1 00:00:21,600 --> 00:00:23,728 (Unenthusiastic applause) 2 00:00:26,520 --> 00:00:28,363 (Chatter) 3 00:00:32,040 --> 00:00:34,202 0h! 4 00:00:46,080 --> 00:00:49,562 Thank heavens for English theatre bars. 5 00:00:49,640 --> 00:00:52,484 We've had two acts of this play. 6 00:00:52,560 --> 00:00:56,929 Complete suffering both on stage and off. 7 00:00:58,240 --> 00:01:00,766 I don't know what your tastes are in theatre. 8 00:01:00,840 --> 00:01:02,763 Maybe you like the, er... 9 00:01:04,040 --> 00:01:06,964 the sweat and the grunt school of acting. 10 00:01:07,040 --> 00:01:10,681 Me, I come to the theatre for fun, for laughs, for excitement. 11 00:01:10,760 --> 00:01:12,205 Tonight? Oh, brother... 12 00:01:12,280 --> 00:01:14,806 (Woman) Simon! 13 00:01:14,880 --> 00:01:18,407 Here comes the producer's wife. What shall I say? 14 00:01:18,480 --> 00:01:21,882 - Excuse me. Oh, darling! - Madge! 15 00:01:21,960 --> 00:01:24,611 Tell me honestly what do you think of it. 16 00:01:24,680 --> 00:01:28,765 I can honestly say I've never seen anything like it before. 17 00:01:28,840 --> 00:01:31,889 Isn't this thrilling? Stay here. I want you to meet john. 18 00:01:31,960 --> 00:01:34,167 He used to be an actor, you know? 19 00:01:34,240 --> 00:01:36,129 Yes - yes, I know. 20 00:01:37,680 --> 00:01:40,763 Come, darling. I want you to meet the most fantastic man. 21 00:01:40,840 --> 00:01:44,606 I told you about him. john, this is Simon Templar. 22 00:02:29,400 --> 00:02:32,768 - Oh, isn't it heavenly? - Yes. 23 00:02:33,600 --> 00:02:36,843 - Darling, don't brood. - What else can I do? 24 00:02:36,920 --> 00:02:39,844 The tasteless stupidity of the press and the public. 25 00:02:39,920 --> 00:02:43,641 Beautiful play - off in three days. All that money just gone. 26 00:02:43,720 --> 00:02:46,087 There'll be other plays. 27 00:02:47,560 --> 00:02:50,325 - Shall we have drinks out here. - All right. 28 00:02:50,400 --> 00:02:52,164 Bit chilly out of the sun. 29 00:02:52,240 --> 00:02:54,766 - Let's pull it forward. - All right. 30 00:02:54,840 --> 00:02:57,320 - There you are. How's that? - That's fine. 31 00:02:57,400 --> 00:03:01,291 I have to go to London tomorrow and solve our domestic problems. 32 00:03:01,360 --> 00:03:03,408 Running this house without help is madness. 33 00:03:03,480 --> 00:03:06,324 I like it like this. just the two of us. 34 00:03:06,400 --> 00:03:10,007 Darling, how sweet. but it's not very practical. 35 00:03:10,080 --> 00:03:12,970 - Hey, you're cold. - I'm fine, really. 36 00:03:13,040 --> 00:03:16,010 - I'll get you a sweater. - Thank you. 37 00:03:33,120 --> 00:03:34,690 Madge, catch! 38 00:03:35,400 --> 00:03:37,368 (Scream and crash) 39 00:03:53,080 --> 00:03:54,650 You're doing splendidly, Mrs Clarron. 40 00:03:54,720 --> 00:03:58,088 Next week you can get up for a few minutes each day. 41 00:03:58,160 --> 00:03:59,605 Isn't that rushing things? 42 00:03:59,680 --> 00:04:02,524 Not at all. It's time she got some exercise. 43 00:04:02,600 --> 00:04:04,568 Have you met your new neighbour yet? 44 00:04:04,640 --> 00:04:06,324 No. Who? 45 00:04:06,400 --> 00:04:07,890 (Doctor) Adrienne Halberd. 46 00:04:07,960 --> 00:04:10,884 She moved into Rose Cottage next door after your accident. 47 00:04:10,960 --> 00:04:15,727 - I forgot to tell you. - Oh, really? What's she like? 48 00:04:15,800 --> 00:04:18,883 She's an attractive girl, wouldn't you say, Mr Clarron? 49 00:04:18,960 --> 00:04:21,770 I wouldn't know. I've only seen her from a distance. 50 00:04:21,840 --> 00:04:24,320 - See you soon, Mrs Clarion. - Thank you. 51 00:04:24,400 --> 00:04:26,289 - Goodbye. - Bye. 52 00:04:33,800 --> 00:04:36,007 That nurse I spoke of, she's free now. 53 00:04:36,080 --> 00:04:38,003 Shall I get her to phone you? 54 00:04:38,080 --> 00:04:40,890 I have a housekeeper arriving tomorrow. 55 00:04:40,960 --> 00:04:44,203 I hope she works out. You need help, you look exhausted. 56 00:04:44,280 --> 00:04:46,442 Exhausted, Doctor? Or guilty? 57 00:04:46,520 --> 00:04:48,284 You mustn't blame yourself for this. 58 00:04:48,360 --> 00:04:51,728 Who do I blame? It was my fault. Madge might've been killed. 59 00:04:51,800 --> 00:04:55,441 But she wasn't killed. In a few weeks she'll be fine. 60 00:04:55,520 --> 00:05:00,686 Have some visitors, ask friends over. It'll do you both good. 61 00:05:00,760 --> 00:05:02,728 Anyway, I'll pop in again tomorrow morning. 62 00:05:02,800 --> 00:05:05,087 Doctor Sprague, if you call too often, 63 00:05:05,160 --> 00:05:07,561 she'll think she's sicker than she is. 64 00:05:07,640 --> 00:05:11,361 Couldn't we leave it that if she needs you, I'll phone? 65 00:05:11,440 --> 00:05:14,171 Well, if you prefer it that way. 66 00:05:14,240 --> 00:05:16,242 You said yourself she's going along splendidly. 67 00:05:16,320 --> 00:05:17,765 She is, but... 68 00:05:17,840 --> 00:05:20,605 If anything goes wrong, I'll call you immediately. 69 00:05:20,680 --> 00:05:23,809 Thank you very much for what you've done. We appreciate it. 70 00:05:23,880 --> 00:05:27,009 But you WILL call me if I can be of help? 71 00:05:27,080 --> 00:05:29,208 Of course, Doctor. Goodbye. 72 00:05:29,280 --> 00:05:30,691 Goodbye. 73 00:05:41,880 --> 00:05:43,245 (Fookstepfi 74 00:05:44,840 --> 00:05:49,243 Dr Sprague says that in six weeks you'll be as fit as ever. 75 00:05:49,320 --> 00:05:52,210 It's the best day yet. No pain at all. 76 00:05:54,240 --> 00:05:56,447 I feel so terribly responsible. 77 00:05:57,880 --> 00:06:00,406 It was an accident. We both know it. 78 00:06:00,480 --> 00:06:03,051 I'm sorry, I shouldn't have brought it up. 79 00:06:03,120 --> 00:06:05,202 I've got an idea. 80 00:06:05,280 --> 00:06:08,090 Couldn't we have Margaret and Frank in for drinks? 81 00:06:08,160 --> 00:06:12,643 We can't rush things. Dr Sprague said no visitors for two weeks. 82 00:06:13,760 --> 00:06:15,967 Oh, I suppose you're right. 83 00:06:16,040 --> 00:06:18,725 But I can have a telephone here, can't I? 84 00:06:18,800 --> 00:06:20,529 Phoned the Post Office again yesterday. 85 00:06:20,600 --> 00:06:21,601 And? 86 00:06:21,680 --> 00:06:23,603 "Yes, sir. We have your order, sir. 87 00:06:23,680 --> 00:06:26,047 "We'll install an extension as soon as possible." 88 00:06:26,120 --> 00:06:28,771 But they said that two weeks ago. 89 00:06:28,840 --> 00:06:30,808 There's bureaucracy for you. 90 00:06:30,880 --> 00:06:32,848 Anyway, maybe they'll come tomorrow. 91 00:06:34,280 --> 00:06:36,487 Anything in particular you'd like for lunch? 92 00:06:36,560 --> 00:06:37,971 Oh, what's easiest? 93 00:06:38,040 --> 00:06:40,646 How about some fish? A nice salad? 94 00:06:40,720 --> 00:06:42,688 There'll be new bread at the bakery. 95 00:06:42,760 --> 00:06:44,489 Poor darling. 96 00:06:44,560 --> 00:06:47,803 All this cooking and shopping and looking after me. 97 00:06:47,880 --> 00:06:50,281 Surely there's someone we can find to help. 98 00:06:50,360 --> 00:06:52,283 I phoned every agency in London. 99 00:06:52,360 --> 00:06:54,761 Domestic help is simply non-existent. 100 00:06:54,840 --> 00:06:57,286 Anyway, I enjoy looking after you. 101 00:07:23,960 --> 00:07:25,928 Hello! 102 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:29,163 Good morning, Adrienne. Pretty. 103 00:07:31,280 --> 00:07:32,930 How's Mrs Clarron? 104 00:07:33,000 --> 00:07:35,401 Hmm? Not too well, I'm afraid. 105 00:07:35,480 --> 00:07:40,566 Oh! john, please let me help. I've loads of free time. 106 00:07:40,640 --> 00:07:42,290 It's sweet of you, Adrienne. 107 00:07:42,360 --> 00:07:44,840 You've never met Madge. She's very shy with strangers. 108 00:07:44,920 --> 00:07:46,968 Anyway, a housekeeper's arriving tomorrow. 109 00:07:47,040 --> 00:07:48,041 That's marvellous. 110 00:07:48,120 --> 00:07:51,488 I hope so. Fifteen years with one family in Dublin, 111 00:07:51,560 --> 00:07:52,846 or so she says. 112 00:07:52,920 --> 00:07:55,400 Claims she's used to invalids and loves to cook. 113 00:07:55,480 --> 00:07:57,369 As Irish as they make them. 114 00:08:00,040 --> 00:08:03,089 There you are, Mrs jafferty. Two pounds of stewing beef. 115 00:08:03,160 --> 00:08:05,527 - On the bill? - (Irish accent) Please. 116 00:08:05,600 --> 00:08:07,250 Clarrons. Eight shillings. Stewing beef. 117 00:08:07,320 --> 00:08:10,961 You've been in Cookham a week, do you like it? 118 00:08:11,040 --> 00:08:13,850 As pretty a town as you could want. 119 00:08:13,920 --> 00:08:15,445 The Clarrons are fine people. 120 00:08:15,520 --> 00:08:18,091 - Give them my regards. - Indeed. 121 00:08:18,160 --> 00:08:20,731 I wonder if you'd do me a favour. 122 00:08:20,800 --> 00:08:23,770 I've got an order for Miss Halberd of Rose Cottage. 123 00:08:23,840 --> 00:08:26,320 I promised it her for lunch. 124 00:08:26,400 --> 00:08:28,880 I wonder if you'd drop it off for me. 125 00:08:28,960 --> 00:08:30,371 Sure, Mr Smith. 126 00:08:30,440 --> 00:08:34,206 - That's very good of you. - You're welcome, Mr Smith. 127 00:08:39,680 --> 00:08:41,205 (Horn) 128 00:09:23,400 --> 00:09:25,004 (Italian accent) Thank you. 129 00:09:26,400 --> 00:09:29,006 Simon Templar! Good to see you. 130 00:09:29,080 --> 00:09:31,003 Mario, good to see you, too. 131 00:09:31,080 --> 00:09:34,402 Like a stone, you drop from the blue. I can't believe it! 132 00:09:34,480 --> 00:09:37,245 My entire establishment is yours. Anything you wish. 133 00:09:37,320 --> 00:09:39,561 My bags are in the car outside. 134 00:09:39,640 --> 00:09:41,847 Don't worry, we'll have them brought in. 135 00:09:41,920 --> 00:09:45,003 And now, what to drink? A Manhattan? I mix it myself. 136 00:09:45,080 --> 00:09:47,731 At this hour, a pint from the barrel. 137 00:09:47,800 --> 00:09:49,962 Warm, flat, nourishing and British. 138 00:09:50,040 --> 00:09:54,409 And what brings you to Cookham? An adventure? A criminal? 139 00:09:54,480 --> 00:09:56,687 No, after a month in Paris, 140 00:09:56,760 --> 00:10:00,845 I had a crazy bout of nostalgia for the sight of your ugly puss. 141 00:10:00,920 --> 00:10:05,130 Simon, this is Mario, remember? You can be honest with me, no? 142 00:10:05,200 --> 00:10:06,770 Why not? 143 00:10:07,880 --> 00:10:12,647 - Can you keep a secret? - It is like telling a dead man. 144 00:10:13,640 --> 00:10:16,086 - I'm looking for a woman. - A-ha! 145 00:10:16,160 --> 00:10:18,925 38-24-36. 146 00:10:19,000 --> 00:10:21,844 - Bellissima! - That's only her head. 147 00:10:28,160 --> 00:10:30,731 Ah! Here we are. 148 00:10:30,800 --> 00:10:32,689 No, that's me stewing beef. 149 00:10:32,760 --> 00:10:34,410 Ah! Here it is at last. 150 00:10:34,480 --> 00:10:36,403 Thanks. I hope it wasn't a bother. 151 00:10:36,480 --> 00:10:40,690 Not at all, a few yards out of my way on a day like this. 152 00:10:40,760 --> 00:10:42,888 Mind the eggs. How's Mrs Clarron? 153 00:10:42,960 --> 00:10:45,406 Well enough, under the circumstances. 154 00:10:45,480 --> 00:10:47,847 I'd love to come and see her. 155 00:10:47,920 --> 00:10:48,967 Not allowed, miss. 156 00:10:49,040 --> 00:10:51,646 Doctor was very firm about it. No visitors. 157 00:10:51,720 --> 00:10:53,882 Tell her I was asking about her. 158 00:10:53,960 --> 00:10:57,169 - I will, and good day to you. - Thanks again. 159 00:10:57,240 --> 00:10:59,686 Oh, you're welcome, miss. 160 00:11:07,120 --> 00:11:09,088 (Knock) 161 00:11:10,400 --> 00:11:11,970 Mrs hfierty? 162 00:11:35,240 --> 00:11:37,208 Mrs jafferty! 163 00:11:51,280 --> 00:11:52,611 (Fookstepfi 164 00:11:52,680 --> 00:11:53,966 (Gasps) 165 00:11:55,000 --> 00:11:58,527 - Hello, Adrienne. - You scared the life out of me. 166 00:11:59,480 --> 00:12:01,050 I'm sorry. 167 00:12:02,840 --> 00:12:06,208 Mrs jafferty dropped my meat off on her way home, 168 00:12:06,280 --> 00:12:08,408 and she forgot this. 169 00:12:08,480 --> 00:12:10,448 Oh, you needn't have bothered. 170 00:12:11,480 --> 00:12:13,448 I'm sorry to barge in like this. 171 00:12:13,520 --> 00:12:16,524 I did call Mrs jafferty, but she didn't answer. 172 00:12:16,600 --> 00:12:18,170 You could never barge in. 173 00:12:19,840 --> 00:12:23,811 Now that I'm here, couldn't I at least say hello to Madge? 174 00:12:23,880 --> 00:12:26,087 That's sweet of you. I wish you could. 175 00:12:26,160 --> 00:12:28,367 I'm afraid Mrs jafferty's bathing her right now. 176 00:12:28,440 --> 00:12:30,329 - Oh! - You know housekeepers. 177 00:12:30,400 --> 00:12:34,007 What they say goes, otherwise they go. And then where are you? 178 00:12:34,080 --> 00:12:35,445 OK, then. Some other time. 179 00:12:35,520 --> 00:12:39,002 As soon as she's strong enough, you'll be the first visitor. 180 00:12:39,080 --> 00:12:42,163 - She's dying to meet you. - Thanks, john. Goodbye. 181 00:12:42,240 --> 00:12:43,605 Goodbye. 182 00:12:54,400 --> 00:12:55,890 Who was that? 183 00:12:55,960 --> 00:12:59,760 Oh, just some deliveries. I ordered champagne for you. 184 00:12:59,840 --> 00:13:02,491 Oh, thank you, darling. 185 00:13:02,560 --> 00:13:06,007 Incidentally, Madge, I have few bills to pay. 186 00:13:06,080 --> 00:13:08,481 - I'll give you a cheque. - Thanks. 187 00:13:08,560 --> 00:13:10,050 How much do you want? 188 00:13:10,120 --> 00:13:13,408 Tailor's bill this month. Better make it three hundred. 189 00:13:13,480 --> 00:13:16,848 - Isn't that rather... - What? 190 00:13:19,080 --> 00:13:21,287 Well, go ahead. Go ahead, Madge, say it. 191 00:13:21,360 --> 00:13:24,091 You think it's too much, don't you? 192 00:13:24,160 --> 00:13:26,049 No, darling. Not at all. 193 00:13:26,120 --> 00:13:29,488 You've every right, of course, since it is your money. 194 00:13:30,040 --> 00:13:32,441 John, that's cruel. 195 00:13:32,520 --> 00:13:35,524 The truth has a way of being cruel, hasn't it? 196 00:13:35,600 --> 00:13:38,683 The truth is that you pay for everything in this house. 197 00:13:38,760 --> 00:13:41,650 The food, the drink, the car, even my clothes. 198 00:13:41,720 --> 00:13:44,564 It gets a little wearing after a time. 199 00:13:44,640 --> 00:13:48,326 A man doesn't particularly enjoy living off a woman. 200 00:13:48,400 --> 00:13:53,008 Is that how you classify me? I thought I was your wife. 201 00:13:57,440 --> 00:13:59,647 Madge, darling. I'm sorry, I didn't mean it. 202 00:13:59,720 --> 00:14:01,848 - I think you did. - No! 203 00:14:03,240 --> 00:14:06,722 It's just that sometimes I feel... I don't know. 204 00:14:08,800 --> 00:14:11,610 I've never bought you anything, really. 205 00:14:11,680 --> 00:14:14,365 Just a few flowers, some chocolates. 206 00:14:14,440 --> 00:14:17,603 You buy your own furs, jewellery. 207 00:14:17,680 --> 00:14:21,446 You even paid for your own engagement ring. 208 00:14:22,400 --> 00:14:26,564 John, why does it have to matter so much to you? 209 00:14:26,640 --> 00:14:30,531 Why can't you accept it? Why do you think of it as my money? 210 00:14:30,600 --> 00:14:35,447 It's OUR money. This isn't my house, it's our home. 211 00:14:37,000 --> 00:14:40,925 Of course it is. I'm sorry, darling. Let's forget it. 212 00:14:42,320 --> 00:14:43,890 All right. 213 00:14:46,280 --> 00:14:50,285 - John? Tell me something. - What? 214 00:14:50,360 --> 00:14:52,727 Are you happy? With me, I mean. 215 00:14:54,040 --> 00:14:57,328 - What sort of question is that? - Are you? 216 00:14:57,400 --> 00:14:59,767 Of course. I love you. 217 00:15:01,920 --> 00:15:04,605 - You don't say it very often. - Well... 218 00:15:04,680 --> 00:15:06,444 Does it embarrass you? 219 00:15:08,760 --> 00:15:10,205 A little, perhaps. 220 00:15:10,280 --> 00:15:16,049 Oh, darling... Once in a while, tell me. 221 00:15:18,880 --> 00:15:22,726 I love you, Madge. Very much. 222 00:15:22,800 --> 00:15:24,928 Oh, darling... 223 00:15:27,160 --> 00:15:32,246 Sometimes I think if I weren't married to you, I'd die. 224 00:15:45,680 --> 00:15:48,126 There it is. A custom-built Manhattan. 225 00:15:48,200 --> 00:15:49,611 Thank you, Mario. 226 00:15:50,480 --> 00:15:52,562 Simon, we are friends, no? 227 00:15:52,640 --> 00:15:54,642 We are friends, yes. Cheers. 228 00:15:54,720 --> 00:15:58,088 But sometimes I feel I don't know you at all. 229 00:15:58,160 --> 00:16:00,481 I'm not very complicated, Mario. 230 00:16:00,560 --> 00:16:03,006 Like all men, I'm searching for personal fulfilment. 231 00:16:03,080 --> 00:16:05,287 I won't accept mine by proxy, that's all. 232 00:16:05,360 --> 00:16:06,885 I don't understand. 233 00:16:06,960 --> 00:16:09,964 Simple. I don't like being a cog in the machine. 234 00:16:10,040 --> 00:16:13,886 Being one of the million ants that devour the dragon is noble, 235 00:16:13,960 --> 00:16:16,327 but not as fun as being Saint George. 236 00:16:16,400 --> 00:16:20,564 With a sword in the hand, a foot on the neck of the dragon. 237 00:16:20,640 --> 00:16:22,563 And an arm around a fair maiden. 238 00:16:22,640 --> 00:16:25,610 - Sounds cock-eyed? - Not with that addition. 239 00:16:33,240 --> 00:16:34,890 Apart from looking at the scenery, 240 00:16:34,960 --> 00:16:38,169 what are you doing in Cookham? And no jokes, please. 241 00:16:38,240 --> 00:16:40,766 - Hmm? - What are you doing in Cookham? 242 00:16:42,520 --> 00:16:45,490 What do you know about a man named john Clarron? 243 00:16:45,560 --> 00:16:48,006 Quite recently, his wife had a serious accident. 244 00:16:48,080 --> 00:16:49,366 She nearly died. 245 00:16:49,440 --> 00:16:51,966 His other wives had accidents, too. They did die. 246 00:16:52,040 --> 00:16:54,008 He's been married before? 247 00:16:54,080 --> 00:16:56,367 Twice. How about another custom-built? 248 00:16:56,440 --> 00:16:57,646 Sure. 249 00:16:57,720 --> 00:17:01,361 This woman coming now is their housekeeper. 250 00:17:01,440 --> 00:17:04,046 - Oh, what's her name? - Mrs jafferty. 251 00:17:07,000 --> 00:17:09,685 \ Mrs Jaffert ? \ Yes? y. 252 00:17:09,760 --> 00:17:13,526 - How is Mrs Clarron? - Would you be knowing her? 253 00:17:13,600 --> 00:17:16,251 You might say I'm a friend of the family. 254 00:17:16,320 --> 00:17:18,448 I even knew the former Mrs Clarron. 255 00:17:18,520 --> 00:17:20,170 Would that be the American lady? 256 00:17:20,240 --> 00:17:22,925 Yes, Grace Seldon. I was engaged to her sister. 257 00:17:23,000 --> 00:17:24,729 Were you now? Fancy that! 258 00:17:24,800 --> 00:17:26,882 You might tell them I was asking. 259 00:17:26,960 --> 00:17:30,726 - If you tell me your name. - This is Mr Simon Templar. 260 00:17:30,800 --> 00:17:36,091 Pleased to meet you. I'll be telling Mr Clarron you asked. 261 00:17:36,160 --> 00:17:38,447 - Goodbye, Mrs jafferty. - Goodbye, now. 262 00:17:38,520 --> 00:17:40,648 Simon, you are perhaps incognito. 263 00:17:40,720 --> 00:17:43,007 Did I do wrong to mention your name? 264 00:17:43,080 --> 00:17:44,650 No, of course not, Mario. 265 00:17:44,720 --> 00:17:47,246 Another Manhattan, or do you feel like some dinner? 266 00:17:47,320 --> 00:17:50,563 Mr Templar is having dinner with me. 267 00:17:51,760 --> 00:17:54,604 - I am? - Well, aren't you? 268 00:17:57,880 --> 00:18:02,488 Yes. Yes, if Mario will excuse me. 269 00:18:02,560 --> 00:18:05,882 Excuse you? I congratulate you. I will bring the menu. 270 00:18:05,960 --> 00:18:09,521 That won't be necessary, Mario. We're dining at my home. 271 00:18:09,600 --> 00:18:12,126 Bring us two Manhattans. On me. 272 00:18:12,200 --> 00:18:14,771 The lady's spoken, Mario. 273 00:18:16,040 --> 00:18:17,690 You issue orders like a general. 274 00:18:17,760 --> 00:18:20,001 You want to argue? 275 00:18:20,080 --> 00:18:22,686 Not with a general as pretty as you. 276 00:18:22,760 --> 00:18:25,286 However, sometimes I ask questions. 277 00:18:25,360 --> 00:18:27,601 - Sometimes I answer. - What's your name? 278 00:18:27,680 --> 00:18:30,570 - Adrienne Halberd. - We've met before? 279 00:18:30,640 --> 00:18:32,290 You don't remember? 280 00:18:36,520 --> 00:18:38,761 Of course. It was Paris in the spring. 281 00:18:41,120 --> 00:18:43,202 Central Park in the rain? 282 00:18:44,560 --> 00:18:47,086 - Calgary in Nuchaluk? - Now you're guessing. 283 00:18:49,040 --> 00:18:51,088 How about you're a special investigator 284 00:18:51,160 --> 00:18:52,605 for the Majestic Insurance Company, 285 00:18:52,680 --> 00:18:55,650 and you're in Cookham for the same reasons I am. 286 00:18:55,720 --> 00:18:59,247 To prevent john Clarron from murdering his third wife. 287 00:19:11,560 --> 00:19:14,370 Adrienne, that was a superb dinner, except for one thing. 288 00:19:14,440 --> 00:19:15,771 What? 289 00:19:16,960 --> 00:19:19,566 You. You've shattered my faith. 290 00:19:19,640 --> 00:19:21,369 In what? 291 00:19:21,440 --> 00:19:23,568 Well, in evolution. 292 00:19:23,640 --> 00:19:28,806 You're beautiful, you're gay, you're amusing, a superb cook. 293 00:19:28,880 --> 00:19:31,326 But you're an insurance investigator. 294 00:19:31,400 --> 00:19:34,085 Insurance companies found out years ago 295 00:19:34,160 --> 00:19:36,242 that investigators could do a lot more 296 00:19:36,320 --> 00:19:38,402 if they didn't look like investigators. 297 00:19:38,480 --> 00:19:39,845 That's true. 298 00:19:39,920 --> 00:19:42,571 Now, supposing we compare notes on john Clarron? 299 00:19:42,640 --> 00:19:44,483 All right. What do you know? 300 00:19:44,560 --> 00:19:48,167 He went to a good school where he didn't get into any trouble. 301 00:19:48,240 --> 00:19:49,890 Then he became an actor. 302 00:19:49,960 --> 00:19:52,440 Then he married and went to live in Australia. 303 00:19:52,520 --> 00:19:55,330 Where the first Mrs Clarron fell from the tenth floor 304 00:19:55,400 --> 00:19:56,640 of a Brisbane hotel. 305 00:19:56,720 --> 00:20:00,691 John collected £50,000 of insurance, and then came back. 306 00:20:00,760 --> 00:20:01,727 Hmm-hmm. 307 00:20:01,800 --> 00:20:03,768 Then he got involved in theatre again. 308 00:20:03,840 --> 00:20:06,844 Produced some plays in London. All of them flopped. 309 00:20:06,920 --> 00:20:08,410 He was virtually bankrupt 310 00:20:08,480 --> 00:20:12,041 when he married American heiress Grace Seldon. 311 00:20:12,120 --> 00:20:14,282 Yes, I knew her. 312 00:20:14,360 --> 00:20:17,489 - What was she like. - Like most pretty girls. 313 00:20:17,560 --> 00:20:20,643 Selfish, petulant, spoilt... 314 00:20:21,920 --> 00:20:23,285 but charming. 315 00:20:24,400 --> 00:20:26,607 Anyway, they moved to New York, 316 00:20:26,680 --> 00:20:30,002 and six months later, Grace was electrocuted. 317 00:20:30,080 --> 00:20:31,764 This time there was no insurance. 318 00:20:31,840 --> 00:20:34,411 John did inherit a quarter of a million dollars. 319 00:20:34,480 --> 00:20:36,403 - Very enterprising. - Very. 320 00:20:36,480 --> 00:20:38,448 Then he came back to England? 321 00:20:38,520 --> 00:20:40,409 Yes, the same thing started again. 322 00:20:40,480 --> 00:20:43,723 - More plays that flopped. - I saw his last one. 323 00:20:45,080 --> 00:20:46,764 The day after he married Madge, 324 00:20:46,840 --> 00:20:49,764 john insured her life for £70,000. 325 00:20:49,840 --> 00:20:52,491 And a few weeks ago she was almost killed. 326 00:20:52,560 --> 00:20:53,925 That's why I'm in Cookham. 327 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,764 Adrienne... 328 00:20:58,920 --> 00:21:01,890 There's one thing wrong. I thought you would've spotted it. 329 00:21:01,960 --> 00:21:03,325 What? 330 00:21:03,400 --> 00:21:05,323 Up to now, Clarron has worked alone. 331 00:21:05,400 --> 00:21:07,687 Don't you think it's pretty stupid of him 332 00:21:07,760 --> 00:21:10,764 to clutter this operation with Mrs jafferty? 333 00:21:13,120 --> 00:21:14,485 Aren't you coming to bed? 334 00:21:14,560 --> 00:21:18,645 Not yet. I've got some work to do on the new play. 335 00:21:18,720 --> 00:21:22,566 Gilbert has great talent. He's written a very bad third act. 336 00:21:22,640 --> 00:21:25,610 - You'll fix it, darling. - I hope so. 337 00:21:25,680 --> 00:21:27,523 It'll be a tremendous success. 338 00:21:27,600 --> 00:21:29,523 You'll be London's most famous producer. 339 00:21:29,600 --> 00:21:32,570 We said that about the last one. 340 00:21:32,640 --> 00:21:33,607 This one's different. 341 00:21:33,680 --> 00:21:35,921 - You think so? - I know it! 342 00:21:37,840 --> 00:21:39,649 - Anything you want? - No. 343 00:21:39,720 --> 00:21:41,165 Good night, sweetie. 344 00:21:47,760 --> 00:21:50,570 I've a hunch that Clarron is thinking hard tonight. 345 00:21:50,640 --> 00:21:51,721 Why? 346 00:21:51,800 --> 00:21:56,089 He'll either call it off, or panic and hurry things up. 347 00:21:56,160 --> 00:21:57,571 I don't understand. 348 00:21:57,640 --> 00:21:59,847 It was a predictable reaction of the ungodly. 349 00:21:59,920 --> 00:22:01,843 I've seen it happen a thousand times. 350 00:22:01,920 --> 00:22:04,400 Clarron is at the end of a diving board. 351 00:22:04,480 --> 00:22:08,087 - Any day he'll take the plunge. - What are you talking about? 352 00:22:08,160 --> 00:22:12,484 I told Mrs jafferty that I was once engaged to Grace's sister. 353 00:22:12,560 --> 00:22:14,642 I still don't understand. 354 00:22:14,720 --> 00:22:18,850 Grace Clarron never had a sister. 355 00:22:27,280 --> 00:22:31,365 Leave Cookham - 10:30. 356 00:22:32,800 --> 00:22:37,442 Arrive Maidenhead - 10:43. 357 00:22:49,760 --> 00:22:52,127 Yes. Yes, yes, I know! 358 00:22:52,200 --> 00:22:56,171 But look, Gilbert, dear boy, yours is not a play of action. 359 00:22:56,240 --> 00:22:58,402 It's a detailed study of an environment. 360 00:22:59,960 --> 00:23:02,770 I think I've licked our problem in the third act. 361 00:23:02,840 --> 00:23:04,490 I'd like to talk to you. 362 00:23:04,560 --> 00:23:07,245 OK, can you have dinner tonight at my club? 363 00:23:07,320 --> 00:23:09,687 Right. Shall we say seven o'clock? 364 00:23:10,640 --> 00:23:14,611 Fine, fine. I look forward to seeing you. 365 00:23:14,680 --> 00:23:16,648 Right. Goodbye. 366 00:23:21,640 --> 00:23:23,324 (Fookstepfi 367 00:23:25,680 --> 00:23:28,160 I just phoned Gilbert. I'm going to meet him. 368 00:23:28,240 --> 00:23:29,890 He'll see things my way now. 369 00:23:29,960 --> 00:23:32,611 I'm sure he will. What train are you catching? 370 00:23:32,680 --> 00:23:34,489 Three o'clock, if that's all right? 371 00:23:34,560 --> 00:23:36,767 - Of course. - We're meeting at seven, 372 00:23:36,840 --> 00:23:38,490 but I'll catch the 8:55 back. 373 00:23:38,560 --> 00:23:41,291 I'll leave your supper ready. What would you like? 374 00:23:41,360 --> 00:23:43,681 Oh, whatever's easiest. 375 00:23:43,760 --> 00:23:45,728 How about a nice lamb stew? 376 00:23:45,800 --> 00:23:48,087 You won't have time to cook it. 377 00:23:48,160 --> 00:23:51,960 It's only ten o'clock. I'll go to the village for the meat. 378 00:23:52,040 --> 00:23:53,883 John, don't take so much trouble. 379 00:23:53,960 --> 00:23:56,247 It's no trouble. 380 00:24:22,680 --> 00:24:24,921 I'll be back in about 45 minutes, dear! 381 00:24:25,960 --> 00:24:27,530 All right, dear! 382 00:24:38,400 --> 00:24:40,721 (Doorbefl) 383 00:24:43,440 --> 00:24:46,603 You were quick. Oh! Won't you come in? 384 00:24:46,680 --> 00:24:47,647 Thank you, Adrienne. 385 00:24:47,720 --> 00:24:49,688 Would you like a cup of coffee? 386 00:24:49,760 --> 00:24:51,683 No, thanks. I haven't got the time. 387 00:24:51,760 --> 00:24:54,525 I've got to catch the 10:30 train to London. 388 00:24:54,600 --> 00:24:55,761 How's Madge? 389 00:24:55,840 --> 00:24:57,763 She's better today. That's why I came. 390 00:24:57,840 --> 00:24:59,842 I've left Mrs jafferty alone with her. 391 00:24:59,920 --> 00:25:02,400 I've told her to call you if need be. 392 00:25:02,480 --> 00:25:03,970 I'll pop over after breakfast. 393 00:25:04,040 --> 00:25:06,247 I wouldn't do that. She's very independent. 394 00:25:06,320 --> 00:25:08,561 Leave them alone, unless Mrs jafferty telephones. 395 00:25:08,640 --> 00:25:11,325 - OK. - Thank you. I'm very grateful. 396 00:25:11,400 --> 00:25:13,880 I haven't done anything yet. 397 00:25:13,960 --> 00:25:17,726 - Oh! - You two have met, haven't you? 398 00:25:17,800 --> 00:25:20,849 Yes. Hello, Clarron. How are you? 399 00:25:20,920 --> 00:25:23,491 Fine. Well, I must fly. 400 00:25:23,560 --> 00:25:24,800 Am I interrupting something? 401 00:25:24,880 --> 00:25:27,690 No, I have to catch the 10:30 train to London. 402 00:25:27,760 --> 00:25:31,685 - Let me drop you off. - It's not too much trouble? 403 00:25:31,760 --> 00:25:34,161 Not at all. Keep the coffee hot. 404 00:25:35,160 --> 00:25:38,926 - Bye, Adrienne. Thank you. - Goodbye. 405 00:25:47,840 --> 00:25:49,205 How's Madge? 406 00:25:49,280 --> 00:25:52,887 - As well as can be expected. - When can I see her. 407 00:25:52,960 --> 00:25:55,850 What are you doing in Cookham? 408 00:25:55,920 --> 00:25:57,968 - Playing golf. - Oh. 409 00:25:58,040 --> 00:26:02,648 Seeing Adrienne. When can I come over and see Madge? 410 00:26:02,720 --> 00:26:04,961 Unfortunately, she's not allowed visitors. 411 00:26:05,040 --> 00:26:07,850 Yes, I sort of gathered that from your housekeeper. 412 00:26:07,920 --> 00:26:09,160 Do you know her? 413 00:26:09,240 --> 00:26:12,323 Yes, I met her in the pub. Didn't she tell you? 414 00:26:12,400 --> 00:26:16,086 She's a great talker. I don't listen to half of it. 415 00:26:20,760 --> 00:26:22,683 Thank you for the lift, Mr Templar. 416 00:26:22,760 --> 00:26:25,081 You're welcome. Staying in town all day? 417 00:26:25,160 --> 00:26:27,083 No, I'm catching the 8:55 back. 418 00:26:27,160 --> 00:26:29,083 - Have fun. - Thank you. 419 00:26:31,480 --> 00:26:33,448 - Good morning. - Morning, sir. 420 00:26:33,520 --> 00:26:34,806 Thank you. 421 00:26:34,880 --> 00:26:38,930 By the way, you wouldn't know what platform at Paddington 422 00:26:39,000 --> 00:26:40,968 the 8:55 leaves from this evening? 423 00:26:41,040 --> 00:26:43,805 Blimey, sir. I wouldn't have the foggiest. 424 00:26:43,880 --> 00:26:46,326 I suppose not. Silly question. 425 00:26:46,400 --> 00:26:50,530 That's all right, sir. We all ask 'em from time to time. 426 00:28:26,960 --> 00:28:29,850 There y'are, Mrs jafferty. 1lb of stewing lamb. 427 00:28:29,920 --> 00:28:32,161 Is that enough for three people? 428 00:28:32,240 --> 00:28:35,005 It's for me and Mrs Clarron. Himself's gone to London. 429 00:28:35,080 --> 00:28:38,050 - Good day, Mr Smith. - Good day, Mrs jafferty. 430 00:28:46,640 --> 00:28:48,165 Good morning, miss. 431 00:28:48,240 --> 00:28:51,449 Would you be having a tin of that rat poison? 432 00:28:51,520 --> 00:28:53,887 The brown stuff like shoe polish, you know? 433 00:28:53,960 --> 00:28:56,964 We have some. A 4oz or 10oz tin? 434 00:28:57,040 --> 00:29:00,089 - 4oz will do nicely. How much? - Three and sixpence. 435 00:29:00,160 --> 00:29:02,731 I'll get you to sign the poison book. 436 00:29:22,520 --> 00:29:24,761 - That's odd. - What is? 437 00:29:24,840 --> 00:29:28,970 Mrs jafferty just went in. I didn't see her go out. 438 00:29:29,040 --> 00:29:32,408 She probably left when you were driving down to the station. 439 00:29:32,480 --> 00:29:35,450 Probably. You know what's even more peculiar? 440 00:29:35,520 --> 00:29:38,569 Knowing Mrs jafferty, I can't believe she didn't tell john 441 00:29:38,640 --> 00:29:41,291 I said I was engaged to Grace's sister. 442 00:29:41,360 --> 00:29:43,806 The Irish are so unpredictable. 443 00:29:43,880 --> 00:29:45,962 But women aren't. 444 00:30:13,000 --> 00:30:14,843 (Clarron's voice) I'm back, Madge. 445 00:30:14,920 --> 00:30:16,922 Oh, good, dear! 446 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,604 There we are. 447 00:31:19,680 --> 00:31:22,126 Did you really make me a stew? 448 00:31:22,200 --> 00:31:23,804 Of course I did. 449 00:31:23,880 --> 00:31:28,363 Just light this at 6:45 and it'll be piping hot by 7:00. 450 00:31:28,440 --> 00:31:31,046 Now, let's see. Magazines, television... 451 00:31:31,120 --> 00:31:33,168 - What about cigarettes? - I've plenty. 452 00:31:33,240 --> 00:31:36,847 - Anything else you want? - Only for you to hurry back. 453 00:31:38,720 --> 00:31:40,085 Bye. Mad'?-. 454 00:31:40,560 --> 00:31:43,131 - Have a good day, dear. - I will. 455 00:31:44,720 --> 00:31:46,688 - Goodbye, darling. - Goodbye. 456 00:31:59,000 --> 00:32:02,209 - I'll be back by ten, dear. - All right, darling. 457 00:32:02,280 --> 00:32:04,282 - Bye. - Bye, darling. 458 00:32:05,000 --> 00:32:06,331 (Door slams) 459 00:32:40,120 --> 00:32:43,727 - Has the three o'clock left? - Due in two minutes. 460 00:32:43,800 --> 00:32:47,088 Oh, dear! I'm so upset I hardly know what I'm doing. 461 00:32:47,160 --> 00:32:52,007 It's me sister. She's ill, and not a soul to look after her. 462 00:32:52,080 --> 00:32:53,889 Oh, dear. This side, madam, yes. 463 00:34:13,040 --> 00:34:16,442 But Mr Clarron, I'm not interested in these actionless, 464 00:34:16,520 --> 00:34:18,682 pressureless plays the modern theatre calls honest. 465 00:34:18,760 --> 00:34:20,410 What's your objection to a plot? 466 00:34:20,480 --> 00:34:24,485 Nothing, Gilbert. But you haven't written an action play. 467 00:34:24,560 --> 00:34:26,642 What do you make the time? 468 00:34:27,920 --> 00:34:29,285 6:45. 469 00:34:30,120 --> 00:34:32,088 Go on, Gilbert. You were saying... 470 00:35:14,320 --> 00:35:17,881 - Adrienne, what time is it? - Ten to seven. 471 00:35:19,000 --> 00:35:22,322 There's something wrong. There's something very wrong. 472 00:35:22,400 --> 00:35:26,291 Nothing possibly can happen to Madge with john in London. 473 00:35:26,360 --> 00:35:30,490 But Mrs jafferty went out at 2:30 and still isn't back. 474 00:35:30,560 --> 00:35:33,723 Madge has been alone in that house for four hours. 475 00:35:33,800 --> 00:35:36,121 What should we do? 476 00:35:39,080 --> 00:35:42,846 - I'll visit the Clarron ménage. - Shall I come with you? 477 00:35:42,920 --> 00:35:46,083 No, I'll be back in ten minutes. Don't worry. 478 00:36:12,120 --> 00:36:15,249 (Muffled TV dialogue) 479 00:36:34,320 --> 00:36:37,608 (Man on TV) 'Your mum hasn't borrowed any tea for weeks.' 480 00:36:37,680 --> 00:36:40,365 (TV audience laughs) 481 00:36:40,440 --> 00:36:43,205 (Woman on TV) 'She's been getting it from Mrs Smith.' 482 00:36:43,280 --> 00:36:44,441 (Audience laugh) 483 00:36:46,840 --> 00:36:50,401 (Woman on TV) 'There you are.' (Man on TV) 'Morning.' 484 00:36:50,480 --> 00:36:54,530 (Woman) 'Good morning. What are you doing?' 485 00:36:54,600 --> 00:36:57,444 (Man) 'Chopping wood.' (Woman) 'Not there?!' 486 00:36:57,520 --> 00:36:59,568 (Man) 'l always have!' (Woman) 'Not any more!' 487 00:36:59,640 --> 00:37:01,005 (Woman) 'You'll crack the concrete.' 488 00:37:01,080 --> 00:37:03,845 (2nd man on TV) 'Have you finished chopping wood?' 489 00:37:03,920 --> 00:37:06,127 (Woman) 'l could get him for wilful damage.' 490 00:37:06,200 --> 00:37:08,282 (Man) 'l can have 'er for trespass!' 491 00:37:08,360 --> 00:37:10,886 (Woman) 'It's my garden!' (Man) 'l'm renting it!' 492 00:37:10,960 --> 00:37:13,804 (Man) 'You crack 'er concrete and I'll crack you!' 493 00:37:13,880 --> 00:37:16,611 (Audience laughs) 494 00:37:16,680 --> 00:37:20,366 (Man on TV) 'You're intrudin' my fence by hangin' on it.' 495 00:37:20,440 --> 00:37:24,411 (Woman on TV) 'It's 'alf mine!' (Man on TV) 'You're on my 'alf!' 496 00:37:24,480 --> 00:37:26,050 (Audience laughs and TV fades) 497 00:37:39,040 --> 00:37:41,771 But Gilbert, dear boy, that is the point. 498 00:37:41,840 --> 00:37:43,410 A message, social significance. 499 00:37:43,480 --> 00:37:47,280 I have no message. I'm incapable of improving the world. 500 00:37:47,360 --> 00:37:51,081 I just want to entertain paying customers in the theatre. 501 00:37:51,160 --> 00:37:54,243 If you'd take that attitude, you might produce a success, 502 00:37:54,320 --> 00:37:56,926 instead of a series of dismal flops. 503 00:37:57,440 --> 00:37:59,090 If that's how you feel... 504 00:37:59,160 --> 00:38:04,246 I feel you are an untalented, overblown, professional bore. 505 00:38:06,760 --> 00:38:11,641 I have a train to catch at 8:55. We've nothing further to say. 506 00:38:11,720 --> 00:38:14,246 My bill, please. 507 00:38:35,880 --> 00:38:38,611 Why, Dr Sprague! What a pleasant surprise. 508 00:38:38,680 --> 00:38:40,569 Hello, Mr Clarron. 509 00:38:41,560 --> 00:38:45,167 You're prognosis was 100% right. Madge is doing splendidly. 510 00:38:45,240 --> 00:38:46,969 Well enough to be left alone? 511 00:38:47,040 --> 00:38:49,850 She's not alone. I have a housekeeper. 512 00:38:49,920 --> 00:38:52,890 - She's an absolute treasure. - I'm glad. 513 00:38:52,960 --> 00:38:57,329 She had no references. One hears terrifying things these days. 514 00:38:57,400 --> 00:38:59,801 Still, I had to have someone, didn't I? 515 00:39:03,160 --> 00:39:05,128 (Train whistles) 516 00:39:14,920 --> 00:39:19,881 - Could I ask you a favour? - I'm sure you could. 517 00:39:19,960 --> 00:39:23,169 I was driven to the station. I don't have my car. 518 00:39:23,240 --> 00:39:26,881 - Can I have a lift? - It's out of my way. 519 00:39:26,960 --> 00:39:30,043 Only a quarter of a mile. I'd appreciate it so much. 520 00:39:31,800 --> 00:39:34,201 Well...all right. 521 00:39:42,360 --> 00:39:44,681 ...Then he became absolutely insulting. 522 00:39:44,760 --> 00:39:47,240 I'll never understand writers. 523 00:39:47,320 --> 00:39:49,163 Complete egocentrics, every one of 'em. 524 00:39:49,240 --> 00:39:51,607 Never think of anybody but themselves. 525 00:39:51,680 --> 00:39:54,604 Is this me already? Thank you, Doctor. 526 00:40:52,760 --> 00:40:54,125 Darling? 527 00:40:56,400 --> 00:40:58,209 Madge, dear? 528 00:41:08,720 --> 00:41:10,290 Madge? 529 00:42:39,640 --> 00:42:41,529 Where are you going, Clarron? 530 00:42:42,680 --> 00:42:44,603 Back to Brisbane? 531 00:42:46,680 --> 00:42:49,843 Or New York, to Grace's apartment on Park Avenue? 532 00:42:54,320 --> 00:42:56,527 It's my wife. She's dead. 533 00:42:56,600 --> 00:42:58,921 Your wives have a habit of dying. 534 00:42:59,000 --> 00:43:00,445 What are you talking about? 535 00:43:00,520 --> 00:43:01,806 This! 536 00:43:02,720 --> 00:43:04,165 You poisoned your wife. 537 00:43:06,080 --> 00:43:07,969 You're out of your mind. 538 00:43:09,360 --> 00:43:12,091 - Am I? - I was in London. 539 00:43:12,160 --> 00:43:15,164 - Were you? - You know I was. 540 00:43:15,240 --> 00:43:18,961 You drove me to the 10:30 train. You saw me get on it. 541 00:43:19,040 --> 00:43:23,045 But you got off it, didn't you? At the next station up the line! 542 00:43:23,120 --> 00:43:27,284 I did not. I dined with a writer. He'll vouch for it. 543 00:43:27,360 --> 00:43:29,601 - Will he? - So will the waiters. 544 00:43:29,680 --> 00:43:33,048 On the train coming home, I met Dr Sprague. 545 00:43:33,120 --> 00:43:37,967 - He drove me to the door. - Then who did poison your wife? 546 00:43:39,080 --> 00:43:40,320 It was Mrs jafferty. 547 00:43:41,720 --> 00:43:44,724 I had to take her without references, I was desperate. 548 00:43:44,800 --> 00:43:48,168 With Madge so ill, I couldn't look after her and the house. 549 00:43:48,240 --> 00:43:50,208 I don't see why not. 550 00:43:52,200 --> 00:43:54,168 You're a very talented husband. 551 00:43:54,880 --> 00:43:56,006 It was Mrs jafferty. 552 00:43:56,080 --> 00:43:59,323 What possible motive could she have for killing your wife? 553 00:43:59,400 --> 00:44:01,846 Robbery. She's taken Madge's jewellery. 554 00:44:01,920 --> 00:44:04,446 Go look for yourself. 555 00:44:04,520 --> 00:44:06,807 Her jewel box is broken open. It's empty. 556 00:44:06,880 --> 00:44:07,881 (Picks up phone) 557 00:44:07,960 --> 00:44:10,167 - Who are you calling? - The police. 558 00:44:10,240 --> 00:44:15,883 I wouldn't bother. I called them myself, Mrs jafferty. 559 00:44:21,080 --> 00:44:23,890 - What d'you call me? - Mrs jafferty. 560 00:44:25,400 --> 00:44:28,244 Granted, it was a beautiful performance. 561 00:44:28,320 --> 00:44:31,608 You created an identity believed by all the village tradesmen. 562 00:44:31,680 --> 00:44:34,843 To avoid visitors, you told them Dr Sprague wouldn't allow it, 563 00:44:34,920 --> 00:44:38,049 so no one could ask questions about the mythical Mrs jafferty. 564 00:44:48,280 --> 00:44:51,090 Templar, we can work this out. 565 00:44:51,160 --> 00:44:53,401 - Can we? - Yeah. 566 00:44:53,480 --> 00:44:56,529 There's a £70,000 insurance policy on Madge's life. 567 00:44:56,600 --> 00:45:01,447 I'll collect it in a month or six weeks. I'll give you half. 568 00:45:01,520 --> 00:45:04,410 - £35,000. - All right, I'll make it 40. 569 00:45:04,480 --> 00:45:07,245 And all the jewellery. Here, take it. 570 00:45:07,320 --> 00:45:09,891 I'm not interested in the jewellery. Or the money. 571 00:45:09,960 --> 00:45:13,043 I want you to get what's coming to you, Clarron. 572 00:45:15,040 --> 00:45:18,169 The first Mrs Clarron, who fell from the hotel window, 573 00:45:18,240 --> 00:45:20,368 - you pushed her? - Yes. 574 00:45:20,440 --> 00:45:22,841 - Grace Seldon, in New York? - Yes. 575 00:45:22,920 --> 00:45:25,526 - And now Madge? - Yes, yes! 576 00:45:25,600 --> 00:45:26,601 Adrienne? 577 00:45:28,160 --> 00:45:31,050 - Did you get that? - Every word. 578 00:45:37,280 --> 00:45:40,170 - It was different with Madge. - How? 579 00:45:40,240 --> 00:45:45,929 I loved Madge. I didn't love the others, but I did love Madge. 580 00:45:49,680 --> 00:45:51,364 You know, john... 581 00:45:53,400 --> 00:45:54,731 I believe you did. 582 00:45:59,040 --> 00:46:00,963 Just a minute, sir. 583 00:46:01,040 --> 00:46:03,088 Thanks for getting here so quickly, Inspector. 584 00:46:03,160 --> 00:46:04,969 You probably didn't hear that, 585 00:46:05,040 --> 00:46:08,203 but Miss Halberd has a verbatim transcript. 586 00:46:10,440 --> 00:46:12,568 John, Why? 587 00:46:15,200 --> 00:46:17,965 What did I do wrong? 588 00:46:44,520 --> 00:46:46,488 (Sobbing) 589 00:46:49,840 --> 00:46:51,205 Madge. 590 00:46:53,400 --> 00:46:54,811 Madge. 591 00:46:58,120 --> 00:47:00,248 L-I loved him. 592 00:47:02,360 --> 00:47:06,331 I loved him. (Sobs) 593 00:47:06,400 --> 00:47:11,008 Even when you were telling me the whole horrible story, 594 00:47:11,080 --> 00:47:13,447 so I wouldn't eat the poison, 595 00:47:13,520 --> 00:47:15,966 that's all I could think of - 596 00:47:16,040 --> 00:47:19,726 how much I loved him. 597 00:47:19,800 --> 00:47:25,204 Oh, Simon! Why didn't you let me die? 598 00:47:28,720 --> 00:47:31,246 Because I know that, in time, you'll feel differently, 599 00:47:31,320 --> 00:47:34,164 and you'll want very much to live.