sir. 801 00:40:34,708 --> 00:40:37,780 Yes, oh, Phelps, 802 00:40:37,814 --> 00:40:40,541 she has the loveliest gray-blue eyes. 803 00:40:42,716 --> 00:40:45,443 [page tearing] 804 00:40:45,477 --> 00:40:48,204 Valmont, you tell me that Summertrees is a swindler. 805 00:40:48,238 --> 00:40:52,622 No, no, no, no, no, one needs a less crude word. 806 00:40:52,657 --> 00:40:53,623 He is unique. 807 00:40:53,658 --> 00:40:55,694 Do you have the evidence? 808 00:40:55,729 --> 00:40:57,420 Are you free this evening, hmm? 809 00:40:57,455 --> 00:40:59,491 You're not gonna cook me snails for dinner? 810 00:40:59,526 --> 00:41:02,460 [laughs] Splendid idea. No, no, no, no. 811 00:41:02,494 --> 00:41:04,462 Eh, you must look rather impressive 812 00:41:04,496 --> 00:41:06,740 in your inspector's uniform, huh? 813 00:41:06,774 --> 00:41:10,364 Bless my soul, he wants me to dress up for it. 814 00:41:10,398 --> 00:41:14,506 My dear friend, you must do exactly as I say. 815 00:41:24,965 --> 00:41:27,761 [light clicks] 816 00:41:28,762 --> 00:41:34,008 Oh, I beg your pardon. I expected to meet Mr. Webster. 817 00:41:36,183 --> 00:41:38,150 [light clicks] 818 00:41:38,185 --> 00:41:40,532 Oh, there you are, Mr. Webster. 819 00:41:40,567 --> 00:41:43,293 I did not notice you at first. 820 00:41:44,156 --> 00:41:45,468 Miss Mackail, you have heard perhaps 821 00:41:45,503 --> 00:41:48,540 the name Eugene Valmont, hmm? 822 00:41:48,575 --> 00:41:50,542 No. Should I have? 823 00:41:50,577 --> 00:41:53,234 - [Phelps chuckles] - Phelps. 824 00:41:56,341 --> 00:41:58,067 Sit down, Miss Mackail, please. 825 00:42:02,416 --> 00:42:04,452 You have called on Lord Semptam this week? 826 00:42:04,487 --> 00:42:07,283 Oh, you should know. You are presumably a friend of his. 827 00:42:07,317 --> 00:42:09,319 And collected two pounds from him? 828 00:42:10,217 --> 00:42:13,600 This gentleman is plainly a police inspector. 829 00:42:13,634 --> 00:42:18,087 What are you, Mr. Webster? Or Monsieur Valmont? 830 00:42:18,121 --> 00:42:20,434 You shall learn who Eugene Valmont is. 831 00:42:20,468 --> 00:42:24,265 In 1893, you sold Lord Semptam a Sheraton table? 832 00:42:24,300 --> 00:42:26,233 - Well, yes. - For 50 pounds? 833 00:42:26,267 --> 00:42:27,303 I do not remember. 834 00:42:27,337 --> 00:42:29,201 You will refresh your memory. 835 00:42:29,236 --> 00:42:31,825 Lord Semptam has paid for that table six times over 836 00:42:31,859 --> 00:42:33,171 and is still paying. 837 00:42:33,205 --> 00:42:36,623 Of what are you accusing me, Monsieur Valmont? 838 00:42:36,657 --> 00:42:37,658 Of criminal fraud. 839 00:42:40,558 --> 00:42:43,457 Is it not you who are guilty of criminal fraud, 840 00:42:43,491 --> 00:42:46,080 in presenting yourself to me under a false name, 841 00:42:46,115 --> 00:42:49,118 - on false pretenses? - [Hale chuckles] 842 00:42:49,152 --> 00:42:53,432 Inspector, can I bring charges against this man? 843 00:42:53,467 --> 00:42:55,642 He can only have obtained this sheet by burglary. 844 00:42:55,676 --> 00:42:58,437 He has grossly deceived me and used his foreign wiles 845 00:42:58,472 --> 00:43:01,682 to undermine my virtue, in vain, may I say. 846 00:43:01,717 --> 00:43:05,479 But why on earth should Lord Semptam go on paying? 847 00:43:05,513 --> 00:43:06,756 Because he is absent-minded, 848 00:43:06,791 --> 00:43:08,275 because all the victims of this gang 849 00:43:08,309 --> 00:43:09,621 - are absent-minded. - [Miss Mackail chuckles] 850 00:43:09,656 --> 00:43:11,623 Now, you-you will change your tone, Miss Mackail. 851 00:43:11,658 --> 00:43:14,005 You have changed yours, Monsieur Valmont. 852 00:43:14,039 --> 00:43:15,696 Only yesterday you adored me. 853 00:43:15,731 --> 00:43:17,180 Justice comes first, dear lady. 854 00:43:17,215 --> 00:43:20,667 Or perhaps that was part of your gross deception. 855 00:43:20,701 --> 00:43:24,774 Alas, no, no, no, it was genuine. [clicks] 856 00:43:24,809 --> 00:43:28,053 Hale, you saw these newspapers, huh? 857 00:43:28,088 --> 00:43:29,710 A cure for absent-mindedness. 858 00:43:29,745 --> 00:43:32,023 Oui,the poor fools who answered the advertisements 859 00:43:32,057 --> 00:43:34,646 were visited by this young lady and the other five members 860 00:43:34,681 --> 00:43:37,269 of the gang and fell into the trap. 861 00:43:37,304 --> 00:43:39,547 The gang took advantage of their absent-mindedness 862 00:43:39,582 --> 00:43:41,688 to collect payments forever. 863 00:43:41,722 --> 00:43:43,103 Where is your proof? 864 00:43:43,137 --> 00:43:45,519 Oh, yes, Valmont, we-we need evidence. 865 00:43:45,553 --> 00:43:49,523 The evidence is in the records kept by Mr. Summertrees 866 00:43:49,557 --> 00:43:53,251 or Simpson or Dr. Willoughby, the man of three identities. 867 00:43:53,285 --> 00:43:54,770 It is not illegal for a man 868 00:43:54,804 --> 00:43:57,496 to carry on a business under an assumed name, 869 00:43:57,531 --> 00:43:59,567 nor to sign pamphlets under a pseudonym. 870 00:43:59,602 --> 00:44:02,329 Ah! So, you admit the existence of the pamphlet, huh? 871 00:44:02,363 --> 00:44:04,400 The core of the whole fraud! 872 00:44:04,434 --> 00:44:08,576 Fraud, indeed. Mr. Summertrees has a harmless fad. 873 00:44:08,611 --> 00:44:11,510 He believes that absent-mindedness can be cured 874 00:44:11,545 --> 00:44:12,857 by self-hypnosis. 875 00:44:12,891 --> 00:44:14,548 Like many others, he's put his beliefs into print. 876 00:44:14,582 --> 00:44:17,689 But Lord Semptam's payments? 877 00:44:17,724 --> 00:44:20,623 His lordship is a frequent customer of ours. 878 00:44:20,658 --> 00:44:23,108 We keep a sort of running contract with him 879 00:44:23,143 --> 00:44:25,697 by which he pays us two pounds a week. 880 00:44:25,732 --> 00:44:27,354 I can prove it. 881 00:44:27,388 --> 00:44:28,700 Oh. How? 882 00:44:29,563 --> 00:44:32,393 This is my visiting list, but you also need 883 00:44:32,428 --> 00:44:34,568 what we term our encyclopedia. 884 00:44:34,602 --> 00:44:37,709 That contains a full record of all our transactions 885 00:44:37,744 --> 00:44:39,469 and will bear out my words. 886 00:44:39,504 --> 00:44:41,471 Very ingenious, and how may one see 887 00:44:41,506 --> 00:44:43,439 this indispensable volume, huh? 888 00:44:43,473 --> 00:44:46,166 Simply by letting me use your portable telephone 889 00:44:46,200 --> 00:44:47,719 and asking Mr. Summertrees for it. 890 00:44:47,754 --> 00:44:52,275 Oh, no, you don't. [chuckles] I know the number. 891 00:44:54,864 --> 00:44:58,040 Ah, Central, get me Park Lane 140. 892 00:44:59,144 --> 00:45:02,113 Dear lady, you would do better to confess. 893 00:45:02,147 --> 00:45:05,047 I would be so pleased to help you obtain clemency. 894 00:45:05,081 --> 00:45:07,877 What a capital idea, Monsieur Valmont, 895 00:45:07,912 --> 00:45:09,741 a sort of absent-minded league. 896 00:45:09,776 --> 00:45:11,191 [Valmont chuckles] 897 00:45:11,225 --> 00:45:14,815 It is you, not I, who have a criminal mind. 898 00:45:14,850 --> 00:45:16,472 Is that the residence of, 899 00:45:16,506 --> 00:45:18,716 oh, it's you, Podgers, Hale here. 900 00:45:18,750 --> 00:45:19,958 Now, listen to me. 901 00:45:19,993 --> 00:45:21,511 I want you to go to Mr. Summertrees 902 00:45:21,546 --> 00:45:24,376 and tell him Miss Mackail wants the encyclopedia for 1893. 903 00:45:24,411 --> 00:45:26,378 Now, if he won't give it to you, arrest him. 904 00:45:26,413 --> 00:45:29,450 Bring him and the volume here to Mr. Valmont's flat. 905 00:45:29,485 --> 00:45:32,281 Now, be quick about it. Right. 906 00:45:32,315 --> 00:45:33,765 He'll be here in half an hour. 907 00:45:33,800 --> 00:45:36,078 Must we wait that long to prove my innocence? 908 00:45:36,112 --> 00:45:39,633 We shall use it to prove your guilt. Pardon. 909 00:45:40,289 --> 00:45:42,947 Come. Lord Semptam is waiting for us. 910 00:45:43,810 --> 00:45:48,435 Lord Semptam, has this young lady sold you 911 00:45:48,469 --> 00:45:52,370 any other articles besides the Sheraton table? 912 00:45:52,404 --> 00:45:56,408 Young lady? Now, where have I seen you before? 913 00:45:56,443 --> 00:45:59,273 But she's been calling on you every week 914 00:45:59,308 --> 00:46:01,137 for the last three years. 915 00:46:01,172 --> 00:46:02,898 Bless my soul. 916 00:46:02,932 --> 00:46:05,935 How kind of you to remember a lonely old man. 917 00:46:05,970 --> 00:46:07,454 It was to collect money. 918 00:46:07,488 --> 00:46:09,594 Ah, for some good cause, no doubt. 919 00:46:09,628 --> 00:46:14,357 In October, in October 1893, she sold you that table. 920 00:46:14,392 --> 00:46:17,567 Ah! Is that how I came by it? 921 00:46:17,602 --> 00:46:20,812 Oui.Has she sold you any other articles? 922 00:46:20,847 --> 00:46:23,470 [chuckles] Have you, young lady? 923 00:46:23,504 --> 00:46:26,749 Indeed, yes, Lord Semptam. 924 00:46:26,784 --> 00:46:28,337 It appears she has. 925 00:46:28,371 --> 00:46:31,409 No doubt you have kept an inventory, hmm, receipts? 926 00:46:31,443 --> 00:46:33,825 Inventory, receipts? Good heavens. 927 00:46:33,860 --> 00:46:35,896 It would confuse me to keep such things. 928 00:46:35,931 --> 00:46:39,382 Do you mean you can neither confirm nor deny her story? 929 00:46:39,417 --> 00:46:42,730 Oh, please spare me all these questions. 930 00:46:42,765 --> 00:46:45,733 I cannot remember every trifle. 931 00:46:45,768 --> 00:46:51,118 Oh, dear. Just imagine him in the witness box. [chuckles] 932 00:46:55,329 --> 00:46:57,676 - Nobody has called? - No, sir. 933 00:46:57,711 --> 00:46:59,713 Hmm. Oh, please sit down. 934 00:47:03,579 --> 00:47:07,100 - [lock clicking] - [key jingling] 935 00:47:07,134 --> 00:47:08,826 Podgers is taking his time. 936 00:47:11,276 --> 00:47:13,485 While we are waiting, Monsieur Valmont, 937 00:47:13,520 --> 00:47:16,385 may I remind you that you owe me 10 shillings? 938 00:47:16,419 --> 00:47:21,562 Oh! You-you are incorrigible. 939 00:47:22,736 --> 00:47:24,911 [coins clinking] 940 00:47:24,945 --> 00:47:26,602 - Voila. - Thank you. 941 00:47:26,636 --> 00:47:27,914 Mm. 942 00:47:27,948 --> 00:47:30,917 Monsieur, are you connected with Scotland Yard? 943 00:47:30,951 --> 00:47:32,539 [chuckles] Not likely. 944 00:47:32,573 --> 00:47:35,369 You have no official standing as a detective, then? 945 00:47:35,404 --> 00:47:37,647 - Only my reputation. - [telephone rings] 946 00:47:37,682 --> 00:47:39,270 Ah, Summertrees. 947 00:47:41,928 --> 00:47:45,103 Hello? Yes, speaking. What? 948 00:47:45,138 --> 00:47:48,520 Out of what? Can't hear you, Podgers. 949 00:47:48,555 --> 00:47:53,042 Out of print? The encyclopedia's out of print? 950 00:47:53,077 --> 00:47:55,665 Mr. Summertrees says so? 951 00:47:55,700 --> 00:47:57,081 All right, all right. 952 00:47:57,771 --> 00:48:02,086 - What does this mean, huh? - [fire crackling] 953 00:48:04,951 --> 00:48:06,814 That is a criminal offense! 954 00:48:06,849 --> 00:48:09,403 I think not, monsieur. 955 00:48:09,438 --> 00:48:13,097 English law. She's got you there. 956 00:48:13,131 --> 00:48:14,961 You do not belong to Scotland Yard. 957 00:48:14,995 --> 00:48:16,548 You had no right to it. 958 00:48:16,583 --> 00:48:18,205 If it had been in Mr. Hale's possession, 959 00:48:18,240 --> 00:48:20,414 I should not have dared burn evidence, 960 00:48:20,449 --> 00:48:23,693 but you stole a confidential document from my master 961 00:48:23,728 --> 00:48:26,696 and I thought it best to destroy it. 962 00:48:27,905 --> 00:48:29,630 It-it was a signal, Valmont. 963 00:48:29,665 --> 00:48:32,564 How brilliantly you explain the obvious, Hale. 964 00:48:32,599 --> 00:48:34,912 She must have arranged with Summertrees 965 00:48:34,946 --> 00:48:38,881 that if she ever telephoned through the word encyclopedia, 966 00:48:38,916 --> 00:48:40,676 he-he'd burn the records. 967 00:48:41,470 --> 00:48:44,369 Oh, you've got to face it, old man. 968 00:48:44,404 --> 00:48:47,441 Every scrap of evidence has vanished. 969 00:48:47,476 --> 00:48:49,961 The farce is over, gentlemen. 970 00:48:49,996 --> 00:48:53,171 Either arrest me or unlock that door. 971 00:48:53,206 --> 00:48:55,001 Or I promise you the newspapers will make it hot 972 00:48:55,035 --> 00:48:57,520 - for both of you. - Newspapers? 973 00:48:57,555 --> 00:49:02,663 [sighs] Unlock the door for her, Phelps. 974 00:49:04,838 --> 00:49:06,460 Good evening, Mr. Hale. 975 00:49:07,289 --> 00:49:10,982 Good evening, Monsieur Eugene Valmont. 976 00:49:11,017 --> 00:49:12,466 I shall give myself the pleasure 977 00:49:12,501 --> 00:49:16,401 of calling on you next week for my 10 shillings. 978 00:49:18,196 --> 00:49:21,406 [Valmont groans] 979 00:49:21,441 --> 00:49:25,100 Well, so much for justice. 980 00:49:28,137 --> 00:49:30,346 This time next week, hmm. 981 00:49:31,002 --> 00:49:33,418 You know, with me, [speaking in foreign language] 982 00:49:33,453 --> 00:49:37,008 there are some things that come before justice. 983 00:49:37,043 --> 00:49:40,322 [lively dramatic music] 984 00:50:39,105 --> 00:50:41,693 [bright music] 985 00:50:41,743 --> 00:50:46,293 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0