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Christine!

Don't shout, I tell you! Don't shout!

I will shout if I want to! Who's to prevent me from shouting?

Listen to me! Why won't you listen?

You're a liar! A liar! You lied when you married me!

You're a liar and a cheat!

Get out of here!

That's a nice thing for a wife to say!

I'm nothing of the sort!

You are! You can't get rid of me with...

...your divorce! You're my wife!

What about it?

And I'm not going to have any boys hanging around.

What do you mean?

Oh, you can't fool me! I saw him come in!

Don't be a fool! That boy is not... -

- Liar! Liar! - Why won't you listen?

Because I'm not an idiot!

You quit me to go on the screen!

I, who took you out of the chorus...

...lifted you out of the gutter.

And now you spend your time with boys, you... -

Go on, say it, say it!

Christine!

- Is she drowned? - No, she's a mermaid.

This woman was never drowned. She was strangled with this belt.

Keep back there, please!

Now then, which of you found the body first?

- I did. - No, he didn't! We did.

- Both of you? - Elsie saw it first.

- That's right! - He says he did.

- Well, he didn't! - Contradictory evidence?

Don't be silly.

Well, just a moment if you don't mind.

Now, miss, what's your tale?

Well, we were both going down to bathe.

And just as we got round that piece of cliff...

...we saw this man running away.

I was running to get help.

You were running away - wasn't he, Helen?

That's right She's hysterical.

I'm not! I'm never hysterical!

You were running away, you know you were!

I saw the body from the top of the cliff so...

...naturally came down.

I wasn't sure if she was dead or unconscious.

You see, I didn't see the belt.

I ran off to get help.

I was only there a few minutes.

This woman has only been dead a few minutes.

Well, it's time we got this thing finished.

Now, is this belt yours or isn't it?

I tell you it isn't!

How do you know it isn't?

You've already admitted that you've got a raincoat.

Don't put down "got", put "had" a raincoat.

Which you've lost No, not lost - stolen.

You're twisting everything.

Don't get excited, old man - it's only a formality.

You had it stolen, let it go at that. When was it stolen?

Well, I can't remember.

I left it in the car and went for cigarettes.

When I came back it was gone.

You mean it just went into thin air?

What sort of a place was this?

A car-men's shelter called Tom's Hat.

All right, we'll let that go.

Now, did you know the dead woman well?

Yes, fairly well, I knew her in America.

Would it be unfair to suggest that you were especially good friends?

- Mr. Kent means her lover. - Damned unfair!

Good friends.

Put what you like!

Were you good enough friends to discuss money?

We discussed money three years ago when...

...I sold her a story. She paid me in good hard cash.

I received money from her on former occasions.

Talking of money, would it be accurate to say that you are...

...not well off?

More than that, it would be perfectly true.

Would it? Considering the fact that she's left you...

...twelve hundred pounds in her will?

- What's happened? - He passed out - or pretended to.

Of course he has - I can tell that a mile off.

- What's that for? - To put under his head.

Sit him up and hold his head down.

Give me a hand!

Go and get some brandy.

You seem to be pretty good at this.

Yes, I learnt something by being a Girl Guide.

You learnt that slapping trick in the Guides too?

No, I learnt that from riding in cars with detectives.

Did you do that to detective's ears as well?

No, I got this from a boxer's dressing room.

Brings them round like fun.

A bit painful, isn't?

You don't notice it if the rest of your face is bashed in.

We weren't as brutal as all that.

Give me the brandy.

You'll be all right in a minute.

Don't waste your sympathy on him, Miss Burgoyne.

- Is he guilty? - No idea.

Doesn't look like a criminal.

Don't let looks influence you, young lady.

I don't.

Anyway, he's not my type at all.

What the devil happened?

You passed out.

Don't be ridiculous, I never passed out. What do you mean?

Well, that was something like it.

Don't worry, you'll be all right.

I must go and find Father. He seems to like the brandy!

He will probably go again.

Next time throw a bucket of water over him.

- Who's that? - Chief Constable's daughter.

- She's got a nerve! - She certainly has!

Hello, Father!

The proceedings will be quite formal.

Why have they questioned him half the night?

Scotland Yard have their own methods, sir.

Someone decent to represent him?

I think they've got Mr. Briggs, sir.

- Talk sense. - There was no one else.

- All right. Where've you been? - Snooping.

I left my papers in the car Get them for me?

- Get it yourself! - Ordinarily I would.

But if I was seen by it I'd have to resign.

You're such a disgusting snob.

It's almost human - you ought to love it.

Will you ask him politely to move...

...he's blocking the entrance to the court.

Come on!

Sorry I can't help you. Some other time?

- Come on. - Try giving it some brandy.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

I'm Briggs. Lovely morning.

We mustn't be downhearted on a morning like this, must we?

It does one good to see the sun, doesn't it?

My wife was saying only this morning...

..."Henry, don't be so gloomy about the case", she said.

Nice of her! BRIGGS Wasn't it?

We hadn't had a case like this for... twelve years.

Hardly to be expected in a little place of this sort.

Mostly affiliation orders and things like that.

No, a case like this is most exciting for us all.

Wouldn't it be a good thing to talk it over?

Well, it can't do any actual harm.

There will be plenty of time before the trial.

- The trial? - Oh, I'm afraid so.

Oh, dear, dear, dear.

Well now, where was I? Oh, yes! Yes. Well, now...

Well, it doesn't look too good, does it?

However, we mustn't be depressed about it.

Now, take this point.

Those two girls that saw you running away.

- Why run away? - I wasn't.

No? Well, it certainly looked very like it.

I mean, that's going to be very hard to explain away.

Like the money that poor dead creature left you.

That's going to be hard to explain away too.

Yes, that... that looks very like motive to me.

However, we mustn't despair. Not actually despair. Nil desperandum.

Oh, now I should be very much happier...

Oh, much, much happier... if it were not for that belt.

Oh, dear me, that belt.

I wish I could go out and find the blasted coat!

I swear it was stolen at Tom's Hat.

- You lost your hat too? - No.

Oh, well, that's something.

Oh, yes, that's quite a good point! Or isn't it?

Tom's Hat is a car-men's shelter on the main Crompton Road.

If I could get my coat the police would...

...realise their colossal blunder!

Well, of course I'll do everything I can for you.

Though I do wish you had been more frank with the police about it.

It always pays to be frank with the police.

Are you representing the police, by any chance?

Oh, dear me, no, my dear fellow, I'm on your side.

Tell me, when they searched you, did they leave you your money?

Oh, yes, er... two pounds and three shillings.

Would it be asking too much if I could have...

...a trifle on account?

How much?

Perhaps a couple of pounds?

Oh, thank you!

Yes, it would be a pity if you hadn't any money.

Counsel costs a great deal, you know?

Maybe you've got friends who will come to your...

...rescue at the last minute.

Your case next, Mr. Briggs.

Oh, dear me, I just mislaid my glasses.

You know, I'm quite lost without them.

Ask them to delay the proceedings for me a little while, will you?

I shan't be able to read my notes.

We mustn't be depressed on a day like this, must we?

Hold on a minute, the other case has just finished.

Yes, yes, well, we needn't go into that.

Mrs. Bessons, do you really want a separation order?

Oh, no, sir, but I don't want him to carry on at me so bad.

Mr. Bessons, will you promise me to behave yourself in future?

Aye, I will, sir. Maybe I were a bit hasty.

Well, I shall bind you over to keep the peace for six months.

Sir, can't you make it eight months to carry me over Christmas?

- No. That'll do. - Next case, please.

- Come straight home. - I'm off to see an old pal.

Yes, your old pal The King's Arms.

Stow it!

Here, this is the wrong man!

- The prisoner has escaped! - The prisoner has escaped?

Your Worship, I... -

Now then you lot - run down to the spinney.

Three of you surround it. Another one search.

Not me!

- Afraid? - No, but I'm not a fool!

Well, take two others with you! Here, you two!

And you!

Go down to Bingley Lane, that will take you to the High Road.

One each side of the fence and one up the road!

Sergeant, take this car and go to the station.

There's a train leaving soon.

Make sure he's not on it.

See that every station is warned.

Can you drive it?

I can drive everything, sir.

Erica, the sergeant will do it.

Yes, but the thing to do is to put this... -

You leave it to us.

Yes, but you've got to pull the choke.

What's this string doing here?

Hey, that's the choke! It's no good, you can't start without that!

Crank her up again! That's it - jump on the running board.

- It's all right, I stopped. - I thought you must have, miss.

It wasn't very uphill.

We'll never catch him this way. You two go on your own.

What about you?

Oh, I'll be all right. I'll find some help from somewhere.

- Hold on, young man! - For why?

- Got to commandeer you. - What?

Use your cart - in the name of the law.

You can't do that - 'tisn't a Black Maria.

It is now.

To the railway station - quickly!

I can't go quickly - pigs don't like it.

We can't help that, we're on a job!

Pigs is my job.

I hope you will be all right?

Don't worry, I hope you'll find him.

- Where do we sit? - With pigs.

Go on, jump up.

Can't you give us a bit more room?

Carts don't take more than ten pigs.

Come on!

Well, if it isn't Florence Nightingale!

What are you doing here?

Don't you remember who I am?

Yes, you're only the Chief Constable's daughter.

And my ministering angel.

I don't see that's so very funny.

Don't you realise half the countryside is looking for you?

And so am I, for that matter.

Now that you've found me I insist on helping you.

I'm determined to push this old crock to the petrol station.

What do you mean "old crock"?

Oh, you're crazy, you haven't a hope of escaping.

I shall have to tell the police at once!

- One thing... - What?

...thank me for pushing the car.

Thank you.

So you should, especially as I'm doing all the work.

Two... - Two gallons, please.

Ginger! Two gallons!

Heard about the escaped man? He's wanted by the police.

Just had a police car stop here for a fill-up.

If you see that feller, tell him to keep on escaping.

- It's good for business. - I certainly will.

Oi, Dad! Dad, oi!

Thanks.

- How much? - Two and eleven.

Thank you. You must let me know where to send the money to.

Anywhere you like.

Will you give it a swing, please?

All right, I'll do it.

How far is it to Tom's Hat?

You go straight along that road about twice as far as you can see.

- How far? - Oh, about five mile.

Then turn right. Go along a mile, take left fork...

...and two miles along that road. Not right fork.

Right fork would take you back to town.

The left fork?

That's right. It's two mile up that road.

Did you hear that, my dear?

Five miles straight ahead, turn right, along a mile...

- then the left fork. - Yes, I heard.

- You know I can't possibly! - Don't forget it's my petrol.

Straight up that road, miss - about five mile.

Yes, thank you. I heard.

- This isn't Tom's Hat. - Get out.

It's my car.

That's not a good reason.

It's the best thing you can do!

- So I've won you over. - No!

Yes. You see that it's risky for me to go to...

...Tom's Hat by daylight.

So?

You persuade me to stay here.

Then drive me over to Tom's Hat before it closes.

I feel like Bonnie Prince Charlie.

You must be Flora MacDonald.

Thought I was Florence Nightingale.

That's what I like about you - you're different.

How can you joke about this?

You know what happens if you're caught?

I'd make a rough guess. Horribly rough.

Well, it isn't funny, is it?

No, but I can laugh because I'm innocent.

You don't believe that, do you?

I wish you did.

Well, what are you going to do?

For what we're about to receive...

...may the Lord make us truly thankful.

O.K.

Chris, behave - you're meant to think what Grace means.

O.K.

It ought to be said in Latin, really.

You needn't swank just because you were top in Latin last term.

Go to the dentist's?

- Yes, Dad. - It hurt?

No fear, look!

Oh, it is a big hole, isn't it?

It didn't hurt - I hardly felt anything.

The only thing is I must have my potatoes mashed.

You know, I don't mind going to the dentist's.

You were jolly white at breakfast.

- Wasn't! - You were.

Wobbling like a jellyfish!

Let's have a look?

Big, isn't it?

Get on with your lunch.

I may need a plate.

Stanley, be quiet!

Chris, can I borrow your gun?

I want it myself, old boy.

Erica, neither should have it, it's...

...highly dangerous.

- Top of the class! - Don't tease him!

- He does speak English. - Highly dangerous.

- Shut up! - Now that is English.

Chris can't shoot straight.

Can't I? What about this?

- Don't be disgusting! - It's a jolly fine one!

Take it away and wash your hands!

- Washed them. - Do it!

O.K.

Sergeant tells me you ran out of petrol, Erica.

Yes, I... I had to push her for miles.

- Haven't they caught him? - No, not yet.

It's only a matter of time, of course.

Of course, my dear Watson.

Is your tooth all right, Stanley?

Shall I have your potatoes mashed?

It's all right, don't fuss, Erica!

It really depends how much money he has.

That's often a big factor in cases like this.

- A big what? - Factor!

- Never heard of him. - Richard.

How much did he have on him?

About three shillings.

The solicitor took two or three pounds in advance.

Did you wash your hands?

Yes, Erica.

Then get on with your lunch.

If he has spent his money it looks to me as...

...if he's caught like a rat in a trap.

Do as I tell you, Christopher!

O.K. Guns are the best things for rats.

Don't be such a swank!

The rat was probably dead!

It was racing across the backyard!

If I could go and look for this chap with my gun I could have had a pop at him.

Christopher, don't talk so much!

- What's the matter with you? - Nothing.

I wonder what he would buy?

Food, of course!

I meant what kind of food.

Sausages!

Chocolate would be best.

It has very good staying power.

Suppose he didn't dare to go get food.

Then I'm afraid he would be very hungry.

And that may force him to come back.

Unless he faints and dies in the fields.

With rooks pecking at his eyes.

Inspector Marshbanks on the phone for you.

Perhaps there's some news?

Yes, Inspector. No news at all?!

Well, there must be some sort of clue?

Yes, I see.

Poor devil.

All right, I'll come along presently.

Let me know if anything turns up.

Yes. Goodbye.

- Caught him yet? - No, not yet.

Don't think much of our police.

They want some young blood.

What do you mean, "young blood"?

If they don't find him, will you get the sack, Father?

I shouldn't be at all surprised.

I don't think he's got much chance.

- He only had a cup of tea last night. - Don't wait for me.

All the roads are encircled. Can't last long.

It's jolly exciting, isn't it?

Looking for these?

So you came back after all? You really do think I'm innocent.

Not at all, I... I came back to pay my debt for the petrol.

Hello, what's that?

Food?

I... I really don't know.

Goodbye.

Perhaps you're right.

It's dangerous for you to be around here.

Seriously, I'm very grateful.

If it's any consolation to you I want to you know I'm innocent.

Just because I know nothing about this business I made...

...a dash for it earlier.

I know if I can get to that car-men's shelter I can...

...put an end to this crazy situation.

You mind if I eat?

Talking of shelters is more than I can bear.

Twenty-four hours since I had police station tea.

No table.

You wouldn't trust a murderer like me with a knife, eh?

It isn't that at all, I... I just forgot it.

There you are, you see? You don't believe I'm a murderer.

Now, where was I? Oh, yes.

She was strangled with a raincoat belt.

I knew her and can't produce my stolen raincoat.

But I'm going to find it with its belt, you will see.

- Then I shall be cleared. - Did you?

- What were you going to say? - Doesn't matter.

No, go on, what were you going to say?

Did you know Christine Clay very well?

No. I met her in Hollywood.

She liked a story I wrote and asked me to do another...

...that's all.

I went to her cottage three or four times to talk things over.

Beyond that... -

- See that? - What?

A bit of paper coming out of the old mill.

- Someone's in there. - Perhaps it's... -

Yes. Come on.

I did her a good turn but I've no idea why she'd...

...name me in her will.

- Your dog? - Yes.

- What's he barking for? - Well, he wants to be let in, I suppose.

Grab hold of him.

- Me? - Yes, get on with it.

What if he bites me?

In the course of duty you'd get a stripe.

What's the good of a stripe if I've got no arm left?

Go on, grab hold of that dog!

It's all right, leave him alone and come inside.

- Anyone up there? - No.

Now then, my lad - this is no time for fun.

You go up aloft and have a look.

All right, Sergeant - no one up there.

- Are you sure? - I couldn't see no one.

- Did you look? - Of course I did!

I'm going to make sure.

Haven't you got no confidence in me?

None at all!

I have a good mind to go up and have a look myself.

Oi!

- Look out! - Where are we going?

Don't ask questions - pull that string!

You in that car! Stop! I charge you in the name of the Law!

Towser, we left Towser behind!

It's all right, he's keeping up If you don't stop I'll jump out!

That's done them in the eye. First round to us.

We will wait until dark now. Next stop, Tom's Hat.

What was it the man at the pump said?

A mile to the crossroads, then left.

Beyond that - the end to our troubles!

Our troubles? Your troubles, you mean!

Do you realise what you've done?

You made me run from Sgt Ruthers.

He's my friend, he taught me how to drive!

Dad is Chief Constable - can't you understand?

I'm on their side!

I'm sorry. Forgive me, of course you must drive straight back.

It's alright. I was going to take the left fork anyway.

No, you'd better not go in. Somebody might recognise you.

I'll find out all I can about the coat.

I might as well see if it's true now.

You'd better hide behind here.

A cup of tea and a piece of cake, please.

Take a seat.

Bill?

Hallo?

You'll have to stick a card up: "Dainty Teas"!

I think it's very nice to have lady's company for a change.

Don't you have lots of it? I thought lorries were very popular?

That your lorry out there?

I've always wanted to drive one of those.

I've always wanted to be a tightrope walker meself.

No, you're the wrong build - better stick to lorry driving.

You don't happen to know, do you, if a raincoat was found here last week?

If it was it'll never reach the lost property office.

Let me see now... a coat?

Well, as a matter of fact there was one old fellow.

More or less of a tramp, really. He mends broken chi... -

No, I'm wrong miss. You'll never find that coat.

You're right, Bill - it was Old Will, the china mender.

Don't you remember? He had a raincoat that was nearly new.

Said a bloke had given it him. We chipped him about it.

Trying to kid us that people give brand-new coats away!

Shut your blinking mouth.

Leave Old Will alone.

If he did, no need for you to go opening your trap and shouting...

...his name all over the place.

I'll say what I like! Why, you couple of rotten... -

- Erica! Erica! - Here I am.

What was all the fuss about?

Your coat! You're quite right - it was stolen!

An old tramp's got it.

Oh, quick - put your head under that.

Oh, it is difficult!

Ere, guv'nor. If you want to find Old Will, you'll get him...

...at Nobby's lodging house.

How far is that?

About thirty miles. I've given him a lift there.

What's the matter with you? Get out of it!

- Well? - Well!

All you have to do now is to get the coat back from the tramp.

I'm glad you took the left fork.

So am I now.

Goodbye. And many, many thanks.

Can I... can I just wish you good luck?

- You ought to get back. - How will you get there?

- A lorry. - You can't.

Or I could get a lift in a police car.

It's marvellous of you but you're not being very sensible.

Must we go on about this?

Won't your father miss you?

I thought all that out.

My aunt lives close to where we want to go.

I will call on her and then tell my father where I've been.

- To salve your conscience, eh? - Yes, if you like.

I need only stay two or three minutes, then we can be off again.

- This may be useful. - What's that for?

For getting in touch with Old Will.

He might be in bed when I get there.

He doesn't do night work?

- Doubt it. - Well, we can do without it then.

I shan't be two minutes.

Right you are. Don't be longer - I shan't feel too safe sitting here.

How are you, Miss Erica? It's a long time since we saw you last.

- Madam will be pleased. - It's nice to see you, Layman.

- Is Auntie in? - Yes.

It's Miss Felicity's birthday.

She's having a party.

Perhaps I'd better not stay, I had forgotten her birthday.

But you must stay.

She'd be so disappointed.

Just go in, it'll be quite all right.

I will tie two handkerchiefs - one red, the other green.

Now, I want you to watch very carefully because I'm going to...

...tie them together very securely in this manner.

One knot, two knots - I fold them quite tight.

Now, the next thing I'll do is to roll them up tightly into a ball.

What a surprise! We're just having the conjuror.

And then perhaps you might help us to...

...look after the children.

It's so sweet of you to remember Felicity's birthday!

Now, children, you all know the game. Don't fidget so, Marjorie!

- One of you has to go outside. - Me!

- Don't interrupt! - I want to go outside.

- That is for me to decide. - I think I must go.

Oh... I see. Well, run along, Harold. And come back!

Erica! Erica! You know this game, don't you?

I don't think I remember, Auntie. I really ought to go.

But you've only just come!

You must remember - you used to play it so often.

Now, you go outside and don't come in until we tell you.

- Isn't this Erica's car? - Yes, it is.

- Are you a friend of hers? - Oh, yes, she's inside.

Oh, and left you out here?

She said she won't be long.

It's Felicity's birthday party.

Felicity?

My daughter, she's seven today.

Oh, yes, of course. I was forgetting.

She always brings a present, hasn't missed a year.

- Really? - No, not a year.

Well, come along in.

No, I'd better not.

I can't leave you out here like a criminal.

- It'll be great fun. - Sure it will.

Erica, my dear! This is a nice state of affairs.

You left him outside!

I only meant to stay a few minutes.

Oh, nonsense, you will stay and see the party go with a swing.

We must get away, every minute is important!

It's this party. I'm having an awful job!

I know. You've been so good, I'm so grateful... -

Come in now!

- I'm sorry, I didn't know. - Hello, my dear.

Erica left her friend outside...

...while she was romping with the children.

I'm very sorry, I only meant to stay a few minutes.

I came because I wanted to... -

You came to give Felicity a birthday present, didn't you?

Oh, how sweet of you, Erica!

One of those lovely stone dwarfs for the garden. Isn't it nice?

Exactly like the ones we've got. It will fit in so nicely.

Shall we join the others?

- Hello, Daddy! - Hello, darling!

Oh, Erica, let's play find the thimble!

Are you having a nice time?

Yes, thank you! But I want to play find the thimble!

Well, I expect you can if you ask Mummy.

- I mean I want you to play. - I can't just now, dear.

- I will presently. - Why can't you play now?

Come on, we'll play it on our own!

Major Cunningham, Mrs. Cunningham.

Sit by me.

- Basil! Get the crackers, please! - Oh, yes, yes, of course.

Mr... Mr?

I suppose you're with the Burgoynes?

Not exactly. Quite near.

Such a large family, I lose count of how many.

I suppose you find it rather difficult... -

Erica, I'm so sorry, I didn't quite catch your friend's name.

- Beechcroft Manningtree. - Oh, really?

Extraordinary name, isn't it?

I've never come across it before.

Come along, Erica.

Let's go now.

They'll start thinking things.

I started thinking things long ago.

Be quiet.

Love calls but once, though passion... oh.

- Steady, old girl. - I'll read it out.

Leave it to me, Harold.

It was my motto.

- Ah, the ices. - In the nick of time.

Auntie, we really ought to be going.

- We should. - Yes, yes, of course.

Would you mind taking these?

Oh, certainly, of course. Are they strawberry?

The red's strawberry and the white's vanilla.

Fancy!

What a nice young man that is, Erica. Has your father known him long?

- Not very. - What does he do for a living?

- A sort of a clerk. - Oh, in what?

Advertising. He makes up advertisements.

What a very uncommon name! What did you say it was?

- Beechtree Manningcroft. - I didn't see you.

Would you just take those ices to those nurses over there for me?

What a very sweet girl Erica is, don't you think so Mr... Croft?

Yes, awfully nice.

Known Colonel Burgoyne long?

Oh, yes - years and years.

Your work must be very interesting.

My work?

Erica told me about it.

- Of course. - Do you like it?

So many young men dislike their work.

I find it very satisfying.

It must be difficult to strike the right note.

Well, at first. You need a good ear.

Ear?

Isn't the eye much more important?

Yes, that's important, certainly but I can read at sight now.

I beg your pardon?

I can sing a piece of music if it's in front of me.

- Sing? - And play, of course.

Oh, yes, of course.

I'll tell her definitely we're going.

Auntie, I've got rid of those ices.

We must go.

Very well, my dear. It was nice of you to come...

...it's a pity you have to go so soon...

...interesting talk with your friend.

We want another game.

Oh, let's get the ices served first.

Just before the children go. Well, what should it be?

- Blind man's buff. - I'll be blind man!

- That's for me to decide. - Mother will be first.

- Tie her up. - I don't think so.

Do. Then you can try and catch me.

Oh, very well.

It's... Mr. Beechtree! Oh... Where's Erica?

They went. They asked me to say goodbye.

You idiot!

Didn't you realise something was going on?

She didn't know his name!

You're exaggerating.

Nothing of the sort! I wanted to find out more about them.

If you hadn't made me play blind man's buff!

What did I tell you?

They've not gone home, they're taking the other direction!

Kingthorpe 8-4-3, please. Hurry!

Oh, why, hello Margaret.

I thought we'd never get away.

Was she suspicious?

I don't think so.

She seemed satisfied with my answers.

I nearly died when you produced that china dwarf.

It was from the garden.

We mustn't laugh.

It was very funny when she asked my name.

- I was scared stiff! - The look on your face!

We mustn't laugh, it's very serious!

You look lovely when you laugh.

Do I?

I don't want to make trouble.

But I feel it's my duty to tell you.

I mean, Erica's so young, she's at an awkward age.

Oh, but I, I can't understand it.

Erica always tells me if she's going a long way.

And certainly who she's going with.

Gordon Bleam is the only man I don't like to see her with.

Then it was him! I was sure that he gave a false name.

Yes, but he's in India!

Oh, then it wasn't him.

Which way did you say the car went?

Yes... Yes... All right, I'll phone you later.

He never even thanked me.

Two more miles and we'll be there!

But what then?

What then, my child? The tramp, the coat, the belt.

Are you sure the tramp will be there?

Of course, he will be standing at the door in tears, saying...

"here you are." Will it be that easy?

Everything has gone all right up to now.

That shouldn't change.

I hope not. It would be such a waste.

When you go back to your father you can say... -

With a throb in my voice.

Yes, a throb in the voice.

And you'll say: "I've travelled far...

...and risked much and here is the innocent man."

Then he'll say... -

With a throb in his voice.

"Thank you, Erica, thank you." It'll be touching.

Oh Robert, if only things would turn out all right.

- They've started to. - How?

- You called me Robert. - Oh, did I?

I didn't notice it.

She'll be going through Leaming unless she turns back.

Well, it's an old Morris. No, I don't remember the number.

She'll have someone with her. A young man, I believe.

Get her to telephone me, will you?

Excuse me, are you Miss Burgoyne?

Yes.

Your father's Chief Constable, isn't he?

Yes, why?

He wants you to phone him.

He said it's urgent, will you step inside?

Why, you're the chap who escaped from the police this morning.

I've seen your picture! You'd better come inside here!

Quick, step on it!

We were overconfident.

God, we seem to be crawling.

I can't run away like this. Especially with an escaped man.

It means I'm an accessory. I'll get ten years!

Oh, it's terrible, what will happen to the boys?

Poor Father! We must go faster. You've to get that coat back.

I can't go back now!

Poor Father, what shall I tell him? What shall I tell him?

I suppose he must be the man.

I can't understand it.

Keep my daughter's name out of it, Inspector.

For the time, anyway.

That's all right, sir. Don't you worry.

The search is well underway.

He's probably forced her into Ashcroft Forest.

There'll be less chance for him to be found there.

We're combing the forest now, sir.

It's all right - we're perfectly safe here.

We'll hide here for a bit.

The whole thing will be over in a few hours.

We'll shake hands and you'll never see me again.

Won't I?

Well, you needn't see me again.

- Put your collar up. - It's all right.

Now you do as I tell you. I know exactly how you feel.

You see no end. You don't believe it's true.

The night always exaggerates things, doesn't it?

Personally, I like the night, it's much more alive than the day.

Look at those people on that train. Eating... actually eating.

I'll tell you what. I'll scout about for some food, shall I?

We'll wait till the coat is safe in our hands...

...and then we'll eat, and how!

Straight through a seven course dinner. Second helpings and champagne.

Well, I'm going now. I shan't be long.

And off we'll go before their goggling eyes.

And then I'll carry you all the way home.

Well, now for the lodging house.

Look what I've pinched from a railwayman's hut.

Well, how do I look?

Erica... Erica, darling. Do say something.

I can't. I just can't.

I know I'm being silly but... I'm so terribly... terribly tired.

My dear, of course you are. What can I do?

Perhaps you'd better get along home?

- I'm going to see it out now. - You're marvellous.

I'll be all right here.

I don't want anything to happen to you.

You'll be perfectly safe, I promise you.

Now you have a little nap and try to forget all your worries.

That's right.

Towser! Towser! Look after her, Towser.

I don't want anything to happen to you either.

Good evening, Nobby.

I ain't Nobby. He's been dead since before the war.

- Got a bed? - One left.

- O.K. - Number 6.

- Thanks. Old Will in yet? - Will?

No, I've kept his bed. Are you a pal of his?

- Yes. - I didn't know he had one.

Oh, yes. Good night.

I don't want any of that business here, you understand?

I don't want to come here again.

That's all right, then - you keep out.

Them beds ain't worth three pennies.

Get out!

Old Will hasn't gone yet, has he?

You're his pal, you ought to know.

I just woke up.

You know which is Old Will?

No, mate, I never heard of him.

So that's the game, is it?

So you are a pal of his after all.

How long has this racket been going on? Will!

Who wants me? Oh, the governor!

- Hello, duckie. A cup wants mending? - Don't you come your racket in here.

What's your trouble?

Getting your pal to bust up my china!

My pal?

No arguments. It's the last time...

...you come in here!

What does he mean? And who are you?

I want to talk to you.

In a minute, it's him I want.

It's very important.

What's your game? I'm not your pal?

A mistake.

It blinking well was.

I've chased you for nearly fifty miles.

Fifty miles, what for?

Do you know anything about a raincoat?

I don't know what you're talking about. I've got to get along.

You do know something about it.

I only want the coat.

Go on, Will, bash his mug in.

He will get something else in a minute!

You got a coat from Tom's Hat. Well, it's mine.

I only want it as evidence - you can have it back.

It's no good asking me, I keep telling you I don't know...

...nothing about it!

You obstinate... -

I tell you it's a matter of life and death!

The police are after me for murder!

Oi, guv'nor!

Erica! I've got to find her!

I'm not finished with you yet!

What's the idea? Wait a minute! Where are you going?

Oi! Stop him!

Hurry up, Sergeant, they've just run out.

- Erica! Erica! Start her up - quick! - What's the idea?

Drive that way!

You've got the coat?

This chap knows all about it.

I'm kidnapped!

They're coming!

Come on! What's the matter with the darned dog!

My cheese he smells!

The coat! Look, the raincoat! Pull up, we've got it!

I didn't know what you were up to, guv'nor.

Coming along and saying you're my pal.

And dragging me about like this I feel like a shy bride.

I'm terribly glad.

How far is the nearest telephone box?

- I ought to get on to Father. - Here you are.

It's mine, all right.

There's no belt. What have you done with the belt?

Where's the belt?

Belt?

It was here. What's happened to it?

There wasn't no belt on it when that bloke gave it me.

Then it was my belt that... - Who do you say gave you the coat?

I told you, some fellow.

What did he look like?

- He blinked. - What do you mean "blinked"?

Like this.

Anyhow, his evidence is as good as the belt.

- Oh, no, guv'nor, it wasn't you. - It's no good, Robert.

Of course it is!

The police will never believe him.

What do you mean, I'm respectable!

And as for a tramp saying he was given a new overcoat.

They'll think it's fantastic.

The police will catch up with us.

Where's the best place to hide?

Well, there's Brickett's wood - three mile off.

And there's a quiet little lane where nobody goes much.

Before you get to... -

Oh, what about the old mine? About a mile or so.

That'll do - come on!

Let's try the old mine workings!

- Robert! - Hang on, I'm coming!

- Here they are! - In here!

- The dog! - They'll find him!

What do you mean? I'm going back!

Don't be such an idiot!

- Hold on, miss, hold on. - Have you got him?

- No. - Which way did he go?

Now, Miss Burgoyne. We know that your involvement in this...

- is not your fault. - Really?

We surmised that you were trying to trap him.

I see.

Where do you think he was making for?

- I don't know. - And he said nothing at all?

Nothing at all.

I'm doing all I can to make things easy for you.

Will you try and do the same?

I've got a job on here - I've got to find a murderer.

- Why don't you? - We're doing our best.

Can't you see your mistake?

You follow your clue to death.

The evidence is very strong.

Can't you tell he didn't do it?

He had no reason.

That woman was helping him!

Yes, he told us.

Then find the real murderer.

Why have you taken such interest in Tisdall?

Because... because he's innocent.

He couldn't kill anything! He's much too kind and gentle.

Why, he's the finest person... -

I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.

For what we're about to receive...

...may the Lord make us truly thankful.

Christopher, try not to be so noisy with your soup.

O.K.

Your father would like to see you when you're finished, Miss Erica.

Come in.

Come in Erica, my dear.

I wanted us to have a little talk together.

I can quite understand that you didn't want to speak in front...

...of those detectives.

But surely there's something you want to tell me...

...that might help us to find this fellow.

- No, Father, there's nothing. - I see.

You still persist in shielding a man wanted for murder.

He's not a murderer.

You know as well as I do that you are committing a criminal offence.

And I'm responsible.

You'd better read this.

Must you do this, father?

You'd better go to your room and stay there for the time being.

Is everything all right? Has Old Will found him?

I'm going to give myself up.

That's why I came back.

I want you to tell them that I forced you into it.

- And to say goodbye. - I did it because I wanted to!

It's no use.

That coat with no belt was the end of everything.

I suppose they found it in the car.

Yes. While I was being questioned.

No belt in the pocket by any chance?

No, nothing but a box of matches from the Grand Hotel.

I've got to go. Old Will's waiting.

Would you go now? I don't want to look round.

Erica!

Those matches! Did you say "Grand Hotel"?

Yes, why?

I've never been there in my life!

Then whoever killed her... -

Has been or still is at the Grand Hotel.

Well, if it isn't Cinderella! What's the idea?

- What idea? - This dressing up for the ball.

I don't know what you mean.

Well, look: this.

I've been watching you for the last half hour.

I'm so glad you came back.

I couldn't do it without you.

You're the only one who can recognise him.

These boots pinch a bit.

I haven't had the time to slit them for my corns.

Hadn't we better start looking for him?

Yes, alright.

- Here, what's that place? - That's the office.

Well, perhaps they know a bloke what twitches.

I'll go and ask.

Excuse me, miss, you don't happen to know?

- Just a moment, please. - All right.

No good asking her, she'll never know a thing like that.

- What if I try in there? - Yes, anywhere.

Yes, sir?

- Table for two, please. - Thank you.

We ought to order tea, if we're going to stay here long.

I'd sooner have beer.

I don't think you can at the moment.

I'd better order because I'm the man, eh?

- Two cups of tea, please. - Indian or China, sir?

No, tea!

Keep an eye on her - I'll call her father

Very good, Sergeant.

Seen anyone with a twitch yet?

- Too many people. - You must!

Well, I can't ask them all if they twitches, can I?

We have bitten more than we can chew here.

He must be here, somewhere!

What sort of twitch is it? Just with one eye?

No, both eyes.

I can't see nothing with all these people crowding about.

- Can't we go to another table? - They're all taken.

Oh, we've got to take a look somehow.

- What about dancing, eh? - Can you dance?

No, of course not, duckie, but I don't mind having a go.

- It's only half walking, anyway. - Alright.

I wish I had my old boots.

I want you, old man.

Don't come in again like that.

It isn't funny and I pay someone else to make the orchestrations.

- It's no good, duckie. - We mustn't give up.

The cops have been watching us for the past quarter of an hour.

I know. I didn't think you had noticed.

I didn't think you had either.

They're probably looking for Mr. Tisdall.

I shouldn't take too many of those, old man.

I'll take as many as I damned well please.

I'm sorry, but I've got to stop this twitch.

Got to be stopped somehow, it's getting on my nerves.

Come on, boys, time's up.

Thank you for your patience and your consideration.

The whole thing's beyond me. Please, go in.

I'm sorry, sir, but it can't be helped.

Of course, go ahead. Do whatever you think fit.

There's nothing... -

I was saying there's nothing you need to do to her.

I'm not going to be trouble.

If you'd done that sooner...

...you'd have saved us some trouble.

Take him inside, Sergeant.

I'm going to get Miss Burgoyne and the other man.

Right, boys - give us an A.

- Whereabouts? - Over there.

Ask them to come out, will you?

Please, stand back, he needs air. Please, keep clear!

All right, let's get along.

What's happened to the bandsman?

I'm trying to find a doctor.

They don't know what to do for him.

Can't we help?

Your last efforts at first aid weren't much of a success.

Can't you be human for once?

Here, let me see.

- Get some brandy. - Certainly.

Will! Will!!!

Look, Will, his eyes!

Will someone wipe the black from his face?

That's him, miss! It's him, all right.

You gave an old tramp a raincoat, didn't you?

What did you do with the belt that belonged to it?

What did I do with the belt?

I twisted it round her neck and choked the life out of her.

I found him, it's all right, it's all right.

Father, don't you think we ought to ask Mr. Tisdall to dinner?