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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 the 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

cars.

Now, tomorrow I take my plane to Hamburg. In two months' time I will

we will start work on the factory.

Now, how about a glass of champagne to celebrate?

Oh, well, that sounds very tempting, but, um...

I'd better not. It's a long drive home and some friends of my wife are coming

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.

No, no, no, no.

Never make an enemy of a colleague's wife.

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 run wine, don't you think?

My wife, you know, she doesn't know it exists.

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.

Feinrich... Helmut.

Helmut, please.

Thank you.

I do just want to say, Helmut, that I really do think this project's a winner,

you know. Yeah.

Today Coventry, tomorrow's the world, yeah?

Yeah.

I'll be in a day. I'll be back. All right.

A dry martini, please.

With an olive.

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

Why not? I'm 21.

You're unaccompanied, miss.

That's ridiculous.

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

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

He could be ours. 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 told you the rules.

Now, if you make a fuss, I'll have to call the health detective.

I just don't believe that you... Excuse me.

Can I be of help?

That's nothing, sir. But I think it is something.

We have here a lady in distress.

Forgive me. I could not help overhearing.

I would be happy to buy you a dry martini. Oh, that's so kind of you,

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

Is anything wrong?

Who are you?

I'm Cranmer Oaks. I look after security here in the hotel.

She wanted a drink, sir.

She's alone.

If I may correct, she was alone, and now she is not.

She is my guest.

I see.

Well, if she's your guest here, Van Rick, there's no problem.

That's not quite right, Mr. Oaks. My orders are clear. There's no

ladies to be served. I'll take full responsibility, Jimmy. But it's my job

serve drinks, and I suggest that you do it.

Very well, Mr. Oaks.

But I'll be having a word with the manager later.

A scotch and the rocks and a dry martini. Was that it, sir?

Yes. But if I won't, 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.

I'm good to 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.

Well... Nina?

What room is the museum at?

200 and something.

234. Lancet screen.

Life is champagne, yeah?

So, pause.

Where was it?

In the bath, I'm afraid.

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 at a jeweller's for you.

Sally, come along.

I think she should apologise.

Pardon? You accused me of being a thief.

I think you should apologise.

What I said was, I think my watch has been stolen, which is quite different.

So kindly remember your manners.

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

Not in the hotel business, Sally.

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

All she's got is a giant watch.

You've got a career.

Oh, what?

You're pulling my leg, Mr. Adams. Jobs are scarce in the Midlands, Sally. This

isn't a job. It's feudalism.

Oh, history. Your strong point, is it? Oh, yeah. I nearly went to university.

Are you about the campus?

Grandma, I've been bleeping you for the past half hour. Really?

It hasn't bleeped. That's the second time this week.

The bleepers were your brainchild, John. They were needed.

Mine works perfectly.

Anyway, about this convention next week.

I really think you should have some backup.

I mean, 20 Sicilians.

They're businessmen, John, not mafiosi. Can we be certain?

I think so. They're part of an official trade delegation.

I can make a few phone calls.

Can I borrow the file?

I'd rather you didn't. It's confidential.

You can study it in my office.

Oh, I suppose you'd better borrow my bleeper. It wouldn't be much point in me

rushing to the scene of the murder.

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

So far.

A zillion.

Oh, yes. The other thing is, they might be staying on a second week. Really?

I'd better brief Duncan.

Duncan. Duncan Pedley. My holiday replacement, John.

I'll be in Corpule. Damn, I'd forgotten.

I suppose you wouldn't consider... Oh, no way.

Put this in 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 the Arden suite.

Asked me to thank you for what you did.

What did you do, Klemmer? 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, no, I've had too much already.

What time is it?

Half past seven.

Not.

Look,

I have to go on the phone.

Perhaps he got caught up in the snow.

Snow? What snow?

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

Why not?

It's a free country.

It's a little delicate.

Ah, I try to guess.

You wish to inform me that my companion is a call girl, darling.

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 not unwilling to be called. No, I don't think she's a prostitute.

No, but I thought... I think she could be something more dangerous.

An industrial spy? 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 one.

Skillful, too.

A real professional.

Professional? What kind of professional? Well, they're usually confidence

tricksters, but she could be a simple thief.

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

Then, of course, it's too late. No, an important part of my job here is to warn

hotel guests about undesirable.

Yeah, I understand, but you do not think it is possible that she is what she

says she is?

Remotely possible, but perhaps you won't mind if I ask where she's gone?

To home.

Her fiancé, 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

to borrow money.

My advice, if I may, is to drop her.

Pity. He's so very, um, attractive, yeah?

If it's of any interest to you, there's a little club here. Oh, yeah, I know the

place. It's a very fine establishment.

Well, in that case, have I... You have done your job, Mr. Security Man.

I will heed your warning. Thank you.

All part of the service.

Address to you.

A bon?

No, I... I think...

One of our aspirates.

Another repentant souvenir hunter.

Would you believe it? I might.

Angus is still in Wolverhampton.

Either this 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.

It's really the limit.

What will you do?

Do? Where will you go? I'll go home. Oh, I'd better hurry. I might still be in

time for dinner.

I mean, you live here, but I thought that... For the past five years.

My dad's an engineer.

But then why do you stay... Oh, I know what you're thinking.

Why do Angus and I meet here in a hotel?

My folks are Scott Presbyterians.

A wee bit narrow, you understand.

Oh, yeah.

I'm very grateful to you for the drink. And I hope the factory's a big success.

Goodbye, Helmut.

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, darling.

How can you refuse?

I've had too much already.

And I thought the Scotch people were great drinkers. Not in my family.

great ones for moderation.

When we were still in Dundee, my brother Colin came home drunk one night. My

brother wouldn't let him in the house.

And what about Angus? Does he drink?

Oh, 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.

But in moderation, of course.

I suppose so.

But you will not mind because you love him. 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.

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.

Conrad, the eldest.

He is 15.

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

Heinz is nine. 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 Carl.

A German student. My first boyfriend, really.

But I thought that you and Angus were... It was while Angus was in Edinburgh

studying medicine.

Carl was at Dundee University.

I was in love with him for a whole time.

And I remind you of him.

This calls for toast.

I won't drink it.

Oh, but I think that you will.

Ta -da!

I bought this for my little girl, Ava.

How can you resist?

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

Thank you.

Oaks here. This is Jimmy.

He went up with her a half an hour ago.

He was smashed, and they took a bottle.

Right.

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 happened to the girl?

Girl?

Oh, yeah.

I remember there was a girl. You were with her all evening. You came up with

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 possible. Not possible.

What happened?

Impossible.

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?

Chlorohydrate.

It was meant for you, but she must have drunk it 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 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. Yeah, fine, but the girl is dead.

Yeah, yeah, we've sent for a doctor.

Mr. Oaks, do you need any help?

Don't let him in.

Please. I will explain everything.

Please. Please.

Mr. Oaks, 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...

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 Oaks.

I was just trying to be helpful.

I'll be away to bed, then.

Good night, sir.

Mr. Oaksley.

I hate that sibling bombing.

Mr. Oaks, I am so grateful I... Oh.

Now, just get one thing straight here, Feinrich. 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, it's the publicity.

My wife.

Bad publicity would ruin my project.

Think of it. 2 ,000 jobs in Coventry. Kaput. And for nothing.

Can't you do something?

You should have listened to me, Herr Weinreich.

But I can certainly tell the police.

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 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?

Yeah.

Yeah, not here, naturally. But in the bank, I have unlimited credit.

I'll get it for you in the morning.

Get dressed.

What?

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 six.

I can get up, perhaps, a hundred miles away by then.

Now, this is what I want you to do.

You wait for me here, yeah?

Oh, Mr Oaks, my watch is all right. I think it enjoyed the dip. I'm very glad

hear it.

Oh, Mr Oaks, 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 apologise 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, Benville.

Ah,

Mr. Oaks.

I'm really taking it with me. The, uh, the athlete, she was so kind to let me.

I trust it was useful for... Yeah.

I'm now catching my plane to Humboldt. I'll be the same.

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

Had a good trip, sir?

Nein. Es war freckling.

Freckling?

It's never too early for champagne, Molly.

Come on in and drink a toast with us.

Grandma, you bumped me again. I got a hideous bruise and it hurt.

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.

A little dreadful with a bikini.