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Oh.

I'm sorry.

There it is! Take a seat!

Hello, Padre.

Sorry, I can't offer you some tea.

How can you joke, Langley?

This is serious.

Two attempted escapes in three months.

Can't you see you're simply making things worse for yourself?

Supposing you do escape, where will it get you?

Hunted, always on the run.

Listen, I'm inside for something I didn't do. And I'm not going to sit here

and rot waiting for somebody to do something about it.

Or wait for some miracle that may never happen. Everything possible is being

done. These matters always take time.

Anyway, Padre, I thought prisons were made to break out of.

You beat me, Langley.

I can understand a little how a prisoner feels, especially if he has a feeling of

injustice.

But you seem to do these things because, well, I'd almost say you enjoyed it.

You're right.

I do enjoy it, in a way.

Let me tell you something, Padre.

When I was in Egypt during a war,

I saw an Arab mess boy take out a long steel needle he was carrying with him.

He sterilized it with a lighted match.

And he drove the needle straight into his arm.

Padre, you should have seen the look of pleasure in his face.

I've never seen anything like it. It's horrible.

Well, I wouldn't know.

I've always treated other people's problems as gently as my own.

You know, there are a lot of people in this world that need things like drugs

and alcohol.

But with me, it's excitement.

Even danger.

Normally, I could understand your feelings.

But are you being fair to your wife?

I know she's expecting a child.

That's why I want to be with her.

It's natural for her to want you near at a time like this.

But this is not the way to help her.

My wife and I'll handle this, Padre.

Langley, the governor wants to see you.

Mustn't keep the governor waiting. No talking.

Come in.

Would I be intruding? No, not at all, Padre. Come in.

Langley.

No need for me to make a speech.

You've tried again to get out and failed.

Any point in me asking you how you got this?

No, Governor.

He'll be transferred in the next couple of days. Dartmoor.

You've made quite a name for yourself, Langley, since you've been here.

Take my advice, get that chip off your shoulder and behave yourself.

You can't fight the world on your own.

If a wrong has been done, the proper authorities will put it right.

Anything else, Governor?

Yes. Your wife is asking permission to see you.

Naturally, under the circumstances, I said it was impossible.

But the Padres informed me of your wife's condition.

So I've agreed.

She's in the waiting room now.

You'll be taken to her.

All right, officer.

Thanks.

And you, Padre.

Found it.

Here I have probably the quietest prison in England. Everything's working

smoothly.

And then Langley.

Been here three months, makes two breaks.

Everyone's on edge.

Everything's upset.

One rotten apple.

I wouldn't call him a rotten apple.

Not a very accurate description, I admit, but you know what I mean.

A man so damn sure of himself.

You know, Paddy, when talking to him, I feel sometimes that we could be in the

wrong. I have that same feeling myself.

Well, you know more about these things than I do. I'm a military man, always

have been.

The irony of it is that I had to give him my right arm during the war to have

a man like Langley with me.

You shouldn't have come, Jo.

Paul, I had to see you.

None of that now.

You shouldn't be out like this.

You gotta save your strength.

Don't be angry with me.

When was I ever angry with you?

I wish you could be with me.

Try not to worry.

I can't help it.

I wish I could be with you too, darling.

It's not possible.

Don't think to be afraid of anything when you're with me.

Listen, Jo, there's nothing to be afraid of.

Babies are born all the time.

I know what happened to your mother when you were born, but that was years ago.

Things are different now.

There's no...

Only, you mustn't get yourself worked up.

What a fool I am.

Anyone would think I was the only one in the world to have a baby.

How are you, Paul?

I'm okay.

Don't worry about me. It's you we gotta take care of.

We're both doing fine.

if it's still possible.

Time's up.

Goodbye, Joe.

Please, Joe.

Let me go! Let me go! Let me go!

Let me go!

Let me go!

You ready? Yeah, all ready.

Get into this.

Put it on.

Don't look so tough to me.

Now, hold out your hands.

Give me a minute, will you?

I got plenty of time.

That shall keep you quiet.

All right, sit over there.

Now, let's check this time table.

There's been a change.

I'd better read this.

I'll be waiting for you.

Sign here.

Don't worry about me.

Be all right.

Ready, Phil?

Yes, all ready.

Come on, Langley.

Ready? Let's go.

Bye.

Come on, get a move on with it. You haven't all got all day, you know. Nice

chase. Get a move on now. Oh, drop dead.

Yes,

and by the time the driver recovered, Langley had disappeared.

A constable had been detained to watch his flat, and all stations had been

notified. How did he manage it? Not sure yet.

The guard thinks he must have picked the handcuff lock with a nail.

A nail, eh? That's very good.

He got out of a couple of German prison camps with this. He's no amateur at the

game. Well, it's all there.

Well, you must remember the case.

Wartime hero committed for smuggling, circumstantial evidence.

There's quite a rumpus in the press over the verdict. Oh, yes, yes, I do remember

now. We'll have to be quick.

Give him half a chance and he'll be away.

I have a feeling this won't be easy.

Yes, sir?

We've got to fetch in Paul Langley.

Yes, just heard about that.

Better station a couple of men by his flat, just in case.

You think he'll try and get out of the country right away?

No, his wife's in hospital. He'll probably try to see her first.

We'll be waiting for him.

But he must know that.

What? That he'll be there at the hospital. If he knows that, he won't

come within a hundred miles of the place.

Don't you think so, sir?

He'll go there, and we'll catch him.

That hospital's the trap.

We're using the finest bait in the world.

We'll call it his flat first.

Come on, just for once, let's try and get there before the press, huh?

Anything doing? Not a sign of him yet, sir.

Right, Constable, we'll handle it from here on.

I want you around the back of the house and keep your eyes open.

Right, sir.

I want you in the hallway and try and be as inconspicuous as possible. He might

just turn up.

Let's find the landlord, see if he'll let you to the Langley's flat.

Right.

Joe? Joe?

They took her to hospital, yes.

I've told you, Inspector, there's no one here.

Mrs. Langley was taken to hospital yesterday.

You realize that you've got no right here at all? No search warrant?

Shot out of a prison banner, eh?

Well, you've got to hand it to a regular Houdini, eh?

Appreciate that, Mr. Powell.

We've got one of our men stationed in the hall, another one at the back.

I've seen them.

If you see any sign of Langley, just tell my men. They'll do the rest.

Naturally, Inspector. I know my duty.

Chartered Airways. Can I help you?

Oh, hello. This is Paul. Is Harry there?

Yes, he is.

Hang on a moment.

Paul Langley.

Hello, Paul. What's happening?

Harry, I just busted out. I need your help. I'll bet.

What do you want me to do?

I'm over at the flat. Joan isn't here. Can you come over early?

Sure. Be careful. I've got some visitors downstairs.

I'll be careful.

Okay, what are you creeping around for? I thought I heard someone. You alone?

Your wife's not here. Where is she?

They took her to the hospital yesterday.

Hospital? Which hospital?

West Central.

Give me the key. Come on, give me the key!

What happens now? First I get rid of these, then I go and see my wife.

Who? My husband.

He said he'd be here. Perhaps he got held up.

He'll be here.

Of course he will.

Now try to sleep.

What's your name, nurse?

Anne.

Wish I were like you.

I've always needed someone.

Paul's always been beside me, no matter what happened.

I don't think I could face life without him.

I can understand.

I'm so afraid of dying.

Promise me I'll be all right. Of course you will.

I promise.

Are you going to Lucas's party? As soon as I'm off.

I would be on duty.

How is she?

She keeps asking for her husband.

Poor thing. She's so frightened of dying.

Wish I could do something for her, something more than just this.

Dr Hayden's very worried about her. That precious husband of hers hasn't shown up

once since she's been here.

You'd think he'd want to know.

Men. Just like them to run out when they're needed.

How's the patient, nurse? Very disturbed, doctor.

It's just what we don't want.

You off duty now?

Better run along then. You look tired.

Sorry I have to do this, Pops.

Hope I haven't tied them too tight.

You'll be able to work yourself loose in a couple of hours.

Hello, Paul.

Harry, how are you? So-so.

What's the plan?

To see Joanie.

She's in hospital, I hear. Then disappear, I guess. Now we can fix that.

Look, this place is surrounded with cops.

You haven't got any idea how we can get out of here.

What about the breath and ankle routine?

Well, we got out of static seven like that, didn't we?

Yeah, it's worth a try.

But look, don't overact this time, Harry, please.

Give me a paper.

It's like old times, Paul, isn't it?

Yeah, sure.

What happened?

I fell down the blasted stairs.

What is it? It's my ankle. I must have twisted it.

Oh, well, look, I'll go and call an ambulance. No, no, no, no, no, no. If

you could just help me down to my car, it'll be all right. Oh, well, I'm

supposed to... No, don't worry. It's only just outside. Now, gently now. Tell

me, did you ever fall down the stairs? You know, it's a painful experience, I

can assure you. Really, they must get those stairs fixed. I've fallen down

them three times.

Take it easy.

That's better.

Steady. Steady.

Easy.

I don't think it's broken. I think it'll be all right.

It's just bent a bit, I suppose.

Sorry.

Easy.

I'm not putting you to too much trouble, am I?

No, that's okay.

I say, this is Johnny Deasy for you. There ought to be a law against allowing

people to have steps like that. It's the third time in a week I've fallen down

the wretched lake.

Are you sure you're going to be all right like that? I think I should be

fine now.

Do you

know

what he looks like? Yes, the inspector showed me his picture.

It won't be easy.

This is a very busy hospital, you know.

Lots of people coming in and out, especially during visiting hours.

Yes, I know.

That's why I want you to be sure you know what to do.

If you see anyone who looks like him or who asks for Mrs. Langley, I want you to

come and tell me.

I'll be waiting in your room. Don't you worry, sir. I've got a good memory for

faces. Don't make it too obvious. We don't want to scare him off.

Just you leave it to me, sir.

Hey, Colonel, where can I find Mrs. Langley? A paternity case.

You wish to see Mrs. Langley? Yes, that's right.

Are you all right? Police?

Yes. Press?

Gentlemen of the press, yes.

We can't see her and don't hang around here. Things are difficult enough as it

is. Any pictures?

Nobody. Only trouble.

Look, there's no reason why we can't hang about. We'll keep out of the way.

All right. We'll see what the inspector thinks about it.

We've got some men posted outside and a couple by your ward. I hope we have

more. I hope we don't cause you too much trouble.

I don't think the rest of the staff ought to return.

Only the key personnel. No need to worry anyone else.

We don't want to disrupt your hospital completely, Dr Hayden. We won't have

that effect. An escaped convict on the loose.

What's the lagging effect?

Lagging? Oh, not dangerous.

What is it, Sergeant? Two pressmen want to know if they can stay for a story,

sir. All right.

But keep an eye on them. We don't want them wandering about.

Have you talked to the commissioner?

Yes, but not particularly bright.

Trifles slow, I'm afraid.

Can't be helped.

This may take all night.

It's 5.30 now. I'll relieve you at 7.30. If anything happens, you can reach me at

the office.

Right-o.

How is Mrs. Langley, Doctor?

Very bad, I'm afraid.

We'll have to operate.

She and the baby have a 50-50 chance.

I was talking to the chief this morning, Bernie.

Looks as though I might get Warren's job.

You'll be lucky.

Well, he said if I get a good story on Langley, the job's mine.

He's having you on, Jack. You're not the type.

You need grey hair and pinstripe trousers for a job like that.

There's that damned old school tie again.

I suppose it's the same in the police force.

More or less.

The old ones have to be dynamited out.

Sergeant Morrison.

It's very kind of you.

Miss, uh... Crane.

I'm Brunel.

Jack Brunel.

Well, well.

Up to now, all the nurses in my life have looked like policewomen in

disguise.

There are a lot of rumors going around. What's happening?

Well, it's a long story.

Well, I'm off duty in a few minutes.

I've got to have a drink with one of the housemen. It's his birthday.

Why don't you two come along?

You can tell me all about it there.

Well... Dr. Lucas won't mind.

Everybody drops in.

Staff wing, room number three.

Well, I might. We both have to stay here for the moment.

It's our job, you know.

Oh, that's sad.

I bet she'd make a nice cup of tea.

Now, now, tell us a lot.

Thank you.

There's six and six on the clock.

Thank you, ma'am.

You'll be all right now, I suppose?

Yes, thank you. I think we'll manage.

Can you tell me where the casualty department is, please?

Turn left. It's on your right.

This way, dear.

Hello, yes?

Yes, doctor.

Anything?

Nothing, sir.

All right, well, you stay here.

I'll have a look around.

How are you going to find the right ward?

Don't worry, I'll find it.

Go up to the next floor and get out. Okay.

Thanks, Hilda.

Good luck.

Maternity ward?

Maternity ward?

Does this look like the maternity ward, man?

Fifth floor, ward E.

Thanks.

They thought I looked pregnant.

Hello. Hello.

You're new here.

Yes, that's right.

Wendy, glad you could make it. Hello, Anne.

A new boyfriend?

Oh, not yet.

Oh, come in, come in.

Thanks.

Thank you. He made me drink it and I was ill for days.

Have you been here long?

Yeah, only a couple of days.

That's why I haven't seen you before.

No, it's funny.

I've got wallpaper just like this in my apartment.

Well, here's to our better acquaintance.

Oh, he's such a nice boy. You should see the way he does the church. It's

marvellous.

We lay on the beach all day and it was so hot. We marmed the sun down.

What's happening?

Are you feeling all right?

Oh, yes. Come in.

I'm all right. It's just someone outside. I didn't want to see you.

That's all.

Sure. Come on in, Sergeant.

You can use that telephone over there. That's very kind of you, Doctor.

I'll have to leave soon. I promised to visit a patient in maternity.

Maternity? I'm Arnie. Who is she?

Her name's Langley. You know her? This?

How is she? Any idea? The baby's due any time now. She went to theatre as I came

off duty.

Everything will be over in the next hour or so.

You know, it's strange not having heard of your arrival through the grapevine.

What board are you on?

Oh, uh, H. I'm just filling in.

H?

You have to ask so many questions?

You're not on the staff, are you?

No.

Don't you owe me an explanation?

Yes, I suppose I do.

Mrs. Langley is my wife.

But I don't understand.

Well, let's say you don't have to.

Look, I want to know what you're doing here.

Dr. Lucas obviously didn't know you and you're behaving very suspiciously. You'd

better explain.

Look, calm down, will you? All I want to do is see my wife. Well, what's stopping

you? What are you doing here?

Okay. That man I was trying to dodge outside was a policeman.

Yes. I've just broken out of prison.

You're joking.

Look what I joke about a thing like that.

Look, I'm not going to hurt you.

All I want to do is wait here for a few minutes and give that cop a chance to

go. Then I'll get out of your way.

Walters? Sergeant Morrison here, Inspector.

I've just seen someone that looked like Langley, but he voted before I could get

to him.

Are you sure it was Langley?

No, sir. Hello, Sergeant. You made it after all, then.

No, actually, I... Sergeant!

What's going on?

Sorry, sir.

I'm pretty certain it was Langley, but I never got really close enough to make

sure. I'll be right over.

What's all that about?

Nothing.

Just routine.

Sounds exciting.

Well, not really.

Look, I'm terribly sorry. I'm still on duty. I'll have to get back.

Oh, stay at least and have one drink. A few minutes won't make all that

difference. Then you can tell me what's going on.

I wanted where you two'd got to.

I don't know what's happening, but there seem to be a lot of policemen wandering

about. Have you heard anything, Anne?

No, nothing.

Well, I've got to go. I've just had a call.

Oh, be an angel and switch off if you're the last to leave, will you? Surely.

See you both later.

Look, I'd like to ask you a favor. What?

I can't see my wife. It's impossible.

I've been lucky so far, but I can't push it. Could you find out how she is for

me? Why, come on. I can't do a thing like that. Please.

I can't.

Look, I don't want to involve you, but I must find out how she is.

Look, then I'll leave you alone. I promise.

I'd like to, but why should I?

No reason.

I'll do it for your wife's sake.

I'll wait here.

No, you can't stay here.

There is a storeroom in the basement. Quiet.

I'll call my friend and tell him exactly where I'll be.

Sergeant, we were supposed to be ready and waiting. Yet he walked in and out

without anyone so much as laying a finger on. We haven't got enough men,

sir. It's a big place. Half the exit's uncovered.

Damn rabbit, Warren.

You don't need to tell me that.

With the cup final tomorrow, we're lucky to have any men at all.

What are we going to do now, sir?

Sit tight and wait?

That's plain ridiculous.

What did you say, Sergeant?

Nothing, sir.

Come on.

Out with it, man.

I'm hardly in a position to. Let's clear the air once and for all.

All right.

I think it would be a mistake waiting around here for Langley.

If that was him before, he had a narrow escape. He knows what to expect. He

won't risk it again. That's obvious.

Is it?

Anything else?

Yes.

You think I don't like the way you work. Well, you're right. I don't.

Waiting around here expecting Langley to make some stupid mistake is all out of

date.

I suppose it worked years ago, but not now. Why not?

Desperate men make mistakes.

But we can't rely on that anymore.

In this day and age, they're quick, ruthless and clever, and we've got to be

the same. You're that all right, Sergeant.

That's why we don't get on.

You've come up too fast.

You didn't have to pound a beat for years, and you don't know enough about

people. I'll tell you about Langley.

Sure he knows we're waiting for him.

But that's the challenge, don't you see? The bigger the risk, the bigger the

thrill. He won't be able to resist.

You mean he'll come back here just for the thrill of it?

He's that kind of a man.

Read his file sometime.

But that's not the only reason.

There's his wife.

All right, so there's his wife.

But no sane man's going to stick his neck into a noose just to see his wife.

Even if she is having a baby, I wouldn't.

No, you wouldn't.

But I would.

And so will Langley.

I'm staking quite a lot on it.

You'll be all right here.

Tell me, why are you doing all this? For your wife.

And for you.

I don't know what you've done, but I admire you for not running out on her.

And... I'll go and find out who she is.

How is she?

No, girl.

The baby's all right, but there's not much hope for her.

Oh, no.

Oh, no.

I know. I feel like that, too.

Cozy little spot. Any trouble?

No, it's all right for me, but it'd be a bit dicey for you. I can't afford plain

clothesmen out there. There's probably a lot more.

I thought they would have pulled most of them off by now.

They probably know you too well. Anyway, it's all fixed. I've got to get you to

an aerodrome by nine o'clock tonight.

Not so fast, Harry. I've got to see Joan and find out how she is. That's why I

bust out in the first place. Listen, John, don't leave it too late, or

they'll sew the country up good and tight.

Paul, open up. It's me.

Anne, this is Harry.

How do you do?

Well, how is she?

You couldn't get to see her, is that it?

Is she bad?

She's gonna die.

She can't.

She can't.

Are you sure?

I'm sure.

I've got to see her. Where is she? Room 12, fifth floor, but you'll never get in

by yourself.

I've got to listen, Paul.

I know how you feel, but there's nothing you can do. You go up there and you're

finished. I'm finished now anyway.

Wait a minute, Paul. Here.

Paul!

I'll be waiting around for you.

Good luck.

The door, sir.

Just made it.

Darling, going to the boat? Yes.

Surely you can tell me something about her.

I told you, I don't know anything about her. She's not in my ward.

And even if she was, I couldn't help you. So shut up, will you, Jack?

Sorry.

That's all right, Tucker.

What's the matter?

I'm just trying to think where I've seen that doctor before.

Oh, he's new around here.

Handsome, though.

My paper would pay you well for any information about Mrs. Langley. Is that

all you think about?

I suppose it hasn't occurred to you I can get thrown out.

It's Langley. Of course it's him.

Where's Bernie?

Joe?

Joe?

Joe?

Joe? Joe?

We saved the baby.

It's a boy.

Langley. The white girl fooled me for a moment, but I'm sure it's Langley,

Inspector. If it is, we've got him. There's a man on duty outside the room.

There he is!

Ow!

You won't solve anything that way, son.

Your innocence being on the run won't help You'd never be able to lead a

normal life

I mentioned you in my write-up. You too, Sergeant?

Come on, Bernie. We've got to get this story in.

It's a good story, Bernie.

I get that other job, I buy his kid a teddy bear.

Come on, then.

Okay, I'm ready.

Is that Blandly's baby?

Yes, poor little thing. Well, that noise woke him up.

There, there, sweetheart.

You'll be all right, won't you, boy?

It's funny, Sergeant.

I thought when I brought Langley and there'd be no more problems, I'd feel

fine. Fine.

How do you feel, sir?

Lousy.

Just lousy.