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This will be the most highly

automated plant in the whole of Europe,

but still we must insist on a reliable workforce.

Jobs are a collector's item in these parts, Mr. Weinrich.

I don't think we should be plagued by strikes.

So, we will see if we can build German cars in Coventry.

Yes, first-rate German cars.

Hm.

Now tomorrow, I take my plane to Hamburg.

In two months time, I return and we

will start work on the factory.

Now, how about a glass of champagne to celebrate?

Oh, well, that sounds very tempting, but I'd better not.

It's a long drive home and some friends of my wife

are coming to dinner. - Ah, pity.

When I work, I work hard.

But when the work is over, I am game for anything.

Well, I suppose I could telephone--

Oh, no, no, no, no--

never make an enemy of a colleague's wife.

Oh.

No, I shall have a glass of champagne by myself,

and then perhaps after dinner, I will

go to that little club you took me to the other night, yeah?

It's a good place to unwind,, you know?

Yeah.

My, uh, wife, you know, she--

she doesn't know it exists--

eh?

Oh, yeah, mum is the word, yeah?

That is a curious expression.

What has mother got to do with it?

I do just want to say, Mr. Weinrich--

Uh, Helmut, Helmut, please.

Thank you.

I-- I do just want to say, Helmut, that I really do

think this project's a winner, you know.

Yeah, today Coventry, tomorrow, the world, yeah?

Yeah.

Good, well, auf Wiedersehen.

Now goodbye.

Goodbye.

A dry martini, please, with an olive.

I'm sorry, miss, I'm afraid I can't serve you.

Why now?

I'm 21.

You're unaccompanied, miss.

That's ridiculous--

I'm waiting for my fianc , Mr. Angus Phillips.

Well, when he gets here, I'll be happy to serve you, miss.

But he could be hours-- he's always late.

Am I right in thinking that you're not a resident, miss?

No, but I will be when Angus gets here.

Oh.

Will you call the manager?

I want to see the manager.

Listen to me, miss, I've told you the rules.

Now if you make a fuss, I'll have

to call the house detective.

I just don't believe this, you--

Excuse me, can I be of help?

Ah, it's nothing, sir.

But I think it is something-- we have,

here, a lady in distress.

Uh, forgive me, I could not help overhearing.

I would be happy to buy you a dry martini.

Oh, that's so kind of you, I accept.

So a dry martini and a scotch on the rocks, please.

Is anything wrong?

Who are you?

I'm Cranmer Oakes, I--

I look after security here in the hotel.

Hm.

She wanted a drink, sir, and she's alone.

If I recollect, she was alone, and now she is not.

She is my guest.

I see.

Well, if she's your guest, Herr Weinrich, there's no problem.

That's not quite right, Mr. Oakes.

My orders are clear-- there's no unaccompanied ladies

to be served.

I'll take full responsibility, Jimmy.

But it's my job.

Yes, to serve drinks, and I suggest that you do it.

Very well, Mr. Oakes, but I'll be having

a word with the manager later.

A scotch on the rocks and a dry martini--

was that it, sir?

Yes.

But at the moment, I have a better idea--

I need someone to help me to celebrate.

I would be most happy if you would join

me in a bottle of champagne.

Oh, I don't know.

Angus could be here at any minute.

Well, in that case, I will finish the bottle by myself.

Well, I've always had a soft spot for champagne.

So a bottle of champagne, the best you have.

Very good, sir.

Hello.

Nina, in what room is the missing watch?

200 and something--

234, Lancaster suite.

Oh!

Ah!

So, the most lively champagne, yeah?

So, a toast--

Where was it?

In the bath, I'm afraid.

Oh.

The tub was still full.

Oh, no, I must have forgotten to remove it.

It's always been loose.

Oh, Lord, I'm sure it isn't waterproof.

Well, we can always have it checked into jewelers for you.

Sally, come along.

I think she should apologize.

Pardon?

You accused me of being a thief.

I think you should apologize.

What I said was, I think my watch has been stolen,

which is quite different.

So kindly remember your manners.

It's set with emeralds, belonged to my sister.

I'd never forgive myself if it was ruined.

She did accuse me of being a thief, bloody cow.

I've got a right to an apology.

Not in the hotel business.

Sally.

I mean, just look at it this way, Sally--

all she's got is a drowned watch.

You've got a career.

A what?

Ha-- you're pulling my leg, Mr. Oakes.

Jobs are scarce in the Midlands, Sally.

This isn't a job, it's feudalism.

Oh, history your strongpoint, is it?

Oh yeah, I nearly went to university.

See you about the campus.

Cranmer, I've been bleeping

you for the past half hour.

Really?

Well, it hasn;t bleeped.

That's the second time this week.

The bleepers were your brain child, John.

They were needed.

Mine works perfectly.

Anyway, about this convention next week--

I really think you should have some back-up.

I mean, 20 Sicilians--

They're businessmen, John, not mafiosa.

Hm, can we be certain?

Oh, I think so, they're part of an official trade

delegation.

I can make a few phone calls.

Hey, can I borrow the file?

I-- I'd rather you didn't-- it's confidential.

You can study it in my office.

Oh, I suppose you better borrow my bleeper.

There wouldn't be much point in me rushing

to the scene of a murder.

We don't have murders, John, just missing watches.

So far-- but the Sicilians.

Oh yes, the other thing is they might

be staying on the second week.

Really?

I'd better brief Duncan.

Duncan?

Duncan Pedley-- my holiday replacement, John.

I'll be in Corfu.

Damn, I'd forgotten.

I suppose you wouldn't consi--

Oh, no way.

Yeah-- want to see that file?

I've got one or two things to check up on first.

Very well.

Is there anything for me, Nina?

Just the couple in Aladdin suite--

asked me to thank you for what you did.

What did you do, Cranmer?

I found Pelham for them.

Pelham is their dog.

Our hero.

This superb model won the Monte Carlo Rally.

As it passed the final checkpoint,

the suspension collapsed.

We did not mention that in advertisements.

Oh-- yeah.

Och, no, I've had too much, already.

Oh.

What time is it?

Uh, half-past 7:00.

It's not.

Where's Angus?

Look, I'll have to go and phone him.

Perhaps he got caught up in the snow.

Snow?

What snow?

Well, a man can always hope, can't he?

Excuse me, Herr Weinrich, might I have a word with you?

Why not?

It's a free country.

Sir, it's a little delicate.

Ah, I'll try to guess--

you will wish to inform me that my companion

is a call girl, yeah?

But you see, Mr. Security Man, I've been working

like stink for two whole weeks.

Tonight is my last night.

I wish to relax.

Perhaps I'm unwilling to be called.

No, I don't think she's a prostitute.

No, Mr.--

I think she could be something more dangerous.

A spy-- an industrial spy.

Look, I really don't know, but I've been in hotel

security for a long time, and I'm pretty

sure that she's a wrong 'un--

skillful, too, a real professional.

Professional?

What kind of professional?

Well, they're usually conference grifters,

but she could be a simple thief.

The problem is, there's no way of finding out until they act.

And then, of course, it's too late.

Now an important part of my job here is to warn hotel

guests about undesirables.

Ah, I understand, but you do not

think it is possible that she is what she says she is?

It's remotely possible.

Perhaps you won't mind if I ask where she's gone?

To phone her fianc , Angus.

Yes, well, she may come back and say that he's been held up.

She might go on to say that she's

got nowhere to spend the night.

She could try to borrow money.

My advice, Herr Weinrich, is to drop her.

Pity-- she's so very, um, attractive, yeah?

Well, If it's of any interest to you, there, uh-- there

is a little club here, it--

Oh yeah, I know the place.

It's a very fine establishment.

Well, in that case, Herr Weinrich--

You have done your job, Mr. Security Man.

I will heed your warning.

Thank you.

All part of the service.

Cranmer!

Addressed to you-- a bomb?

No, I--

I think it's one of our ashtrays--

another repentant souvenir-hunter.

Would you believe it?

I might.

Angus is still in Wolverhampton.

He says his conference could go on all night.

He can't get here until tomorrow.

Oh, how sad.

He always does this to me, always.

And I suppose you have nowhere to stay tonight?

He's really the limit.

Now what do you do?

Do?

Where will you go?

I go home.

Och, I better hurry, I might still be in time for dinner.

You mean you live here? But I thought--

The past five years.

My dad's an engineer.

But then why do you stay--?

Och, I know what you're thinking.

Why do Angus and I meet here in a hotel?

My folks are Scots-Presbyterians,

Precipitating a wee bit narrow, you understand?

Oh, yeah.

I'm very grateful to you for the drinks

and I hope the factory's a big success.

Goodbye, Helmut.

Uh, wait-- don't go.

Why not?

Well, the food here isn't bad, and I thought that perhaps--

You mean--?

You've done enough for me.

No, no, I promise you--

the meat is excellent and the fish is even better.

Superb, Duncan.

How can you refuse?

I've had too much already.

And I thought the Scotch people were great drinkers.

Not in my family-- they're great ones for moderation.

When we were still in Dundee, my brother Colin

came home drunk one night.

My father wouldn't let him in the house.

Oh-- And what about Angus?

Does he drink? - Och, no, he's a surgeon.

He believes that if you're responsible for people's lives,

you shouldn't touch the stuff.

Ah, so when you're married, you will have to drink alone--

in moderation, of course.

I suppose so.

But you will not mind because you love him.

Hm, it sounds very romantic.

The truth is, I've known Angus all my life.

Do you know the big thing between us?

We both adore children.

Ah, so you intend to have a large family?

The larger, the better.

Then I'm afraid you will despise me--

I only have three children.

Well, it's a start anyway.

Have you got photos of them?

Yes, in my room.

Uh, Conrad, the eldest, he is 15.

As far as I can make out, he intends to be a hippie.

Hynus is 9.

He is a genius at watching the television.

You remind me of Helga.

Is that one of your children?

No, no, that is my wife.

Oh, now she's a little stout, but when we were married,

she was very beautiful, like you.

That's funny.

What is?

You remind me of someone, too.

Oh, who?

A boy called Karl, a German student--

my first boyfriend, really.

But I thought that you and Angus-- were--

It was while Angus was in Edinburgh studying medicine.

Karl was at Dundee University.

I was in love with him for a whole term.

And I remind you of him?

Uh, this calls for a toast.

I won't drink it.

Oh, but I think that you will.

Ta-da!

I bought this for my little girl, Eva.

How can you resist?

Och, you're a crazy man.

Opla!

After dinner, I will show you photographs of my family.

Oakes, here.

This is Jimmy.

He went up with her half an hour ago.

He was smashed, and they took a bottle.

Right.

Her Weinrich?

Herr Weinrich?

You.

You're on the airplane.

No, you're not on the plane.

You're in the hotel.

In Hamburg.

This is England.

What's happened to the girl?

Girl?

Oh, yeah, I remember there was a girl.

You were with her all evening.

You came up with her about half an hour ago--

the barman saw you.

Well, I thought I'd better make sure you were safe.

Where is she?

Oh, my God.

She's dead!

Dead?

No, no, that's not impossible, not possible!

What happened?

Impossible!

Look, tell me what happened, man!

Nothing happened!

We played around a little.

We had a drink.

A drink?

I was wrong.

She wasn't a professional. She was a rotten amateur.

But how is she dead-- how?

Chloral hydrate-- it was meant for you, but she

must have drunk by mistake. - She tried to kill me?

No, no, she wanted to put you to sleep,

but she got drunk, herself.

After that, she got everything wrong, including the dosage.

But-- but what did she want with me?

That's for the police to find out.

No-- no, please, not the police.

Please don't call the police.

Herr Weinrich, the girl is dead.

Yeah, yeah, we send for a doctor.

Mr. Oakes?

Do you need any help?

No, don't let him in.

Please, I will explain everything--

please, please!

Mr. Oakes, I'm coming in.

It's like a battlefield.

What are you doing here, Jimmy?

I just thought you might need some extra help.

Where's the girl?

I saw her come up with you.

She's-- she's already gone.

But they only came up a half an hour ago.

Yes, well, there was a disagreement and she left.

Well, in any case, it's none of your damn business.

No, that girl never went through the lobby.

I'd have seen her.

You obviously didn't.

And in future, Jimmy, when I want your help,

I'll bloody well ask for it.

OK.

Mr. Oakes, I was just trying to be helpful.

I'll be away to bed, then.

Goodnight, sir.

Mr. Oakes, I--

Sh.

I hate that sniveling barman.

Mr. Oakes, I'm so grateful, I--

oh.

Now just get one thing straight, Herr Weinrich--

the police must be notified.

Now look, you needn't get so upset.

It's obvious what happened.

The police won't suspect you of anything.

No, no, it's the publicity.

My wife-- bad publicity would ruin my project.

Think of it--

2,000 jobs in Coventry-- caput, and for nothing.

Can't you do something?

Well, you should have listened to me, Herr Weinrich.

But I can certainly tell the police that--

No, if she is found somewhere else, what difference?

You know I didn't kill her.

True.

And she is dead--

it can't hurt her.

Think of the jobs.

And-- and I give you 5,000 pounds.

Yeah-- 5,000 pounds.

Just get her away from here.

No, it can't be done.

Yeah, it can be done and you are the man to do it.

5,000 pounds?

Yeah.

Yeah, not here, in [inaudible],, but in the bank,

I have unlimited credit.

I get it for you in the morning.

Get dressed.

Get dressed and straighten up the room.

And don't touch her--

I'll be back in a minute.

What are you going to do?

I'll have to get back to the hotel by 6:00.

Now I can get her perhaps 100 miles away by then.

Now this is what I want you to do--

You wait for me here, yeah?

Oh, Mr. Oakes--

my watch is all right.

I think it enjoyed the dip.

I'm very glad to hear it.

Oh, Mr. Oakes, I, uh--

I have a bad conscience.

I'm sorry?

That girl, that maid--

perhaps in the heat of the moment, I did accuse her.

Anyway, will you apologize to her for me and give her this?

There.

I'll make sure that she gets it.

Thanks.

Now then, where's my chauffeur?

I have a train to catch.

Thanks.

Come along, Denzel.

Madam.

Ah, Mr. Oakes.

Uh, I'm nearly taking it with me,

it's the, uh-- the atlas you were so kind to lend me.

I trust it was useful, sir.

Yeah, most helpful.

Uh, I'm now catching my plane to Hamburg.

Auf wiedersehen.

I'll be in my room for the next couple of hours.

Noted.

Had a good trip, sir?

Nein.

It's never too early for champagne, Molly.

Come on in and drink a toast with us.

Oh, Cranmer, you bumped me again.

I've got a hideous bruise and it hurts.

Well, this should soon take the sting away-- here.

And do you know what?

I didn't even have to ask him for it.

But I do hope that goes before our holiday, darling.

It would look dreadful with a bikini.