1 00:01:16,732 --> 00:01:18,055 Here, wipe your feet, will you? 2 00:01:18,155 --> 00:01:20,571 And oblige me that have to clean up after you. 3 00:01:22,144 --> 00:01:25,994 Lodgers that can't pay their rent coming and going all day... 4 00:01:26,029 --> 00:01:28,570 popping in and out of the house like flies. 5 00:01:28,752 --> 00:01:31,508 And don't put your umbrella where it'll make a puddle either. 6 00:01:31,543 --> 00:01:33,466 I didn't take my umbrella this morning. 7 00:01:33,501 --> 00:01:35,852 Oh, shows you don't know our London weather yet. 8 00:01:36,118 --> 00:01:39,668 No, down in Sussex where I come from it only rains every other day. 9 00:01:39,992 --> 00:01:41,925 There's a letter for you on the table. 10 00:01:42,623 --> 00:01:44,635 Nobody writes to me, it must be an ad. 11 00:01:44,838 --> 00:01:47,731 That letter looks like a wedding invitation to me. 12 00:01:48,378 --> 00:01:49,920 Yes, that's what it looks like. 13 00:02:03,028 --> 00:02:07,000 - Who's it from, Dennis Bruce? - Yes, it's from Mr. Bruce. 14 00:02:07,288 --> 00:02:08,653 When is it gonna be? 15 00:02:11,471 --> 00:02:12,996 It was yesterday. 16 00:02:13,669 --> 00:02:16,666 You coulda knocked Mrs. Mackie and me down with a feather when 17 00:02:16,701 --> 00:02:18,748 he told us he was leaving to get married. 18 00:02:18,844 --> 00:02:20,998 He told me two months ago when I first met him here. 19 00:02:21,098 --> 00:02:23,183 He said he was engaged to a girl in Edinburgh. 20 00:02:23,223 --> 00:02:26,744 Oh, I expect Mrs. Mackie thought 21 00:02:26,845 --> 00:02:28,580 that you'd make him forget about her. 22 00:02:29,439 --> 00:02:32,845 That's ridiculous, I didn't even try to make him forget her. 23 00:02:33,077 --> 00:02:36,571 If you had, you wouldn't have to be looking for work know, would you? 24 00:02:36,606 --> 00:02:39,867 Or bother about the three weeks rent you owe Mrs. Mackie. 25 00:02:40,085 --> 00:02:41,995 She's beginning to get worried. 26 00:02:43,001 --> 00:02:45,325 I've applied to all the employment agencies, 27 00:02:45,608 --> 00:02:47,373 I'll have a job soon. 28 00:02:48,680 --> 00:02:51,060 Of course if you aren't aiming too high. 29 00:02:51,188 --> 00:02:54,009 I know plenty of places you could get a job like mine. 30 00:02:55,294 --> 00:02:59,547 But I suppose a fine lady like you was trained for something better. 31 00:03:02,221 --> 00:03:04,405 The doctor said I've got to be careful for a few months. 32 00:03:07,894 --> 00:03:10,452 My sister had her appendix out too. 33 00:03:11,082 --> 00:03:13,816 She was scrubbing and cleaning the very next week. 34 00:03:14,717 --> 00:03:16,492 Doesn't it bother her now? 35 00:03:16,727 --> 00:03:20,206 Nothing bothers her now, she's dead. 36 00:03:22,569 --> 00:03:24,815 But it wasn't good honest work that killed her. 37 00:03:27,179 --> 00:03:30,263 Bertha, here's a new agency I haven't been to. 38 00:03:31,288 --> 00:03:34,893 "Secretaries wanted, excellent positions available." 39 00:03:35,307 --> 00:03:37,472 "Apply at the Allison Employment Agency" 40 00:03:37,521 --> 00:03:42,094 Secretaries! sitting'n writing all day, call that work? 41 00:03:42,471 --> 00:03:44,806 If I go there right now perhaps I'll get it. 42 00:03:45,416 --> 00:03:46,853 I've got to get it. 43 00:03:50,597 --> 00:03:52,427 Why did you come to London, Miss Ross? 44 00:03:52,528 --> 00:03:54,139 A London doctor was recommended to me. 45 00:03:54,174 --> 00:03:56,435 And you've quite recovered from your operation now? 46 00:03:56,470 --> 00:03:59,367 Oh quite, quite, I'm strong as an ox. 47 00:03:59,468 --> 00:04:00,456 You don't look it. 48 00:04:00,491 --> 00:04:02,638 - You live with your family? - No, I have no family. 49 00:04:02,673 --> 00:04:04,453 - No husband? No young man? - No. 50 00:04:04,488 --> 00:04:06,531 - You're sure? - Of course I'm sure! 51 00:04:06,566 --> 00:04:08,540 I ask these personal questions 52 00:04:08,575 --> 00:04:10,355 because I've a very lucrative position 53 00:04:10,390 --> 00:04:13,301 open to a young woman with no family responsibilities. 54 00:04:13,781 --> 00:04:15,785 No romantic attachments. 55 00:04:16,931 --> 00:04:20,753 Mrs. Williamson-Hughes, 190 Henrick Square. 56 00:04:21,427 --> 00:04:24,887 Mrs. Hughes has already had 3 secretaries from this office this year. 57 00:04:24,922 --> 00:04:26,735 Just as she was getting accustomed to each one, 58 00:04:26,770 --> 00:04:29,120 the girl would leave her because of a sick mother 59 00:04:29,212 --> 00:04:32,140 or a sister to care for, or a young man. 60 00:04:32,896 --> 00:04:35,571 This time Mrs. Hughes wants a girl who could definitely 61 00:04:35,606 --> 00:04:37,188 promise to stay at least a year. 62 00:04:37,462 --> 00:04:40,020 I'm sure I could, I have no ties 63 00:04:40,401 --> 00:04:42,855 and no young man. I'm absolutely alone. 64 00:04:43,126 --> 00:04:44,701 Your references seem to be in order. 65 00:04:45,788 --> 00:04:47,538 You just might suit Mrs. Hughes. 66 00:04:47,739 --> 00:04:49,441 Well... there's no harm in trying. 67 00:04:52,640 --> 00:04:54,870 I hope you're not lying in order to get the job. 68 00:04:55,388 --> 00:04:57,490 I need a job but I�m not lying. 69 00:04:57,576 --> 00:04:58,845 My parents are dead. 70 00:04:58,946 --> 00:05:01,247 The closest relative I have is an aunt in America. 71 00:05:01,676 --> 00:05:06,773 Mrs. Hughes, I think I've found an excellent girl for you. 72 00:05:06,808 --> 00:05:08,723 May I send her along for an interview? 73 00:05:09,944 --> 00:05:13,309 Oh, you'll be driving past here anyway. 74 00:05:13,916 --> 00:05:15,553 Certainly. 75 00:05:16,150 --> 00:05:19,529 I'll ask Miss Ross to remain and you could interview her here. 76 00:05:19,943 --> 00:05:21,032 Thank you. 77 00:05:23,885 --> 00:05:26,762 I think we shall suit each other very well indeed. 78 00:05:26,863 --> 00:05:27,922 Don't you, miss Ross? 79 00:05:27,944 --> 00:05:29,919 I'll certainly try, Mrs. Hughes. 80 00:05:29,954 --> 00:05:32,726 Miss Ross seems to answer all our requirements. 81 00:05:32,827 --> 00:05:33,947 Doesn't she, son? 82 00:05:34,702 --> 00:05:36,450 That's for you to decide, mother. 83 00:05:37,630 --> 00:05:39,538 I think we'll consider the matter settled. 84 00:05:39,922 --> 00:05:42,488 That is if the salary is satisfactory. 85 00:05:42,523 --> 00:05:44,410 Oh indeed, it's more than generous. 86 00:05:44,601 --> 00:05:46,830 Then we'll expect you to move in tonight. 87 00:05:46,972 --> 00:05:48,017 Tonight? 88 00:05:48,052 --> 00:05:52,353 I see no sense in dilly-dallying once we've made up our mind. Do you? 89 00:05:52,669 --> 00:05:54,690 The sooner you get settled the better. 90 00:05:54,779 --> 00:05:56,666 I didn't know I was to live there. 91 00:05:56,675 --> 00:05:59,690 Mrs. Hughes always makes her secretaries very comfortable. 92 00:05:59,725 --> 00:06:02,018 They all told me what a lovely house you have, madam. 93 00:06:02,053 --> 00:06:04,761 I'm sure we shall do our best to make you happy with us. 94 00:06:04,796 --> 00:06:08,521 Now, you run along, pack your things and we'll expect you in this evening. 95 00:06:08,580 --> 00:06:09,697 And... 96 00:06:10,441 --> 00:06:12,385 just a little advance on your salary. 97 00:06:12,405 --> 00:06:15,146 - Just to bite the bark. - I really shouldn't. 98 00:06:15,181 --> 00:06:18,873 Nonsense, my child, you take it and go shopping this afternoon. 99 00:06:20,130 --> 00:06:22,005 You're very kind, Mrs. Hughes. 100 00:06:22,040 --> 00:06:23,503 Thank you, Miss Allison. 101 00:06:24,324 --> 00:06:25,794 Good day, Mrs. Hughes. 102 00:06:26,029 --> 00:06:28,129 Goodbye Miss Ross, we'll see you this evening. 103 00:06:28,441 --> 00:06:30,109 We live very quietly. 104 00:06:30,144 --> 00:06:32,675 I expect everyone in the house by 9 o'clock. 105 00:06:32,713 --> 00:06:34,909 I shall try to be there before then, Mrs. Hughes. 106 00:06:34,944 --> 00:06:37,986 - Good, have a nice time shopping. - Thank you, I will. 107 00:06:39,666 --> 00:06:43,022 - She's perfect. - There's even a small resemblance. 108 00:06:43,299 --> 00:06:45,951 - You've done very well, Sparks. - Thank you, madam. 109 00:06:46,040 --> 00:06:47,042 Peters. 110 00:06:51,362 --> 00:06:53,725 - Yes, Mrs. Hughes? - Do you think she saw you? 111 00:06:53,760 --> 00:06:56,117 - No ma'am. - No, I know she didn't, Mrs. Hughes. 112 00:06:56,152 --> 00:06:58,749 You see that you keep it that way, especially at the house. 113 00:06:58,984 --> 00:07:01,374 Well, we'd better hurry and close up the agency now. 114 00:07:01,974 --> 00:07:03,459 We shan't need it any longer. 115 00:07:22,033 --> 00:07:23,125 Dennis. 116 00:07:23,918 --> 00:07:24,979 Julia. 117 00:07:25,247 --> 00:07:26,450 What are you doing here? 118 00:07:26,485 --> 00:07:28,818 Well I was hanging up my second best suit. 119 00:07:28,988 --> 00:07:31,017 Where's your wife? didn't you get married? 120 00:07:31,118 --> 00:07:33,193 Well... Yes and no. 121 00:07:33,622 --> 00:07:35,986 We took on the license and sent out the announcements... 122 00:07:36,278 --> 00:07:38,569 paid calls on all our friends and relatives. 123 00:07:38,604 --> 00:07:41,078 Somebody gave a linen shower and I had a bachelor dinner and... 124 00:07:41,113 --> 00:07:43,845 I guess by that time we were too tired of each other to get married. 125 00:07:43,880 --> 00:07:46,405 She didn't like it when I kept calling her Julia. 126 00:07:48,290 --> 00:07:49,534 Why'd you call her that? 127 00:07:50,340 --> 00:07:52,338 Force of habit or something. 128 00:07:52,655 --> 00:07:56,726 She wanted to know who Julia was. I told her she'd be crazy about you. 129 00:07:59,692 --> 00:08:02,530 I don't know why she would get so upset about this, do you? 130 00:08:02,997 --> 00:08:07,393 Well, yes, I do and no, I don't. 131 00:08:08,580 --> 00:08:11,457 Julia, come out with me tonight and 132 00:08:11,492 --> 00:08:13,587 help me figure out why I'm not more upset. 133 00:08:13,677 --> 00:08:17,544 I'd love to Dennis. But not tonight. 134 00:08:17,887 --> 00:08:19,789 Any other night but not tonight, I... 135 00:08:19,824 --> 00:08:22,845 I've got a new job and I've just about time enough to pack and get there. 136 00:08:23,054 --> 00:08:24,786 I'm living on the place, you see. 137 00:08:24,971 --> 00:08:28,022 - What kind of a job? - Secretary to a Mrs. Hughes. 138 00:08:28,923 --> 00:08:30,850 - And her son. - Nursemaid to a child? 139 00:08:31,391 --> 00:08:34,055 - No, he's about your age. - Oh. 140 00:08:34,658 --> 00:08:37,158 Well, I'll take you there, where is it? 141 00:08:37,239 --> 00:08:38,798 190 Henrick Square. 142 00:08:39,527 --> 00:08:42,289 Oh but I don't think you better take me there. 143 00:08:42,324 --> 00:08:45,665 You see only this afternoon I told them I had no family and 144 00:08:46,203 --> 00:08:47,345 no young man. 145 00:08:48,173 --> 00:08:49,498 Well, I'm not your young man. 146 00:08:50,943 --> 00:08:52,146 Or am I? 147 00:08:54,730 --> 00:08:56,885 I don't know. Are you? 148 00:09:09,291 --> 00:09:11,457 Bye, Dennis, I'll see you tomorrow night. 149 00:09:11,492 --> 00:09:14,041 Friday, in the square at 7.30, right? 150 00:09:14,124 --> 00:09:15,178 Right! 151 00:09:15,317 --> 00:09:18,105 Mrs. Mackie, Mrs. Mackie. 152 00:09:19,801 --> 00:09:21,869 Mrs. M's gone to the cinema 153 00:09:22,494 --> 00:09:24,224 Leaving me with the dirty dishes. 154 00:09:24,396 --> 00:09:25,978 I'm leaving tonight Bertha. 155 00:09:26,013 --> 00:09:28,146 This'll explain to Mrs. Mackie why I left. 156 00:09:28,181 --> 00:09:29,690 I got a job with that new agency. 157 00:09:30,746 --> 00:09:32,742 She can send a receipt to this address. 158 00:09:33,961 --> 00:09:36,598 I've got to fly. Goodbye and good luck, Bertha. 159 00:09:36,633 --> 00:09:37,590 Thanks. 160 00:09:38,717 --> 00:09:40,338 For nothing. 161 00:09:51,170 --> 00:09:52,866 Thanks for something. 162 00:10:11,417 --> 00:10:13,574 - Ah, good evening, Miss Ross. - Good evening. 163 00:10:13,609 --> 00:10:16,181 I'm the doorman tonight, mother's gone to bed. 164 00:10:16,216 --> 00:10:18,188 The maids have gone to the cinema and... 165 00:10:18,528 --> 00:10:20,898 I hope you don't mind my showing you to your room. 166 00:10:20,923 --> 00:10:21,843 Not at all. 167 00:10:21,878 --> 00:10:24,460 - Please, let me help you. - Thank you. 168 00:11:11,073 --> 00:11:13,757 - How long will she sleep? - All the time we need. 169 00:11:14,838 --> 00:11:16,130 These are all her things. 170 00:11:16,299 --> 00:11:19,071 I want all her clothing destroyed, every bit of it. 171 00:11:19,452 --> 00:11:21,210 - The bag too? - The bag too. 172 00:11:22,385 --> 00:11:23,878 Mrs. Hughes, Ralph. 173 00:11:26,110 --> 00:11:27,128 Ralph! 174 00:11:34,261 --> 00:11:35,554 Put that knife away. 175 00:11:38,382 --> 00:11:41,193 Try to remember, if it weren't for your temper, 176 00:11:41,285 --> 00:11:43,665 we wouldn't be in this awful trouble today. 177 00:11:44,838 --> 00:11:47,521 - I'm sorry. - Very well. 178 00:11:48,108 --> 00:11:51,398 Now we've all got jobs to do. Let's do them. 179 00:13:27,694 --> 00:13:31,202 - Looking for something sir? - Yes, I was looking for someone. 180 00:13:31,337 --> 00:13:33,462 You won't find them in there, they're all gone. 181 00:13:34,601 --> 00:13:36,853 - It seems deserted. - Ooh, not a stick in the place. 182 00:13:37,118 --> 00:13:39,482 They left last night or maybe it was early this morning. 183 00:13:39,517 --> 00:13:40,713 Nobody saw them go. 184 00:13:40,871 --> 00:13:42,670 Do you know where they moved to? 185 00:13:42,705 --> 00:13:46,657 Not me sir. People often move like that, suddenly. 186 00:13:47,769 --> 00:13:49,538 But Julia... she would've left word. 187 00:13:49,890 --> 00:13:51,564 - A relative, sir? - My girl. 188 00:13:52,522 --> 00:13:54,974 Would you care to come to the station and make a statement? 189 00:13:55,009 --> 00:13:57,549 No, it's probably nothing. There must be a simple explanation. 190 00:13:57,584 --> 00:14:00,334 Why of course, you'll probably be hearing from her in the morning. 191 00:14:00,407 --> 00:14:03,058 - Thank you, officer, good night. - Good night. 192 00:14:04,323 --> 00:14:07,844 But Mrs. Mackie, are you sure Julia didn't leave a forwarding address? 193 00:14:07,879 --> 00:14:10,514 I may have made a mistake in the number of the house. 194 00:14:10,549 --> 00:14:12,458 Miss Julia Ross left nothing with me... 195 00:14:12,493 --> 00:14:14,970 and I made a great mistake in trusting her for the rent. 196 00:14:15,005 --> 00:14:17,794 She ups and sneaks out on me without paying when my back was turned. 197 00:14:17,829 --> 00:14:18,842 I don't believe that! 198 00:14:19,861 --> 00:14:23,394 You'd believe it fast enough if it was you being done out of �2.10. 199 00:14:24,193 --> 00:14:26,445 Why the wicked girl only left �2. 200 00:14:28,227 --> 00:14:29,744 What did you say? 201 00:14:30,505 --> 00:14:33,368 I said she was a wicked girl to leave owing an honest debt. 202 00:14:34,258 --> 00:14:36,525 Hand it over! Go on! 203 00:14:41,570 --> 00:14:43,333 It's you that's the wicked one. 204 00:14:43,360 --> 00:14:45,464 I was only keeping it for you. 205 00:14:45,499 --> 00:14:48,729 Well I'll be keeping a call with the police if you do it again. 206 00:14:48,768 --> 00:14:51,130 I won't, ma'am, I won't, I�m sorry. 207 00:14:52,962 --> 00:14:55,109 Didn't she leave a note with her new address on it? 208 00:14:55,144 --> 00:14:56,398 I tore it up. 209 00:14:56,851 --> 00:14:58,509 But you remember the number, don't you? 210 00:14:58,937 --> 00:15:00,750 What, me read someone else's letters? 211 00:15:03,458 --> 00:15:05,601 Bertha, you've got to remember. 212 00:15:06,621 --> 00:15:09,698 She got the job through the Allison Employment Agency. 213 00:15:09,733 --> 00:15:11,177 From an advertisement in the paper. 214 00:15:11,299 --> 00:15:14,978 - They'd know the address, wouldn't they? - Good girl Bertha, Allison agency. 215 00:15:16,497 --> 00:15:18,125 They won't be open at this hour! 216 00:15:30,259 --> 00:15:33,758 Hello, chum, you know you're wasting your time on that door. 217 00:15:33,775 --> 00:15:35,517 I've got to find them tonight. 218 00:15:35,540 --> 00:15:38,802 Tonight? They flew the coop. They have. 219 00:15:38,837 --> 00:15:41,730 They come and go here faster than the favorite at Aintree. 220 00:15:41,765 --> 00:15:43,857 Perhaps I could get an address from the landlord. 221 00:15:43,892 --> 00:15:45,657 I'm the landlord. When they fly the coop... 222 00:15:45,692 --> 00:15:47,218 I'm always the first who knows about it. 223 00:15:47,253 --> 00:15:50,090 There's one thing about this building, there ain't no questions asked. 224 00:15:50,634 --> 00:15:53,070 What a body doesn't know don't hurt them, I always say. 225 00:15:53,685 --> 00:15:54,942 I don't know where else to look. 226 00:15:54,977 --> 00:15:56,653 Why don't you let it go till morning. 227 00:15:56,688 --> 00:16:00,742 Night's no time to be looking for a job, night's for play. 228 00:17:26,694 --> 00:17:28,963 Friday, 7.30, Dennis in the sq... 229 00:19:05,229 --> 00:19:08,250 Good morning ma'am, I hope you feel better today. 230 00:19:08,953 --> 00:19:11,326 - Who are you? - My name's Alice, ma'am. 231 00:19:11,833 --> 00:19:15,314 - Now here's you breakfast. - No, I don't want any, thank you. 232 00:19:17,125 --> 00:19:19,474 That calendar over there says Saturday. 233 00:19:20,029 --> 00:19:21,409 It isn't Saturday, is it? 234 00:19:21,447 --> 00:19:24,107 It's Friday, it must be Friday. 235 00:19:24,618 --> 00:19:28,292 No ma'am, it's Saturday all right, you slept all day Friday. 236 00:19:28,327 --> 00:19:30,619 I expect you was tired out after your journey. 237 00:19:31,917 --> 00:19:33,641 But how did I get here. Where is this? 238 00:19:33,676 --> 00:19:36,242 Why ma'am, you're right here in your new home, 239 00:19:36,277 --> 00:19:38,449 that's been ready and waiting for you for over a week. 240 00:19:38,552 --> 00:19:40,880 Expecting you every day I was 241 00:19:40,981 --> 00:19:44,018 after getting the wire to say your folks had taken 'Sea House' 242 00:19:44,053 --> 00:19:45,817 and wanted it scrubbed and cleaned. 243 00:19:46,037 --> 00:19:49,289 I expect they had to wait until you was well enough to travel. 244 00:19:49,324 --> 00:19:52,025 But Cornwall's a good, healthy place 245 00:19:52,060 --> 00:19:54,250 and the sea air'll soon get you well. 246 00:19:54,285 --> 00:19:57,826 Cornwall, but that's miles from London. 247 00:19:58,462 --> 00:20:00,715 In our village, that's Beverton you know... 248 00:20:00,750 --> 00:20:03,552 there's just as good and better than London. 249 00:20:04,065 --> 00:20:05,139 Now, have a sip. 250 00:20:05,655 --> 00:20:07,153 I must get back to London. 251 00:20:07,461 --> 00:20:09,706 No, you mustn't get up Mrs. Hughes. 252 00:20:10,478 --> 00:20:11,954 Mrs. Hughes? 253 00:20:11,989 --> 00:20:14,962 Please stay in bed Mrs. Hughes or you'll make yourself worse. 254 00:20:14,997 --> 00:20:18,707 Oh I'd better get your husband, he's been that worried about you. 255 00:20:19,202 --> 00:20:20,404 My husband? 256 00:20:23,337 --> 00:20:24,550 Mrs. Hughes? 257 00:20:36,746 --> 00:20:39,342 Marion darling, how do you feel? 258 00:20:40,547 --> 00:20:42,003 You look better this morning, 259 00:20:42,042 --> 00:20:44,703 - much better. Doesn't she, mother? - Indeed she does. 260 00:20:44,938 --> 00:20:47,834 My name isn't Marion and I'm not married to you or anyone. 261 00:20:47,838 --> 00:20:49,897 I was engaged as a secretary. 262 00:20:50,032 --> 00:20:52,357 Now what does all this mean, why did we leave London? 263 00:20:52,392 --> 00:20:55,074 You haven't forgotten us again, have you, Marion? 264 00:20:55,109 --> 00:20:57,165 I'm not Marion and you know it. 265 00:20:57,300 --> 00:20:59,175 All right dear, let's not argue. 266 00:20:59,210 --> 00:21:01,837 Let's just have our tea and perhaps another nap... 267 00:21:01,972 --> 00:21:03,926 and then you'll feel much better. 268 00:21:03,961 --> 00:21:04,961 I'm afraid it's cold. 269 00:21:04,996 --> 00:21:07,434 Alice, bring some more hot water. Quickly please. 270 00:21:08,995 --> 00:21:10,306 I don't know what this is about. 271 00:21:10,341 --> 00:21:13,591 I promise you some very serious trouble unless you stop it immediately. 272 00:21:14,203 --> 00:21:16,106 You know perfectly well I'm Julia Ross. 273 00:21:16,569 --> 00:21:19,351 Marion dear, please don't excite yourself so, 274 00:21:19,386 --> 00:21:21,375 You'll just bring on another attack. 275 00:21:21,793 --> 00:21:25,297 - Attack! Attack of what? - Nerves dear, just nerves. 276 00:21:25,366 --> 00:21:28,571 We do so want you to know you're with your own family. 277 00:21:28,882 --> 00:21:32,336 - Nonsense. - Marion darling, control yourself. 278 00:21:33,609 --> 00:21:34,658 Let me go. 279 00:21:34,693 --> 00:21:37,849 We're doing everything in our power to make you well again. 280 00:21:37,884 --> 00:21:38,793 Let me go! 281 00:21:38,828 --> 00:21:40,968 If you don't stop this I�ll have you arrested! 282 00:21:43,187 --> 00:21:45,514 Why are you doing this? It's so stupid, 283 00:21:46,084 --> 00:21:47,129 it's so silly. 284 00:21:51,993 --> 00:21:55,190 That's the woman from the agency, what's she doing here? 285 00:21:55,409 --> 00:21:57,013 Alice, bring the hot water quickly. 286 00:21:57,048 --> 00:21:58,105 Yes sir. 287 00:21:59,839 --> 00:22:01,442 Alice, you live in the village, don't you? 288 00:22:01,477 --> 00:22:04,907 Then help me, I'm not his wife, I don't know what's happening or why... 289 00:22:05,217 --> 00:22:07,376 But please, call the police, call someone. 290 00:22:08,078 --> 00:22:10,884 - Help me. - Well, of course Alice will help you. 291 00:22:10,906 --> 00:22:13,984 We'll all help you. Now just have your tea. 292 00:22:14,219 --> 00:22:17,281 Alice, we've got some errands for you to do in the village. 293 00:22:18,586 --> 00:22:19,645 I won't have it! 294 00:22:19,797 --> 00:22:22,633 It's probably got sleeping powders in it like the other did. 295 00:22:23,888 --> 00:22:25,237 Drink your tea, Marion. 296 00:22:26,084 --> 00:22:29,306 - Who'd she say you were? - Some woman from an agency. 297 00:22:29,930 --> 00:22:31,938 Last week she said I was the queen! 298 00:22:32,426 --> 00:22:34,317 Coming down in the world, aren't you?! 299 00:22:34,352 --> 00:22:39,035 It's a fair caution, if you didn't know she was, well, like she is... 300 00:22:39,070 --> 00:22:40,625 you'd swear she was telling the truth. 301 00:22:40,660 --> 00:22:43,153 It's a heavy burden on Mr. Ralph and his mother. 302 00:22:43,188 --> 00:22:44,929 They've paid a fortune on doctors. 303 00:22:44,964 --> 00:22:48,577 - Will she always be barmy? - We just say she's... ill. 304 00:22:49,918 --> 00:22:53,105 And when you go into the village, I don't want you gossiping about the family. 305 00:22:53,140 --> 00:22:56,256 Oh no Mrs. Sparks, I'm a close mouth. I am. 306 00:22:56,321 --> 00:22:59,399 Of course we don't want to appear standoffish... 307 00:22:59,434 --> 00:23:01,080 so you can answer any questions. 308 00:23:01,115 --> 00:23:03,792 Oh I won't breathe a word about her being barmy. 309 00:23:32,629 --> 00:23:33,687 Who is it, who's there? 310 00:24:03,134 --> 00:24:05,937 Don't come near me, don't come near me! 311 00:24:12,095 --> 00:24:14,560 - Marion! - Marion, what is it? 312 00:24:14,702 --> 00:24:16,038 What happened to that? 313 00:24:18,136 --> 00:24:20,389 - I threw something at him. - At whom, dear? 314 00:24:20,817 --> 00:24:21,895 I thought it was you. 315 00:24:21,930 --> 00:24:24,336 Darling, I've been asleep, you've had another nightmare. 316 00:24:24,871 --> 00:24:27,384 But he was real, I saw his eyes right there, glaring at me. 317 00:24:27,936 --> 00:24:29,520 That's what you saw. 318 00:24:30,698 --> 00:24:33,544 Why, of course, it was the cat. 319 00:24:33,579 --> 00:24:36,656 You saw his eyes in the mirror and thought it was someone. 320 00:24:37,176 --> 00:24:39,516 I saw a man's hand right here on the bed. 321 00:24:40,050 --> 00:24:43,247 But no one could've got into the room, I locked the door. 322 00:24:43,778 --> 00:24:47,039 In case you walked in your sleep and hurt yourself. 323 00:24:47,372 --> 00:24:49,479 Then the man must still be in here somewhere. 324 00:24:49,602 --> 00:24:51,174 Well you'd better have a look. 325 00:24:53,178 --> 00:24:56,464 If no one could get into the room, where did the cat come from? 326 00:24:57,140 --> 00:24:58,144 Perhaps the window. 327 00:24:59,623 --> 00:25:01,724 Not even a cat could climb those walls. 328 00:25:07,075 --> 00:25:08,287 Ralph, stop that! 329 00:25:10,411 --> 00:25:13,423 You see there's no one here, you'd better take the cat away. 330 00:25:13,458 --> 00:25:15,416 - Clear up that glass in the morning. - Yes madam. 331 00:25:15,923 --> 00:25:17,318 If you're nervous, Marion... 332 00:25:18,047 --> 00:25:20,416 would you like me to stay the rest of the night with you? 333 00:25:23,312 --> 00:25:24,670 Why did you bring me here? 334 00:25:25,322 --> 00:25:27,280 What are planning to do with me? 335 00:25:28,271 --> 00:25:30,580 Are you trying to drive me crazy, is that it? 336 00:25:31,919 --> 00:25:33,676 Tell me what you're planning to do with me! 337 00:25:34,643 --> 00:25:38,863 - Nothing, Marion. - Nothing but try to make you well. 338 00:25:39,457 --> 00:25:41,772 Why don't you leave the light on if you're frightened. 339 00:25:44,598 --> 00:25:45,694 Good night. 340 00:25:59,322 --> 00:26:02,747 - Oh Mrs. Mackie, anything for me? - Nothing for you. 341 00:26:02,982 --> 00:26:04,019 Are you sure? 342 00:26:04,523 --> 00:26:07,586 She ain't had time to write a letter yet, it's only Monday. 343 00:26:07,621 --> 00:26:09,672 You'll make yourself late at the office for nothing. 344 00:26:09,707 --> 00:26:12,064 The legal profession doesn't keep me that busy, Mrs. Mackie. 345 00:26:12,463 --> 00:26:14,070 She's had 3 days to explain. 346 00:26:14,105 --> 00:26:16,980 Women never explain, especially if they're wrong. 347 00:26:17,015 --> 00:26:18,665 It'll probably come in the afternoon post. 348 00:26:18,766 --> 00:26:20,524 Here... - Thanks! 349 00:26:20,559 --> 00:26:22,500 If it does come, this afternoon or any time... 350 00:26:22,535 --> 00:26:24,020 Call me, you know the number, 351 00:26:24,055 --> 00:26:26,685 and I'll give you another 5 shillings. - Oh, thank you. 352 00:26:27,139 --> 00:26:29,145 Thank you very much, Mr. Bruce. 353 00:27:02,042 --> 00:27:04,648 May I take the breakfast tray, Mrs. Hughes? 354 00:27:05,012 --> 00:27:06,744 Oh Alice, I didn't hear you. 355 00:27:07,064 --> 00:27:08,627 Were you looking for something ma'am? 356 00:27:08,973 --> 00:27:10,511 Is there another entrance to this room? 357 00:27:10,701 --> 00:27:12,019 Another entrance? 358 00:27:12,943 --> 00:27:14,670 They keep my door locked but... 359 00:27:14,705 --> 00:27:17,196 that's to protect you ma�am, against yourself. 360 00:27:17,231 --> 00:27:18,845 But someone gets in here. 361 00:27:19,835 --> 00:27:22,351 If they want to kill me why haven't they already done it? 362 00:27:22,636 --> 00:27:23,807 Headache ma'am? 363 00:27:23,842 --> 00:27:26,832 And why not, sleeping pills to keep me down and 364 00:27:26,933 --> 00:27:28,647 prowlers to keep me awake. 365 00:27:29,303 --> 00:27:32,476 Alice, will you help me, will you do something for me? 366 00:27:32,511 --> 00:27:33,898 Of course ma'am. 367 00:27:33,933 --> 00:27:36,359 If you'd go to the police for me on your day off, 368 00:27:36,394 --> 00:27:38,688 I promise to send you money back from London. 369 00:27:38,723 --> 00:27:40,295 You're making yourself ill ma'am, 370 00:27:40,330 --> 00:27:42,795 it's not right, beggin' your pardon ma'am. 371 00:27:42,830 --> 00:27:46,247 You have a beautiful home, nice relations, pretty clothes. 372 00:27:46,755 --> 00:27:48,656 Everything a woman would want. 373 00:27:48,691 --> 00:27:51,087 - Oh nonsense. - Of course you have ma'am. 374 00:27:51,122 --> 00:27:53,549 You're letting yourself be took off by illusions, 375 00:27:53,584 --> 00:27:58,030 letting it gnaw at you and gnaw at you, it's all in the mind... 376 00:27:58,065 --> 00:28:00,012 People can think themselves into anything. 377 00:28:00,424 --> 00:28:03,336 Why don't you think you're getting well, ma'am? 378 00:28:03,371 --> 00:28:04,569 I tell you I'm not ill. 379 00:28:05,205 --> 00:28:07,659 Alice, if you do as I ask... 380 00:28:07,694 --> 00:28:09,309 - You may go, Alice. - Yes ma'am. 381 00:28:09,344 --> 00:28:12,072 Well Marion, up and about? 382 00:28:12,928 --> 00:28:14,797 I'll go crazy if I can't get out of this room. 383 00:28:14,832 --> 00:28:17,148 Forced to drink that tea, my arm all bruised... 384 00:28:17,183 --> 00:28:20,368 - Bruised? - I'm going to dress and go downstairs. 385 00:28:20,403 --> 00:28:22,967 Of course dear, no one will stop you. 386 00:28:23,036 --> 00:28:24,487 The change might do you good. 387 00:28:26,733 --> 00:28:27,776 My size. 388 00:28:27,861 --> 00:28:30,527 Naturally, it was made for you Marion. 389 00:28:30,915 --> 00:28:32,712 You needn't call me Marion when we're alone. 390 00:28:32,747 --> 00:28:35,088 I know perfectly well you only do it to impress Alice. 391 00:28:35,760 --> 00:28:38,715 And if there was a Marion Hughes, where is she? 392 00:28:40,272 --> 00:28:44,179 Do hurry and come downstairs dear. 393 00:29:14,447 --> 00:29:17,116 Ralph, you must try to be more cautious 394 00:29:17,151 --> 00:29:19,255 and not let your temper sway you. 395 00:29:20,232 --> 00:29:21,316 All right, mother. 396 00:29:21,812 --> 00:29:24,240 It's lucky I saw those bruises before someone else did. 397 00:29:24,511 --> 00:29:26,560 I had to force her to drink the tea, didn't I? 398 00:29:26,595 --> 00:29:28,568 You don't have to leave evidence. 399 00:29:31,638 --> 00:29:33,244 Stop it, stop it! 400 00:29:48,613 --> 00:29:51,256 No, you're not going to have this. 401 00:30:27,323 --> 00:30:29,991 - Marion's going toward the road. - Be careful. 402 00:31:03,888 --> 00:31:04,988 - Good morning. - Morning. 403 00:31:05,364 --> 00:31:08,769 I'm Mrs. Hughes, I'm going for a walk. 404 00:31:08,804 --> 00:31:09,952 Please open the gate. 405 00:31:09,987 --> 00:31:11,920 I'm sorry ma'am but I got my orders. 406 00:31:13,568 --> 00:31:16,519 Listen, it's all wrong what they've told you about me... 407 00:31:17,179 --> 00:31:20,512 I'm not crazy. I don't look crazy, do I? 408 00:31:20,547 --> 00:31:22,623 Nobody ever said that Mrs. Hughes. 409 00:31:23,175 --> 00:31:24,436 It's just that you, 410 00:31:24,662 --> 00:31:27,349 well... need a bit of looking after. 411 00:31:27,831 --> 00:31:30,635 I'll go phone the house ma'am, they'll be fretting about you. 412 00:31:30,670 --> 00:31:31,876 Please don't do that. 413 00:32:22,599 --> 00:32:23,691 Marion. 414 00:32:26,824 --> 00:32:28,564 What are you doing way out here? 415 00:32:28,599 --> 00:32:31,275 I... nothing, I wanted to go for a walk. 416 00:32:31,310 --> 00:32:33,307 I was just calling the house, Mr. Hughes. 417 00:32:33,342 --> 00:32:35,402 Thank you, it's all right now. 418 00:32:35,624 --> 00:32:39,300 I'd enjoy a walk too, dear, let's have a look at the grounds. 419 00:32:44,751 --> 00:32:45,768 Thank you, Evans. 420 00:32:53,546 --> 00:32:55,328 - Ralph. - Yes. 421 00:32:55,859 --> 00:32:58,840 I've been wondering if maybe you and your mother aren't right about me. 422 00:33:00,172 --> 00:33:03,008 I've been thinking maybe I really have been ill. 423 00:33:03,143 --> 00:33:04,805 - Have you, Marion? - Yes. 424 00:33:05,856 --> 00:33:07,975 So I've been trying to look back and remember things. 425 00:33:08,672 --> 00:33:10,576 What was my name before we were married? 426 00:33:11,036 --> 00:33:13,543 Campbell, Marion Campbell. 427 00:33:14,196 --> 00:33:16,010 And what about my family, where are they? 428 00:33:16,011 --> 00:33:17,551 Apparently dead Marion. 429 00:33:18,623 --> 00:33:21,440 Haven't I any family at all, no one to visit me? 430 00:33:21,475 --> 00:33:23,024 - No. - Or to write? 431 00:33:26,688 --> 00:33:27,904 Beautiful, isn't it? 432 00:33:29,992 --> 00:33:32,364 Would you like to listen to the sea and hear what it says? 433 00:33:34,276 --> 00:33:35,575 It doesn't say anything, does it? 434 00:33:36,187 --> 00:33:37,745 That's what I like about the sea. 435 00:33:38,911 --> 00:33:40,521 Never tells its secrets, 436 00:33:41,487 --> 00:33:45,181 and it has many, very many secrets. 437 00:33:46,909 --> 00:33:48,328 I'd like to go to a doctor. 438 00:33:48,840 --> 00:33:51,541 Alice says there's a good one in the village, I'm sure he could help. 439 00:33:51,576 --> 00:33:53,653 You've been to the best specialist in London. 440 00:33:56,256 --> 00:33:59,089 I'm a very lucky man to have found such an attractive wife. 441 00:33:59,560 --> 00:34:01,600 Where did you find me, I can't remember? 442 00:34:01,636 --> 00:34:02,711 Switzerland. 443 00:34:02,746 --> 00:34:03,832 What were we doing there? 444 00:34:03,867 --> 00:34:06,031 I was visiting some people, you were in school. 445 00:34:06,066 --> 00:34:07,143 What school? 446 00:34:07,675 --> 00:34:09,532 Why not try to remember more pleasant things? 447 00:34:10,136 --> 00:34:11,364 Like our honeymoon. 448 00:35:11,888 --> 00:35:13,012 Yes? 449 00:35:14,511 --> 00:35:16,344 Someone from the village to see us. 450 00:35:16,908 --> 00:35:20,117 - Tell him not to let them in. - No, no, that would look odd. 451 00:35:21,523 --> 00:35:23,919 Let them through Evans, yes. 452 00:35:27,675 --> 00:35:29,687 Better keep Marion in her room while they're here. 453 00:36:15,575 --> 00:36:18,348 I'm the one you're looking for, I'm so glad you got my note. 454 00:36:23,975 --> 00:36:25,515 You're not a policeman. 455 00:36:26,051 --> 00:36:27,738 No, I'm afraid not. 456 00:36:30,903 --> 00:36:32,397 Marion dear, please. 457 00:36:32,691 --> 00:36:34,695 Oh, how do you do, I'm Mrs. Hughes. 458 00:36:34,960 --> 00:36:36,347 This is my daughter-in-law. 459 00:36:36,382 --> 00:36:37,913 I'm the vicar, Jonathan Lewis. 460 00:36:37,948 --> 00:36:41,108 This is my sister, Mrs. Robinson and her husband. 461 00:36:41,143 --> 00:36:43,596 - How do you do? - Perhaps we've come at a bad time? 462 00:36:43,631 --> 00:36:45,756 But we did want you to feel the village welcomes you 463 00:36:45,791 --> 00:36:47,061 and you have friendly neighbors. 464 00:36:47,096 --> 00:36:49,109 - Won't you come in. - Thank you. 465 00:36:50,736 --> 00:36:53,308 This is my son. Ralph, this is our vicar. 466 00:36:53,343 --> 00:36:55,040 - How do you do? - Mrs. Robinson. 467 00:36:55,075 --> 00:36:56,033 How do you do? 468 00:36:56,068 --> 00:36:58,177 - And Mr. Robinson. - How do you do sir? 469 00:36:59,709 --> 00:37:02,583 Please listen to me, they're holding me here by force. 470 00:37:02,618 --> 00:37:05,305 I don't know why but you must call the police. 471 00:37:05,799 --> 00:37:08,675 I'm terribly sorry, but my daughter-in-law is upset today. 472 00:37:09,340 --> 00:37:11,192 It's so nice of you vicar to... 473 00:37:11,227 --> 00:37:13,784 come and call so promptly and Mr. and Mrs. Robinson too. 474 00:37:13,919 --> 00:37:16,333 Indeed, the whole village is friendly and charming... 475 00:37:16,368 --> 00:37:18,236 why, dear, we're quite in love with it. 476 00:37:18,644 --> 00:37:19,767 No, it's not true! 477 00:37:19,802 --> 00:37:21,937 And why doesn't somebody listen to me for once... 478 00:37:21,972 --> 00:37:23,440 instead of believing her all the time? 479 00:37:23,475 --> 00:37:26,311 I'm so sorry I missed going into church yesterday... 480 00:37:26,346 --> 00:37:28,112 My son and I wanted to go but 481 00:37:28,147 --> 00:37:30,655 poor Marion was quite exhausted with the journey 482 00:37:30,690 --> 00:37:32,752 and we couldn't leave the poor dear alone. 483 00:37:32,787 --> 00:37:34,208 Won't you come and sit down... 484 00:37:34,243 --> 00:37:36,931 Mrs. Robinson, sit here won't you? Vicar... 485 00:37:36,966 --> 00:37:38,556 Thank you, yes. 486 00:37:42,098 --> 00:37:44,359 I suppose they've already heard about me in the village. 487 00:37:44,394 --> 00:37:47,255 I suppose so, gossip travels very quickly. 488 00:37:47,760 --> 00:37:49,955 There isn't much they don't know about my little wife. 489 00:37:49,990 --> 00:37:51,737 There's one thing you don't know, 490 00:37:51,772 --> 00:37:53,127 the police will be here today 491 00:37:53,162 --> 00:37:55,528 and you'd better see to it that I'm alright when they come. 492 00:37:55,668 --> 00:37:57,289 You mean because of this note? 493 00:37:59,351 --> 00:38:00,796 The one the gatekeeper found? 494 00:38:10,040 --> 00:38:12,115 Wasn't that an awful exhibition? 495 00:38:12,174 --> 00:38:14,259 I could hardly look poor Mrs. Hughes in the face. 496 00:38:14,294 --> 00:38:16,391 Poor Mr. Hughes, I was thinking. 497 00:38:16,426 --> 00:38:19,224 - I'm calling back. - There's plenty of room up here dear. 498 00:38:19,742 --> 00:38:24,767 The young husband doesn't say much but you can see he feels it deeply. 499 00:38:24,802 --> 00:38:27,776 He talks about her in such a gentle way, so touching. 500 00:38:49,420 --> 00:38:52,112 Perhaps a rest in a quiet place like this will do her good. 501 00:38:52,147 --> 00:38:55,191 Their maid Alice told our cook the poor girl is steadily getting worse, 502 00:38:55,226 --> 00:38:57,103 although the family refuse to admit it. 503 00:38:57,138 --> 00:39:00,128 Susan, you shouldn't listen to gossip but how did it happen? 504 00:39:00,163 --> 00:39:01,672 It's a breakdown about a year ago. 505 00:39:01,679 --> 00:39:03,578 They've been to every doctor in the country. 506 00:39:04,608 --> 00:39:06,419 Jonathan, do be careful of those girls. 507 00:39:26,204 --> 00:39:28,080 Jonathan, where are you going? 508 00:39:28,115 --> 00:39:31,358 I forgot to ask Mrs. Hughes something, it won't take a moment to drive back. 509 00:39:50,789 --> 00:39:53,824 I beg your pardon sir, have you seen my wife? 510 00:39:55,080 --> 00:39:58,021 Yes, she's here, you'll find her in the backseat of the car. 511 00:40:02,323 --> 00:40:06,024 She couldn't have made a better impression for us if we planned it ourselves. 512 00:40:06,059 --> 00:40:09,177 Everyone knows she's not responsible for anything she may do. 513 00:40:09,212 --> 00:40:11,167 Why don't we get it all over with right now? 514 00:40:11,195 --> 00:40:15,153 Because there's still one last step, the most important. 515 00:40:15,632 --> 00:40:18,147 - What's that, mother? - Our best alibi. 516 00:40:24,114 --> 00:40:25,200 What do you want? 517 00:40:29,248 --> 00:40:31,655 That's not a very friendly way to greet your husband. 518 00:40:31,690 --> 00:40:32,648 Wife? 519 00:40:33,852 --> 00:40:34,951 Please don't be afraid of me. 520 00:40:36,016 --> 00:40:39,036 For a while today I thought we were going to be friends like we used to be. 521 00:40:39,616 --> 00:40:41,583 Why don't you stop this farce? 522 00:40:41,911 --> 00:40:44,004 It's not a farce, I've always loved you Marion. 523 00:40:44,583 --> 00:40:46,764 Or would it make any difference if I called you Julia? 524 00:40:47,908 --> 00:40:49,016 Get out of here! 525 00:40:49,752 --> 00:40:51,964 Stop it! Alice! 526 00:40:58,375 --> 00:41:00,324 Alice! Alice! 527 00:41:02,555 --> 00:41:03,568 Mr... 528 00:41:06,447 --> 00:41:08,060 Marion, how could you do such a thing? 529 00:41:09,308 --> 00:41:12,352 Mrs. Hughes tried to throw herself out the window, get my mother, hurry. 530 00:41:12,684 --> 00:41:13,684 Yes sir. 531 00:41:13,719 --> 00:41:16,372 Get someone to put some bars on these windows. 532 00:41:16,785 --> 00:41:18,652 It isn't safe to leave my wife alone. 533 00:41:18,687 --> 00:41:19,737 Quick! 534 00:41:35,377 --> 00:41:37,344 - Good morning ma'am. - Good morning. 535 00:41:40,107 --> 00:41:43,008 My goodness, didn't you go to bed at all last night? 536 00:41:43,043 --> 00:41:44,565 No and why should I? 537 00:41:45,172 --> 00:41:47,048 I can't sleep and I can't eat either. 538 00:41:48,168 --> 00:41:50,619 Take that away, take it away. 539 00:41:51,922 --> 00:41:53,027 It's probably poisoned. 540 00:41:53,062 --> 00:41:56,026 Oh no ma'am, you mustn't excite yourself like this. 541 00:41:56,648 --> 00:41:59,444 Why not? Locked up like an animal with someone trying to kill me. 542 00:41:59,479 --> 00:42:02,401 - Don't say that ma'am. - You're like all the rest of them. 543 00:42:03,795 --> 00:42:06,352 - What's going on here? - She's all upset ma'am. 544 00:42:06,387 --> 00:42:09,751 And who wouldn't be? How would you like to be in my place? 545 00:42:09,886 --> 00:42:11,591 Never allowed out of here for a moment. 546 00:42:11,726 --> 00:42:13,940 They're afraid to let me out, 547 00:42:14,017 --> 00:42:15,443 afraid of what I'll tell about them. 548 00:42:15,478 --> 00:42:17,850 They don't even dare let me take a drive through the village, 549 00:42:17,885 --> 00:42:19,528 for fear people would see how they treat me. 550 00:42:19,563 --> 00:42:22,736 They'd love to take you out for a drive, if that's all you want. 551 00:42:23,283 --> 00:42:25,504 It'd do her good, of that I'm sure. 552 00:42:26,104 --> 00:42:29,404 Why, of course, I think it's a wonderful idea. 553 00:42:29,842 --> 00:42:32,664 You can drive along the coast road up to observation point. 554 00:42:32,699 --> 00:42:36,606 - I want Alice to go along too. - I have a good deal of work to do mum. 555 00:42:36,641 --> 00:42:39,301 - Please Alice. - Run along, your work can wait. 556 00:42:39,336 --> 00:42:41,539 Go down and tell Sparks to bring the car around. 557 00:42:41,640 --> 00:42:42,948 Yes, ma'am. 558 00:42:42,983 --> 00:42:45,867 - I'll be ready in a moment. - There's no great rush, dear... 559 00:42:45,902 --> 00:42:47,932 You must give Ralph time to have his breakfast. 560 00:42:51,392 --> 00:42:54,738 - It's another scheme to get away. - I'm sure it is. 561 00:43:32,707 --> 00:43:35,312 Now let her post it and no harm done. 562 00:43:35,873 --> 00:43:38,016 - But why let her think she succeeded? - Why not? 563 00:43:38,452 --> 00:43:40,311 It's what the villagers think that counts now. 564 00:43:40,781 --> 00:43:44,748 I want them to see how kind you are to her... especially after yesterday. 565 00:44:29,723 --> 00:44:31,656 Don't huddle away over there in the corner... 566 00:44:32,256 --> 00:44:33,694 You should sit closer, 567 00:44:34,263 --> 00:44:36,610 so that people can see what a handsome couple we are. 568 00:44:37,330 --> 00:44:38,412 Shouldn't she, Alice? 569 00:44:41,842 --> 00:44:44,631 - Writing to someone? - Yes, a friend in London. 570 00:44:45,344 --> 00:44:46,393 You haven't sealed it. 571 00:44:47,007 --> 00:44:50,069 What difference does it make? I know you won't let me send it. 572 00:44:53,468 --> 00:44:56,774 What an imagination. Why should I stop you. 573 00:44:57,600 --> 00:44:59,712 As soon as we get to the village you can post it. 574 00:45:27,891 --> 00:45:29,015 Hello Mrs. Robinson. 575 00:45:33,755 --> 00:45:35,320 - Good morning Mr. Hughes. - Good morning. 576 00:45:35,355 --> 00:45:37,632 And Mrs. Hughes, nice to see you out. 577 00:45:38,359 --> 00:45:39,963 And are you feeling better today? 578 00:45:39,998 --> 00:45:41,367 I've never been ill, thank you. 579 00:45:41,402 --> 00:45:44,144 Give me your letter dear, I'll mail it for you. 580 00:45:44,179 --> 00:45:45,567 I'd rather mail it myself. 581 00:45:45,980 --> 00:45:47,808 - Good day Mrs. Robinson. - Good day. 582 00:45:50,788 --> 00:45:51,951 Just a moment. 583 00:45:56,664 --> 00:45:58,364 Wave to Mr. Robinson, dear. 584 00:46:05,827 --> 00:46:08,539 - When will this letter get to London? - Tomorrow. 585 00:46:09,023 --> 00:46:12,047 - That's fine, thank you. - It was a pleasure, my dear. 586 00:48:07,688 --> 00:48:11,557 - How much longer is it going to be? - The whole plan had to be convincing. 587 00:48:12,132 --> 00:48:14,096 Now we can make it look like suicide. 588 00:48:14,131 --> 00:48:15,907 - But when? - Tonight! 589 00:48:16,659 --> 00:48:20,895 If by chance that Dennis Bruce should come I don't want her still here. 590 00:48:20,930 --> 00:48:23,975 - How would he find his way here? - The post mark of course. 591 00:48:24,392 --> 00:48:27,438 The post mark on the letter, I never thought of that. 592 00:48:28,868 --> 00:48:30,392 Why did you take such a chance? 593 00:48:30,727 --> 00:48:32,676 It wasn't much of a chance... 594 00:48:32,711 --> 00:48:35,051 Nobody in Beverton ever heard of Julia Ross. 595 00:48:35,779 --> 00:48:39,111 That's true, nobody but Sparks and Peters. 596 00:48:40,156 --> 00:48:41,824 I'd like to throw them in the sea too. 597 00:48:42,607 --> 00:48:46,364 No, they're all right, we know too much about them. 598 00:48:47,220 --> 00:48:50,608 It's all Marion's fault, she shouldn't have cried. 599 00:48:51,240 --> 00:48:53,851 Ralph, you never told me... 600 00:48:54,891 --> 00:48:56,175 Was it an accident 601 00:48:57,000 --> 00:49:00,216 or did you intend to kill her after she'd made her will? 602 00:49:01,282 --> 00:49:03,919 I didn't plan it, I liked her well enough. 603 00:49:04,712 --> 00:49:07,148 But when she found out I'd been lying about my income, 604 00:49:07,707 --> 00:49:09,807 she accused me of marrying her for her money. 605 00:49:10,196 --> 00:49:12,096 I said that's what I married her for. 606 00:49:12,612 --> 00:49:15,393 Then she cried, she was always crying. 607 00:49:16,656 --> 00:49:17,973 Then she slapped me. 608 00:49:18,868 --> 00:49:20,565 I had my knife in my hand and I... 609 00:49:25,960 --> 00:49:28,238 - Stop it, stop it! - Don't do that. 610 00:49:32,610 --> 00:49:34,264 Put that away. 611 00:49:48,853 --> 00:49:51,913 Ralph, I'm trying to help you. 612 00:49:52,780 --> 00:49:55,376 I still say we should've called the police 613 00:49:55,511 --> 00:49:57,993 and told them a prowler broke in and killed her. 614 00:49:58,028 --> 00:50:00,057 With the marks of your fingers on her? 615 00:50:00,896 --> 00:50:02,843 The scratches on your face? 616 00:50:04,328 --> 00:50:07,054 No, we couldn't let anybody see her. 617 00:51:22,670 --> 00:51:24,494 Mrs. Hughes, call the doctor. 618 00:51:24,529 --> 00:51:26,429 She's taken poison, get the doctor quick. 619 00:51:26,464 --> 00:51:28,769 - She's what? - Poison, she's lying on the floor, 620 00:51:28,804 --> 00:51:29,937 better get a doctor. 621 00:51:29,972 --> 00:51:32,251 Run downstairs, tell Sparks to bring egg white, 622 00:51:32,286 --> 00:51:34,394 milk, mustard, anything she can think of. 623 00:51:36,300 --> 00:51:39,273 Why try to save her? Let her die, that's what we want. 624 00:51:39,308 --> 00:51:40,496 Don't be so stupid, Ralph. 625 00:51:40,919 --> 00:51:43,797 If she's taken poison we must act as though we cared. 626 00:51:44,251 --> 00:51:45,486 If she's taken poison? 627 00:51:45,730 --> 00:51:47,760 It may be just a trick to get a doctor here. 628 00:51:47,795 --> 00:51:49,951 - We can't let her see a doctor. - No. 629 00:51:50,561 --> 00:51:53,550 It's easy enough to fool stupid villagers into thinking she's crazy 630 00:51:53,585 --> 00:51:55,725 but a doctor would know better. 631 00:51:56,270 --> 00:51:57,468 What do we do? 632 00:51:57,503 --> 00:52:00,835 If she's really taken something, she may die quickly. 633 00:52:01,516 --> 00:52:06,168 If she hasn't.... I'll call her a doctor. 634 00:52:15,429 --> 00:52:18,747 Marion dear, here's the doctor, he's come to help you. 635 00:52:20,945 --> 00:52:22,965 I want to speak to the doctor alone, go away. 636 00:52:23,656 --> 00:52:24,805 Yes, dear. 637 00:52:30,603 --> 00:52:34,721 Doctor, listen, I haven't taken poison and I'm not Marion Hughes. 638 00:52:34,956 --> 00:52:37,025 I'm Julia Ross and I can prove it. 639 00:52:37,060 --> 00:52:39,089 If you'd only believe me for just a second 640 00:52:39,124 --> 00:52:41,840 and call Dennis Bruce in London, he'll tell you all about me. 641 00:52:42,368 --> 00:52:44,098 Then you really didn't take anything? 642 00:52:44,233 --> 00:52:46,586 No, I just said that to get you here. 643 00:52:47,313 --> 00:52:50,853 You've got to get me away, to a hospital if you think I�m crazy... 644 00:52:50,988 --> 00:52:53,025 anywhere just to get me away from here. 645 00:52:54,897 --> 00:52:58,701 I know I sound crazy but that's what they want everyone to think... 646 00:52:58,936 --> 00:53:00,381 Because he killed his wife 647 00:53:00,416 --> 00:53:02,729 and she's lying out there at the bottom of the sea. 648 00:53:02,764 --> 00:53:05,370 And now they have to have someone to bury in her name. 649 00:53:06,051 --> 00:53:09,535 - What makes you believe all this? - I heard them talking. 650 00:53:10,388 --> 00:53:14,152 If you can only get me away from here for a few hours, that's all I ask. 651 00:53:14,187 --> 00:53:16,104 Till tomorrow morning. 652 00:53:16,139 --> 00:53:19,488 Then Dennis will be here and your responsibility will be over. 653 00:53:19,523 --> 00:53:21,271 My dear, this is all very puzzling. 654 00:53:21,432 --> 00:53:24,628 How do I know this friend of yours will ever get here? 655 00:53:24,663 --> 00:53:26,636 I got a letter off to him. 656 00:53:27,196 --> 00:53:29,337 They thought it was just a blank sheet of paper 657 00:53:29,372 --> 00:53:32,080 but I had a second letter, I fooled them. 658 00:53:32,146 --> 00:53:33,687 I really sent that. 659 00:53:33,722 --> 00:53:37,616 - When did you post it? - Yesterday, it ought to be there today. 660 00:53:38,064 --> 00:53:39,309 Enough of that, Peters. 661 00:53:42,602 --> 00:53:43,864 Peters... 662 00:53:46,810 --> 00:53:48,695 Then you're not really a doctor? 663 00:53:50,002 --> 00:53:52,505 - I told you not to let her. - It may not have him reached yet. 664 00:53:52,736 --> 00:53:56,104 Peters, hurry up to London and get that letter before it's delivered. 665 00:53:56,339 --> 00:53:58,016 Take the car and drive as fast as you can. 666 00:53:59,817 --> 00:54:00,877 Where does he live ? 667 00:54:00,912 --> 00:54:03,528 Dennis Bruce, 51 Carrington Street in Bloomsbury. 668 00:54:09,285 --> 00:54:11,001 I brought Dr Powell, Mrs. Hughes. 669 00:54:17,355 --> 00:54:19,088 - We're not too late? - No. 670 00:54:19,468 --> 00:54:20,834 Did you find out what she took? 671 00:54:21,482 --> 00:54:23,234 She didn't really take anything, doctor. 672 00:54:23,269 --> 00:54:25,866 She admitted she just meant to frighten us. 673 00:54:25,901 --> 00:54:28,850 I'm sorry you've had this wild goose chase... 674 00:54:28,885 --> 00:54:30,923 But now that you are here, 675 00:54:30,924 --> 00:54:33,010 perhaps you'd be good enough to take a look at her. 676 00:54:33,151 --> 00:54:35,778 - You might give her something to calm her. - Certainly. 677 00:54:37,725 --> 00:54:41,834 - Marion, open the door. - Go away, I don't want to see anybody. 678 00:54:41,869 --> 00:54:45,186 But Marion dear please, don't be afraid, 679 00:54:45,619 --> 00:54:47,199 the doctor won't hurt you. 680 00:54:47,944 --> 00:54:49,581 No, he won't hurt me, he'll just kill me! 681 00:54:49,616 --> 00:54:51,744 That's what you want him to do, you all want me dead. 682 00:54:52,034 --> 00:54:55,022 It's hopeless, hopeless, she'll never recover. 683 00:54:55,410 --> 00:54:57,455 Oh doctor, what are we to do? 684 00:54:57,490 --> 00:54:59,664 She thinks we're all her enemies. 685 00:54:59,665 --> 00:55:01,156 Tried to kill herself she did. 686 00:55:01,384 --> 00:55:04,101 There's no use trying to see her now, she's too upset. 687 00:55:04,331 --> 00:55:05,944 I'd suggest taking her to the hospital 688 00:55:05,979 --> 00:55:08,274 and keeping her under observation for a while. 689 00:55:10,051 --> 00:55:13,025 My son refuses to have her taken away. 690 00:55:13,060 --> 00:55:14,835 Yes, but it's for her own protection. 691 00:55:15,659 --> 00:55:19,072 I must try to persuade my son, he's so devoted to Marion. 692 00:55:19,374 --> 00:55:21,524 But if we say it's just for observation. 693 00:55:21,933 --> 00:55:23,513 Then I'll make all the arrangements. 694 00:55:23,630 --> 00:55:25,541 Possibly I could come for her tonight. 695 00:55:25,576 --> 00:55:28,405 I think it'd be better if you waited until the morning. 696 00:55:28,814 --> 00:55:29,980 Very well. 697 00:55:30,513 --> 00:55:33,602 - I hope we can help her. - I hope so too. 698 00:55:33,637 --> 00:55:35,769 - Goodbye. - Goodbye Mrs. Hughes. 699 00:55:39,665 --> 00:55:43,150 Ralph, the doctor will come for her in the morning. 700 00:55:43,661 --> 00:55:44,720 She'll be ready. 701 00:56:21,232 --> 00:56:22,902 Hold you horses, hold your... 702 00:56:27,341 --> 00:56:30,089 - Yes? - Do you have a room for rent? 703 00:56:30,701 --> 00:56:33,290 Yes, third floor back, 20 shillings a week. 704 00:56:33,325 --> 00:56:34,776 Payment in advance and no cooking. 705 00:56:34,811 --> 00:56:37,547 - I'll take a look at it. - I'll send the girl up with you. 706 00:56:37,582 --> 00:56:40,028 The doctor says I've got to spare myself as much as I can. 707 00:56:40,564 --> 00:56:41,521 Bertha! 708 00:56:47,074 --> 00:56:48,261 Bertha! 709 00:56:48,782 --> 00:56:50,914 That girl's never around when she's wanted. 710 00:56:50,949 --> 00:56:53,882 Anyway, it's a very tidy room and as quiet as a tombstone. 711 00:56:53,917 --> 00:56:55,825 That's fine, I'll take it. I need not see it. 712 00:56:55,860 --> 00:56:57,513 The children and I will move in tonight. 713 00:56:57,548 --> 00:56:59,631 - Here, what children? - My two little girls. 714 00:56:59,666 --> 00:57:01,451 Oh, you'll like them, they're full of life. 715 00:57:01,486 --> 00:57:03,562 Sorry, but I never take children. 716 00:57:03,597 --> 00:57:04,743 Anyway, the room's taken. 717 00:57:04,778 --> 00:57:07,106 I've got to have a room, I've been turned out. 718 00:57:07,141 --> 00:57:08,995 Try lower down the street, Mrs. Ellingsworth. 719 00:57:09,030 --> 00:57:10,569 I think she takes them, it's very near. 720 00:57:10,604 --> 00:57:12,578 I'll rush down there at once, thank you very much. 721 00:57:14,674 --> 00:57:17,992 Children and dogs, whoever heard of such a thing! 722 00:57:20,822 --> 00:57:22,438 That's funny. 723 00:57:26,164 --> 00:57:29,088 That's funny, that letter was here a minute ago. 724 00:57:30,006 --> 00:57:31,827 Why... there was only him and me. 725 00:57:32,391 --> 00:57:34,091 Here, wait a minute. 726 00:57:36,285 --> 00:57:38,090 Hey, hey there! 727 00:57:38,498 --> 00:57:42,810 Stop that man! Stop him! Stop that man! Police! 728 00:58:23,964 --> 00:58:24,922 Julia. 729 00:58:27,385 --> 00:58:28,446 Julia Ross. 730 00:58:32,204 --> 00:58:33,331 Julia? 731 00:58:34,267 --> 00:58:35,378 Dennis? 732 00:58:36,410 --> 00:58:37,542 Julia, hurry. 733 00:58:44,843 --> 00:58:46,936 - Dennis? - Yes. 734 00:58:46,971 --> 00:58:51,049 - I'll wait for you downstairs. - Oh yes, I'll hurry. 735 00:59:09,401 --> 00:59:10,478 Where are you, Dennis? 736 00:59:14,189 --> 00:59:15,329 Down here. 737 00:59:20,090 --> 00:59:21,438 Julia, hurry. 738 00:59:31,315 --> 00:59:33,735 You're not Dennis. Who are you? 739 00:59:36,458 --> 00:59:38,153 Why are you calling me Julia? 740 00:59:41,289 --> 00:59:42,597 Why don't you answer? 741 01:00:50,457 --> 01:00:53,287 - She's recognized my voice. - I thought she'd be too excited. 742 01:01:16,326 --> 01:01:17,996 Well, she saved us a lot of trouble. 743 01:01:18,962 --> 01:01:21,553 Now that it's happened, I'm frightened. 744 01:01:21,654 --> 01:01:23,064 We have nothing to fear. 745 01:01:23,442 --> 01:01:25,670 We'll be telling the truth when we say it's suicide. 746 01:01:26,126 --> 01:01:27,189 Yes. 747 01:01:28,413 --> 01:01:29,657 Who's the weak one now? 748 01:01:31,165 --> 01:01:32,389 Come, let's go down there. 749 01:01:53,227 --> 01:01:55,544 Mrs. Hughes, I've had an emergency call 750 01:01:55,774 --> 01:01:57,842 which'll take me away all day tomorrow. 751 01:01:57,877 --> 01:02:01,204 I'm so glad you're here. She must have heard us talking. 752 01:02:01,470 --> 01:02:04,226 She's always threatened to kill herself before she'd be locked up. 753 01:02:04,362 --> 01:02:06,311 - She hasn't...? - Yes and I blame myself. 754 01:02:06,883 --> 01:02:08,921 Shall we all stand here talking and doing nothing? 755 01:02:12,841 --> 01:02:14,358 Nurse, I'll go on down with them. 756 01:02:14,574 --> 01:02:16,742 You telephone for an ambulance. - Yes, doctor. 757 01:02:20,363 --> 01:02:22,952 Ralph, hurry. Get down there before the doctor does. 758 01:02:22,987 --> 01:02:25,617 She'll surely be dead but just in case she isn't... 759 01:02:31,230 --> 01:02:32,529 Come along, Mrs. Hughes. 760 01:03:19,435 --> 01:03:20,809 We thought you'd try to do that. 761 01:03:22,883 --> 01:03:24,698 We wanted to see what you were going to do 762 01:03:24,733 --> 01:03:26,138 when you found her there alone. 763 01:03:26,181 --> 01:03:27,570 But I don't understand. 764 01:03:29,529 --> 01:03:30,965 She jumped from that window. 765 01:03:31,589 --> 01:03:34,467 No, I only threw my robe over to make you think I jumped. 766 01:03:34,970 --> 01:03:36,813 Then I got out through the secret door. 767 01:03:36,848 --> 01:03:39,141 It's lucky we met her on the road. 768 01:03:39,276 --> 01:03:42,509 Marion, Marion darling, I don't know what to say. 769 01:03:42,985 --> 01:03:45,089 There's nothing for you to say, you're under arrest. 770 01:03:45,124 --> 01:03:46,522 We caught Peters in London. 771 01:03:46,694 --> 01:03:48,211 - Peters? - Yes. 772 01:03:53,481 --> 01:03:54,878 Stop or I'll shoot. 773 01:03:55,265 --> 01:03:56,958 No! No! 774 01:04:26,800 --> 01:04:28,061 You know I've made a resolution. 775 01:04:28,302 --> 01:04:31,172 The next time I apply for a job I'll ask for the references! 776 01:04:31,554 --> 01:04:33,545 - I know a good job. - Secretary? 777 01:04:33,920 --> 01:04:36,586 A combination secretary, nurse, companion... 778 01:04:36,687 --> 01:04:37,885 That sounds like a wife. 779 01:04:38,162 --> 01:04:39,449 Well, how about it? 780 01:04:39,986 --> 01:04:41,798 I'll have to have some time to think it over. 781 01:04:42,067 --> 01:04:44,073 - How long? - About 5 seconds. 782 01:04:44,537 --> 01:04:46,632 One, two, three, four...