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Bye.

Mr. John Manning from the Atomic Energy Commission through Main Gate to see Dr.

Warren.

Well, good day, gentlemen.

Good day, sir. Thank you.

Most impressive test, Warren.

Allow me to congratulate you and the staff.

Thank you, Mr. Manning. Now, how soon can we get the report?

Can't do a thing without the report. I'm working on it, sir.

What, a note?

Well, yes, at the moment.

You see, Q7 is Dr.

Mitchell's own conception.

He's been responsible for it from the very beginning.

How long will it take?

Oh, just a few days. All I have to do now is edit the results of today's

tests. Are we safe to confine such valuable information to one mind? Aren't

we taking the greatest risks? Yes, we are, but I think as we've taken this

risk, we've saved invaluable time.

It'll take the rest of us at least a year to reach the point of Mitchell's

knowledge. Well, in that case, Mitchell, take great care of yourself.

We can't afford to lose her, I will say.

But I must emphasize the urgency of the matter.

You realize, of course, the sooner I can put your report before the minister and

get his approval, the sooner we can apply for an allocation of the fund. Do

you think we'll get the money?

Miss Warren, when the national security is at stake, we do not count the cost.

Recent scientific developments have shown how far behind we are.

We must not only catch up...

We must be ahead.

Now, I need that report.

Goodbye, Miss Watt.

Listen. Goodbye, sir.

Oh, I almost forgot.

Didn't I read an announcement of your engagement?

You did.

I congratulate you, Mitchell.

Our best wishes for your happiness, Miss Watt. Thank you. Thank you, sir.

You see, we're not so out of touch with the ministry.

I'll see you to the car.

Goodbye. Goodbye, sir.

Cliff, darling.

I'm so glad for your sake. Take it easy, you know. All I've got is a head full of

theories. But you'll get the money. We'll be able to develop.

Oh, this thing might never get off the ground. Has it ever occurred to you I

might be wrong?

All I know for certain is you're right for me.

And my man's on the way up.

Hmm.

Now look, Miss Jill Warren, I've got work to do. Hear what the man said.

Urgent. Too bad.

Um... Just to offset my natural modesty, you keep telling me I'm a genius and I

like it.

See you tonight.

I'll give you till eight o'clock.

Okay.

Clever.

I think we've done it. I hope so.

Manning's really excited.

He's very silent scientifically.

Yes, he caught on to the results right away.

Thanks to you, my boy.

Oh, I've taken my file back, so you'd better sign to show you've had it. We've

got to keep Scotty.

So we, um...

See you tonight?

I'm instructed not to be late. Good.

See you then.

Tony, that's top secret.

Want to get yourself in trouble?

Very clear.

But part of it is my own work, you know.

Yeah, sure.

Those are your strength reports?

Yeah.

You'll be impressed with Big Bross? Yes, and how.

What's the next move?

Well, if Manning has his way, in two weeks we'll start building Q7.

Gee, that's great.

Call my drink.

Oh, not tonight. I've got about an hour's work yet, and then I have a date.

Well, I'll catch you tomorrow, okay?

Okay, but the offer may go tomorrow.

Fair enough.

Ah, hello, Inspector.

Don't you ever stop working? Not while this place is like this to keep us busy.

Better keep your eye on him, Arthur. He's a suspicious character.

Good night, sir. Good night.

Good evening, Dr. Mitchell.

I have some questions to put to you.

I want the correct answers. We have no time to waste.

Who are you?

Never mind that.

I never talk to strangers.

But we're not strangers.

We know quite a lot about you.

You're Dr. Clifford Mitchell, a graduate of McGill University, Canada.

One of the world's leading physicists.

Come on to our station at Rushmore, from the Canadian Institute of Physical

Research.

For the past two years, you've been working on a project known as Q7.

Never heard of it.

Dr.

Mitchell, we want our questions answered.

Now let's begin again.

Q7, Dr. Mitchell, is a missile.

Aha, that rang a bell.

What's the anticipated range?

The expected range, Dr. Mitchell.

The expected range.

I want an answer!

A method of propulsion.

The method of propulsion, Dr. Mitchell.

Sorry, Mitchell, but we've no more time to waste.

You've heard of people being held under water until they drown, haven't you?

Mitchell, I'll give you one last chance.

Talk, or else.

Mitchell, talk.

Brushwell, main gate, please.

This is Miss Warren. Has Dr. Mitchell left yet?

What? 6.34?

Are you sure?

Thank you.

What's the range, Mitchell?

The range.

What's the range?

Answer me, Mitchell.

What's the range?

Mitchell, answer me.

Do you hear me?

Mitchell, if you die, you certainly would be delayed for years, wouldn't

you?

You have a choice.

Tell us what we want to know.

Should have tried that one first.

It's genuine, Dr. Mitchell. My name is Anderson, and I am Special Branch

Governor in the yard.

I'm Chief Sitting Bull. How do you do?

I'm investigating an important leakage of information from Rushwell. It's my

job to stop that leakage.

Especially now the Q7 is about to adrift.

I apologize for what's happened. But as Dale told you, time is extremely short.

We had no alternative.

To stop that leak, I must have help. Help from the inside.

I picked on you.

But as I suspected everybody, I had to try you out.

We put you through the toughest test we could devise in the time available.

I think you're all right.

I'm sorry we had to treat you so tough.

Do you expect me to believe that? The police here don't treat people as I've

been treated. What sort of a fool do you take me for? Everything I've told you is

true. Well, I don't believe it.

Third Degree's been out of this country for years. That card's a fortune.

I assure you, it is not.

Look, I wouldn't take your word for anything.

If you're really on the level, let me out of here and prove it.

Very well, I will.

Make sure we're not seen.

If the police identify me, will that satisfy you?

The way I feel right now, nothing is going to satisfy me.

Let's go.

This is Jill Warren again, Mrs. Gordon.

I'm really worried now.

Yes, please.

Doesn't matter what time.

Ask him to ring.

Thank you. Good night.

Good evening, Inspector Weiss.

Nice to see you, sir.

Dr. Mitchell, what have you been up to?

Not what I've been up to. I don't do things like this to myself.

Inspector, will you tell Dr. Mitchell who I am?

You're Major Anderson, Special Branch.

Would you tell him what my job is?

He's counter-espionage.

He's caught more spies in the last ten years than anyone I know.

What is all this?

Are you satisfied now?

So you really are a policeman?

That's right.

I feel better.

Well, now that you feel better, can we rely on your help?

I suppose so, but it's a heck of a way to treat a fellow.

Inspector, I want you to forget everything you've seen and heard here

tonight. Of course, sir.

Mitchell. Before we go any further, I want to warn you that what you may have

to do will make you one of the most hated men in this country.

You won't enjoy it one bit.

Your best friend may be your enemy.

The person we are looking for might be... might be your girl.

You all right, Dale?

Yes, sir.

Morning, Florence.

Morning. I've got nothing to write to you. I haven't seen you in this.

Cliff.

Where on earth have you been?

What happened to your face?

Did you have an accident?

No, no, no. I'm all right.

Look, I'm sorry about last night. I knew you'd be worried, but I just couldn't

get to a phone.

Why the mystery?

What have you been doing?

Cliff, what's wrong?

Why did you kiss me like that?

I just want you to know that I love you.

I know you love me, but what's wrong?

I can't tell you, Jill.

Something's happened.

Cliff, is this to do with work?

Are you in trouble? No, no, I'm in no trouble.

Yet I... I don't know. I just can't seem to make up my mind.

I talk about Q7 and I'm doing the right thing.

I keep thinking about the destruction it could cause. If I complete this, what

could it do to humanity? I've got to have time to get my mind clear. I've got

to work this thing out for myself.

Good morning to you.

How are we in this exhilarating day? What do you want, Tony?

Can I have my report back?

Yes, it is. No, I'm working on it myself.

Look, would you leave me? I have a lot of work to do.

Come back later.

Ah, Dr.

Mitchell. Come on, come on, Arthur.

Now, if we could only raise the melting point 20 degrees, that would increase

our chance. Cliff's not here.

All his papers are gone.

You know the combination?

Warren here. Call Dr. Mitchell into his office immediately.

Will Dr. Mitchell please report to his office immediately?

Will Dr. Mitchell please report to his office immediately?

Will Dr. Mitchell please report to his office immediately?

You said he drove a car.

Did you have the roads blocked? No, sir. I've no power to do that. I'm internal

security.

What did you do of a positive nature?

I formed Scotland Yard, sir.

How long after he left?

About three hours.

He could be anywhere.

Warren, do you realize what this means? If Q7 falls into the wrong hands, what

our allies will think?

Another McLean, another Ponte Corno? That I don't believe.

Ah, look, Mr. Manning.

Musters get into the papers.

There may be some quite simple explanation.

Our security does have no great credit. Of course, for our own sakes, I shall

try and delay publication, but it's bound to get out.

Not the minister will say.

Captain Scott, I require copies of your reports.

I shall be in constant touch with Scotland Yard. Warren, I shall expect to

hear of you of any new development.

Very well, Mr. Manning.

Mitchell must be found.

Is everyone present, Waldo?

Yes, Mr. Vance.

I presume you have all read today's newspapers.

What is of interest to us is the brief paragraph reporting the absence of Dr.

Mitchell from the research establishment at Rushwell.

I have been informed that certain papers have disappeared with him.

Papers which could be of enormous value to us.

Has Dr. Mitchell been located yet?

Yes. He is staying at the Aberrard Hotel.

I repeat, Aberrard Hotel.

The intention is to contact Mitchell and persuade him to cooperate with us.

The usual precautions will be taken.

Sims, you will take a room at Mitchell's hotel. And await further instructions.

That is all.

Waldo. Yes, Mr. Vance?

I shall speak to you again at 7.15.

Alone. Yes, Mr. Vance.

Who is it?

Hello.

Hello.

Well, not too uncomfortable, is it?

Story's out. Not much.

Bottom of the front page.

Anderson, I hate this whole idea. Why pick on me?

I warned you, you wouldn't like it.

Sure, it's all in a day's work for you, but what about Jill Warren? Why do I

have to lie to her? Why can't I tell her what's going on?

Mitchell, you're on your own now. You can't tell anybody.

Oh, don't brood about it. Tomorrow you'll be in the headlines and then

things will move fast if we're lucky.

Come on, lad.

Stay with me.

When do I get arrested?

When the time is right.

Now listen to what I'm going to say and remember it.

Leave these curtains wide open. Never draw them.

Why?

You see that window level with us?

That one, bang opposite.

All right, Dale?

We've got this room wired for sound. Anything that's said will be recorded.

Keep the lights switched on all the time, even when you go to bed.

That's one-way glass.

There's a camera behind it. If they hear anything, they switch on.

We don't want to miss any visits that you might have.

Reception?

Give me the right time, will you please?

Thanks.

Did you get that, Dale?

Mountain clear, sir.

Your phone's tapped.

You're not taking any chances, are you?

We can't afford to.

It's big game we're after.

Yes, and I'm the bait.

Yes, you're the scientist who's ready to be swayed over to the other side.

Well, supposing they don't bite?

I can only hope.

But if nothing happens, what then?

We'll keep on waiting.

Aye.

I spent six years watching this firing.

I know all the mean little rats involved.

I could have rounded them up long ago.

But that's not what I want, Mitchell.

I want the man at the top.

We picked up a stooge a few months ago, and from him we learned a name.

Vance.

Vance? He's the brains behind the organization.

That's all we know about him. Just a name.

Vance. I've been wanting to lay my hands on him for six years.

And now, with your help and a bit of luck, I'll get him.

I'll talk to him.

One more thing.

You know how to use this?

Yes. I hope you don't have to.

If you mustn't leave this here, must we? There might be a robbery.

Everything inside it? Well, everything written down. The rest is up here.

Good. I'll let you out.

Large whiskey, please. Yes, sir.

Dale?

Yes, Dr. Mitchell.

What time is the Major arriving?

Always due any time now, sir.

His car's arriving outside your hotel now, sir. Thanks.

Dr. Clifford Mitchell?

Yes, that's right.

My name's Anderson, Special Branch. I'd like to have a talk with you. What

about? Would you mind if I searched your room?

No, no, come on in.

Oh, don't take any notice of those two. They're just for show. They don't know

anything. Have you seen this?

Seen it?

I had the heck of a job getting it published. I have no time for the

Minister's feelings. Did you send this up?

No, why?

Well, someone who didn't want to be seen shoved this under my door.

Uh-huh.

Dale, keep your eyes skinned when we leave here.

We may have a visitor.

Very good, sir.

How are you supposed to have found me? Through your car. The garage man

reported it. We checked all the hotels in the neighborhood and found you

registered under your own name. Simple.

Incidentally, where are we going?

To look over a group of my suspects.

To parade your troubles before them, tell them where you are and watch for

reactions. Shall we go?

He said visitors. I didn't expect him so soon.

Where is he? Why hasn't he come to the window?

He's finished at the chest.

He's going to the wardrobe.

He's working his way around the room.

It's not bad.

Look up! Look up, you idiot!

I want your face.

Beauty! Coming full face!

Stand by.

Just wondering where to go next.

About five foot eight.

Dark grey suit.

White shirt, dark tie.

Send Mike over right away. Better make it the usual dozen prints.

Yes, he's just left Mitchell's room.

Yes, report here and where he goes. Okay.

Okay, make him ten-eight, but step on it, huh? So long.

You know, this is really a wonderful job when things happen.

Good morning, gentlemen.

Good morning.

I think most of you know Dr. Mitchell.

Dr. Mitchell, this is General Hart, Admiral Walker, Air Commodore Whitehead.

Major Anderson, I'm glad to see that Dr. Mitchell did not escape you.

Now, Dr. Mitchell, we're waiting.

Waiting for what, Mr. Manning?

Your explanation.

I'm afraid I don't understand.

My explanation of what? As to why you disappeared, of course.

I didn't disappear.

I'll rephrase the question.

Why did you abscond from Russia?

To give myself time to think. Think?

About what?

Certain moral issues connected with my work.

Dr. Mitchell, will you kindly explain what you mean by moral issues?

I simply mean what I say.

The distinction between right and wrong in connection with my work on Q7.

Will you please be more explicit?

Well, call it conscience, call it humanity, call it whatever you like.

You see, gentlemen, I have doubts.

I have the knowledge to develop a scientific project with the potential

for great good or tremendous evil.

What I cannot decide is whether this knowledge should be in the hands of only

one nation or whether all humanity should share it.

Do I understand you're considering passing your knowledge out of the

country? Well, if one nation has the power to launch a missile to the moon,

it also has the power to launch death and destruction to every corner of this

earth.

The burden of my knowledge frightens me, gentlemen.

What has happened to those plans, Mitchell?

I have no plans in my possession.

But you kept them in your safe.

They were missed immediately after you'd gone.

You must have taken them.

Can you prove that I took them?

Major Anderson.

I made a personal search of Dr. Mitchell's rooms. I found no plans.

Dr. Mitchell, I don't believe you.

We know you took those plans. What have you done with them?

You have no option but to believe me, Mr. Manning.

Major Anderson, this will get us nowhere.

Just one moment, Mr. Manning.

Gentlemen, I am in complete agreement with you. I am convinced that he stole

those plans.

But so far, I have no proof.

I am bound by the law.

I cannot arrest him without bringing a charge.

I have his passport.

He cannot leave the country.

Meanwhile, the search for the plans will continue.

Do you mean to say he's to be allowed to go free?

I have no powers to restrain him.

Where is he staying?

At a hotel in London, the Averard Hotel.

He will not escape, I promise you that.

But our only hope of recovering those plans is for Dr. Mitchell to remain at

large under our constant observation.

I have no intention of allowing this to become another Burgess-McLean case, sir.

Good morning, gentlemen.

You did very well this morning.

They were most impressed by your dilemma.

I was too.

But I was afraid they weren't going to ask where you were staying.

Did they?

Warren did.

Dr. Warren?

Yes.

I was rather disappointed at the meeting, but at least they'll know where

to find you.

Now, I want you to look at these pictures very carefully. It's most

important. Try and memorize the faces, because if my hunch is right, one of

them will try to contact you. Turn off the light, will you? Yes.

Here we go.

This man coming out is Harold Simms.

age 31, supply clerk at McClelland Aircraft.

No previous convictions, a model citizen.

Take a good look at him.

This is Sheila Ware, age 35.

We arrested her in 51 on a charge of espionage.

Questioned her, released her for lack of evidence.

This is Carl Tomkin, known party member, convictions in three countries.

Muscle man.

Don't tangle with him, he's tough.

Watch this one carefully.

He's a big wheel.

William David Sirk, alias Levinsky, alias Waldo.

He comes here quite often, so we figure he ranks high.

Maybe he's the only one who knows who Vance really is.

What do you know about him?

He poses as a salesman.

Worked for the Nazis during the war, picked up twice by the FBI.

He has a record a mile long.

Fraud, theft, espionage, murder.

Don't underestimate him. He's a killer.

And he has brains.

Who is it?

Turn on the light.

Well,

I think it's Sims, sir.

It is Sims. My hunch was right.

There is still no clear indication of Mitchell's motives.

Therefore, we must never lose sight of the fact that he may be acting under

orders. Nevertheless, we must still make an approach to him.

And we must assume that the police will anticipate such an approach, perhaps

from more than one source.

A constant watch is being kept on Mitchell's movements, in case he

presents us with an opportunity to make a quick contact.

Sims, have you anything to report as a result of your vigilance?

I noticed Mitchell's room number in the hotel register when I was speaking to

the clerk.

I obtained a room on the same floor.

It's almost opposite his door.

When he was taken away by the police, I took the opportunity of entering the

room and making a search.

You entered his room?

Yes, to see if the documents were hidden there.

You fool!

Does it occur to you that you were probably photographed by the police?

That your fingerprints may have been taken?

I wiped everything I touched.

Were you instructed to enter the room?

No, but I thought I... Waldo.

Yes, Mr. Vance.

Sims has jeopardized our safety.

Yes, Mr. Vance. I will see to it. Just one moment.

I may be able to turn his stupidity to good account.

Number 34 has had instructions.

Yes, Mr. Vance.

I shall give you instructions for sims after this meeting.

Please clear the room as quickly as possible. We have been talking long

enough. That is all.

Hello, sir. Dale?

Hello, Charles.

How's it going?

Room service at 11.20. Lennon made at 11.42.

Waiter at 12.19.

All legitimate members of the hotel staff. Otherwise, nothing to report.

Oh, well. Keep hoping.

Oh, he's got a visitor.

Can you see who it is?

Not yet, sir.

Moving to answer the door.

Oh, Tony.

Come on in.

Hello, Jim.

Not too disrupting, am I? No.

Taking an awful risk visiting a traitor like me?

Well, come on in. Sit down.

How about a drink? No, thanks.

Cigarette? No.

I've been doing quite a bit of thinking, Cliff.

Oh? What about?

You mostly.

The missing plans and your quitting at Rushmore.

I was very surprised at the meeting the other day. Your attitude towards Q7.

Idealism, humanity and all that stuff.

What are you trying to say, Tony?

Cliff, you know that after what's happened, you'll never get another job

here. You'll be heavily classified.

I'm reliable.

But if they don't pin something on you and send you to prison, what are you

going to do?

Have you made any plans?

No.

No, I'm not going to do anything until I... until I make up my mind about the

whole situation.

We've worked together closely for a long time now.

I've always liked you.

I hate to see you make a mess of your life.

I think I could help you, if you'll let me.

How could you help, Tom?

I'm due for some leave.

I was going to take my boat across to France.

I could carry a stowaway.

Look, Cliff, I don't know what you're up to, but they've taken away your

passport. You can't leave the country.

I'm offering to give you time and freedom to make up your mind in your own

way. Somewhere else.

Wouldn't you be taking an awful risk?

I'd take that chance.

For a pal.

Say yes, for heaven's sake.

How soon could we leave?

I'll let you know when I'm ready.

I'll be waiting.

Thanks, Tony.

I can't think of why you want to do this.

Call it conscience.

Call it humanity.

Maybe I'm mixed up, too.

Maybe it's just friendship.

Thanks, Tony.

I think you really understand me.

I think I do.

I'll be in touch.

Anderson. Good work, Mitchell.

What do you think?

I don't know what to think yet.

It could be, Vance. That would tie in all right.

I've got a man on his trail with civil development.

I'm leaving now. I'll call you later.

I am well aware of your difficulties, Major Anderson, but I cannot present

excuses to my superior.

They want action.

But the man is still in the country. You believe yourself he took the documents.

Where are they?

This is a matter of the utmost urgency. The project must continue.

We cannot afford time to the usual police methods. Take shortcuts, Major

Anderson. We'll back you in anything you do. But I must have that information.

I must go to see him.

I don't think that would be very wise, Jill. You don't understand, Father.

It's three days now and I haven't had a word from him.

He wouldn't do this to me unless there was something wrong.

He wouldn't ignore me.

No matter what I say, you'll do exactly what you want to do.

But it would be better to forget him.

You don't believe in him, do you?

Well, he wouldn't be the first scientist to have doubts about his work. I don't

believe he has doubts.

Everything happened too suddenly.

It's not a man to change like that.

I can probably help him.

I must go to see him.

Anderson. What's happened?

Sims has been killed.

Where? In his room across the hall.

Someone was certainly looking for something. The place was turned inside

out. Oh, I also got a message, an invitation to be in the bar at 12.30.

All right. One thing at a time.

How was Sims killed?

Stabbed in the back.

You keep out of that. I'll put a man on to it at once.

Anyone else see this? No.

Good.

Dale, warn Superintendent Black to pick up on this as soon as it comes through.

Tell him to ring me before he does anything and ask him to handle it

personally.

All right, Mitchell.

You can keep your date in the bar now.

I'll have a man there in case of trouble.

What's happened, Mitchell?

This isn't so funny. I wasn't counting on murder.

Mitchell, I'll give you what protection I can.

But after this, anyone may make the contact.

Now get going.

You may be on to something else here.

Right. Yes, sir. You can't afford to murder any minute now, I should think.

Major Anderson once had kept it quite affordable.

Just a minute. Where can the supercontract be? Here. Right here.

I hope Mitchell remembers to take that gun again.

Jill. Hello, Jim. What are you doing here?

I've come to have a talk with you.

May I come in?

Well, I was just on my way out.

Oh.

Jill, I'm late for an appointment.

Look, I'll call you as soon as I can.

There's one question you might answer for me.

You have time for that?

What's that?

I want to know what's happened to you.

Why you haven't phoned me.

I want to know where we stand.

Jill, I can't talk now.

Later, I'll call you as soon as I can.

Good morning, sir. Good morning.

Scotch, please.

Double. Right, sir.

Oh, I'm sorry.

That's all right. No harm done.

Buy, then, another drink for the lady, please. No, thanks. I didn't want

another drink.

Sure? Quite sure.

I know your face from somewhere.

Have I seen your photograph in the newspaper?

Uh, yes, it was in the papers.

I thought I was right.

Does it bother you?

No, no, not at all.

You sure you won't let me buy you another drink?

No, not here.

Why don't you come and have one with me?

Where?

Why don't you leave that to me?

Thank you, sir.

Now, how would you like that drink?

Scotch? Yes, please.

This is a nice place you have here.

Like it?

Yes.

Would you like sunshine?

No.

I noticed you like it straight.

Thank you.

Why don't you sit down?

Well, what shall we drink to?

Our meeting?

What's the matter, Cliff?

What do you mean?

You look like you might almost be scared of me.

I like you, Cliff.

Dr. Mitchell.

Forgive my delay. I had to be careful.

What's this all about?

A little subterfuge, Dr. Mitchell.

Regrettable, but necessary, I'm afraid.

How do you know my name?

Oh, you've become quite famous recently.

Your being here tells me that we can have a talk together.

I, too, am an ideotist.

Woman's name's Ruth Mason. Lives alone.

Fat 43.

Like a dish to me.

Never mind what she looks like. Do we know her?

No, don't try any clever stuff. She mustn't know she's being watched.

Mitchell will be quite safe as long as he doesn't have the papers with him.

Send for more help if you need it.

Goodbye.

Yes, you are right.

No one nation should have the secret of the Q7, Dr. Mitchell.

It belongs to all nations, or to none.

Yes, but how can you guarantee that all nations will get it? Oh, we have ways of

ensuring that.

Also, there is money to be made, as well as idealism to be served.

Where do I come in on all this?

You name your own conditions.

You would have the safeguard of visiting each country to explain your theories.

In that way, you would know that no one nation was being favored.

And you'd be well paid.

Sounds very effective.

Are you in a position to discuss terms?

I could bring you an answer.

But my first condition is that I talk only with the head of your organization.

We do not bargain. If my theories are going to be exploited, I'm going to make

the terms.

That is not possible.

Take it or leave it.

I'll contact you.

Would you like another drink before you go?

No, thanks. I'd better get along.

Too bad.

I rather like you, Dr. Mitchell.

You mean again?

That could be.

Goodbye, Ruth.

Goodbye.

Mr. Simms still across the way? Yes, the doctor's with him now. The police

doctor. I got your report from Charles, so you've met the great Waldo. And Mr.

Vance is to follow, we hope.

I wonder what that little fellow did to get himself knifed like that.

We don't know yet.

I'm still not sure there isn't another group in this.

So I thought if it's all right with you, I'd take that leave I'm coming.

Yes, I think that could be arranged.

Where would you go?

I thought of taking a boat over to France.

France?

What in that little thing of yours?

I have laid on a 36-footer.

Sleeps four.

An engine.

When would you go?

As soon as everything's ready.

Across the channel, eh?

You should have to postpone those metallurgical tests.

They could wait.

Hmm.

They could wait?

Hello? Hello, Cliff?

I'm waiting for you downstairs.

We could apart... Uh, when?

Now.

I'll be right down.

Stand by.

Van 1-7 calling. Van 1-7 calling.

I've just handed over pursuit to taxi number 5.

Junction of Hyde Street and Sussex Place.

They are traveling north.

That is all.

Thank you, Van 1-7. Go towards Green Street Padding.

Well, this is the house.

This is where we parked.

Then, of course, we meet again.

Well, thanks for the ride.

You know my drink.

Anytime.

He'll be here in a minute.

Good evening, Dr. Mitchell.

Our objective is to come to terms, to reach some amicable agreement.

I thought we were going to meet.

If there is no trust between us, Dr. Mitchell, we shall not make much

progress.

You are in no position to dictate terms.

I have a document in one.

Either you do it my way or I walk out of this room right now and that's the end

of our little talk.

Well, I'm waiting.

What are your terms, Dr. Mitchell?

First of all, you come out of that room so that we can meet face to face. I

don't go for this cloak and dagger stuff.

That is impossible.

Then the deal's off.

Why are you so anxious to identify me?

A simple matter of self-preservation.

If I know who you are, then I can pass the information along to some friends

who don't know what to do with it in case anything should happen to me.

What proof have I that you will keep your part of the bargain?

I'll give you the first half of the documents when we meet.

And as soon as I'm sure you're on the level, I'll give you the rest.

I have to cover myself.

Very well, Dr. Mitchell.

I will arrange the meeting in my own way.

I, too, have to cover myself.

Fair enough.

Waldo? Yes, Mr. Vance?

What is Dr. Mitchell wearing?

A light-colored trench coat and dark gray trousers.

And a hat?

No hat.

Have you a dark gray hat, Dr. Mitchell?

Yes, what's this all about?

Dr. Mitchell, how long would it take you to get your documents?

About a half an hour.

Very well. You will hear from me in one hour at your hotel.

Please continue to wear the clothes Waldo has described and your hat.

Wait a minute. That is all, Dr. Mitchell.

This way.

I know we never saw Mr. Vance entering or leaving this house. He may be safe to

be concealed 50 miles from here. No chance of pinpointing where he sends it

from, is it? Not unless this is operating.

I'm sorry, Anderson. I could have sworn he was in here.

What do you want done with this one, sir?

Take him away. We'll question him later.

Well, what do we do now? You've got to keep that date. We've no time to lose.

Come on.

We'll be behind you every minute, Mitchell.

I hope so.

What are you giving him?

Parts 1 and 2 of Project Q7.

Here, you'd better hang on to Part 3.

I don't like this. We're taking a big risk fighting with those plans. It's

only Part 3 that's vital.

I suppose we'll have to take a chance. I've got to meet him halfway. If we're

going to get anywhere, he may be a physicist, you know.

What about Waldo?

He's locked up. I didn't even book him. No one knows we've got him.

Good.

I wonder why Vance wanted me to wear a hat. We'll find out.

It's Jill Warren. She's downstairs.

Now look, Anderson, I'm not going to torture this girl anymore.

And I'm not going to risk having my plans ruined at the last minute by her

or anyone else. She may be involved for all I know. Then I'm through. I'm not

going on with this. All right, Mitchell, I'll tell you what I'll do. In order

that she doesn't become involved, I'll keep her with me until this is over.

All right.

Jill, honey, listen, will you do something for me?

Yes. Will you meet Major Anderson? You remember him?

Yes.

Hang on just a minute.

What do you want her to do? Tell her...

No, you better get going. I'll talk to him.

Hello, Miss Warren?

This is Major Anderson.

Dr. Mitchell's on his way downstairs.

I want you to take no notice of him, ignore him. Do you understand?

Very well.

I'll be down in a few moments myself and I'll explain everything.

All right.

Hello? This is getting to be a habit.

Yes.

Taxi reporting.

Mitchell now proceeding north with woman along Vincent Street. I have dropped

Constable 312 who is also proceeding on foot behind them.

Thank you, taxi. Keep out of sight.

Van 13.

Van 13, follow up and be ready to drop another man if Constable 312 has to go

too far.

You've lost him. You've let them fool you. Don't leave the area. Patrol every

street. You've got to find Mitchell again.

He's on his own now.

It might work.

This is Major Anderson.

Get me Sergeant Dale, quick.

Dale, I want you to let your prisoner escape.

Yes, escape.

Don't ask me why. Just be sure that he gets away and follow him. But don't lose

him. Come along, good boy.

I'll get some handcuffs.

up down Addison Road, keeping a strict prisoner in sight.

Calling cars 21 and 27, stand by to take over from car 35, moving into Kensington

High Street.

Do not lose sight of the prisoner.

Move into the Kensington area.

I'm here, Dr. Mitchell.

Have you brought your reports?

Yes, they're in my briefcase.

Good. Now throw the briefcase onto the landing so that I can examine it.

Come, Dr. Mitchell. We must trust each other.

Now kindly step into the room while I retrieve it.

You have no option but to do as I say.

We shall now see if you have kept your part of the bargain.

These seem to be in order, Dr. Mitchell.

Certainly they're in order.

What about your part of the bargain? Come on out.

Farewell.

Dr. Mitchell's inside.

You wait here, Miss Barnes.

Cover all exits.

Mitchell!

Mitchell!

In the next building!

He's down here. I heard him running across the stone floor.

Did you see him? No. Waldo busted in and spoiled things. We better search these

rooms.

He's not here. They're gonna need some basement.

Stay here and watch this section.

Major Anson, Dr. Mitchell.

What are you doing here?

Is this your house, Mr. Manning?

Do you live here?

I do.

How long have you been in this room?

Major Anson, would you mind telling me what you're doing in my house?

And why Dr. Mitchell is with you? You have not yet answered my question.

Anderson, I'm afraid you're forgetting your position.

I authorized you to carry out your investigations as you thought proper.

But you are under my authority.

It is my duty to ask any questions I see fit.

I will not be treated like some common criminal.

I shall see that your behavior is brought to the notice of your superiors.

Don't threaten me, Mr. Manning.

It is more than a threat.

And I promise you it will be carried out.

I expect you to provide for my minister a full explanation of what you're doing

in association with Dr. Mitchell.

Dr. Mitchell is my sole responsibility.

I shall furnish you with any information you may require.

What are you doing, Mitchell?

Anderson, take a look at this.

I told you he couldn't vanish.

Cut out the theatrical.

Give me that gun.

It amazes me when a man like you... tries a thing like this.

Why did you do it?

You're a good policeman, Anderson.

But even if I told you, I don't think you'd understand.

You know the house is surrounded by police?

I'm well aware of it.

There's never been any great concern to me.

Are you all right, sir?

I'm all right, Dale.

Don't worry about me Mitchell for someone outside who needs a full

explanation to be worried by those shots, right?

You had a field day my boy.

There's our man Danny.

We'd better all the rest in master go right ahead What about Warren and Tony

Norwood Oh Warren's all right I'll have the boy Tony in and read him a lecture

teach him not to monkey around with the law And get a couple of men in here to

search the place those plans are here somewhere

Was so worried about you, but you don't have to worry anymore