1 00:00:00,833 --> 00:00:04,033 [Cheerful jazz music] 2 00:00:44,067 --> 00:00:45,067 Oi! 3 00:00:55,600 --> 00:00:59,033 [Tense orchestral music] 4 00:01:18,400 --> 00:01:21,900 [Gentle orchestral music] 5 00:01:27,867 --> 00:01:30,200 [She sighs] 6 00:01:37,100 --> 00:01:39,067 Oh, I wish something would happen. 7 00:01:39,167 --> 00:01:41,367 This craving for vulgar sensation alarms me. 8 00:01:41,467 --> 00:01:43,233 Six years ago, I'd have sworn 9 00:01:43,333 --> 00:01:44,376 that with enough money to buy 10 00:01:44,400 --> 00:01:45,133 most of the things I want 11 00:01:45,233 --> 00:01:46,500 and with you for a husband, 12 00:01:46,600 --> 00:01:48,867 life would have been one grand sweet song, 13 00:01:48,967 --> 00:01:49,867 as the poet puts it. 14 00:01:49,967 --> 00:01:52,067 Is it me or the money that pulls on you? 15 00:01:52,167 --> 00:01:54,433 Pulls isn't the exact word. 16 00:01:55,267 --> 00:01:58,067 I'm just used to my blessings, that's all. 17 00:01:58,100 --> 00:02:00,600 Hmm. Shall I neglect you a little? 18 00:02:00,700 --> 00:02:02,067 Take other women out to nightclubs, 19 00:02:02,167 --> 00:02:02,933 that sort of thing? 20 00:02:03,067 --> 00:02:03,900 Oh, no use, if you did 21 00:02:04,067 --> 00:02:05,833 I'd only meet you there with other men. 22 00:02:05,933 --> 00:02:07,076 What's the matter with you, darling? 23 00:02:07,100 --> 00:02:10,500 Oh, think of the times we had once, Tommy. 24 00:02:10,600 --> 00:02:12,733 You should never have left the secret service. 25 00:02:12,833 --> 00:02:14,133 Think how thrilling it would be 26 00:02:14,233 --> 00:02:15,867 if there was a mad rapping at the door 27 00:02:15,967 --> 00:02:17,967 and in staggered a dead man! 28 00:02:18,067 --> 00:02:19,633 If he was dead, he couldn't stagger. 29 00:02:19,733 --> 00:02:21,967 [Door knocking] 30 00:02:22,067 --> 00:02:23,300 Daily leader. 31 00:02:23,400 --> 00:02:24,800 I beg your pardon? 32 00:02:24,900 --> 00:02:25,980 The paper you wanted, boss. 33 00:02:26,067 --> 00:02:27,067 Oh, yes, of course. 34 00:02:27,100 --> 00:02:30,233 I just made it. 35 00:02:30,333 --> 00:02:31,233 Made what? 36 00:02:31,333 --> 00:02:32,633 The midday edition, Mrs. B. 37 00:02:32,733 --> 00:02:33,933 It was the last one. 38 00:02:34,067 --> 00:02:34,967 Thank you, Albert. 39 00:02:35,067 --> 00:02:36,609 Oh, and could we have less of a dying gangster 40 00:02:36,633 --> 00:02:39,767 and more of a perfect English Butler, do you think? 41 00:02:39,867 --> 00:02:40,867 Right-o, guv. 42 00:02:43,067 --> 00:02:45,400 I wish Albert wouldn't go to the cinema so often. 43 00:02:45,500 --> 00:02:49,267 Hmm, his Rudolph Valentino is particularly forgettable. 44 00:02:49,367 --> 00:02:52,233 You're not starting the crossword, are you? 45 00:02:53,800 --> 00:02:55,067 We were having a conversation. 46 00:02:55,133 --> 00:02:56,533 Hmm? 47 00:02:56,633 --> 00:02:59,233 Oh where has your spirit of adventure gone? 48 00:03:04,300 --> 00:03:05,300 You're getting fat. 49 00:03:06,567 --> 00:03:07,333 And comfortable. 50 00:03:07,433 --> 00:03:08,733 I am not! 51 00:03:08,833 --> 00:03:11,633 Sleek and prosperous and comfortable. 52 00:03:11,733 --> 00:03:14,600 You see? It's very dangerous to have everything you want. 53 00:03:16,533 --> 00:03:19,067 I suppose there are always... 54 00:03:19,100 --> 00:03:19,800 Hats! 55 00:03:19,900 --> 00:03:22,500 You've got about 40 hats already! 56 00:03:22,600 --> 00:03:23,767 And they all look the same. 57 00:03:23,867 --> 00:03:25,833 They're not really the same! 58 00:03:25,933 --> 00:03:28,100 There are nuances in them. 59 00:03:28,967 --> 00:03:32,067 I saw a rather nice one in Violet's yesterday. 60 00:03:32,100 --> 00:03:33,676 [Tommy] Tuppence, if you've got nothing better to do 61 00:03:33,700 --> 00:03:34,967 than keep on buying hats- 62 00:03:35,067 --> 00:03:35,800 oh, well, that's just it. 63 00:03:35,900 --> 00:03:38,067 If I had something better to do. 64 00:03:39,433 --> 00:03:40,567 Oh, Tommy. 65 00:03:41,600 --> 00:03:44,133 I wish something exciting would happen. 66 00:03:44,233 --> 00:03:45,067 [Door knocking] 67 00:03:45,133 --> 00:03:46,133 Come in! 68 00:03:48,067 --> 00:03:51,333 Detective inspector marriott, of Scotland yard. 69 00:03:55,400 --> 00:03:57,300 Thank you, Albert. 70 00:03:57,400 --> 00:03:58,633 Good afternoon, inspector. 71 00:03:58,733 --> 00:04:00,267 Well, it's good to see you both. 72 00:04:00,367 --> 00:04:01,900 How's life in general, Mrs. Beresford? 73 00:04:02,067 --> 00:04:03,733 In general, satisfactory. 74 00:04:03,833 --> 00:04:06,067 In particular, dull. 75 00:04:06,133 --> 00:04:06,933 Haven't you told her? 76 00:04:07,067 --> 00:04:08,600 I was just about to when you came in. 77 00:04:08,700 --> 00:04:09,767 Told her what? 78 00:04:13,067 --> 00:04:15,833 Well, it's all set, if you want to go ahead. 79 00:04:15,933 --> 00:04:19,600 Told her what? [Laughs] 80 00:04:19,700 --> 00:04:20,733 Read that. 81 00:04:22,067 --> 00:04:24,267 International detective agency, Theodore blunt, 82 00:04:24,367 --> 00:04:27,067 manager, private inquiries, large staff 83 00:04:27,100 --> 00:04:29,500 of confidential and highly skilled inquiry agents, 84 00:04:29,600 --> 00:04:31,167 utmost discretion, consultations free, 85 00:04:31,267 --> 00:04:33,467 28 haleham street. 86 00:04:33,567 --> 00:04:35,333 It's a detective agency! 87 00:04:35,433 --> 00:04:36,633 Obviously! 88 00:04:36,733 --> 00:04:38,043 Though, I can't imagine of what interest it could be to you. 89 00:04:38,067 --> 00:04:40,267 Unless of course you're thinking of having me followed? 90 00:04:40,367 --> 00:04:41,776 Too many men do that already, my sweet. 91 00:04:41,800 --> 00:04:44,633 No, the point is the agency has been on its last legs 92 00:04:44,733 --> 00:04:45,567 for some time. 93 00:04:45,667 --> 00:04:47,933 And it can be acquired for a mere sum. 94 00:04:48,067 --> 00:04:50,200 Under new management, naturally. 95 00:04:50,300 --> 00:04:52,567 What about Mr. Theodore blunt? 96 00:04:52,667 --> 00:04:53,667 Mr. Blunt, I'm afraid, 97 00:04:53,733 --> 00:04:56,067 is being detained at his majesty's expense. 98 00:04:56,100 --> 00:04:59,100 And he won't tell us half of what we'd like to know. 99 00:04:59,200 --> 00:05:00,500 I see. 100 00:05:00,600 --> 00:05:02,867 At least, I think I see. 101 00:05:02,967 --> 00:05:05,333 I thought I might have a shot at running it. 102 00:05:05,433 --> 00:05:07,067 On a six month trial. 103 00:05:07,967 --> 00:05:09,600 Inspector marriott has very kindly 104 00:05:09,700 --> 00:05:11,700 been arranging the necessary licences and so on. 105 00:05:11,800 --> 00:05:14,067 Which I'm happy to say has now come through. 106 00:05:14,133 --> 00:05:15,767 The agency is all yours. 107 00:05:17,067 --> 00:05:19,667 And you knew about this all the time? 108 00:05:19,767 --> 00:05:21,200 Only since I first thought of it. 109 00:05:21,300 --> 00:05:23,567 Mystery and romance, remember? 110 00:05:23,667 --> 00:05:26,567 - Tommy, darling! - [Tommy laughs] 111 00:05:26,667 --> 00:05:28,633 Oh, I take it all back! 112 00:05:28,733 --> 00:05:31,133 You're not at all dull, comfortable, and sleek! 113 00:05:31,233 --> 00:05:32,733 And certainly not fat. 114 00:05:33,833 --> 00:05:35,867 Only a little. [Laughs] 115 00:05:35,967 --> 00:05:37,667 There is just one thing. 116 00:05:37,767 --> 00:05:39,367 The agency is still in the name of blunt. 117 00:05:39,467 --> 00:05:41,500 However, that could be an advantage. 118 00:05:41,600 --> 00:05:43,533 In case I don't make a go of it, you mean? 119 00:05:43,633 --> 00:05:44,500 Oh, not only that. 120 00:05:44,600 --> 00:05:47,267 I fancy that the somewhat shady Mr. Blunt 121 00:05:47,367 --> 00:05:49,007 and his assistant might have a little more 122 00:05:49,067 --> 00:05:50,900 freedom of action, shall we say? 123 00:05:51,067 --> 00:05:52,500 Than the altogether more proper 124 00:05:52,600 --> 00:05:55,300 and decorous Mr. and Mrs. Beresford. [Laughs] 125 00:05:55,400 --> 00:05:58,200 [Tuppence laughs] 126 00:06:03,300 --> 00:06:05,867 [Horn honking] 127 00:06:12,467 --> 00:06:14,333 Well, this is it. 128 00:06:39,300 --> 00:06:40,433 Here we are. 129 00:06:41,900 --> 00:06:43,667 This is where you'll hang out, Albert. 130 00:06:43,767 --> 00:06:44,567 Reception. 131 00:06:44,667 --> 00:06:45,833 Just the ticket, Mr. B. 132 00:06:45,933 --> 00:06:48,100 Now, there's a buzzer under here. 133 00:06:48,200 --> 00:06:49,100 [Buzzer ringing] 134 00:06:49,200 --> 00:06:50,576 When a client comes in, buzz me a warning. 135 00:06:50,600 --> 00:06:51,600 [Buzzer ringing] 136 00:06:51,667 --> 00:06:54,600 Don't let him in until I buzz you back, right? 137 00:06:54,700 --> 00:06:55,933 Right, chief. 138 00:06:56,067 --> 00:06:57,867 This way to the inner sanctum. 139 00:06:59,900 --> 00:07:01,200 Bring the cases, Albert! 140 00:07:04,967 --> 00:07:05,967 Hmm. 141 00:07:07,500 --> 00:07:08,800 It has scope. 142 00:07:08,900 --> 00:07:10,067 Just what I thought. 143 00:07:10,967 --> 00:07:12,567 Over here by the shelves. 144 00:07:12,667 --> 00:07:14,867 What you got in these, guv, dead bodies? 145 00:07:19,833 --> 00:07:21,567 Not exactly the ritz. 146 00:07:21,667 --> 00:07:23,309 Oh, no, this is just for the secretarial staff. 147 00:07:23,333 --> 00:07:24,333 Who's that? 148 00:07:24,433 --> 00:07:25,433 You, my sweet. 149 00:07:27,467 --> 00:07:28,509 What do you want me to do now, guv? 150 00:07:28,533 --> 00:07:30,967 Whatever the well trained office boy should do. 151 00:07:31,833 --> 00:07:32,567 Well, there's a gas ring, 152 00:07:32,667 --> 00:07:33,833 should I make a cup of tea? 153 00:07:33,933 --> 00:07:35,067 Good wheeze, Albert. 154 00:07:37,167 --> 00:07:39,500 [Typewriter keys clacking] 155 00:07:39,600 --> 00:07:40,600 Oh! 156 00:07:40,700 --> 00:07:41,820 We've been here for days now 157 00:07:41,867 --> 00:07:43,800 and absolutely no one's come to see us 158 00:07:43,900 --> 00:07:45,933 except husbands who want their wives shadowed 159 00:07:46,067 --> 00:07:48,200 and wives who want their husbands shadowed. 160 00:07:48,300 --> 00:07:50,067 Sometimes I think the entire population 161 00:07:50,133 --> 00:07:51,567 is composed of middle-aged wives 162 00:07:51,667 --> 00:07:54,133 whose husbands go away at weekends. 163 00:07:54,233 --> 00:07:56,043 Perhaps we should put that in the advertisement. 164 00:07:56,067 --> 00:07:57,133 No divorce work. 165 00:07:57,233 --> 00:07:58,333 I second that. 166 00:07:58,433 --> 00:07:59,167 More tea. 167 00:07:59,267 --> 00:08:00,800 Not for me, I'm awash. 168 00:08:01,867 --> 00:08:03,500 I say! 169 00:08:03,600 --> 00:08:05,367 You've transformed this place! 170 00:08:05,467 --> 00:08:07,600 Yes, it is a little more like home. 171 00:08:07,700 --> 00:08:09,500 What on earth is that? 172 00:08:09,600 --> 00:08:10,467 Do you like it? 173 00:08:10,567 --> 00:08:12,133 It's my disguise tree. 174 00:08:12,233 --> 00:08:13,233 Your what? 175 00:08:13,300 --> 00:08:15,176 What's the first thing you notice about a woman? 176 00:08:15,200 --> 00:08:16,967 -Well- -her hat, of course. 177 00:08:17,067 --> 00:08:19,567 Now, I may come in here in a little bond street number, 178 00:08:19,667 --> 00:08:21,243 but that wouldn't do if I had to go somewhere 179 00:08:21,267 --> 00:08:23,467 with you as your secretary, miss Robinson, say. 180 00:08:23,567 --> 00:08:26,233 - Quite! - So. [Gasps] 181 00:08:27,567 --> 00:08:28,567 Miss Robinson. 182 00:08:29,600 --> 00:08:30,833 Like it? 183 00:08:30,933 --> 00:08:31,800 Brilliant. 184 00:08:31,900 --> 00:08:34,067 [They laugh] 185 00:08:34,100 --> 00:08:35,600 Oh, tuppence. 186 00:08:35,700 --> 00:08:36,733 I adore you. 187 00:08:38,300 --> 00:08:40,267 Now, here we are bursting with talent 188 00:08:40,367 --> 00:08:42,433 and absolutely no chance to use it. 189 00:08:42,533 --> 00:08:44,767 But I didn't intend to be beaten. 190 00:08:44,867 --> 00:08:45,987 To begin with, I don't think 191 00:08:46,067 --> 00:08:48,267 that ad in the paper's very tempting, do you? 192 00:08:48,367 --> 00:08:49,233 You think we should change it? 193 00:08:49,333 --> 00:08:51,067 Oh, you said it yourself, we're brilliant. 194 00:08:51,167 --> 00:08:52,167 Brilliant. 195 00:08:52,200 --> 00:08:55,233 So, how about international detective agency, 196 00:08:55,333 --> 00:08:57,567 blunt's brilliant detective, satisfaction, 197 00:08:57,667 --> 00:09:00,533 no, no, no, no, no, results, guaranteed. 198 00:09:00,633 --> 00:09:02,833 Not bad. Not bad at all. 199 00:09:02,933 --> 00:09:04,109 When should we put it in the paper? 200 00:09:04,133 --> 00:09:05,233 Straight away. 201 00:09:05,333 --> 00:09:06,333 Done. 202 00:09:10,900 --> 00:09:12,833 Well, I hope you're right about this, tuppence. 203 00:09:12,933 --> 00:09:15,667 Results guaranteed? That's a fairly tall order. 204 00:09:15,767 --> 00:09:18,400 Oh, yes, I know it's easy in detective stories 205 00:09:18,500 --> 00:09:20,043 because once they work out the solution, 206 00:09:20,067 --> 00:09:22,800 they can arrange the clues. 207 00:09:22,900 --> 00:09:23,900 I wonder, now. 208 00:09:24,067 --> 00:09:25,300 Hmm? 209 00:09:25,400 --> 00:09:27,500 I'm beginning to have an idea. 210 00:09:27,600 --> 00:09:28,500 It hasn't quite come to me yet, 211 00:09:28,600 --> 00:09:29,600 but it's on its way. 212 00:09:29,667 --> 00:09:32,300 Well, leave the door open, it might pop in. 213 00:09:32,400 --> 00:09:34,043 I'll get Albert to go round to the newspapers 214 00:09:34,067 --> 00:09:35,100 with this right away. 215 00:09:35,200 --> 00:09:37,167 Oh, no need, I can take it, it's on my way. 216 00:09:37,267 --> 00:09:38,833 Not another hat? 217 00:09:38,933 --> 00:09:40,700 It's an extremely nice one. 218 00:09:40,800 --> 00:09:42,667 It should be, at the price. 219 00:09:44,667 --> 00:09:47,700 [Telephone ringing] 220 00:09:49,667 --> 00:09:51,700 Hello, international detective agency? 221 00:09:52,700 --> 00:09:54,643 An appointment at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning, sir? 222 00:09:54,667 --> 00:09:58,067 Yes, I believe Mr. Blunt can just fit you in. 223 00:09:58,133 --> 00:10:00,600 Might I inquire the nature of your business, sir? 224 00:10:01,900 --> 00:10:03,133 To clean the windows. 225 00:10:03,233 --> 00:10:05,300 Right, mate, any time. 226 00:10:05,400 --> 00:10:08,100 [Tommy humming] 227 00:10:10,567 --> 00:10:13,267 [Door knocking] 228 00:10:14,100 --> 00:10:15,100 Come in. 229 00:10:17,200 --> 00:10:21,033 I say, is this the blunt's international detective agency? 230 00:10:21,133 --> 00:10:23,567 That it is, sir. 231 00:10:26,267 --> 00:10:29,067 [Buzzer ringing] 232 00:10:31,100 --> 00:10:31,833 Ooh! 233 00:10:31,933 --> 00:10:32,933 I know, I know! 234 00:10:36,733 --> 00:10:37,467 Let me see. 235 00:10:37,567 --> 00:10:38,300 Shh! 236 00:10:38,400 --> 00:10:39,400 Get to work! 237 00:10:40,600 --> 00:10:41,667 Start typing! 238 00:10:44,167 --> 00:10:45,967 You wanna speak to Mr. Blunt himself, sir? 239 00:10:46,067 --> 00:10:48,567 Yes, that was the idea, can it be done? 240 00:10:48,667 --> 00:10:50,300 Well, we're pretty busy at the moment. 241 00:10:50,400 --> 00:10:51,767 So I see. 242 00:10:51,867 --> 00:10:53,176 You haven't an appointment, I suppose? 243 00:10:53,200 --> 00:10:54,467 No, afraid not, should I have? 244 00:10:54,567 --> 00:10:56,767 Oh, it's always wise to ring up first, sir. 245 00:10:56,867 --> 00:10:58,233 Ah, yes, well. 246 00:10:58,333 --> 00:11:00,067 I dare say I could call back another day. 247 00:11:00,133 --> 00:11:01,243 - [Buzzer ringing] - You're in luck, sir. 248 00:11:01,267 --> 00:11:02,067 The boss is free now. 249 00:11:02,133 --> 00:11:03,267 Ah, thank you. 250 00:11:03,367 --> 00:11:05,233 Kindly step this way, will you sir? 251 00:11:07,300 --> 00:11:08,933 Gentlemen to see you, sir. 252 00:11:09,067 --> 00:11:09,800 Ah, good day. 253 00:11:09,900 --> 00:11:11,100 [Gentleman] Good day. 254 00:11:11,200 --> 00:11:12,300 Do come in. 255 00:11:17,700 --> 00:11:20,667 Well then, you wish to consult us. 256 00:11:20,767 --> 00:11:23,200 Yes. I want you to find someone who's missing. 257 00:11:24,433 --> 00:11:26,133 May I know a little more? 258 00:11:27,700 --> 00:11:29,300 It's rather difficult. 259 00:11:29,400 --> 00:11:31,367 Frightfully delicate and all that. 260 00:11:31,467 --> 00:11:32,833 A young lady. 261 00:11:32,933 --> 00:11:33,933 I see. 262 00:11:35,133 --> 00:11:37,233 Did she disappear of her own free will 263 00:11:37,333 --> 00:11:39,467 or do you suspect she's been abducted? 264 00:11:39,567 --> 00:11:40,643 [Gentleman] Well, I don't know. 265 00:11:40,667 --> 00:11:42,067 See, I don't know anything. 266 00:11:42,900 --> 00:11:44,067 [Tommy] Ah. 267 00:11:44,167 --> 00:11:47,100 Well, can we start by you giving me your name? 268 00:11:47,200 --> 00:11:48,400 My name? 269 00:11:48,500 --> 00:11:49,833 Oh yes, my name is Smith. 270 00:11:51,933 --> 00:11:54,733 Your real name, please. 271 00:11:54,833 --> 00:11:56,167 I say! 272 00:11:56,267 --> 00:11:58,100 You saw through that little... 273 00:11:58,200 --> 00:11:59,367 Ah, yes, it's St. Vincent. 274 00:11:59,467 --> 00:12:01,333 Lawrence St. Vincent. 275 00:12:01,433 --> 00:12:03,067 It's curious how few people there are 276 00:12:03,167 --> 00:12:05,267 whose real name is Smith. 277 00:12:05,367 --> 00:12:06,900 [Telephone rings] 278 00:12:07,067 --> 00:12:09,900 Could I have a description of this young lady? 279 00:12:10,067 --> 00:12:11,467 Yes, well, she's awfully pretty. 280 00:12:11,567 --> 00:12:13,100 - Pretty. - Absolute topper. 281 00:12:13,200 --> 00:12:14,067 Topper. 282 00:12:14,100 --> 00:12:15,467 [Telephone ringing] 283 00:12:15,567 --> 00:12:16,633 Just a moment. 284 00:12:18,633 --> 00:12:19,633 Yes? 285 00:12:21,433 --> 00:12:22,667 The prime minister? 286 00:12:23,500 --> 00:12:24,500 I see. 287 00:12:25,233 --> 00:12:26,233 Right-o. 288 00:12:27,067 --> 00:12:28,567 If you'll, excuse me a moment. 289 00:12:28,667 --> 00:12:30,567 I have an urgent call. 290 00:12:30,667 --> 00:12:31,767 Naturally, yes. 291 00:12:36,333 --> 00:12:37,067 Were you listening? 292 00:12:37,167 --> 00:12:37,933 Of course I was! 293 00:12:38,067 --> 00:12:38,767 Then why did you interrupt? 294 00:12:38,867 --> 00:12:39,876 I think he's the real thing. 295 00:12:39,900 --> 00:12:42,067 He's more than that, look! 296 00:12:42,133 --> 00:12:43,167 Who's who. 297 00:12:43,267 --> 00:12:45,467 St. Vincent, Lawrence, 28, 298 00:12:45,567 --> 00:12:49,267 nephew and heir of the Earl of cheraton. 299 00:12:49,367 --> 00:12:50,533 You see? 300 00:12:50,633 --> 00:12:51,676 If we pull this off, we'll get publicity 301 00:12:51,700 --> 00:12:53,233 in all the right places. 302 00:12:53,333 --> 00:12:54,067 Yes. 303 00:12:54,167 --> 00:12:55,533 Well, don't keep interrupting! 304 00:12:56,533 --> 00:12:57,867 So sorry to have kept you. 305 00:12:59,600 --> 00:13:00,967 Ah. 306 00:13:01,067 --> 00:13:01,933 May I introduce 307 00:13:02,067 --> 00:13:05,200 my confidential secretary, miss Robinson? 308 00:13:05,300 --> 00:13:06,543 - How do you do? - How do you do? 309 00:13:06,567 --> 00:13:08,600 Was there something, miss Robinson? 310 00:13:10,333 --> 00:13:11,333 You asked me to come in 311 00:13:11,367 --> 00:13:13,400 and take down the facts of the case for you. 312 00:13:13,500 --> 00:13:16,100 As you had to go at once to downing street, 313 00:13:16,200 --> 00:13:17,667 via Scotland yard. 314 00:13:17,767 --> 00:13:18,600 Oh, I say! 315 00:13:18,700 --> 00:13:20,900 Yes, well, I think the prime minister 316 00:13:21,067 --> 00:13:23,067 would be prepared to wait a little, don't you? 317 00:13:23,100 --> 00:13:24,380 Oh, I don't think so, Mr. Blunt, 318 00:13:24,433 --> 00:13:26,167 most urgent, he said. 319 00:13:26,267 --> 00:13:27,867 And I'm sure Mr. St. Vincent 320 00:13:27,967 --> 00:13:30,133 won't mind talking to me. 321 00:13:30,233 --> 00:13:31,667 Oh no. 322 00:13:31,767 --> 00:13:32,767 No, not at all. 323 00:13:33,700 --> 00:13:34,500 Very well. 324 00:13:34,600 --> 00:13:36,267 Thank you, miss Robinson. 325 00:13:36,367 --> 00:13:39,433 I apologise, but I leave you in capable hands. 326 00:13:39,533 --> 00:13:40,700 [Lawrence] I'm sure. 327 00:13:44,233 --> 00:13:46,200 A lady has disappeared, I understand. 328 00:13:47,133 --> 00:13:48,133 A young lady. 329 00:13:49,700 --> 00:13:50,700 Oh yes. 330 00:13:56,533 --> 00:13:57,267 Look here, miss Robinson, 331 00:13:57,367 --> 00:13:59,100 you really must do something. 332 00:13:59,200 --> 00:14:01,176 I wouldn't have anything happen to her for the world. 333 00:14:01,200 --> 00:14:03,100 You can depend on Mr. Blunt. 334 00:14:03,200 --> 00:14:04,480 Now, please, may I have her name 335 00:14:04,533 --> 00:14:06,400 and tell me all about her? 336 00:14:06,500 --> 00:14:08,067 Well, her name's Janet. 337 00:14:08,133 --> 00:14:09,500 Second name? 338 00:14:09,600 --> 00:14:10,433 I don't know. 339 00:14:10,533 --> 00:14:11,867 You see, she works in a hat shop, 340 00:14:11,967 --> 00:14:14,067 madam Violet's in brook street. 341 00:14:14,133 --> 00:14:15,253 I went round there yesterday 342 00:14:15,300 --> 00:14:16,800 and waited for her to come out. 343 00:14:16,900 --> 00:14:19,833 But then I've found she'd not been at work that day at all. 344 00:14:19,933 --> 00:14:21,067 Did she send a message? 345 00:14:21,167 --> 00:14:21,900 None. 346 00:14:22,067 --> 00:14:24,200 Oh, madame was furious. 347 00:14:24,300 --> 00:14:26,067 And I went round to Janet's place. 348 00:14:26,833 --> 00:14:28,376 But she hadn't come home the night before, 349 00:14:28,400 --> 00:14:30,267 nobody seemed to know where she was. 350 00:14:30,367 --> 00:14:31,807 I was simply frantic, I can tell you, 351 00:14:31,867 --> 00:14:33,467 I even thought of going to the police. 352 00:14:33,567 --> 00:14:35,067 Did you? 353 00:14:35,167 --> 00:14:36,167 No. 354 00:14:37,233 --> 00:14:39,900 [Tuppence] And, what made you come here? 355 00:14:40,067 --> 00:14:41,700 Well, that's the funny part. 356 00:14:41,800 --> 00:14:43,133 She pointed out your advertisement 357 00:14:43,233 --> 00:14:44,967 to me herself, only the other day. 358 00:14:46,067 --> 00:14:48,133 May I have a full description? 359 00:14:49,267 --> 00:14:51,733 Yes, well, she's got the most marvellous hair. 360 00:14:51,833 --> 00:14:54,333 Sort of golden, but deeper. 361 00:14:55,467 --> 00:14:56,600 It's like a sunset. 362 00:14:57,867 --> 00:14:59,267 That's it, a sunset. 363 00:14:59,367 --> 00:15:01,367 Red hair. Height? 364 00:15:01,467 --> 00:15:02,867 Tall-ish. 365 00:15:02,967 --> 00:15:04,333 She has eyes. 366 00:15:04,433 --> 00:15:05,533 Really? 367 00:15:05,633 --> 00:15:06,667 Blue eyes. 368 00:15:07,833 --> 00:15:09,500 Very very blue eyes. 369 00:15:11,333 --> 00:15:13,300 And a sort of decided manner. 370 00:15:13,400 --> 00:15:15,933 Am I to understand that you're engaged to this lady? 371 00:15:16,067 --> 00:15:17,133 Oh no. 372 00:15:17,233 --> 00:15:18,267 I mean, not exactly. 373 00:15:19,067 --> 00:15:21,167 I never said anything. 374 00:15:21,267 --> 00:15:22,476 But after this, I can tell you, 375 00:15:22,500 --> 00:15:23,400 I need to ask her to marry me 376 00:15:23,500 --> 00:15:24,800 as soon as ever I see her. 377 00:15:26,200 --> 00:15:27,667 If I ever do see her again. 378 00:15:27,767 --> 00:15:28,767 Hmm, it sounds to me 379 00:15:28,800 --> 00:15:31,933 as though you need our special 24 hour service. 380 00:15:32,067 --> 00:15:33,067 What's that? 381 00:15:33,167 --> 00:15:34,533 It's double fees, 382 00:15:34,633 --> 00:15:37,367 but we put all our available staff onto it. 383 00:15:37,467 --> 00:15:39,567 If the lady's alive, Mr. St. Vincent, 384 00:15:39,667 --> 00:15:41,900 we should be able to tell you where she is 385 00:15:42,067 --> 00:15:43,500 by this time tomorrow. 386 00:15:44,500 --> 00:15:45,333 I don't know what to say, 387 00:15:45,433 --> 00:15:47,767 you must have the most marvellous staff! 388 00:15:47,867 --> 00:15:48,967 Yes. 389 00:15:49,067 --> 00:15:50,600 We have. 390 00:15:50,700 --> 00:15:52,767 So, two o'clock tomorrow 391 00:15:52,867 --> 00:15:54,533 and we should have some news for you. 392 00:15:54,633 --> 00:15:56,076 Is that a fact? I can't thank you enough. 393 00:15:56,100 --> 00:15:57,667 Not at all. 394 00:15:57,767 --> 00:15:58,533 Good day. 395 00:15:58,633 --> 00:16:00,467 Will you thank Mr. Blunt for me? 396 00:16:03,667 --> 00:16:04,567 What have you done? 397 00:16:04,667 --> 00:16:05,433 Done? 398 00:16:05,533 --> 00:16:07,300 Have you gone stark staring mad? 399 00:16:07,400 --> 00:16:08,733 Our special service? 400 00:16:08,833 --> 00:16:10,867 Do you realise we've guaranteed him results 401 00:16:10,967 --> 00:16:12,367 by this time tomorrow? 402 00:16:12,467 --> 00:16:13,933 I thought it sounded rather good. 403 00:16:14,067 --> 00:16:16,267 Perhaps we should put it in our advertisements. 404 00:16:16,367 --> 00:16:17,733 I think you must've taken 405 00:16:17,833 --> 00:16:19,043 - leave of your senses! - Oh, don't worry. 406 00:16:19,067 --> 00:16:20,767 Leave it to mother. 407 00:16:20,867 --> 00:16:22,067 Mother knows best. 408 00:16:23,967 --> 00:16:29,067 - [Tuppence sings quietly] - [Cocktail shaker rattling] 409 00:16:31,333 --> 00:16:32,800 It's a filthy night. 410 00:16:32,900 --> 00:16:34,367 [Tuppence] Oh, you are in a state! 411 00:16:34,467 --> 00:16:35,867 Thanks to you. 412 00:16:35,967 --> 00:16:36,967 Oh, Albert. 413 00:16:37,067 --> 00:16:40,067 Try and dry these out will you? 414 00:16:42,733 --> 00:16:43,733 Waterlogged. 415 00:16:45,067 --> 00:16:46,533 What have you been doing? 416 00:16:46,633 --> 00:16:48,100 Looking for that blasted girl. 417 00:16:48,200 --> 00:16:50,100 Going round the hospitals with her description. 418 00:16:50,200 --> 00:16:51,467 Any luck? 419 00:16:51,567 --> 00:16:52,567 Not a sausage. 420 00:16:52,633 --> 00:16:53,367 Oh. 421 00:16:53,467 --> 00:16:54,367 Well, I'm glad you're back, 422 00:16:54,467 --> 00:16:56,076 any later and dinner would've been ruined. 423 00:16:56,100 --> 00:16:57,500 No dinner for me tonight. 424 00:16:57,600 --> 00:16:58,833 [Tuppence] Why on earth not? 425 00:16:58,933 --> 00:17:01,367 Because of you and your 24 hour service. 426 00:17:01,467 --> 00:17:02,576 If we don't deliver the goods, young St. Vincent 427 00:17:02,600 --> 00:17:04,800 is going to tell everyone and we let him down! 428 00:17:04,900 --> 00:17:06,267 Well, you'll have a drink at least. 429 00:17:06,367 --> 00:17:07,133 No, thank you. 430 00:17:07,233 --> 00:17:09,733 I only came back to change my socks. 431 00:17:09,833 --> 00:17:12,067 I've a dozen hospitals to get round yet. 432 00:17:12,133 --> 00:17:14,367 Didn't I tell you to leave it to me? 433 00:17:14,467 --> 00:17:15,747 That's very kind of you tuppence, 434 00:17:15,833 --> 00:17:17,700 but even you can't find that wretched girl, 435 00:17:17,800 --> 00:17:20,700 single-handed before two o'clock tomorrow morning! 436 00:17:20,800 --> 00:17:22,500 [Tuppence] I have! 437 00:17:24,067 --> 00:17:24,800 What do you mean? 438 00:17:24,900 --> 00:17:26,233 Very simple. 439 00:17:26,333 --> 00:17:27,433 Where is she? 440 00:17:27,533 --> 00:17:28,567 In the spare room. 441 00:17:29,500 --> 00:17:31,667 As a matter of fact, 442 00:17:31,767 --> 00:17:34,267 I've invited her to stay for a couple of days. 443 00:17:34,367 --> 00:17:35,533 Wait a minute. 444 00:17:35,633 --> 00:17:36,367 Wait a minute! 445 00:17:36,467 --> 00:17:37,967 She's an old friend of mine. 446 00:17:38,067 --> 00:17:40,067 And actually, she spent last night in a hotel 447 00:17:40,133 --> 00:17:41,276 then came round here this morning 448 00:17:41,300 --> 00:17:43,233 before we went to the office. 449 00:17:43,333 --> 00:17:44,900 You mean... 450 00:17:45,067 --> 00:17:47,100 She's been here all day? 451 00:17:47,200 --> 00:17:48,900 All the time I've been hunting for her? 452 00:17:49,067 --> 00:17:51,900 [Tuppence giggles] 453 00:17:52,067 --> 00:17:54,467 She was never missing in the first place! 454 00:17:54,567 --> 00:17:56,600 You set up the whole thing between you! 455 00:17:57,667 --> 00:18:00,067 Well, I only bumped into her recently. 456 00:18:00,167 --> 00:18:02,333 And she told me about young St. Vincent pursuing her. 457 00:18:02,433 --> 00:18:04,500 So I got her to rub the advertisement into him 458 00:18:04,600 --> 00:18:05,833 and then disappear! 459 00:18:05,933 --> 00:18:06,800 I don't believe it. 460 00:18:06,900 --> 00:18:08,067 It's wonderful publicity 461 00:18:08,133 --> 00:18:09,467 for blunt's brilliant detectives 462 00:18:09,567 --> 00:18:10,567 and a necessary shove 463 00:18:10,600 --> 00:18:12,400 to get that young idiot to propose. 464 00:18:12,500 --> 00:18:15,467 So, not only do you bamboozle our client, 465 00:18:15,567 --> 00:18:16,733 our first client. 466 00:18:16,833 --> 00:18:18,633 But you trap the poor blighter into marriage! 467 00:18:18,733 --> 00:18:19,833 Oh, stuff. 468 00:18:20,667 --> 00:18:22,443 You can tell at a glance what his family needs, 469 00:18:22,467 --> 00:18:24,533 some good red blood in it. 470 00:18:24,633 --> 00:18:25,333 Hello! 471 00:18:25,433 --> 00:18:27,367 Ah, Tommy, this is my old pal 472 00:18:27,467 --> 00:18:29,067 from my nursing days, Janet Smith. 473 00:18:29,167 --> 00:18:31,300 Smith? Is that your real name? 474 00:18:31,400 --> 00:18:33,133 Yes, it is, why? 475 00:18:33,233 --> 00:18:34,100 Ah. 476 00:18:34,200 --> 00:18:35,333 Just wondered. 477 00:18:35,433 --> 00:18:37,133 Tommy doesn't want his drink, Janet. 478 00:18:37,233 --> 00:18:38,267 Why don't you have it? 479 00:18:38,367 --> 00:18:39,367 Thanks, tuppence. 480 00:18:40,933 --> 00:18:43,300 It's the most immoral thing I've ever heard. 481 00:18:44,133 --> 00:18:45,133 How do you do? 482 00:18:45,167 --> 00:18:46,887 It'll be the making of him, won't it, Janet? 483 00:18:46,967 --> 00:18:48,433 It certainly will. 484 00:18:48,533 --> 00:18:50,533 You see, strange as it may seem to you, 485 00:18:50,633 --> 00:18:52,700 I do love the silly idiot. 486 00:18:52,800 --> 00:18:54,733 She'll get him to cut down on cocktails, 487 00:18:54,833 --> 00:18:57,467 nightclubs, and lead a good healthy life. 488 00:18:58,567 --> 00:19:01,133 You see, for months he's been driving me frantic, 489 00:19:01,233 --> 00:19:03,333 trying to nerve himself up to propose. 490 00:19:03,433 --> 00:19:05,400 I couldn't stand it any longer. 491 00:19:05,500 --> 00:19:06,767 Blunt's brilliant detectives 492 00:19:06,867 --> 00:19:09,300 have not only played Sherlock Holmes, but cupid. 493 00:19:10,267 --> 00:19:11,267 Oh. 494 00:19:11,300 --> 00:19:13,500 So, cheer up Tommy, hmm? 495 00:19:13,600 --> 00:19:17,133 And let's all drink to the international detective agency. 496 00:19:18,767 --> 00:19:22,200 - [Buzzer ringing] - [Gentle violin music] 497 00:19:22,300 --> 00:19:24,467 Shh, shh, shh! Sherlock! 498 00:19:24,567 --> 00:19:25,300 A client. 499 00:19:25,400 --> 00:19:26,400 [Tommy] Oh! 500 00:19:27,333 --> 00:19:28,467 Female, 501 00:19:28,567 --> 00:19:30,967 dark, mid 20s. 502 00:19:31,067 --> 00:19:34,067 Clothes cheap but striking, looks worried. 503 00:19:34,167 --> 00:19:34,900 Better have her in. 504 00:19:35,067 --> 00:19:35,733 Right. 505 00:19:35,833 --> 00:19:36,933 Get to work, start typing. 506 00:19:38,633 --> 00:19:41,367 Oh, very well, you can be doing shorthand notes. 507 00:19:41,467 --> 00:19:42,333 How? 508 00:19:42,433 --> 00:19:43,567 Just do squiggles! 509 00:19:47,500 --> 00:19:49,367 A lady to see you, Mr. Blunt 510 00:19:49,467 --> 00:19:50,633 ah, good morning. 511 00:19:50,733 --> 00:19:52,400 Do take a seat. 512 00:19:52,500 --> 00:19:54,767 My confidential secretary, miss Robinson. 513 00:19:55,733 --> 00:19:56,567 Now then, 514 00:19:56,667 --> 00:19:58,600 you are in need of our services, miss? 515 00:19:58,700 --> 00:20:00,033 Kingston Bruce. 516 00:20:00,133 --> 00:20:01,033 Yes. 517 00:20:01,133 --> 00:20:02,900 You must've found travelling in a bus 518 00:20:03,000 --> 00:20:04,567 rather crowded at this time of day? 519 00:20:04,667 --> 00:20:05,967 I came in a taxi. 520 00:20:07,067 --> 00:20:08,067 Oh? 521 00:20:08,167 --> 00:20:09,933 Oh, you mean this? 522 00:20:10,033 --> 00:20:12,500 I picked it up outside, 523 00:20:12,600 --> 00:20:14,160 a small neighbour of ours collects them. 524 00:20:14,200 --> 00:20:15,200 Really? 525 00:20:16,567 --> 00:20:17,933 We live in wimbledon. 526 00:20:18,733 --> 00:20:21,433 Last night, a lady who's staying with us 527 00:20:21,533 --> 00:20:23,267 lost a pink Pearl, 528 00:20:23,367 --> 00:20:26,333 apparently of some considerable value. 529 00:20:26,433 --> 00:20:29,967 A Mr. St. Vincent was also dining with us. 530 00:20:30,067 --> 00:20:31,200 Mr. St. Vincent? 531 00:20:31,300 --> 00:20:34,267 During dinner, he'd happened to mention your firm. 532 00:20:34,367 --> 00:20:36,800 This morning my mother sent me along here 533 00:20:36,900 --> 00:20:39,900 to ask if you could look into the matter for us. 534 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:41,533 I see. 535 00:20:41,633 --> 00:20:43,500 But you haven't called in the police? 536 00:20:43,600 --> 00:20:45,633 It would be idiotic to call them in and, 537 00:20:45,733 --> 00:20:46,633 and find the stupid thing 538 00:20:46,733 --> 00:20:48,833 had rolled the fireplace or something. 539 00:20:48,933 --> 00:20:50,067 [Tommy] Yes. 540 00:20:50,167 --> 00:20:52,600 So you suspect it may only be mislaid? 541 00:20:52,700 --> 00:20:54,900 People make such a fuss about things. 542 00:20:55,000 --> 00:20:56,467 Hmm. 543 00:20:56,567 --> 00:20:57,900 Well, 544 00:20:58,000 --> 00:21:01,267 of course, I am extremely busy at the moment. 545 00:21:01,367 --> 00:21:02,567 I shan't trouble you anymore, 546 00:21:02,667 --> 00:21:03,667 I quite understand. 547 00:21:03,767 --> 00:21:04,767 Oh, nevertheless, 548 00:21:04,800 --> 00:21:07,833 I think I could manage a run down to wimbledon. 549 00:21:09,067 --> 00:21:10,109 Could you give me the address? 550 00:21:10,133 --> 00:21:12,167 The laurels, edgeworth road. 551 00:21:12,267 --> 00:21:13,700 We'll expect you, then. 552 00:21:13,800 --> 00:21:14,667 Good morning. 553 00:21:14,767 --> 00:21:16,900 - Good morning. - Good morning. 554 00:21:17,067 --> 00:21:18,067 Hmm. 555 00:21:19,700 --> 00:21:20,567 What an odd girl. 556 00:21:20,667 --> 00:21:21,900 [Tuppence] Yes. 557 00:21:22,067 --> 00:21:23,833 I couldn't quite make her out. 558 00:21:23,933 --> 00:21:26,433 Makes you wonder if she took the thing herself. 559 00:21:39,800 --> 00:21:41,333 Well, here we are. 560 00:21:42,500 --> 00:21:45,067 I'd say we'll find a house full of snobs. 561 00:21:45,167 --> 00:21:46,467 The father, if there is a father 562 00:21:46,567 --> 00:21:48,133 bound to have a military title. 563 00:21:48,233 --> 00:21:50,433 The daughter falls in with their way of life, 564 00:21:50,533 --> 00:21:52,967 but despises herself for doing so. 565 00:21:53,067 --> 00:21:54,267 You're an incurable romantic. 566 00:21:54,367 --> 00:21:56,467 Will you bring the camera please, darling? 567 00:21:57,300 --> 00:21:59,067 Is that... 568 00:21:59,100 --> 00:22:01,600 Absolutely necessary? 569 00:22:01,700 --> 00:22:02,467 Oh yes. 570 00:22:02,567 --> 00:22:03,967 I shall photograph footprints 571 00:22:04,067 --> 00:22:06,100 and enlarge negatives and, 572 00:22:07,133 --> 00:22:08,333 all that sort of thing. 573 00:22:13,967 --> 00:22:14,800 And if you don't mind, 574 00:22:14,900 --> 00:22:16,467 I think I'll stop being your secretary 575 00:22:16,567 --> 00:22:18,467 and become your assistant. 576 00:22:18,567 --> 00:22:20,867 Do you think you'll be able to carry it off? 577 00:22:25,867 --> 00:22:27,433 Mr. Blunt, isn't it? 578 00:22:28,900 --> 00:22:30,767 I'm Kingston Bruce. 579 00:22:30,867 --> 00:22:33,167 Colonel Kingston Bruce. 580 00:22:33,267 --> 00:22:34,333 How'd you do, colonel? 581 00:22:34,433 --> 00:22:35,933 This is miss Robinson. 582 00:22:36,067 --> 00:22:37,467 Mr. Blunt's assistant. 583 00:22:37,567 --> 00:22:38,733 Ah. 584 00:22:38,833 --> 00:22:40,800 Well, thank you, Gladys. 585 00:22:40,900 --> 00:22:41,900 Do sit down. 586 00:22:42,567 --> 00:22:45,067 This is a most distressing business. 587 00:22:45,167 --> 00:22:46,567 Most distressing. 588 00:22:46,667 --> 00:22:48,400 Yes, it must be, colonel. 589 00:22:48,500 --> 00:22:49,567 I suppose you are certain 590 00:22:49,667 --> 00:22:51,500 that an actual crime was committed? 591 00:22:51,600 --> 00:22:53,533 No doubt of it, sir, unfortunately. 592 00:22:54,567 --> 00:22:56,100 May we see where it happened? 593 00:22:56,200 --> 00:22:57,867 Why, it was here, miss...? 594 00:22:57,967 --> 00:23:00,833 - Robinson. - In this very room. 595 00:23:00,933 --> 00:23:03,867 Your daughter only gave us the barest details, colonel. 596 00:23:03,967 --> 00:23:05,633 Could you tell us exactly what happened? 597 00:23:05,733 --> 00:23:07,133 Most certainly, Mr. Blunt. 598 00:23:07,233 --> 00:23:08,733 [Clears his throat] 599 00:23:08,833 --> 00:23:10,600 The fact is we, at the present moment, 600 00:23:10,700 --> 00:23:12,900 we have a number of people staying here. 601 00:23:13,067 --> 00:23:14,500 The best sort. 602 00:23:14,600 --> 00:23:16,600 A house party, really. 603 00:23:16,700 --> 00:23:19,800 Well, last night after dinner, 604 00:23:19,900 --> 00:23:21,733 we all returned to the drawing room. 605 00:23:22,733 --> 00:23:24,933 There was a old and very dear friend of ours, 606 00:23:25,067 --> 00:23:29,467 lady Laura barton, daughter of the late Earl of carrow. 607 00:23:29,567 --> 00:23:31,900 I remember she felt a chill in the room. 608 00:23:32,833 --> 00:23:35,533 She's here with her maid, Elise. 609 00:23:35,633 --> 00:23:40,100 She's French, well, part maid, part companion, really. 610 00:23:40,200 --> 00:23:41,567 Of course, my dear wife was there, 611 00:23:41,667 --> 00:23:44,067 and our daughter, Beatrice. 612 00:23:44,167 --> 00:23:46,267 She's very attached to young St. Vincent. 613 00:23:47,667 --> 00:23:50,067 And of course, there were two American friends of mine. 614 00:23:50,100 --> 00:23:52,067 Well, friends of friends, actually. 615 00:23:52,167 --> 00:23:54,067 Hamilton betts the financier, 616 00:23:54,100 --> 00:23:57,833 and his wife, Phyllis, a charming lady. 617 00:23:59,100 --> 00:24:00,933 A very fine meal, my dear. 618 00:24:01,067 --> 00:24:03,167 Yes, Margaret really delightful. 619 00:24:03,267 --> 00:24:04,967 Oh, thank you, lady Laura. 620 00:24:05,067 --> 00:24:06,600 Charles, Mr. Betts was wondering 621 00:24:06,700 --> 00:24:08,767 if we might play some bridge. 622 00:24:08,867 --> 00:24:10,667 [Colonel] Wants his revenge, does he? [Laughs] 623 00:24:10,700 --> 00:24:13,067 Now then, colonel, I admit you and Beatrice 624 00:24:13,100 --> 00:24:14,600 had the cards last night, 625 00:24:14,700 --> 00:24:18,267 but let's see who they smile on this evening. [Chuckles] 626 00:24:18,367 --> 00:24:19,233 There's just one problem, 627 00:24:19,333 --> 00:24:21,067 there aren't enough of us for two fours. 628 00:24:21,100 --> 00:24:22,600 Oh, I don't mind skipping it. 629 00:24:22,700 --> 00:24:24,100 I can always sit out with Lawrence 630 00:24:24,200 --> 00:24:26,400 and talk about this yacht he's thinking of buying. 631 00:24:26,500 --> 00:24:28,067 Sorry, phyl, you're the only one here 632 00:24:28,133 --> 00:24:30,300 who understands my bidding. 633 00:24:30,400 --> 00:24:32,733 I trust you'll be my partner, lady Laura. 634 00:24:32,833 --> 00:24:34,067 No thank you, colonel. 635 00:24:34,167 --> 00:24:36,367 I have a slight headache this evening. 636 00:24:36,467 --> 00:24:38,533 Oh, I'm so sorry, lady Laura. 637 00:24:38,633 --> 00:24:40,133 It's nothing to worry about. 638 00:24:40,233 --> 00:24:42,933 I'd just as soon watch, if you don't mind. 639 00:24:43,067 --> 00:24:44,700 Well, if you're not quite sure. 640 00:24:45,667 --> 00:24:46,400 Beatrice? 641 00:24:46,500 --> 00:24:47,633 No, I don't want to play. 642 00:24:48,867 --> 00:24:50,109 Oh, no use looking at me, colonel. 643 00:24:50,133 --> 00:24:51,967 I've not got enough of the old grey matter 644 00:24:52,067 --> 00:24:54,567 for four spades and three trumps and all that. 645 00:24:54,667 --> 00:24:58,300 Never could follow it, frankly. [Laughs] 646 00:24:58,400 --> 00:25:01,367 It appears you'll have to be my partner, my dear. 647 00:25:01,467 --> 00:25:02,700 Oh, must I? 648 00:25:02,800 --> 00:25:04,067 Just do your best. 649 00:25:04,100 --> 00:25:06,133 [Hamilton] Now, that's that style! 650 00:25:06,233 --> 00:25:07,667 Thank you, Gladys. 651 00:25:10,500 --> 00:25:12,533 Would you set up the card table, please? 652 00:25:13,600 --> 00:25:16,067 And we settled down to a normal pleasant evening. 653 00:25:16,867 --> 00:25:19,600 Where do the betts's fit in, colonel? 654 00:25:21,133 --> 00:25:22,233 Well, 655 00:25:22,333 --> 00:25:23,633 just between ourselves, 656 00:25:25,267 --> 00:25:26,633 I'm hoping he'll put some money 657 00:25:26,733 --> 00:25:29,067 into a firm whose board I'm on. 658 00:25:29,167 --> 00:25:32,100 I invited them because lady Laura is staying. 659 00:25:32,200 --> 00:25:35,133 It's important to show one mixes with the right people. 660 00:25:35,233 --> 00:25:36,733 Quite. 661 00:25:36,833 --> 00:25:37,867 And, 662 00:25:37,967 --> 00:25:39,067 what about the Pearl? 663 00:25:40,067 --> 00:25:41,367 Yes. 664 00:25:41,467 --> 00:25:43,800 It was strange how that happened. 665 00:25:43,900 --> 00:25:45,567 How it all began. 666 00:25:45,667 --> 00:25:48,200 [Gentle string music] 667 00:25:48,300 --> 00:25:49,600 We were all setting down, 668 00:25:49,700 --> 00:25:51,533 young St. Vincent had very kindly offered 669 00:25:51,633 --> 00:25:53,667 to look after the drinks. 670 00:26:03,800 --> 00:26:05,833 Oh, you've no idea what a pleasure it is 671 00:26:05,933 --> 00:26:08,133 to be in a country where you can sit down 672 00:26:08,233 --> 00:26:10,467 with friends for a drink without wondering 673 00:26:10,567 --> 00:26:13,967 if you'll be raided by the police. [Laughs] 674 00:26:14,067 --> 00:26:16,900 Are you thinking of coming to the states at all, Lawrence? 675 00:26:17,067 --> 00:26:17,733 Oh, I'd love to, but, 676 00:26:17,833 --> 00:26:18,833 I think I'll wait 677 00:26:18,867 --> 00:26:22,300 'til you've got rid of prohibition. [Laughs] 678 00:26:22,400 --> 00:26:23,233 Oh. 679 00:26:23,333 --> 00:26:24,800 [Lawrence] Something wrong? 680 00:26:24,900 --> 00:26:27,833 I think the catch on this thing must've gone. 681 00:26:27,933 --> 00:26:30,467 I told you not to keep fiddling with it. 682 00:26:30,567 --> 00:26:31,867 Now I'll have to get it fixed. 683 00:26:31,967 --> 00:26:32,700 We'll take it to a jewellers in the morning. 684 00:26:32,800 --> 00:26:34,600 I want it done right. 685 00:26:34,700 --> 00:26:37,133 Pearls like that doesn't grow on trees, you know. 686 00:26:37,233 --> 00:26:38,800 It's so pretty. 687 00:26:38,900 --> 00:26:41,767 Just a little thing I got Phyllis for our anniversary. 688 00:26:42,633 --> 00:26:46,100 [Tense orchestral music] 689 00:26:53,867 --> 00:26:56,333 [Colonel] The game turned out to be very enjoyable. 690 00:26:56,433 --> 00:26:57,933 Quite tense at times. 691 00:27:19,500 --> 00:27:22,867 We played for about two hours, two and a half. 692 00:27:22,967 --> 00:27:25,100 [Tommy] Did anyone leave the room in that time? 693 00:27:25,200 --> 00:27:28,533 [Colonel] No, but there was another arrival. 694 00:27:28,633 --> 00:27:30,867 [Tommy] Oh? Who was that? 695 00:27:30,967 --> 00:27:32,200 A Mr. Rennie. 696 00:27:35,733 --> 00:27:39,500 He's an acquaintance of my daughter Beatrice. 697 00:27:39,600 --> 00:27:41,300 He is a teacher at a local college, 698 00:27:41,400 --> 00:27:43,100 but not the sort of chap I care for. 699 00:27:43,200 --> 00:27:45,300 A most pestilential fellow. 700 00:27:45,400 --> 00:27:46,733 An errant radical. 701 00:27:47,700 --> 00:27:49,276 It was quite wrong, of course, of Beatrice 702 00:27:49,300 --> 00:27:50,433 to invite him to call in, 703 00:27:50,533 --> 00:27:52,900 especially with young St. Vincent here. 704 00:27:53,067 --> 00:27:54,900 Most unfortunate. 705 00:27:55,067 --> 00:27:56,609 Beatrice tells me you're having a yacht built. 706 00:27:56,633 --> 00:27:57,933 Yes. Nifty little thing. 707 00:27:58,067 --> 00:27:59,067 Nicholson. 708 00:27:59,100 --> 00:28:00,409 Should be able to tool over the boulogne in her, 709 00:28:00,433 --> 00:28:02,200 perhaps even get in a spot of racing. 710 00:28:02,300 --> 00:28:03,476 Will you were sail her yourself? 711 00:28:03,500 --> 00:28:04,400 Oh, no, of course not, 712 00:28:04,500 --> 00:28:05,743 she'll have a crew for that sort of thing. 713 00:28:05,767 --> 00:28:07,433 Naturally. 714 00:28:07,533 --> 00:28:09,700 It always amazes me how the idle class 715 00:28:09,800 --> 00:28:13,133 think up the most expensive ways to remain idle. 716 00:28:13,233 --> 00:28:14,776 I gather you didn't approve, Mr. Rennie? 717 00:28:14,800 --> 00:28:15,900 - I do not. - John. 718 00:28:16,067 --> 00:28:17,100 Oh dear, why not? 719 00:28:18,067 --> 00:28:19,500 It may have escaped your notice 720 00:28:19,600 --> 00:28:21,467 that there are over a million unemployed, 721 00:28:21,567 --> 00:28:23,109 thousands of families on the bread line, 722 00:28:23,133 --> 00:28:26,200 living in squalor, denied even the opportunity to work. 723 00:28:27,400 --> 00:28:28,567 In these economic conditions, 724 00:28:28,667 --> 00:28:30,400 boat trips to France and yacht racing 725 00:28:30,500 --> 00:28:31,933 seem to me the height of immorality. 726 00:28:32,067 --> 00:28:32,800 Ah, but I don't agree. 727 00:28:32,900 --> 00:28:34,133 - No? - No. 728 00:28:34,233 --> 00:28:35,509 What about the people who are building her? 729 00:28:35,533 --> 00:28:38,167 The ones who'll sail her and service her? 730 00:28:38,267 --> 00:28:41,167 I'm not a shipwright, a sailor or a cook. 731 00:28:41,267 --> 00:28:43,333 Without me, they'd all be unemployed too. 732 00:28:45,133 --> 00:28:47,167 That puts the united states one up, colonel. 733 00:28:47,267 --> 00:28:50,067 But I'll give you your chance at another rubber. 734 00:28:50,100 --> 00:28:51,100 Well I... 735 00:28:52,500 --> 00:28:53,867 Would you mind, lady Laura? 736 00:28:55,300 --> 00:28:56,633 Not at all. 737 00:28:56,733 --> 00:28:57,967 I'm enjoying watching. 738 00:29:01,300 --> 00:29:02,443 Matter of fact, i'm hoping the yacht 739 00:29:02,467 --> 00:29:04,633 will be ready in time for my honeymoon. 740 00:29:04,733 --> 00:29:05,867 Honeymoon? 741 00:29:05,967 --> 00:29:08,633 Yes, of course, I haven't actually asked her yet, but. 742 00:29:08,733 --> 00:29:10,267 Who are you hoping to marry? 743 00:29:10,367 --> 00:29:11,447 Oh, not anybody you'd know. 744 00:29:11,500 --> 00:29:12,500 Nor you, Beatrice. 745 00:29:12,600 --> 00:29:13,300 You'd like her, though. 746 00:29:13,400 --> 00:29:14,500 She's rather your type. 747 00:29:15,367 --> 00:29:16,743 Perhaps, Mr. Rennie, you and Beatrice 748 00:29:16,767 --> 00:29:19,067 would like to come for a cruise with us one day? 749 00:29:19,100 --> 00:29:20,933 If it's not against your principles. 750 00:29:25,067 --> 00:29:25,767 [Colonel] We finished the rubber, 751 00:29:25,867 --> 00:29:28,900 which luckily made us all square. 752 00:29:29,067 --> 00:29:31,167 Rennie had left some time before, 753 00:29:31,267 --> 00:29:33,067 St. Vincent said goodnight shortly after, 754 00:29:33,167 --> 00:29:34,800 and we all went to bed. 755 00:29:36,067 --> 00:29:37,533 And what about the Pearl? 756 00:29:37,633 --> 00:29:39,067 It was left lying where it was. 757 00:29:39,133 --> 00:29:41,300 We'd all simply forgotten about it. 758 00:29:41,400 --> 00:29:43,109 When was it found to be missing then, colonel? 759 00:29:43,133 --> 00:29:45,967 When Gladys, the parlour maid came in to tidy up. 760 00:29:46,067 --> 00:29:47,109 The necklace and the setting 761 00:29:47,133 --> 00:29:48,867 were still lying on the table. 762 00:29:49,933 --> 00:29:51,533 But the Pearl had gone. 763 00:29:52,467 --> 00:29:54,233 She came and told me at once. 764 00:29:54,333 --> 00:29:55,967 [Tommy] And what happened next? 765 00:29:56,067 --> 00:29:58,100 Well, we had a good look around 766 00:29:58,200 --> 00:30:00,567 and then decided to search again in the morning. 767 00:30:01,500 --> 00:30:04,100 And what was the betts's attitude towards all this? 768 00:30:04,200 --> 00:30:06,267 As you would expect, she was very upset. 769 00:30:06,367 --> 00:30:08,967 He wanted me to call the police. 770 00:30:09,067 --> 00:30:11,167 But you dissuaded him? 771 00:30:11,267 --> 00:30:13,400 To avoid publicity. 772 00:30:15,100 --> 00:30:17,333 My wife and daughter backed me up. 773 00:30:17,433 --> 00:30:18,776 Then we remembered young St. Vincent 774 00:30:18,800 --> 00:30:23,033 talking about your firm and your 24 hour special service. 775 00:30:23,133 --> 00:30:24,567 Yes, well. 776 00:30:24,667 --> 00:30:26,433 I suppose there's no reason 777 00:30:26,533 --> 00:30:28,967 to suspect the parlour maid, colonel? 778 00:30:29,067 --> 00:30:32,067 Gladys? Oh, she's been with us for years. 779 00:30:32,167 --> 00:30:33,200 On the other hand, 780 00:30:34,067 --> 00:30:35,467 temptation, 781 00:30:35,567 --> 00:30:37,433 one never knows. 782 00:30:37,533 --> 00:30:39,309 You said there was a certain amount of tension 783 00:30:39,333 --> 00:30:41,467 over the bridge game, colonel. 784 00:30:41,567 --> 00:30:43,067 Yes. 785 00:30:43,167 --> 00:30:45,967 Yes, a redoubled no trump hand, I remember. 786 00:30:46,067 --> 00:30:48,033 And also a rather painful argument 787 00:30:48,133 --> 00:30:51,267 when my dear wife had the misfortune to revoke. 788 00:30:52,100 --> 00:30:53,100 Really? 789 00:30:53,833 --> 00:30:55,633 Ah, I see what you mean. 790 00:30:56,600 --> 00:30:57,609 You would think it would've been possible 791 00:30:57,633 --> 00:30:59,900 for him to wrench off the Pearl 792 00:31:00,067 --> 00:31:01,900 while we were absorbed in the game? 793 00:31:02,067 --> 00:31:04,700 Who exactly do you mean by him, colonel? 794 00:31:04,800 --> 00:31:07,400 Why, rennie, of course, he's an unprincipled fellow. 795 00:31:07,500 --> 00:31:10,967 I don't mind telling you, I don't trust him an inch! 796 00:31:13,333 --> 00:31:14,376 No, no, just, you can't say. 797 00:31:14,400 --> 00:31:16,133 You can't deny it, mother. 798 00:31:16,233 --> 00:31:17,233 She got out of the car 799 00:31:17,267 --> 00:31:19,433 and a silver teaspoon fell out of her muff. 800 00:31:22,800 --> 00:31:25,100 This is Mr. Blunt, my dear. 801 00:31:25,200 --> 00:31:26,733 And his assistant, miss...? 802 00:31:26,833 --> 00:31:27,967 Robinson. 803 00:31:28,067 --> 00:31:29,233 How do you do, Mr. Blunt? 804 00:31:29,333 --> 00:31:30,613 I hope you'll be able to clear up 805 00:31:30,667 --> 00:31:31,933 this dreadful case quickly. 806 00:31:32,067 --> 00:31:33,800 I shall certainly try, madam. 807 00:31:33,900 --> 00:31:36,200 Poor lady Laura, she's most distressed. 808 00:31:36,300 --> 00:31:37,367 Calm yourself, my dear, 809 00:31:37,467 --> 00:31:39,367 Mr. Blunt has everything in hand. 810 00:31:39,467 --> 00:31:42,300 I'm afraid I will have to question everyone. 811 00:31:42,400 --> 00:31:43,167 You see? 812 00:31:43,267 --> 00:31:44,267 For a start. 813 00:31:44,367 --> 00:31:45,867 Has anyone left the house today? 814 00:31:45,967 --> 00:31:48,200 Absolutely not, I haven't allowed anyone to leave. 815 00:31:48,300 --> 00:31:49,533 Except your daughter. 816 00:31:50,633 --> 00:31:51,900 Except me. 817 00:31:52,067 --> 00:31:53,633 But Beatrice. 818 00:31:53,733 --> 00:31:56,500 Beatrice volunteered to go and lay the case before you. 819 00:31:57,833 --> 00:32:00,633 [Colonel] Well, what now, Mr. Blunt? 820 00:32:00,733 --> 00:32:02,067 Well, I... 821 00:32:02,167 --> 00:32:04,467 You were going to take some photographs, 822 00:32:04,567 --> 00:32:05,600 weren't you, sir? 823 00:32:05,700 --> 00:32:07,400 Oh yes, of course. 824 00:32:07,500 --> 00:32:08,367 If you'll excuse me, 825 00:32:08,467 --> 00:32:11,200 I'll just go and fetch my special camera. 826 00:32:17,833 --> 00:32:18,667 Well, what do you think? 827 00:32:18,767 --> 00:32:19,900 I haven't the faintest idea. 828 00:32:20,067 --> 00:32:21,933 Did you get that about the daughter Beatrice? 829 00:32:22,067 --> 00:32:23,167 Yes. 830 00:32:23,267 --> 00:32:25,209 Now, she said her mother had asked her to come to see us. 831 00:32:25,233 --> 00:32:27,367 But now it appears it was her own idea. 832 00:32:27,467 --> 00:32:29,933 To get out of the house with the Pearl? 833 00:32:30,067 --> 00:32:31,233 Could be. 834 00:32:31,333 --> 00:32:33,533 And there was another thing that interested me. 835 00:32:33,633 --> 00:32:36,533 Who was it with a silver teaspoon in her muff? 836 00:32:36,633 --> 00:32:38,267 He loves the Russians and the Germans, 837 00:32:38,367 --> 00:32:39,367 what else can you expect? 838 00:32:39,467 --> 00:32:40,367 He never touched it. 839 00:32:40,467 --> 00:32:41,800 I was watching him all the time, 840 00:32:41,900 --> 00:32:43,733 he couldn't possibly have taken it. 841 00:32:47,067 --> 00:32:48,067 Beatrice! 842 00:32:56,067 --> 00:32:57,067 Ah. 843 00:32:57,933 --> 00:33:00,300 I gather you are the private inquiry agent. 844 00:33:00,400 --> 00:33:01,100 I am. 845 00:33:01,200 --> 00:33:02,533 And you are Mr. Betts. 846 00:33:02,633 --> 00:33:03,633 Hamilton betts. 847 00:33:03,700 --> 00:33:06,067 I'm told you hustle things through. 848 00:33:06,100 --> 00:33:08,333 Hustle is my middle name, Mr. Betts. 849 00:33:08,433 --> 00:33:09,800 Well it better be. 850 00:33:09,900 --> 00:33:10,943 Or I'm sending to the police, 851 00:33:10,967 --> 00:33:12,600 whatever colonel Bruce says. 852 00:33:12,700 --> 00:33:15,067 May I ask you a few questions about this Pearl? 853 00:33:15,133 --> 00:33:16,133 What do you wanna know? 854 00:33:16,200 --> 00:33:18,600 For example, was it insured? 855 00:33:18,700 --> 00:33:20,200 Unfortunately, it was not. 856 00:33:20,300 --> 00:33:21,733 I only bought it on this trip. 857 00:33:21,833 --> 00:33:23,833 So now it's colonel Bruce's problem. 858 00:33:23,933 --> 00:33:24,933 How? 859 00:33:24,967 --> 00:33:26,867 Well the theft or whatever you wanna call it, 860 00:33:26,967 --> 00:33:28,333 took place on his property. 861 00:33:28,433 --> 00:33:29,833 So it's his responsibility. 862 00:33:29,933 --> 00:33:32,200 I don't intend to be out of pocket. 863 00:33:32,300 --> 00:33:35,300 May I ask how much a single Pearl is worth? 864 00:33:35,400 --> 00:33:36,133 One like that? 865 00:33:36,233 --> 00:33:37,767 Well, I bought it in Amsterdam, 866 00:33:37,867 --> 00:33:39,533 paid in dollars, in your currency, 867 00:33:39,633 --> 00:33:40,767 at a conservative estimate, 868 00:33:40,867 --> 00:33:43,733 I'd guess between, oh, 18, 20,000 pounds. 869 00:33:46,467 --> 00:33:47,767 In appearance you see, 870 00:33:47,867 --> 00:33:49,467 it is just like an ordinary camera. 871 00:33:49,567 --> 00:33:51,233 What, you mean it photographs fingerprints 872 00:33:51,333 --> 00:33:52,233 and stuff like that? 873 00:33:52,333 --> 00:33:54,900 If the angle of light and, 874 00:33:55,067 --> 00:33:57,600 refraction and things are calculated correctly. 875 00:33:57,700 --> 00:33:58,600 Remarkable. 876 00:33:58,700 --> 00:34:00,043 Oh, I thought we were way ahead of you 877 00:34:00,067 --> 00:34:03,333 in the states, but this is really amazing! 878 00:34:03,433 --> 00:34:04,900 Oh, nothing at all, really. 879 00:34:06,867 --> 00:34:09,600 So, here you all are. 880 00:34:09,700 --> 00:34:11,433 Aren't you dressed yet, honey? 881 00:34:11,533 --> 00:34:13,533 I was too upset to. 882 00:34:13,633 --> 00:34:14,667 Who is this? 883 00:34:14,767 --> 00:34:16,200 [Hamilton] A private eye, Mr. Blunt. 884 00:34:16,300 --> 00:34:17,833 This is Phyllis, my wife. 885 00:34:18,767 --> 00:34:21,200 How do you do, Mr. Blunt? 886 00:34:21,300 --> 00:34:22,300 Mrs. Betts. 887 00:34:23,533 --> 00:34:24,533 Are you, 888 00:34:25,300 --> 00:34:26,700 getting anywhere? 889 00:34:26,800 --> 00:34:28,533 Slowly but surely. 890 00:34:28,633 --> 00:34:30,267 So, what's the position? 891 00:34:31,200 --> 00:34:33,733 Well, the position amounts to this. 892 00:34:33,833 --> 00:34:36,067 Now, either the Pearl is still in the house, 893 00:34:37,633 --> 00:34:40,667 or it is not still in the house. 894 00:34:40,767 --> 00:34:41,500 Quite so. 895 00:34:41,600 --> 00:34:42,967 Now, if it is not in the house, 896 00:34:43,067 --> 00:34:45,967 it may be anywhere. 897 00:34:46,067 --> 00:34:48,500 But if it is still in the house, 898 00:34:48,600 --> 00:34:51,367 it most probably is concealed somewhere. 899 00:34:51,467 --> 00:34:52,507 And a search must be made, 900 00:34:52,567 --> 00:34:54,067 this is what I keep saying. 901 00:34:54,167 --> 00:34:56,567 Very well, I give you carte blanche, Mr. Blunt. 902 00:34:56,667 --> 00:34:58,300 Search the house from attic to cellar. 903 00:34:58,400 --> 00:35:01,233 Oh but Charles, the servants, I'm sure they'd leave. 904 00:35:01,333 --> 00:35:02,413 Oh, don't worry Mrs. Bruce, 905 00:35:02,467 --> 00:35:04,133 we'll search their quarters last. 906 00:35:04,233 --> 00:35:05,443 The thief is sure to have hidden the Pearl 907 00:35:05,467 --> 00:35:06,733 in the most unlikely place. 908 00:35:06,833 --> 00:35:09,100 I seem to have read something of the kind. 909 00:35:09,200 --> 00:35:10,367 Well, what sort of place? 910 00:35:10,467 --> 00:35:11,900 Well, the most unlikely place 911 00:35:12,067 --> 00:35:13,667 would be Mrs. Betts' apartment. 912 00:35:14,800 --> 00:35:16,733 Wouldn't that be just too cute? 913 00:35:16,833 --> 00:35:19,433 Well, what are we waiting for? 914 00:35:19,533 --> 00:35:20,733 Come and search. 915 00:35:20,833 --> 00:35:21,876 [Hamilton] I'd better come with you. 916 00:35:21,900 --> 00:35:23,467 Don't interfere with the expert, hammie, 917 00:35:23,567 --> 00:35:25,600 Mr. Blunt knows what he's doing. 918 00:35:25,700 --> 00:35:27,533 Aren't you gonna take your camera? 919 00:35:30,600 --> 00:35:31,600 Oh yes. 920 00:35:36,667 --> 00:35:38,367 I was just coming back for it. 921 00:35:45,967 --> 00:35:48,533 How long have you been with lady Laura, Elise? 922 00:35:48,633 --> 00:35:50,067 Several years now. 923 00:35:51,400 --> 00:35:52,567 I know what you're thinking, 924 00:35:52,667 --> 00:35:54,933 I know what they are saying, all these stories. 925 00:35:55,067 --> 00:35:55,833 Stories? 926 00:35:55,933 --> 00:35:58,533 I am very fond of her, she's very kind. 927 00:35:58,633 --> 00:35:59,800 It's so unfair. 928 00:36:00,733 --> 00:36:01,467 What is? 929 00:36:01,567 --> 00:36:03,300 [Elise speaks in French] 930 00:36:03,400 --> 00:36:05,767 She is a widow, you know? 931 00:36:07,133 --> 00:36:09,767 Her husband was killed in the war. 932 00:36:10,833 --> 00:36:13,100 Perhaps that is why. 933 00:36:13,200 --> 00:36:16,067 Perhaps something happened to her then. 934 00:36:17,467 --> 00:36:18,500 What sort of thing? 935 00:36:18,600 --> 00:36:19,500 She cannot help it. 936 00:36:19,600 --> 00:36:21,933 She does not mean to do it, believe me. 937 00:36:24,567 --> 00:36:27,067 When we go to places, 938 00:36:27,167 --> 00:36:28,733 stay with people, 939 00:36:28,833 --> 00:36:31,067 things are lost, [she speaks in French]. 940 00:36:31,167 --> 00:36:33,433 Not always valuable things you understand. 941 00:36:35,067 --> 00:36:36,100 A silver teaspoon. 942 00:36:37,233 --> 00:36:38,867 You heard about that? 943 00:36:38,967 --> 00:36:40,500 Yes. 944 00:36:40,600 --> 00:36:42,800 Yes, what was that exactly? 945 00:36:44,533 --> 00:36:46,467 The last time we stayed here, 946 00:36:47,333 --> 00:36:48,900 we had been to tea 947 00:36:49,067 --> 00:36:51,833 with some friends of colonel and madame Bruce. 948 00:36:52,767 --> 00:36:56,433 They had a set of antique silver spoons. 949 00:36:57,467 --> 00:37:00,367 Lady Laura carried her fur muff. 950 00:37:01,567 --> 00:37:04,067 Just as we arrived home, 951 00:37:04,167 --> 00:37:06,533 one of the silver spoons fell out of it. 952 00:37:07,733 --> 00:37:09,900 I took it back for her. 953 00:37:10,067 --> 00:37:12,900 Explained that it must have got there by accident, 954 00:37:13,067 --> 00:37:15,267 but, I don't think they believed me. 955 00:37:15,367 --> 00:37:17,100 You did what you could. 956 00:37:17,200 --> 00:37:18,900 Oh, I should not have told you! 957 00:37:19,067 --> 00:37:21,267 [She speaks in French] 958 00:37:21,367 --> 00:37:23,567 Please, believe me. 959 00:37:23,667 --> 00:37:25,567 This time it is different. 960 00:37:25,667 --> 00:37:28,233 My lady could not have taken the Pearl. 961 00:37:31,100 --> 00:37:33,633 This is all that was left of it. 962 00:37:33,733 --> 00:37:34,800 Oh. 963 00:37:34,900 --> 00:37:36,500 It must've been very upsetting. 964 00:37:37,600 --> 00:37:39,600 Plenty more pearls in the sea. 965 00:37:39,700 --> 00:37:41,367 Worried hammie more than it did me. 966 00:37:41,467 --> 00:37:43,667 Well, it cost a lot. 967 00:37:43,767 --> 00:37:44,900 Well, he makes a lot. 968 00:37:45,067 --> 00:37:48,200 That's all he ever really thinks about, making more. 969 00:37:48,300 --> 00:37:49,967 He's hardly ever at home. 970 00:37:51,467 --> 00:37:54,400 You can't think how lonesome I get. 971 00:37:55,233 --> 00:37:56,833 Yes, I dare say. 972 00:37:58,267 --> 00:38:00,800 Tell me how big was the Pearl, Mrs. Betts? 973 00:38:03,067 --> 00:38:04,733 And what colour was it? 974 00:38:06,533 --> 00:38:08,933 About a match for these drapes. 975 00:38:10,167 --> 00:38:12,800 Ooh, are you gonna take a picture? 976 00:38:12,900 --> 00:38:14,900 If you would step aside, Mrs. Betts. 977 00:38:15,067 --> 00:38:16,067 Phyllis! 978 00:38:16,867 --> 00:38:18,300 If you would to step aside, Phyllis. 979 00:38:18,400 --> 00:38:19,400 [Phyllis] Where to? 980 00:38:19,433 --> 00:38:20,267 Just aside. 981 00:38:20,367 --> 00:38:21,367 Show me. 982 00:38:23,467 --> 00:38:24,667 -Well- -oh. 983 00:38:24,767 --> 00:38:27,800 You're so tall, Mr. Blunt. 984 00:38:27,900 --> 00:38:32,800 Tell me, just how blunt are you, Mr. Blunt? 985 00:38:32,900 --> 00:38:33,700 [Door knocking] 986 00:38:33,800 --> 00:38:34,800 Come in. 987 00:38:36,067 --> 00:38:37,100 Oh, excuse me. 988 00:38:39,767 --> 00:38:41,867 This is my assistant, miss Robinson. 989 00:38:41,967 --> 00:38:45,600 Oh, I was just wondering if you needed any help. 990 00:38:45,700 --> 00:38:48,067 He might just do at that, honey. 991 00:38:48,100 --> 00:38:50,400 Well, if you're gonna search, go right ahead. 992 00:38:50,500 --> 00:38:52,500 You won't need me. 993 00:38:52,600 --> 00:38:53,800 Did I interrupt something? 994 00:38:53,900 --> 00:38:56,200 Yes, thank heavens. 995 00:38:56,300 --> 00:38:58,043 Well, are we really going to search the room? 996 00:38:58,067 --> 00:38:59,409 Well, we've got to do something to bluff it out. 997 00:38:59,433 --> 00:39:01,100 You and your 24 hour special service, 998 00:39:01,200 --> 00:39:03,167 that Pearl could be anywhere! 999 00:39:03,267 --> 00:39:05,067 Haven't you found out anything? 1000 00:39:05,167 --> 00:39:06,609 Only that colonel Bruce is short of money, 1001 00:39:06,633 --> 00:39:08,443 but he's putting a brave face on it, how about you? 1002 00:39:08,467 --> 00:39:10,067 Oh, one or two things. 1003 00:39:10,133 --> 00:39:11,133 [Tommy] Such as? 1004 00:39:11,200 --> 00:39:12,233 Well, 1005 00:39:12,333 --> 00:39:13,600 it couldn't have been the cook 1006 00:39:13,700 --> 00:39:15,367 because she leaves at nine o'clock. 1007 00:39:15,467 --> 00:39:17,067 Now, the parlour maid Gladys, 1008 00:39:17,133 --> 00:39:18,467 she had the opportunity. 1009 00:39:18,567 --> 00:39:19,467 And the motive? 1010 00:39:19,567 --> 00:39:21,500 Well, she gets all of 18 shillings a week 1011 00:39:21,600 --> 00:39:23,500 for working here, and she's the sole supporter 1012 00:39:23,600 --> 00:39:24,833 of her aged mother. 1013 00:39:24,933 --> 00:39:25,667 [Tommy] Ah. 1014 00:39:25,767 --> 00:39:26,909 But I don't think she did it. 1015 00:39:26,933 --> 00:39:29,067 Now, the daughter Beatrice. 1016 00:39:29,133 --> 00:39:30,567 She's desperate to leave home, 1017 00:39:30,667 --> 00:39:32,533 but without enough money to set up on her own, 1018 00:39:32,633 --> 00:39:34,533 there's nothing she can do. 1019 00:39:34,633 --> 00:39:35,500 [Tommy] Aha! 1020 00:39:35,600 --> 00:39:37,933 And the most interesting thing of all... 1021 00:39:38,067 --> 00:39:39,333 Oh! 1022 00:39:39,433 --> 00:39:42,233 Old lady Laura's a kleptomaniac. 1023 00:39:42,333 --> 00:39:43,333 Oh. 1024 00:39:44,067 --> 00:39:44,833 The teaspoon? 1025 00:39:44,933 --> 00:39:46,533 The teaspoon. 1026 00:39:46,633 --> 00:39:48,933 She's always staying with people. 1027 00:39:49,067 --> 00:39:50,900 Poor old dear hasn't a bean. 1028 00:39:51,067 --> 00:39:52,800 So she's always accepting invitations 1029 00:39:52,900 --> 00:39:55,967 from people to whom a title's still means something. 1030 00:39:56,067 --> 00:39:59,600 Five or six distinct thefts have occurred 1031 00:39:59,700 --> 00:40:01,867 while she's been staying at various houses. 1032 00:40:06,400 --> 00:40:09,100 [Door knocking] 1033 00:40:12,900 --> 00:40:14,300 [Elise gasps] 1034 00:40:14,400 --> 00:40:15,500 [Tuppence gasps] 1035 00:40:15,600 --> 00:40:16,600 Oh, Elise. 1036 00:40:17,500 --> 00:40:19,167 This is Elise, Mr. Blunt. 1037 00:40:19,267 --> 00:40:20,267 Oh yes, of course. 1038 00:40:20,333 --> 00:40:21,167 How'd you do? 1039 00:40:21,267 --> 00:40:22,433 [Elise] Monsieur. 1040 00:40:22,533 --> 00:40:24,000 Are you busy? 1041 00:40:24,100 --> 00:40:26,467 I was just cleaning my lady's bathroom, monsieur. 1042 00:40:26,567 --> 00:40:27,567 Ah, then you won't mind 1043 00:40:27,667 --> 00:40:29,443 if we just have a little look around the room. 1044 00:40:29,467 --> 00:40:32,700 It's alright, Elise, all the rooms are to be searched. 1045 00:40:32,800 --> 00:40:34,600 Oh, I've left the water running. 1046 00:40:35,933 --> 00:40:37,433 What's the matter? 1047 00:40:37,533 --> 00:40:38,600 It must have stuck. 1048 00:40:43,000 --> 00:40:46,400 Voila! [She speaks in French] 1049 00:40:54,867 --> 00:40:56,233 I wonder why it stuck. 1050 00:41:02,933 --> 00:41:03,933 [She speaks in French] 1051 00:41:03,967 --> 00:41:06,533 Good, would you give miss Robinson a hand? 1052 00:41:07,400 --> 00:41:12,433 Now, I just want one photograph of the dressing table. 1053 00:41:12,667 --> 00:41:14,209 Mademoiselle Elise, would you be so kind 1054 00:41:14,233 --> 00:41:15,967 as to hold back the curtain? 1055 00:41:16,067 --> 00:41:17,933 Just loop it back. 1056 00:41:24,467 --> 00:41:25,500 [Tuppence gasps] 1057 00:41:25,600 --> 00:41:26,600 There. 1058 00:41:28,267 --> 00:41:29,067 Is that all, monsieur? 1059 00:41:29,133 --> 00:41:30,533 Ah, yes, thank you. 1060 00:41:30,633 --> 00:41:31,633 Oh. 1061 00:41:32,333 --> 00:41:33,633 Would you? 1062 00:41:33,733 --> 00:41:34,733 Thanks. 1063 00:41:36,133 --> 00:41:37,600 Right. 1064 00:41:37,700 --> 00:41:38,833 I've just had a thought. 1065 00:41:38,933 --> 00:41:39,700 It would be most unfortunate 1066 00:41:39,800 --> 00:41:41,800 if lady Laura were to find us here. 1067 00:41:41,900 --> 00:41:43,940 Would you be so kind as to keep an eye on the stairs 1068 00:41:43,967 --> 00:41:45,500 and warn us if she's coming? 1069 00:41:45,600 --> 00:41:47,633 Certainly, monsieur. 1070 00:41:47,733 --> 00:41:48,733 Thanks. 1071 00:41:52,467 --> 00:41:53,467 What are you after? 1072 00:41:53,533 --> 00:41:55,267 Can you hang on here for a bit? 1073 00:41:55,367 --> 00:41:56,643 Try and get an interview with lady Laura, 1074 00:41:56,667 --> 00:41:57,933 but don't alarm her. 1075 00:41:58,067 --> 00:42:00,333 Tell her you suspect the parlour maid or something. 1076 00:42:00,433 --> 00:42:02,800 Whatever you do, don't let her leave the house. 1077 00:42:03,900 --> 00:42:05,367 Right. 1078 00:42:05,467 --> 00:42:07,067 But, Tommy! 1079 00:42:09,700 --> 00:42:11,600 Tommy, where are you going? 1080 00:42:11,700 --> 00:42:12,700 Back to town. 1081 00:42:12,733 --> 00:42:14,043 Sorry, darling, haven't got time to explain. 1082 00:42:14,067 --> 00:42:15,309 Listen, there's something I forgot to tell you 1083 00:42:15,333 --> 00:42:16,667 about the daughter Beatrice! 1084 00:42:16,767 --> 00:42:17,767 - Oh? - Well. 1085 00:42:17,833 --> 00:42:19,593 She left here at half past nine this morning. 1086 00:42:19,667 --> 00:42:21,609 So it took a two and a half hours to get to the office. 1087 00:42:21,633 --> 00:42:22,767 Well, that's not possible! 1088 00:42:22,867 --> 00:42:23,867 - No. - So, 1089 00:42:23,967 --> 00:42:25,800 where did she go before she came to see us? 1090 00:42:25,900 --> 00:42:27,209 Yes, well that's very interesting. 1091 00:42:27,233 --> 00:42:28,343 Follow up any clue you like, darling, 1092 00:42:28,367 --> 00:42:30,300 but don't let lady Laura leave the house! 1093 00:42:30,400 --> 00:42:35,433 - Back in a jiff! - [Car engine rumbling] 1094 00:42:49,967 --> 00:42:51,833 Looking for something? 1095 00:42:54,133 --> 00:42:55,733 Mr. Rennie, isn't it? 1096 00:42:57,667 --> 00:42:58,767 How do you know me? 1097 00:43:00,067 --> 00:43:01,067 Just a hunch. 1098 00:43:03,067 --> 00:43:04,067 Can I help you? 1099 00:43:04,100 --> 00:43:05,333 I want to speak to Beatrice. 1100 00:43:05,433 --> 00:43:06,433 In a moment. 1101 00:43:07,467 --> 00:43:10,300 You know I'm from the international detective agency? 1102 00:43:10,400 --> 00:43:12,367 [John] I guessed as much. 1103 00:43:12,467 --> 00:43:14,733 Because Beatrice told you we would be here? 1104 00:43:15,667 --> 00:43:17,600 When she came to see you this morning? 1105 00:43:18,767 --> 00:43:19,800 Yes. 1106 00:43:19,900 --> 00:43:23,067 I suspected it was you that she'd come to see. 1107 00:43:23,100 --> 00:43:26,333 Why do you think miss Bruce took the Pearl? 1108 00:43:26,433 --> 00:43:27,533 Believe me, Mr. Rennie, 1109 00:43:27,633 --> 00:43:30,400 getting the Pearl back is all we're interested in. 1110 00:43:31,500 --> 00:43:33,067 Do forgive me. 1111 00:43:33,167 --> 00:43:35,933 I have to take different pills every few hours. 1112 00:43:36,067 --> 00:43:37,267 It's very tedious. 1113 00:43:39,500 --> 00:43:42,100 Do you have everything you want, milady? 1114 00:43:42,200 --> 00:43:43,600 Yes thank you, Elise. 1115 00:43:43,700 --> 00:43:45,067 You may leave us. 1116 00:43:45,133 --> 00:43:46,867 Very good, milady. 1117 00:43:51,500 --> 00:43:53,267 She seems very kind. 1118 00:43:53,367 --> 00:43:54,900 Yes. 1119 00:43:55,067 --> 00:43:56,067 A dear girl. 1120 00:43:57,067 --> 00:43:59,467 Oh, I'm growing forgetful. 1121 00:43:59,567 --> 00:44:01,900 Please sit down, miss Robinson. 1122 00:44:02,067 --> 00:44:03,067 Thank you. 1123 00:44:04,333 --> 00:44:06,800 How is your inquiry progressing? 1124 00:44:06,900 --> 00:44:08,733 Quite well, thank you, lady Laura. 1125 00:44:11,933 --> 00:44:13,767 Do you think I could have done it? 1126 00:44:14,833 --> 00:44:15,967 Because you see, 1127 00:44:16,067 --> 00:44:18,067 I know that I could have. 1128 00:44:18,100 --> 00:44:20,233 Oh, lady Laura. 1129 00:44:20,333 --> 00:44:21,333 Please. 1130 00:44:21,400 --> 00:44:23,467 This is very difficult for me. 1131 00:44:23,567 --> 00:44:24,767 For a long while now, 1132 00:44:25,733 --> 00:44:28,067 I've not been quite myself. 1133 00:44:29,067 --> 00:44:30,833 Lately, it's grown worse. 1134 00:44:31,767 --> 00:44:35,600 Sometimes, I take things, you must realise. 1135 00:44:36,467 --> 00:44:37,800 Yes. 1136 00:44:37,900 --> 00:44:39,867 [Laura] No doubt you've already heard. 1137 00:44:41,167 --> 00:44:43,467 Yes. 1138 00:44:44,333 --> 00:44:45,767 It's shameful. 1139 00:44:45,867 --> 00:44:46,867 Shameful. 1140 00:44:47,800 --> 00:44:51,933 I have to rely on the kindness of friends, of Elise. 1141 00:44:52,933 --> 00:44:55,767 And I do not know when these things have happened. 1142 00:44:55,867 --> 00:44:57,800 Nor when they will happen. 1143 00:44:57,900 --> 00:44:59,667 I do not even have a sense of guilt 1144 00:44:59,767 --> 00:45:01,300 because I'm unaware of them. 1145 00:45:02,467 --> 00:45:03,467 I understand. 1146 00:45:04,233 --> 00:45:05,400 [Laura] But never before 1147 00:45:05,500 --> 00:45:07,600 has it been anything so valuable. 1148 00:45:08,567 --> 00:45:10,200 It's not certain, your ladyship, 1149 00:45:10,300 --> 00:45:12,533 that you had anything to do with this. 1150 00:45:13,433 --> 00:45:14,767 You are kind, my dear. 1151 00:45:17,233 --> 00:45:19,067 You have searched my room? 1152 00:45:19,167 --> 00:45:21,500 [Tuppence] Yes, but we found nothing. 1153 00:45:24,567 --> 00:45:25,867 It will turn up. 1154 00:45:25,967 --> 00:45:26,967 Somewhere. 1155 00:45:28,067 --> 00:45:29,133 And when it does, 1156 00:45:30,067 --> 00:45:32,233 if you're certain that it was me, 1157 00:45:32,333 --> 00:45:33,600 I want you to promise me 1158 00:45:33,700 --> 00:45:36,067 that you will come and tell me yourself. 1159 00:45:37,400 --> 00:45:39,067 And then I shall know what to do. 1160 00:46:08,467 --> 00:46:09,267 Oh, Tommy! 1161 00:46:09,367 --> 00:46:10,067 - Hello, darling. - They're all in here. 1162 00:46:10,167 --> 00:46:10,900 Yeah, no time for that. 1163 00:46:11,067 --> 00:46:12,933 - How indeed? - Come on! 1164 00:46:18,067 --> 00:46:20,700 Oh, so you think it was lady Laura after all. 1165 00:46:20,800 --> 00:46:22,200 - Hmm? - Oh dear. 1166 00:46:22,300 --> 00:46:24,067 I was rather hoping it wouldn't be. 1167 00:46:24,167 --> 00:46:25,209 Still, I've lots to tell you 1168 00:46:25,233 --> 00:46:27,900 about Beatrice Kingston Bruce and her boyfriend. 1169 00:46:29,133 --> 00:46:30,467 Inspector marriott! 1170 00:46:30,567 --> 00:46:31,833 Good day, ma'am. 1171 00:46:31,933 --> 00:46:34,533 I understand you've been having quite a time. 1172 00:46:35,567 --> 00:46:36,667 Ah, there you are. 1173 00:46:36,767 --> 00:46:37,867 Um, 1174 00:46:37,967 --> 00:46:41,067 will someone kindly tell me what's going on? 1175 00:46:41,167 --> 00:46:42,167 She went quietly. 1176 00:46:42,267 --> 00:46:44,767 She's an old hand and she knows when the game's up. 1177 00:46:44,867 --> 00:46:45,867 What about the Pearl? 1178 00:46:45,967 --> 00:46:48,233 Well, I rather fancy we'll find it in here. 1179 00:46:57,233 --> 00:46:58,233 Ooh! 1180 00:47:00,600 --> 00:47:02,567 An old trick, Mrs. Beresford. 1181 00:47:02,667 --> 00:47:04,433 Cut a bar of soap in half, 1182 00:47:04,533 --> 00:47:06,133 scoop out a hiding place, 1183 00:47:06,233 --> 00:47:07,433 clap it together again 1184 00:47:07,533 --> 00:47:09,833 and smooth the join over with hot water. 1185 00:47:11,067 --> 00:47:12,067 If I might? 1186 00:47:14,667 --> 00:47:17,333 Vert smart piece of work on your part, Mr. Beresford. 1187 00:47:22,100 --> 00:47:23,333 But. 1188 00:47:23,433 --> 00:47:24,433 I say. 1189 00:47:25,500 --> 00:47:26,767 I believe so. 1190 00:47:29,600 --> 00:47:33,767 But there's lady Laura, and Beatrice, and Gladys. 1191 00:47:33,867 --> 00:47:35,200 Oh, didn't I tell you? 1192 00:47:35,300 --> 00:47:36,667 It was Elise. 1193 00:47:36,767 --> 00:47:39,500 My dear sir, I can't thank you enough. 1194 00:47:39,600 --> 00:47:41,967 I've really gotta hand it to you, yes, sir! 1195 00:47:42,067 --> 00:47:42,867 Thank you, Mr. Betts. 1196 00:47:42,967 --> 00:47:44,367 Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you. 1197 00:47:44,433 --> 00:47:46,067 - Mrs. Bruce. - Don't leave me out. 1198 00:47:46,133 --> 00:47:48,200 - Thank you. - Mrs. Betts. 1199 00:47:48,300 --> 00:47:50,067 I don't know how to thank you, Mr. Blunt. 1200 00:47:50,133 --> 00:47:52,367 I feel as if a great cloud has been lifted. 1201 00:47:53,333 --> 00:47:55,467 Now I can live the rest of my life 1202 00:47:55,567 --> 00:47:57,133 without feeling ashamed. 1203 00:47:58,867 --> 00:48:00,533 Thank you, lady Laura. 1204 00:48:01,633 --> 00:48:02,767 Thank you all. 1205 00:48:05,500 --> 00:48:06,833 Miss Robinson? 1206 00:48:06,933 --> 00:48:08,967 I wanted to thank you. 1207 00:48:10,167 --> 00:48:12,567 Although I know you suspected me all the time. 1208 00:48:13,533 --> 00:48:15,600 You were terrified that rennie had taken the Pearl, 1209 00:48:15,700 --> 00:48:16,967 he was terrified that you had, 1210 00:48:17,067 --> 00:48:19,633 so it meant it couldn't have been either of you. 1211 00:48:23,800 --> 00:48:25,133 But he'll tell you himself. 1212 00:48:33,233 --> 00:48:35,567 All's well that ends well, eh? 1213 00:48:35,667 --> 00:48:36,667 Home, I fancy. 1214 00:48:36,733 --> 00:48:39,600 Not until you tell me how you knew it was Elise. 1215 00:48:40,733 --> 00:48:43,833 Well, it was when she tried to open the bathroom door, 1216 00:48:43,933 --> 00:48:46,767 I've tried to turn a handle with soap on my hands myself. 1217 00:48:46,867 --> 00:48:48,900 Can't be done, your hands slip. 1218 00:48:49,067 --> 00:48:50,533 Then she picked up a towel. 1219 00:48:50,633 --> 00:48:52,333 Wiped the soap off the handle 1220 00:48:52,433 --> 00:48:53,553 and opened the door herself. 1221 00:48:53,633 --> 00:48:55,100 Exactly. 1222 00:48:55,200 --> 00:48:57,043 It occurred to me that if you were a professional thief, 1223 00:48:57,067 --> 00:48:58,567 it'd be quite useful to be the maid 1224 00:48:58,667 --> 00:49:00,533 of a lady suspected of kleptomania. 1225 00:49:00,633 --> 00:49:01,733 Oh dear. 1226 00:49:01,833 --> 00:49:05,533 Poor lady Laura, suspected of taking all those things. 1227 00:49:05,633 --> 00:49:07,067 If you remember, 1228 00:49:07,167 --> 00:49:09,633 I took a photograph of Elise by the window, 1229 00:49:09,733 --> 00:49:12,367 induced her to hold a glass slide for me, 1230 00:49:12,467 --> 00:49:15,633 and toddled off to dear old Scotland yard. 1231 00:49:15,733 --> 00:49:17,067 They developed her photograph 1232 00:49:17,167 --> 00:49:20,600 and checked her fingerprints on the glass slide! 1233 00:49:20,700 --> 00:49:22,900 Revealing Elise to be a long lost friend. 1234 00:49:23,067 --> 00:49:25,767 Then why didn't you tell me in the first place? 1235 00:49:25,867 --> 00:49:27,267 Because, in the first place, 1236 00:49:27,367 --> 00:49:29,867 I suspected Elise was listening outside the door. 1237 00:49:32,400 --> 00:49:33,967 And in the second. 1238 00:49:34,067 --> 00:49:35,567 Hmm? 1239 00:49:35,667 --> 00:49:37,167 You and your friend, Janet Smith 1240 00:49:37,267 --> 00:49:38,767 put one over on me last time. 1241 00:49:40,833 --> 00:49:42,433 This makes us all square. 1242 00:49:42,533 --> 00:49:45,400 [Tuppence laughs] 1243 00:49:48,067 --> 00:49:51,067 [Upbeat jazz music]