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My little place, isn't it?

Oh, darling, I'll get my hat.

Yes, I hear the fishing is very good.

Oh, well, that's all there is to be said.

Come on, let's go and book in and then we'll see about your fishing.

I'll ring you a date.

I'm sure Andrew Mingus will be able to fix something up for us.

Oh, hello.

I thought you were in the study.

We were, but we came through for coffee.

Flora, this is Sylvie Brown from the Glasgow School of Art.

Sylvie, this is Flora McInnes, my fiancée.

How do you do? Pleased to meet you.

Don't let me interrupt you.

No, I think we've almost finished.

And what are you going to do with these students if it rains?

Plenty of room here and in the village. They don't all have to be banished to

the hills for the entire duration of the school.

Have you found a sponsor yet? Not yet, but I am about to speak to someone who

does sound very interested. And we are confident.

Flora worries about the cost of the estate, don't you? You're quite right,

course. Well, if you forgive me, I'll go and make that call. Excuse me.

The expense really won't be very great.

I know.

I am interested.

By the way, I've had a phone call from somebody called Julian Swinton.

Says he knows you.

Julian Swinton.

Doesn't ring a bell.

He and his wife are staying down at the hotel for a few days.

They've asked me to organise some fishing for them.

Are you going to see them?

Well, I asked them to come up to the office.

You never know, Andrew, you might actually like them.

Mm -hm, mm -hm.

I'm sure they won't be here before

tea time.

I hope not.

I really am looking forward to being here.

On my way back, I'll look at possible sites for the exhibition.

Good. I'll talk to the British Legion about the hall.

You know, nice to spread it around a bit.

Andrew, this is Victoria and I'm Julian Quinton.

How do you do? How do you do?

How do you do?

This is Sylvie Brown of the Glasgow School of Art. I'm just going.

You don't remember me, do you?

I remember the face.

Santa? Eton.

Good God.

Andrew's planning a summer art school here.

Oh, that sounds very interesting. We certainly think so.

Excellent.

Wait a minute.

Piggy. Piggy Swinton.

Piggy?

Good Lord, I thought I'd lived that one down long ago.

Andrew, if you don't mind, I really must be going. Yes, of course, I'm so sorry.

If you'll excuse me for a moment.

What about a sherry?

Yes. Thank you.

I'll leave you to it.

We will need another meeting soon.

I'll be coming down to Glasgow later in the week. I'll phone you.

Do come in.

What a lovely room.

Why Piggy, darling?

It's partly the name.

You know what?

Schoolboys do with names.

Swinton, Swine, you know, Hartley.

He was the school dustbin.

Whatever do you mean?

We always had to finish our meals. Whatever it was we particularly loathed,

finish off.

Sorry, I don't quite follow.

But we had to pay him in advance.

Well, of course.

Sound business practice.

Cash in the hand, what?

How disgusting.

Didn't do any harm.

Do sit down.

Thank you.

Well, cheerio, Miss Andrew.

Cheers.

So, Andrew, any chance of some fishing?

Julian's desperate to get on the river.

Oh, well, Flora will sort all that out for you. I'll introduce you to Mr

Cameron, our ghillie, later.

Do you do a lot of fishing, Julian?

A very great deal of fishing.

Whenever we can get away.

Oh, not for me. Thank you. I take it you're not so keen.

Oh, it's Julian's cheap enthusiasm.

I'm learning it to please him. Yes.

I'm not very keen on fishing.

I prefer something a little more active.

Sir James is in America, so I understand.

Yes. With Lady Constance.

That's right.

We saw their picture in the Times, embarking on the Queen Mary, didn't we?

Yes. It occurred to me I should look you up.

So you're very much in charge here now.

Well, temporarily.

I think we're going to enjoy ourselves.

Don't you?

Very much.

Very much indeed.

And we throw in lunch, Piggy.

Part of the deal.

You're not finished yet.

Yes, I just have.

What do you think?

It's a work of art.

I don't know why, but I kind of had the feeling that it was dinner time.

I just wanted to get this done.

That's to be perfect for your parents, eh?

Been

shopping?

Books.

College books.

Aye.

Keeping on the right side of your grunt there, eh?

Well, try and, sir.

If you wait a bit, I'll give you a lift up about week.

Very good, week.

Super lunch, Flora.

I may call you Flora. Oh, yes, of course.

Local caught trout.

Superb. I look forward to catching some myself.

And I'm sure you will.

And, uh, returning the compliment.

Eh, Victoria?

Hmm?

collector, Andrew?

I bought that one, yes.

Quite recently, actually.

Andrew's mother is a keen collector.

But many of the pictures have been in the family for generations.

Are you interested in art, Victoria?

I have a part -time job in a little gallery.

Really? Where?

Sussex.

It's very small. I doubt if you'll have ever heard of it.

But it gives me something to do while Julian's working.

You're in career, I gather.

How did you know that?

Flora mentioned it.

Yes, I was.

Attached to the Argyle, but I stopped one in the leg. It was a short war for

Well, Flora, that was wonderful. Thank you very much.

Fresh raspberries. Better than Black Market.

Yes, well, I'm afraid we take these things rather for granted up here.

A small malt.

Thank you very much. Yes.

I'm fascinated to see a woman working as an estate manager, Flora.

Well, I was rather flying at the deep end.

But, like most women, I was more capable than I realised.

I don't think I'd have managed it.

Well, you run an art gallery.

Julian doesn't think of a gallery as a proper job.

He rather despises men who allow their wives to work. Oh, really?

If I had my way, I'd like to teach.

Do you have any family of your own? No, Julian's not very keen on children. Too

much of a child himself, perhaps?

What? Oh, yes.

I was just saying, with Victoria's father running the firm, the job more or

fell in my lap. Quite.

I can tell you, it seemed like heaven after the war. I'm sure.

This is a lovely little watercolour.

Yes.

It's a varley, isn't it?

Yes.

But which one?

John or Cornelius?

It can make a huge difference to the value, you know.

John was much the better painter, very thought after.

And do you know which one painted it?

It isn't really my field.

But surely it's by John.

Yes, you're right.

There's an inscription on the back to Lady Alicia Mingus, dated 1806 and fine.

How about that, Julian?

Good for you, Victoria.

You see, she really knows her stuff.

I never doubted it.

It's a pity you won't be around for our summer school.

Well, you never know.

We might manage a return visit.

I think it all depends on the fishing.

Bought up the whole shop, have you?

New old book.

Aye.

Hey, don't forget your magazine.

Thanks.

Thanks for the lift.

No bother.

Come on, Ellie.

You can have yours a bit later, my friend.

Well, you look at the map. I mean, don't leave everything to me. Let's have a

look, dear.

Is that Corrie Beck?

Don't be silly.

She could be on. I can't see her name. I'll go and have a look. Don't be long.

Well, it's a beautiful spot.

later. Jenny, what have you got on? Hey, what do you look like? Well, I've been

feeding Agnes and doing a bit of painting.

Agnes? Oh, pig.

Hello. Hello.

You're early.

Yes, we stayed last night in Perth for a look round this morning.

Oh, why didn't you ring?

We wanted to surprise you, darling.

Now, let's see what we've got for you in here.

Well, how are you, Agnes?

Fine.

Bessie. Alex, hello. Are we interrupting something?

Well, I was trying to get a hint.

No, of course not.

Oh, good. Can I get your hand over there? Be careful.

having it so muddy under the pool. You'll need some wellies, Mum.

Agnes, meet my mother.

Hasn't she done us proud?

Ugly pigs.

She's beautiful.

Jenny, don't be so ridiculous. How can a pig be called beautiful?

I thought there'd be more animals.

There's 500 cows in that town. They've lambed well this year.

Now, lambs.

Lambs are beautiful.

I've always wanted a cuddle once.

Darling, my brother.

Did you have a good journey?

Yes.

Yes, we took it slowly.

We stayed the first night at a place called Appleby.

Oh, now, there's an enchanting little place. It's near the lake, isn't it,

darling? I've never been there.

Oh, but you should.

Shall we go and unpack?

I, um... Thought I might try some wildlife photography.

Now, do you know anything about the birds hereabouts, Alec?

Plenty about the bloody crows. You could shoot them.

I've got the telephoto lens I'm trying out.

Aye, we used to have a box brownie at home, I remember.

Oh, I've taken some good pictures with a box brownie. It's all a matter of the

way you see things. Are you interested in cameras?

I don't really have time.

Wouldn't mind learning, though.

Aye.

A bit like a gun sight.

Jenny looks well, doesn't she? Aye, she is well.

Oh, it's lovely here, isn't it?

You should see it in winter.

Can you open the gate for me?

Yes, yes.

What are you doing?

What does that look like?

Where have you been?

Perth, to get my books, I told you.

Why are you making a coffin, for God's sake?

Well, it isn't for you if that's what you're worried about.

Who's it for, then?

It's for myself.

Why?

Well, save you, you've had trouble, won't it?

But you're not going to die, are you?

Oh, there's nothing surer.

I don't stand copping. I won't put the kettle on.

Hey, what's that?

Bikes. Motorbikes.

I thought you were away buying college books. I was, but I'm quite this as

I didn't suppose it had anything to do with the course.

No, no.

Jane, it gets quite chilly in the evenings, doesn't it?

You need your winter woolies around here in the summer.

Oh, darling, I thought you might find this china useful.

Oh.

Pretty?

Well, it's not a tremendous call for afternoon tea.

Well, it's been lying in the attic for years. I mean, it was my mother's

china, and I thought, well, why not? It's lovely.

Thank you very much.

And I know exactly where I'll put it. It's dusty, though.

Oh, yes.

Jenny, does Alec mind us being here?

Of course not.

That's just his way.

I wonder how he's getting on out there with your father.

Do you want to go and rescue him?

Father, I mean. No, I don't.

Let's leave them to it. I'd much rather be in here with you. Now, how are you?

I'm very well, thank you.

Are you sure?

Have you thought yet about another baby?

Well, there's been quite a lot going on since the fire.

All in good time, I think.

You don't want to leave it too long.

What's all this?

I got it in Perth.

Second time.

Well, have the wireless.

It's for my room.

Aye.

So you can listen to the rubbish of all hours of the night.

What are you bringing home next? That's what I want to know.

Motivate, eh?

If I had the money.

Just as well you haven't.

Met some old friends in Perth today.

For Clyde Bank.

Oh.

Now I know what took you so long.

They've got this club.

They tour about at the weekends on motorbikes.

You stick to a push bike, lad.

It'll do you just as well round here.

Well, there it is again. Can't you hear it now?

It's probably outside, one of the animals.

No.

No, it isn't outside. There it is again.

Well, can't you hear it?

It's mice up in the loft.

Mice.

George, don't go to sleep before me.

So that's it.

Well, what do you think?

One of your better ideas.

I'm enjoying myself.

Good.

Actually, I really like them. They make a charming couple.

Good. Well, so do we.

Incidentally, I've made an arrangement to see our colleagues later.

But we'll still have plenty of time on our own.

Time to get in a spot of fishing? I presume you can fish.

I'm not that foolish.

Yes, it's nice to combine a little business and pleasure.

Gives a bit of spice to life.

Here comes the ghillie.

Good morning, Mr Cameron.

Morning, madam.

Ah, Cameron.

Here, let me take this.

Thank you very much, Mr Cameron.

Now, Cameron.

I'd like the benefit of your local knowledge, if I may. Sure.

I've brought a selection with me.

I wonder which fly you'd recommend.

What do you think?

Have you got a chill and silver there, sir?

Mm -hmm. Yes, here.

That's nice.

Started breakfast without me. That's very nice.

Nothing better than a nice fresh egg. How about some nice fresh milk?

Good morning. Morning.

Morning. Morning. Help yourselves to toast. Thank you.

How did you sleep, Mummy?

Oh, not well. Not well at all. Oh, dear. What was it?

Strange bed?

Well, I... I have to assume it was mice.

Oh, my goodness.

They were wearing hobnail boots.

Oh, dear. You know, one gets used to them. We hardly use them. I heard them.

I love him.

Gnawing your head off. All night.

Good morning. Good morning. Trust you slept well? Oh, fine.

Can't you take a day off?

Never a day off here, I'm afraid.

Jenny? Off you go. I'll be there in a minute. Come on. Why can't you have a

proper breakfast?

Don't you take any notice of him? We had ours earlier.

Don't forget to tell us if there's anything we can do to help you around

farm, will you? Oh, then don't you hear me? Oh, I'm game for anything.

Can I have another egg, please, dear?

I'm sure Alec could do with some help with the thistles. Oh, good.

Mother, you could come and help me wash the pig.

What possible help could I be to you on that?

Well, you don't have to do anything.

You can just sit there and talk to me.

Instructive, I suppose.

It would be very good for you.

Oh, I meant to say, Femi Robertson is going to come supper tomorrow night.

Oh, that night?

Just be careful there, sir. It's very slippery.

Ah, thank you.

Right.

Well, I must say, this looks like just the spot, Cameron.

Oh, I think I can promise you a good day's fishing here, sir.

Now, where was it you said those fish were lying? Just off those rocks there.

Ah, just over there.

Will you be staying long, sir?

No, I'm afraid only a few days.

It's very kind of Mrs. McInnes to lay all this on for us, I must say. Very

lucky, there.

We're building up the fishing.

A good few parties booked for later in the year.

Oh, blast it.

Here, make up your hand, Victoria.

Yes, I am.

Piggly things, aren't they? That's all right, that's all right.

Good morning.

Isn't it a beautiful day?

You're up and about early.

What brings you here?

I was just checking fences.

I thought I'd see how you were getting on. Good morning, Sandy.

Good morning, madam.

I found a trapped pheasant up there by the boundary fence.

I'm not surprised.

I had someone myself out the other night.

Well, that's good. We've got some proof.

I'll have a word with Sergeant Curry.

Flora! It's a fine stretch of river.

Hello there.

Oh, aren't you lovely?

We can't thank you enough. You've been so hospitable.

Well, just tell your friends about us. We certainly will.

Would you like a cup of tea?

Oh, I would, thanks.

Have a seat.

How are you surviving?

Any catch yet?

No.

But actually, I'm quite enjoying myself.

And Julian deserves a holiday.

You are so lucky to live in a place like this, you know.

It isn't always so, Gillie.

I was brought up in the country.

I miss it.

I've been more lonely in London than I ever was at home.

I can imagine.

I'm from Edinburgh, originally.

But I can't say I miss it.

By the way...

you and Andrew free tomorrow evening?

Can we give you dinner at the hotel?

We'd love to. Oh, that'd be lovely.

In fact, it would be wonderful. It's Mrs. McKenzie's day off.

Good. We couldn't have chosen a better time.

Shall we say about eight then?

Oh, I forgot.

Andrew's in Glasgow on business tomorrow, but I'll be all right.

Oh, don't worry.

He'll just be a little late, that's all.

Well, do try and persuade him to come back early.

Julian would absolutely adore it.

But anyway, we'll see you at eight, and then we can have a drink in the chat.

That would be nice.

Just see if you get tired.

No. No, I like outdoor work.

Stuck in a bank all week, you've no idea how nice it is to get out into the

fresh air for a change.

Well,

how's it going, all this?

All right.

It's needed a lot of courage to take it on, Ali. Bit of wind from the army.

Thankfully.

Are you making it pay?

We manage.

Jenny tells me you rather resented the money.

Well, it wasn't necessary.

She thinks it was quite useful. Look!

Well, I only wanted to help you get on your feet, that's all.

It's just that I don't like charity, George. Oh, it's not charity.

It's in the family.

I want you to know I'm treating it as a loan.

Well, fair enough.

And if by any chance you should need a bank loan to help you develop the farm,

I'll be only too pleased to help.

Here we go. Easy.

Just let it run. Let it run.

Rats. Oh, not to worry.

Oh!

Lord, I think I've caught something.

Mr. Cameron.

Hang on.

Hang on, Mrs. Swinton. I'm coming.

Oh, Mr. Cameron, come and help.

Oh, it's a fish.

I've got a fish.

Oh, Julian, look.

Oh, gosh, it's heavy.

How's my point?

Keep that up. Right.

Okay.

Oh, look, he's flashed. Oh, gosh, have you seen that? Let him go again.

Oh, Mr. Cameron, this is so exciting.

Oh, look at that.

Isn't he a beauty?

I'm sure you can do better than that, Victoria.

That's a good face, sir.

Oh, Lord, I've never caught anything except sticklebacks before.

Go on, just follow me. That's a very good fish.

Easy does it. Follow me.

I think I could get to like this.

Well, I just wish you'd be a bit quieter about it, that's all.

Crumbs, are we being too noisy?

My husband's a wee bit jealous.

He won't be happy till he's landed one of his own.

Oh, I'll land something, all right.

Jenny, there you are.

Did we have milk from her at breakfast?

Yes, of course.

Well, I wondered.

Darling, how do you stand the smell?

You get used to it.

Just like you get used to the wind and the rain and the mice in the loft.

Oh, I never would.

No, I don't think you would.

It's not exactly what I had in mind for my little girl.

It's not exactly what I had in mind for myself.

Well, you're not just doing this for Alex's sake, are you? Oh, absolutely

I love this.

There you are, madam. That's two and a half pounds.

Two and a half pounds? Did you hear that, Julian?

Yes, well, thank you.

Cameron, that'll be all now. I think we'll take a stroll, if you don't mind.

You sure you don't want to hide with anything else? Oh, no, we'll manage.

all the same. And we'll see you the same time tomorrow morning, shall we?

Very kind of you, sir.

Not very much. Thank you. Thank you, Cameron.

Thank you.

Got company, Eddie.

Morning. Morning.

I'm afraid this is private property, sir, if you were thinking of camping

Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know.

Just watching the falcon.

Ah.

It seems to have disappeared.

Ah. Ah, well, not to worry.

There's a campsite about three miles down the road towards Struan.

They're more comfortable there anyway.

Thanks very much. Not at all. I'll try it.

Cheerio. Have a pleasant stay.

Oh, not tomorrow night, Flora. I don't know when I'll be back from Glasgow.

I thought you'd be pleased.

It is Mrs.

McKenzie's day off.

Yes, well, I thought if it got too late, I'd stay overnight in Glasgow.

Oh, I see.

You know, they are your friends, Andrew. Well, he is, anyway.

An acquaintance, actually. All right, all right, I'll be back as soon as I

I thought you'd be pleased to meet Piggy again.

It's just that I probably won't feel like being very sociable after a long

in Glasgow and a long drive home, that's all.

Look, I'll tell you what. If I'm not back in time, start without me. I'll pop

back here, change and freshen up and join you in the hotel, OK?

Well, don't drive like a maniac.

I prefer you in one piece.

All right.

Aye, that's fine.

It's a long time since I've seen the place, but I know well enough how to get

there.

Between half past eleven and twelve tomorrow.

Fine.

Cheerio.

Morning.

Mr. Fabiani.

Yes?

I'm Charles Gowey, here on behalf of the Forestry Commission.

It's about the tender you submitted to service our vehicles.

My tender was very low, eh? The lowest, perhaps?

Ah, I don't know about that.

But we're interested.

The question is, can you do it?

There's a fleet of vehicles for South Blair, you see, and they take a lot of

punishment. We need someone who's quick and reliable for the job. There's no

problem.

There's just yourself here, is there?

If I need some help, I can get it.

You had your hand.

This? Oh, this is not in much.

Good, good.

And now I have to check your equipment.

Thank you very much, sir.

Bonne joie.

Lovely.

You're doing a lot better today, Mr Swinton.

Thank heaven for that. At least it'll put him in a good mood.

I'm just beginning to get in the swing of things, that's all.

Will you be staying till the end of the week?

We are sure, are we, Julian?

I'd like to.

Alas, no duty calls, but we hope to be back later on in the year.

Tremendous room, then.

Yes, it is, isn't it?

We're inclined to take our surroundings for granted, I must say.

Now, I've managed to gather together some examples of the perspective.

Uh -huh. What about the special logo type, Strathblare?

I haven't forgotten. I'll get our graphics department onto it.

Any suggestions?

Well... I did this myself.

What do you think? It's only rough.

It's very good.

I'm impressed.

Well, let's use that, then.

Done.

Is this it, then?

Is this your setup?

Well, more or less, yes.

What are these?

Oh, I make them, you know. People buy them, eh?

Oh, really?

This was all your equipment.

Oh, I just moved here. I get more equipment, huh?

Such as?

A ramp.

Here,

sit.

You're getting a hydraulic ramp?

Yeah, sure.

You've got a sympathetic bank manager, eh?

And where would the ramp go?

Oh, there's plenty of space in the back, huh?

Look, uh...

Let me put my cards on the table, Mr. Fabiani.

I've asked about it. You have a reputation for reliability as far as

is concerned.

But are you sure you can do the job at the price you've quoted?

Mr. Gandhi, if I said yes, that means I can do it, huh?

Well, now's your chance to prove it.

But if I were you, I'd get the equipment sooner rather than later.

And let me know when you do.

I thought we'd stop in the light and have all the paperwork there.

No, it's extraordinary.

Get off of the fence!

Come on!

Harry.

Do you suppose it's a rally?

Here? Good Lord, no.

They'd run them out of town.

Still, a bad fitting one.

Let's hope it's a good omen.

Looking for some sort of press coverage.

I'm put to find a sponsor who's interested.

No luck in that direction yet.

No, not yet, I'm afraid.

There must be someone out there who's keen.

Still, the prize will help.

Prizes are always good for publicity.

It's a Blair Award.

There's some very talented students hoping to win it.

May I buy you lunch?

Yeah. Thank you very much.

Who's been saving up their coupons?

Kick forks, darling.

Kick forks. Where do you keep them? You made that.

I found them. I can... All right, Jenny.

How are you enjoying Corrie Begg, Mrs Moresby? Oh, very much. Yes.

Well, very much indeed. It's, um... Well, it's a pity it's so far away.

the only problem.

We'd like to see more of Jenny. Ah, yes, and of Scotland.

You'll be able to come more often for your holidays.

We're finding it all very interesting, aren't we, dear? Very, very interesting.

I'd never know about my Wellington boots.

I'm off to see a lawyer tomorrow.

Going to sue Umberto for desertion?

You mind my Uncle Heggie?

His funeral I went to.

He left me his house in Perth.

All of it.

To me.

To me?

I cannae believe it.

I'm going to see it with the lawyer tomorrow.

I don't know what it's worth, but it's quite a big house. Well, that should

fetch a tidy sum.

What a piece of lucky.

Now, my dear, get some sound advice.

I mean, have a word with your bank manager first, see what he has to say.

Because properly managed, this could bring you in a decent income.

At least you can find yourself another ornament now.

Or six.

There she is.

Flora.

How lovely to see you.

Hello, Victoria.

Hello, Julian.

Andrew on his way, is he? Yes, he'll be with us shortly.

Oh, good.

Shall we have a drink?

Flora, what'll it be?

Dry sherry, please.

I'll have a gin and mix, darling. A gin and mix, please.

Thank you.

I hope all our guests will be as sociable as you.

Sorry, it's always good to renew old acquaintances, Barbara, but you know it.

Yeah, especially someone like Andrew.

And to make new ones.

How? Tintin. Tintin.

Good health.

I'm sorry you can't stay any longer.

So am I. Well, perhaps we could stay... There are business calls.

Perhaps later on in the year.

I hope Andrew won't be too long.

Oh, never mind.

We've got all evening.

I must say, it's a lovely place.

Very relaxing.

A wine list, please.

I never thought of you as a boxing man, George.

I've always wanted to play.

You should do a bit myself.

When I was in the army.

Give it up.

Your friend's been...

I bet they could.

She's a friend of ours.

I didn't say she wasn't. I can't

get through.

Phone seems to be out of order at the house.

Perhaps Andrew's been delayed in Glasgow.

Perhaps.

When he and Sylvie Brown start talking about art, they forget the time.

I think I'll phone her.

See what time he left.

He left in good time.

Hope he's all right.

He would have phoned here.

Oh, I'm sure there's no problem.

Wait, Anne.

Anything I can do.

Eddie! My stick!