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Hey, whoever you are, don't you get tired of this?

Who's there?

Oh, it's all right, Miss Phillips. It's nothing,

really. Miss Grant, what's happened?

Nothing, thank you, Pat, really. Good night. Is that you, George?

What's going on?

Get me the police.

And you say the man wore a mask?

A ski mask, yes. And that it's happened before?

Every night for a week or more, if I've been getting back late,

I've heard the footsteps.

Just the footsteps?

Until tonight.

Tonight they called out my name, and then by the lift, the man with the mask. Hmm.

Have you reported this before?

No.

Why not?

How do you report hearing footsteps?

You must have been frightened.

People following you are... Contrary to what you're

thinking, Sergeant, I don't frighten easily.

I'm not thinking anything, Miss Grant.

Yes, you are.

You're thinking that I'm some kind of attention-seeking

hysteric who's making this up.

These late nights...

Are you often out late? No more than most people. And tonights?

Where were you tonight? At dinner with a friend. A man friend?

No, a woman friend. A colleague of mine.

Do you have men friends?

Yes.

Any man in particular?

Not at the moment.

Well, I'll...

I'll make a report, of course, but... But since I wasn't mugged,

molested or murdered, there's not much you can do about it, right?

So you thought she was crying wolf?

Did she strike you as the nervous type?

No, sir, not particularly.

But there'll be no other reports in that area.

None of the other residents had seen anything, nor any of the staff.

Well, leave it with me.

Thank you, Sergeant. Sir.

Well, Major Galley, I must say your interest intrigues me.

I know what you're thinking. She comes from a family with money and influence.

I happen to think she's not crying wolf.

9W? Yeah, that's the answer.

Now you've got to think of a question that goes with the answer 9W.

Go on, blaze me.

Excuse me, Herr Wagner, will you spell your name with a V?

You could see that I was backing in.

I was making all the right... I'm sorry, it's my fault, okay.

You're admitting it?

Yeah, well, what else can I do?

I should be able to fix that for you, no problem.

Really?

And the space is yours.

Thank you.

Yes, well, that's one way of making friends.

She looks pretty self-assured, very neurotic.

My charm overwhelmed her, sir.

I see.

Your donation can be in any form you wish, sir.

We prefer a cheque or a postal order, but you can give cash if it's more convenient.

Mm-hm.

Famine relief, Susan Grant?

Hello?

Hello?

Susan?

Susan!

It's me. Hello, Henry, I'm sorry.

Coffee?

Yes, please, black.

You're all right.

You look a bit strained.

No, I'm fine.

Freedom Incorporated, Henry Loughlin.

Well, these things take time.

Good night, Susan.

Good night.

It's my way of an apology.

I fixed the old nighters wrong.

Well, what can I say?

Well, how about saying you'll have a drink with me?

The churlish refuse.

Turned out to be a long drink.

You've hardly told me anything about yourself.

Yes, I have.

I like good company, good food, hot sun, cold beer.

This I work for the government. What's it really mean?

Like I told you, I'm a civil servant.

So are traffic wardens and refuse collectors.

I'm in security, okay?

This is the moment I'm supposed to say, how glamorous, you're a spy.

And you're supposed to say, no, it's very boring, it's all paperwork.

No, it's very boring. It's all paperwork.

You happy?

I really enjoyed that.

Did you?

Oh, good. That's a general idea, isn't it?

Nice to do it again.

Yes.

Do you guys a lot?

So-so. Isn't there someone at your car?

Okay.

What's the matter? You're shaking. I was frightened for you.

What about the car?

Oh, that'll be all right.

Come on.

I'll take you home.

Yes.

Thank you.

You've gone quiet.

I'm all right.

I enjoyed myself tonight. Really did.

That broken rear light put you to quite an expense.

Oh, it's all right. Do it all the time.

And what happens when the driver turns out to be an old frump?

Oh, it's like with a draw.

I'd invite you in, but it's been a long day.

Yeah.

It's OK.

I'll call you soon.

Do that. Good night.

Good night.

Hello?

Hello?

Go to hell!

Susan?

Susan, is that you?

Mummy, is that you, Mummy?

Yes, dear, are you all right? Oh, I'm sorry, I dropped the receiver.

How are you?

You sound strange.

Do I?

I'm just tired, that's all. I could do with a good night's sleep.

I've been calling you all evening.

Been out?

Evidently.

Are you coming down this weekend? I don't know.

Cook's longing to feed you up.

We both think... Don't fuss, Mother.

I've just had an enormous meal with a charming young man. Well, that's something.

I hope he's not another of these weird Chelseaites

you get involved with. No, he's not. Far from it.

But that's all I'm going to say about him.

All right, dear.

So off to bed with you.

Good night, my darling.

Dinner with a charming young man. One of yours, George.

Doesn't fit any description I would make, but yes, I think it was.

Good.

I know something's going on.

Even when she was a little girl, she'd never admit to being frightened.

She'd bottle it all up inside.

I wonder where she inherited that from.

Am I wasting your time, George?

Oh, I don't think so.

Still, I'm not complaining.

Sitting here with a very best malt whiskey in this lovely house, that takes me back.

Anthony was more at home in your company than anyone else you know.

He was a fine man, Margaret.

Since he died, you haven't exactly been a regular guest.

I was only waiting for an invitation.

Take care of Susan. She's very precious to me.

Here you go.

That's right. Liver sausage, this. That's right.

You can't stand liver sausage, you know that? Neither can I, mate.

What did you buy it for, then? Well, it was just sitting there.

Nobody was interested.

Some poor old pig got the chop to provide that.

Well, has anybody shoved her out of the window

yet? You don't believe her, do you, rich kid?

Fill in a long day collecting for charity.

Time drags.

I mean, maybe she's just trying to get attention.

There, look, she doesn't need to try.

What's Kelly involved for? What are we doing here?

You heard what he said. Pick her up, stick with her,

let me know if anyone bothers her. That's all

he said. Yeah, nanny's anonymous, that's us.

Yeah, well, it could be worse, couldn't it? She could be 15 stone with a moustache.

What do you suss out on associated charities?

Life seems kosher enough.

They collect for old folks' homes, orphans, famine relief, that kind of thing.

The only cuckoo in the nest seems to be this organisation called Freedom Inc.

Sounds like they're stationers.

What is a cuckoo? Well, they're not a charity for a star.

And their campaign for the release of political prisoners from jail.

It's run by this guy called Henry Laughlin.

You're not eating your liver sausage. Do you want to be force-fed?

Well, I can't sit around here chatting all day!

Come on, mate!

37 to base, give me a computer check on a blue

Vauxhall Foxtrot Yankee Hotel 407 Victor, over.

Checking, 37.

Base to 37, computer check negative on the car described, over.

Yeah, thank you.

£2.49, please.

Thank you, Danny.

Sick joke.

Any idea who it is?

I don't know.

Ex-boyfriend?

Someone you dumped, won't take no for an answer?

There's no one like that.

Do you recognize anyone in the supermarket?

Anyone get close to you?

Didn't notice anyone.

But then who notices people in supermarkets?

Yeah, too busy checking prices, aren't you?

Henry.

I'm sorry.

I was just passing by. Didn't know you had come to me. Come in. No, thank you, no.

Just passing.

I'll see you tomorrow at the office.

All right. But you're welcome to come in and have a drink.

No, really, no.

I should have phoned.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Good night. Good night.

Man listening outside the door.

Oh, he wouldn't.

He wouldn't do that.

Who is he?

Well, he works with us. Henry Loughlin. He lives across the street.

Handy.

An admirer of yours, is he?

Come on. He's too old.

They're never too old.

I rang you just now.

I got through to some switchboard.

Who did I get through to?

Ah, it's an answering service.

Got hold of you pretty quickly.

I just happened to phone in. Do you want me

to take this back with me? I wish you would.

I'm still on duty.

Now listen, you lock everything when I go, okay?

Mm-hmm. All right? Spoken like a true security man.

Right. Good night. Come on.

Laughlin spent four years in Ljubljana, never even got to Siberia.

Four years in Ljubljana?

Oh, lucky they didn't throw the key away.

Took part in the Hungarian uprising. Yeah, it was years ago. He formed Freedom Inc.

back in the 60s, dedicated to politicals everywhere.

Big job.

Yeah, oh, he doesn't like us, by the way.

Oh, it's the same, isn't it?

It's written reams on the evils of the secret organization. 1959,

the realms of evil, 1963, the covert society, 1968, the enemy within, and so on.

We're right enough, aren't we? Yeah.

I don't think he's this sort of nutter, though. Watch out, he's got a gun.

Hey, try not to lose her this time.

Yes, I am fully aware of the pressure, Excellency, and I am dealing with it.

Yes, good night.

Well?

This new boyfriend is turning out to be a bit of a nuisance.

He's got Loughlin jumping now. Then remove him.

Oh, and when you do, perhaps the girl should be unfortunate enough to witness it.

All right, Mr Bass.

Hello?

Yes, Bodie, I'm fine.

Yes, the locks are on and the chain.

Go ask a man and check.

What do you mean you don't trust me?

Yes, I'm fine.

Thank you for worrying.

Bye.

Hello?

Hello? Hi, you all right?

Yes, Bodie, I'm fine. All locked in, safe and secure? Yes,

the locks are on and the chain.

Tiny, isn't it?

Magic.

Oh, what about the voice? The voice calling my name?

One thing at a time, Sue.

Oh.

I don't think I can take much more of this. I mean, why?

Who is it? I mean, why me? What have I done?

Calm down. Come on, let's have a drink.

You have a brother, don't you? A fair-haired guy.

Neville?

I don't know about him.

I asked around.

What's his problem?

He owes money. A lot?

Mm. To some rather heavy people.

He wants you to help him out?

How do you know that?

Yes.

You're not going to.

Not anymore. I wonder what you have to talk about,

my wretched brother. Oh, my God, the lights!

I can't. Don't panic.

Bernie, do you think it says... Shh!

Where's the fuse box?

In the hall, cupboard on the right-hand side.

Miracle of modern science.

Here, you try and get some sleep.

Susan.

What is it? It's next door.

No one. They moved out.

Who is it? It's me, Bodie.

Roger. Over and out.

There's nothing on him. We'll see what the duck comes up with.

So much for the cry wolf theory. Wolf or wolves.

To let us go, just like that. I mean, you knew one of them, didn't you?

What do you want them to do, arrest me or something?

Your gun. They never even asked you about your gun.

Well, they just overlooked it, okay?

That day you bumped into my car, you did it on purpose.

I'm an assignment.

You've been assigned to take care of me.

You're very worthwhile.

What do you know about that man? Who was he?

I'll go there and find out. Just get in the car.

Now I remember where I've seen, you know, the good-looking one, Mr. Doyle.

In your car.

Good-looking, yeah.

Right, get in the car. Yes, he was. Look, have I got to prize you in or what?

You can't prize someone in.

You can only prize something up or out or off or... Good-looking.

Lateral scar mark on right upper thigh, vaccination mark on right leg.

Could it be South or Central American? That's common there. Could be.

But the blood group, skin pigmentation, everything's just British parentage.

Frankly. Could be an Eskimo, right?

Oh, well, maybe his fingerprints will show. Your best chance.

Thanks, Doc.

I've heard of dropping in for dinner, but breakfast? This is a nice surprise.

You're always saying I don't come over enough, and you don't bring your friends.

Oh, perhaps she's turned over a new leaf, Miss Scruggs.

You brighten my weekend.

Now tell me, Mr Bodie, what do you do?

Um, sort of security, really.

How interesting. What is it you secure? You, for one. Me?

Yes, I work for the government.

Can't say any government's ever made me feel secure.

When Susan's father died, he left a great deal of money.

The government gave me, after death duties, estate duties, lord knows what duties,

was hardly enough to feed the cat. Mother, you're shameless. You're rolling in it.

Are you a gold digger, Mr Bodie?

Oh, but of course, Mrs Grant.

I like him, Susan. Well, that's something.

Edward James Smith.

He's got one arrest way back.

Released through lack of evidence.

Ultra right wing. He's got affiliations in Europe, South America. Suspected hitman.

It's a pity he died too soon, really, isn't it?

Vody wouldn't have shot to kill if he'd had a choice. Yeah, now they know he's CI5.

Or that he became too much of a damn nuisance.

Yes, he can get in people's hair, can't he?

Special delivery for Mr Loughman.

Flat 17, third floor. Thank you.

And there you are.

Nesting again.

What's her name?

Red and Matilda.

Well, you made a hit with Mother.

If you want to win the girl, win the mother.

Do you want to win the girl?

No, it'd be too easy.

Thanks a lot.

According to your mother, there's no opposition.

Old chinless milksops, aren't there?

She hasn't met them all.

Oh, God.

Hello, Neville.

Who's this?

Her name's Bodie. Is Mother in the house?

Yes.

My brother Neville, full of Old World charm, as you can see.

Why?

Why won't you?

A few thousand is petty cash to you.

I told you, Neville, I'm sick and tired of telling you why.

This time it'll be different, I swear it.

How many times have I heard that?

How many times have I paid your debts only to see

you make the same stupid mistakes all over again?

Susan's been brainwashing you again.

No, she has not.

Neville, you're 27.

You've been bankrupt twice.

You're at the mercy of every gliptalking conman who crosses your path.

Giving money to you is like giving a gun to a baby.

All right. If you won't help me, I'll find another way.

I hope it doesn't upset your gracious living.

3869? Mr. Mason, please.

He's not here at present.

Would you ask him to call Henry Loughlin? It's very urgent.

Well, what have you found out?

The girl's down in the country with the boyfriend.

We'll have to get her.

I should have done it before.

Was that you there?

Those were wonderful times.

I miss my husband a great deal. Enough of this.

I'll be dragging out the movie projector next, by the pool at Cap d'Antibes.

Oh, why not?

I like old movies.

Poor Neville. I've ruined him.

Time after time I've paid his debts,

and each time I seem to have made it worse for him.

No, you haven't. Look, he's a grown man now. He can make his own way.

By the way, the guest room's freezing. I've put the blanket on.

Oh.

You hate them?

I switch it off when I go by. Good night, Mr. Bodie.

Good night, Miss Scrum.

Night, Sue.

Night.

Hey, you were right.

Oh, it's all part of the service.

Thanks for being here.

Is that why you're doing all this?

Doing what?

Risking your life.

That's my life.

I didn't realise, Mrs Grant, it wasn't your real mother.

My parents were killed in a car crash.

Yeah, I know.

She told me.

It expands quite a lot. What? Oh, you being a learner.

Like you.

Possibly.

Sorry about the blanket.

It's all in the mail.

Oh, right. Right. Right.

You were after the silver. What were you going to do, chloroform it?

That's right.

What about your friend, the one who got killed? Was he after the silver as well?

I don't know anything about anyone getting killed.

And you don't know anything about frightening the young woman to death?

That's right.

Hello? Loughlin?

It's Mason.

I couldn't get back to you yesterday. Yes, yes,

listen. It may be too late. We've got to move.

You are holding a Mr Raymond Miller?

You his solicitor? Yes.

Good morning, Mr. Miller.

Don't worry.

You'll be out of here by this evening.

I'd like to speak to Mr Mason, please.

I'm afraid that's impossible without an appointment.

Is this his office here?

Mr Mason. Just a moment.

Who the devil... Doyle.

I'm sorry, sir, but I just... That's all right, Miss Wells.

You acquainted with a Mr Henry Laughlin?

We act for him in certain matters. Yeah,

he spoke to him on the phone about an hour ago. Phone tapping.

Now, just a minute, Mr... Doyle, and the regulations weren't infringed.

We believe your client's implicated in a very serious crime.

Cyanide.

Injected into the back of the neck.

Neat. Yes, neat cyanide.

The girl back at work?

Yeah, Bodie on the spot. I think it's becoming a labour of love.

Well, I hope it doesn't lapse into ribbery.

All my political life, I fought against the invisible governments,

the faceless wielders of power, and now you set them on me.

I'd done nothing of the kind.

George Cowley was a friend of Antony's. When I sensed that Susan was in danger,

I asked him to look into it.

That man's big brother, a grey-suited spook, answerable to God knows who.

He's protecting Susan, and that's my first concern.

It should have been yours.

I know why she's being harassed.

And I put an end to it.

God help me.

Yes? My name's Mason. I'm a solicitor.

I represent Mr. Henry Lockley. I know. He's instructed me to hand this over to you.

Go, go!

Yeah, go!

4537, over. No, I lost Bauer.

I've got the tape safe, though. I put out a red A, over.

Right, understood.

Hello.

I'm speaking.

That's not true. I did everything to the letter.

No, wait. Listen to me.

Night, Sue. Night, Joan. See you tomorrow.

Night, Sue.

Night.

Susan Grant, Famine Relief?

Yes, I am. Oh, you wish to make a donation?

How much are you thinking of giving? I must say, that's very generous.

Well, let us say it is a matter of conscience.

Perhaps you could give me some idea how the money will be spent.

Of course.

Our main function is to raise money for food and supplies

for the undernourished parts of the world.

We see every stage through ourselves. We leave nothing to chance.

We have people that work in all the countries that we aid.

They supervise the disbursement of the funds and the distribution of the supplies.

Do you have any questions, then?

Hello?

Are you still there, sir? Hello?

Stop, or she goes over!

Drop the gun!

Drop it!

Now, bring your car to the bottom of the stairs.

Move!

Listen, I've got trouble. Give me Alpha and 4-5,

but tell them to maintain radio silence. Maintain radio silence, over.

Right, where are we going? Just drive. Yeah, I know, but do we turn left or right?

Turn left and drive south over the bridge.

South over the bridge. Right, you're the boss. Let's fight.

How about that, 4-5? Yep, 8-24.

Keep going for three miles.

Where are we going through, Woodley?

Just keep going. Oh, beautiful. Just keep on going.

What do you want her for?

Shut up.

Well, first you try and scare her, now you're looking to... Very smart.

Enough to get you killed, that's how smart.

Nice try, but he talked too much.

Where the hell's he going?

Go right around this roundabout and then make a left.

Sir, we're getting his tracker signal now.

Could be the instrument, Padley.

Maybe.

A definite maybe.

Go for it.

The Mets are alerting all mobile patrols.

But Bow's obviously armed, and he's got the girl.

Next left, and then first right.

Oh, the full mystery tour, eh?

For you, perhaps.

Right, give him the keys.

Now, out.

Now, start walking up the runway with your hands up.

Any tricks and she's dead.

Come on!

¶¶

Looking for a car keys.

Henry Loughlin is an idealist and a brave man.

His commitment to freedom of political thought is absolute.

When he alone was at risk, he was unshakable.

He was determined to release this evidence of torture

used on political prisoners in Central America.

But the government of that country sought to prevent him.

And they found a way.

By threatening the safety of his daughter.

You, Susan.

He's not my father.

My parents were killed.

Your mother was killed when you were a little girl.

Your father was imprisoned.

During that time, your adoption was arranged.

When your father was released,

it was felt that your happiness was secure and shouldn't be disturbed.

Would you like to return this to him now?

This young man's been advising me about my roses, George.

Really? You didn't know I've got great fingers, did you?

There, you see? That's perfect.