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You have guessed, haven't you?

What? The door.

Whose idea it was.

No, you tell me.

Well, our host, his lordship, of course.

Telepathically: 'What's behind that door?'

he's got a special device. He must have something to hide.

He's the only person who knows how to use it.

'There's something moving.' 'Tell me.'

'it's twisting...

'Turning, and writhing.

'It's...' she gasps

more champagne? 'Come back, sapphire. Sapphire!'

All irregularities will be handled

by the forces controlling each dimension.

Transuranium heavy elements may not be used where there is life.

Medium atomic weights are available...

Gold, lead...

..Copper...

..Jet, diamond, radium, sapphire,

silver and steel.

Sapphire and steel have been assigned.

'Do you hear me? Come back!'

the door interests you.

Ah, Arthur, the very man.

He will explain all. Excuse me.

Yes, I see it has no handle. No lock.

Nothing mysterious, I'm afraid. It's a security door. That's all.

It leads to my office. The heart of mullrine international.

The nerve centre, you might say.

How fascinating. Not really.

It's just something I... Phone rings

this time it must be Tony purnell and his girlfriend.

You will excuse me, won't you?

It's in there behind the door...

A feeling of euphoria.

What do you mean? A sense of success, of achievement.

Nothing evil? No.

Something wonderful happened in there.

I say, who's Tony purnell?

Purnell's one of our commercial bankers.

Ah, thank you. Not at all.

I'm Felix harborough.

Deputy chairman of mullrine international. Hole-in-one.

Hello, Jenkins, how are you?

Look after these for me, will you? How's the back? Better?

Thank you. Come on, dear.

Greville, how are you?

Where's himself? There.

Ah, hello, sir. I'm awfully sorry if we're a bit late.

Oh, dear. Your clothes.

We've got all the gear there. It won't take us a second to change.

Oh, yes, sir. I can do it in a jiffy.

Oh, this is Veronica blamey. Veronica, lord mullrine.

How do you do?

Maybe if we just had a quick drink.

Oh, yes. You can't go in there like that!

I mean, it's all wrong.

I mean, damn it, Tony.

Instructions were detailed in the invitation.

Yes, I know. I'm sorry.

Greville, take them up to their rooms.

Don't let them come down until they've changed.

Oh, look, sir, I'm awfully sorry. This way, if you please, miss.

Sir... I don't know if you're expecting anyone else,

but it's getting rather dark outside.

Oh, yes, and there's a thick fog coming up.

In the middle of June? Funny, isn't it?

Rather spooky, actually.

Grenville and Tony: ♪ oh, oh, a girl is none so classy

♪ as my fair Lassie oh... ♪

greville? There's no power point for my electric razor.

Power point, sir?

Oh, incidentally, I've got to call London.

Does that thing work? Yes, sir.

There's no dial on it. Dial, sir?

It's a country exchange. If you lift the receiver,

the operator will get you your number.

Tony chuckles

I didn't think there were any left.

I ought to have a shave before dinner.

I'll lay out your safety razor and shaving brush, sir.

Safety razor? 'Number, please.'

oh, hello?

Oh, yes, look, can you get me a London number?

Yes, it's 01-246-8021.

What do you mean, "which exchange"?

London, that's the number. Greville sings quietly

oh! Tony chuckles

oh, the exchange.

Yes, now what was dad's old number at the bank?

Temple bar, chancery...

London wall...

No, it's gone.

Anyway, just get it for me, will you?

Oh, now come on. Don't milk the joke, love.

I've got to make this call.

I think his lordship's taking this joke a bit far, don't you, greville?

I beg your pardon, sir? Clicking

what the hell's this?

Where is my electric razor?

Electric, sir?

Rather dangerous, I would have thought.

But these things aren't mine.

I mean, I just hired the tails.

They came out of your suitcase, sir.

If you need anything else, perhaps you will ring.

The remainder of the guests are in the lounge.

Dinner will be at nine.

Door closes

damn cheek!

So what have they done with all of my gear?

Knocking come!

Tony? What?

Well, look!

Oh, yes!

They've swapped all my clothes, and my make-up.

Everything's really old.

You should see my nightie.

It's peach-coloured crepe to chine.

And look at these.

He chuckles pure silk, fully fashioned.

All the rage!

In 1930.

Come in, you two.

Now, that's better, I must say.

Tony, my dear boy.

Miss Emma. You really are naughty.

It's ages since we saw you last.

And who is this charming young woman?

This is Veronica blamey. Hello.

Adorable child. Come and meet people.

Ah, you two. This is, er...

Tony parnell, Veronica blamey and... Virginia cavendish.

And... Miles.

Exactly. How do you do?

Greville, some drinks over here, please.

I understand you are a banker. Born and bred, I'm afraid.

Don't you find all that money awfully tedious?

Oh, it has its uses.

'He's a year older than she is. Born in maidenhead. Rich family.'

we've met before, haven't we?

Really? I wonder where it was.

Last season somewhere?

Oh, then it must have been...

'She's 24. Very much in love.

'Not very bright. Born in Barnes.'

cowes? No.

Oh...

Henley, perhaps.

'He doesn't feel the same way.

'He has someone else.'

no, it wasn't henley. Well, give me time. I'll remember.

Hello. I'm Felix harborough. Would you care to dance?

Oh, well... if Tony doesn't mind?

No, of course not.

Shall we? Thank you.

What's it to be? The Charleston, the black bottom?

Old hat, my dear. This is 1930, you know.

Foxtrot. Of course.

Slow band music plays

Yes, yes, I know it's urgent, mr Fairfax,

but my orders from lord mullrine were most specific.

He is not to be disturbed.

No, no. I'm sorry.

His party isn't to be interrupted under any circumstances.

Oh, yes, he was in office, oh, just about three minutes ago.

All right, all right. Let me look into the drawing-room.

And if his guests haven't arrived yet, I'll talk to him.

All right, hold the line a moment.

How very odd.

Mr Fairfax?

Look, I'm awfully sorry, but the security device

that opens the door doesn't seem to be working.

No, I've no idea how to mend it. It's probably just the batteries.

But I'm afraid we'll have to leave it for now.

But I will certainly give lord mullrine your message

as soon as I see him.

All right, goodbye.

Chatter

lovely. So lovely!

'It's here, Steele.'

'in this room?'

'yes. 'No!

'All around us.'

Arthur, how...

Your attention, please, ladies and gentlemen.

Chatter dies down

no birthday party is complete without a birthday cake.

And as this is a very special birthday party,

mullrine international provides a very special cake.

Commemorating 50 years of achievement and splendid growth.

'Pressure, can you feel it?' 'No.'

and I think it would be rather nice

if we invited the youngest here tonight...

To cut the cake. Excellent.

Oh!

I think that must be me.

Well, it certainly isn't miss Emma, is it?

Chuckling it certainly is not, Arthur.

Oh, I don't think I can!

Pretend it's your wedding cake, Veronica.

Man: Who's the lucky man, Veronica?

Jolly good, then.

When do we eat it?

After dinner, with the coffee.

But first, I would like you all to raise your glasses in a toast.

All: Mullrine international!

No, no, no, no. Not to mullrine international.

But to the memory of one...

Who, as my sister pointed out on more than one occasion tonight,

has gone from us.

To my old partner...

No, my old friend.

To George mcdee.

'Steel!'

wind howls loudly

all: To George mcdee!

Oh, the cake!

People gasp

good evening, everyone.

I hope I'm not late.

George!

Tense music

George. About time, too.

What are you talking about, woman?

You!

You're late as usual. Let's have a look at you.

It can't be.

It can't be!

Old Arthur has really pulled one off this time.

Just what do you think you're doing?

What I always have to do.

You can never tie a bow properly.

How dare you!

'Who is he?' 'George mcdee.

'He's mullrine's partner.'

'don't you mean was mullrine's partner?'

'no, he's not a ghost.' Arthur?

Arthur?

Is this your idea of a joke?

No.

No, I don't understand.

It's him! Oh, nonsense.

But it's a remarkable likeness.

Fascinating...

What?

George, what's the matter?

I always have to straighten your tie.

I've never set eyes on you in my life.

But, George, it's me. Felicity, your wife.

'He is very much alive.

'He is due to die on the 22nd of June 1930.'

grandmama...

Wheesht, woman. Stop your ramblings.

Your 50 years too old to be my wife. Oh!

Aye, 50 years at the very least. Oh, Arthur, tell him!

'22nd of June, that's tomorrow.' 'Yes.'

I don't know what you think you're playing at,

but I think you should apologise to Felicity.

Oh! Come on.

She sobs come and sit down.

Is everybody mad around here? What's going on?

That's what I want to know.

Is she a loony, or what?

Greville, bring a whiskey for mrs mcdee, quickly!

Sobbing continues mrs mcdee, is it?

You can bring me a large dram while you're at it.

I have a feeling I'm going to have need of it.

Excuse me, sir.

Malcolm, can you explain what's going on here?

Malcolm?

Yes, you, boy, do you not know your own name now?

Grandmama, what is he talking about?

Grandmama, is it? Yes.

I'll tell you, she's no grandmama of yours.

Well, how would you know? I...

I'll thank you to have more respect, young man.

Remember who it is you're addressing.

Well, I'd be delighted, if I knew who you were.

Do you not know your own father?

My father's dead.

'He must be the image of his father at the same age.'

Malcolm... what are you saying?

Malcolm? I'm not Malcolm.

That was my father's name. I'm Howard.

'Well, what do we do?'

'nothing yet.

'Not until we find out which one of them is being used.'

where is Arthur?

This has all the marks of one of his wee stunts.

Where is mr mullrine?

Lord mullrine...

Is there, sir.

Lord mullrine, is it?

Well, whoever you may be, and whatever your name is,

I have no time for party games tonight.

I've important work to see to.

You can bring me that dram in my laboratory.

Flappers!

No wonder we've a slump coming.

Applause

Felix: Congratulations, Arthur.

Quite splendid!

Well, I thought it was in very bad taste.

Sharp tense music

oh...

There's something odd.

There's something...

There's something I ought to remember.

Felicity sobs

is something wrong, Felicity?

There, there, Felicity.

These men, they'll never change.

I think mrs mcdee might benefit from a little rest.

Come along. You've had rather a nasty shock.

We'll get you up to your bedroom, and then you'll be fine.

No consideration.

You Mark my words, Arthur, he'll shut himself away

in that laboratory again,

and we shan't see him for the rest of the evening.

Poor Felicity.

Poor Felicity, indeed.

Don't be such a hypocrite, Emma.

It doesn't become you. Come on, everybody.

Fill up your glasses and drink up. This is supposed to be a party.

Thank you, I'd love a glass of champagne.

Some nice fresh champagne. Just been poured out.

Thank you, greville. Splendid.

Well, which one? I don't know.

I've been trying to analyse them, but there's something stopping me.

That means it probably knows about us.

It always does.

There you are, grandmama. Thank you, my dear.

And will you please undo this one.

I shall be quite all right now. Are you sure?

I mean, you've had a nasty shock. Shock?! Oh, no, dear.

I was just a little tired, that's all.

Long journeys always tire me.

Long journeys? Yes. Yes.

She blows now, please don't fuss.

No...

No, I won't.

I'm certain something happened. I'm sure there was...

I shall return down to dinner in half an hour.

So, off you go and rejoin the others.

We don't want to spoil Arthur's little party, do we?

No. No, we don't.

That's right.

Now, run along, Malcolm.

Door opens

door closes

Feet squeaking

♪ De, dum

♪ da, da, De, dum da, Dee

♪ da, da, da,

♪ De, dum la, da, da... ♪

your Tony deserting you, my dear?

We can't have that, can we? A pretty girl like you.

Thank you.

You mustn't let this house get you down.

Old Arthur acts fierce, but he's pretty soft, really.

I'll try to remember that.

You, erm...

Known Tony long?

No, I... How long?

I can't remember.

I don't know I...

Oh, dear. Takes after his father, I'm afraid.

Have you met Malcolm yet?

I've known him since I was in nappies.

Malcolm?

Tony says I'd make a good actress.

I think I'd like that. Oh.

And what have your long-suffering parents to say about that?

I...

I don't know.

Rather an irregular sort of existence.

I prefer to know where the next range rover's coming from.

Tony says...

Voice breaking: Tony... says...

I'm sorry.

Oh, now. This will never do. This is supposed to be a party.

Listen, everybody.

I think we should all play an exciting game for dinner.

Oh, now, Emma! Now, Arthur.

We always play games at my parties. What is it going to be?

Well, it's not going to be person sock this time, Emma.

I know! Sardines.

Sardines. Where are the bounds?

All over the house, except the servants' quarters.

Tense music

Music builds

squeaking footsteps

Clock ticks

greville? How much longer?

60 seconds to go, miss Emma.

59...

All: 58...

57, 56... What about Felicity's room?

She's resting.

It's out of bounds, too, and so is the grandfather clock.

Somebody hid in it last time, and it hasn't worked since.

Chuckling why don't you hide in it, darling?

It may start up again. Laughter

oh, Annabelle, not too much naughtiness.

Ah, there you are, Malcolm. Just in time.

Yes, I'm not Malcolm. Never mind, dear.

Come and join the game.

We are going to play sardines. Such fun.

And we've time for just one go before dinner.

Haven't we? Greville, how much longer?

35 seconds to go, miss Emma.

All: 34, 33...

Annabelle: What's too much naughtiness?

Sardines, what a lot of ridiculous tomfoolery.

Nonsense, Arthur.

You know you've always adored playing sardines.

Why, when we were in bertie's last month,

you couldn't wait to play.

Or perhaps that was because little maisie Hamilton was there.

Little maisie Hamilton?

I've never had anything to do with maisie Hamilton.

Come along, Emma. That's a bit hot.

We've just sent Veronica off to hide now, Malcolm.

I'm not Malcolm. Never mind!

Greville, how long has she got? 15 seconds to go.

All: 14... 13, 12...

'Do we have to join in?'

'of course we do. It will look very odd if didn't.

'Anyway, it might be quite fun, if we don't cheat.'

'well, I'm going to take a look around.'

all: Four, three, two, one...

Time!

All: Coming!

She whispers shh, shh, shh.

He whispers

yes, if you'll forgive me.

Door closes

door creaks

cooee!

Is anybody there?

Tense music

I know you're there somewhere.

Music builds, door closes

Veronica?

Veronica, are you there?

It's me.

Veronica?

Door creaks

she gasps

I thought you weren't going to join in.

Cheap fiction. Romantic novels and those.

"The physics and chemistry of surfaces,

"the theory of elastic stability, pathology..."

It's a pretty mixed bunch of books. Mm.

Oh, and I found this.

What is it? A book on local history.

Useful? Possibly.

Tense music

Music builds

she gasps

Ah-ha! Found you. Anyone else in there with you?

Whoopsie.

Annabelle screams

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