1 00:00:11,360 --> 00:00:13,476 2 00:00:18,800 --> 00:00:21,314 Once upon a midnight dreary, 3 00:00:21,440 --> 00:00:23,590 While I pondered weak and weary 4 00:00:23,720 --> 00:00:27,918 Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore 5 00:00:28,040 --> 00:00:32,989 While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping 6 00:00:33,120 --> 00:00:37,716 As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door 7 00:00:38,720 --> 00:00:41,632 "'Tis some visitor," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door 8 00:00:41,760 --> 00:00:44,354 "Only this, and nothing more" 9 00:00:45,240 --> 00:00:49,472 Ah, distinctly I remember, it was in the bleak December, 10 00:00:49,600 --> 00:00:53,878 And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor 11 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:55,752 Eagerly I wished the morrow 12 00:00:55,880 --> 00:01:00,795 Vainly I had sought to borrow, From my books surcease of sorrow 13 00:01:00,920 --> 00:01:03,878 Sorrow for the lost Lenore 14 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:08,676 For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore 15 00:01:09,840 --> 00:01:12,673 Nameless here for evermore 16 00:01:17,000 --> 00:01:18,718 17 00:01:22,880 --> 00:01:25,269 It's a funny old house isn't it, Tabitha? 18 00:01:25,400 --> 00:01:27,391 So many strange sounds. 19 00:01:28,480 --> 00:01:31,119 Old creaking boards, nothing else. 20 00:01:35,440 --> 00:01:38,113 21 00:01:44,960 --> 00:01:47,190 22 00:01:54,800 --> 00:01:59,555 23 00:02:02,080 --> 00:02:04,674 24 00:02:28,280 --> 00:02:31,238 I have done, Walter. I've done everything. 25 00:02:33,240 --> 00:02:35,196 26 00:02:41,000 --> 00:02:42,797 27 00:02:42,920 --> 00:02:45,434 28 00:02:45,560 --> 00:02:47,835 29 00:02:54,800 --> 00:02:56,756 30 00:03:30,320 --> 00:03:31,878 The cat! 31 00:03:32,840 --> 00:03:35,149 - Was it up there? - Yes. 32 00:03:41,960 --> 00:03:43,518 All right, Clara. 33 00:03:44,880 --> 00:03:47,792 34 00:04:27,360 --> 00:04:29,920 35 00:05:55,440 --> 00:05:57,715 36 00:06:09,360 --> 00:06:11,555 - What was that noise? - It's the cat. 37 00:06:11,680 --> 00:06:13,557 Hurry. 38 00:06:15,360 --> 00:06:18,318 39 00:06:32,680 --> 00:06:33,880 40 00:06:33,880 --> 00:06:34,710 41 00:06:46,120 --> 00:06:48,554 42 00:06:57,320 --> 00:06:58,673 43 00:06:58,800 --> 00:07:00,791 44 00:07:00,920 --> 00:07:04,799 If Ella disappeared three days ago, why didn't you tell us before, Walter? 45 00:07:04,920 --> 00:07:06,831 Are we to assume she's officially missing? 46 00:07:06,960 --> 00:07:10,748 Whatever you assume, I want nothing published in your newspaper. 47 00:07:11,720 --> 00:07:15,429 You know what Ella's like, Inspector. She's been mad at me for days. 48 00:07:15,560 --> 00:07:17,949 Wouldn't budge from that old attic of hers. 49 00:07:18,080 --> 00:07:21,356 I thought she might have spent the night up there. Damn fool of a woman. 50 00:07:21,480 --> 00:07:23,869 The fact that she didn't appear for meals for two days, 51 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:26,958 - weren't you suspicious? - No, she's been like this before. 52 00:07:27,080 --> 00:07:30,675 Sneaks down to the kitchen when she thinks nobody's looking. 53 00:07:30,800 --> 00:07:34,713 I had a plan, try to reason with her. 54 00:07:34,840 --> 00:07:37,434 The door was unlocked, not a sign of her. 55 00:07:37,560 --> 00:07:40,028 The bed hadn't been slept in. 56 00:07:40,160 --> 00:07:44,073 I began to get worried. Andrew went out looking for her. 57 00:07:44,200 --> 00:07:45,553 Not a sign. 58 00:07:45,680 --> 00:07:48,114 Did she pack anything? Any of her clothes missing? 59 00:07:48,240 --> 00:07:50,595 She must have gone in the things she stood up in. 60 00:07:50,720 --> 00:07:53,871 I don't want to capitalise on this, but a paragraph might help. 61 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:57,709 I told you before, Latimer, you keep out of this! I don't want any fuss. 62 00:07:57,840 --> 00:08:00,479 There's enough scandal connected with this family. 63 00:08:00,600 --> 00:08:05,515 Now, you find Ella. Don't tell me what could have happened to her. 64 00:08:05,640 --> 00:08:08,029 Well, I'll send out a local alarm. 65 00:08:08,160 --> 00:08:10,276 No doubt she'll turn up when she's ready. 66 00:08:10,400 --> 00:08:12,038 I hope so. 67 00:08:12,160 --> 00:08:14,435 I hope so. 68 00:08:14,560 --> 00:08:18,109 I shan't have a moment's peace of mind until you do find her. 69 00:08:18,240 --> 00:08:21,471 I can't sleep at night thinking about it. Hard. 70 00:08:21,600 --> 00:08:23,955 Under doctor's orders. 71 00:08:24,080 --> 00:08:25,911 It's very hard. 72 00:08:28,560 --> 00:08:31,358 Kitty, Kitty... Tabitha... Tabitha! Tabitha! 73 00:08:31,480 --> 00:08:35,792 - What's wrong with Tabitha? - The cat's got a mean streak in her. 74 00:08:35,920 --> 00:08:37,990 - Mean as her mistress. - She can't be hungry. 75 00:08:38,120 --> 00:08:40,315 That's a healthy piece of meat Andrew's tempting her with. 76 00:08:40,440 --> 00:08:43,432 Never mind about that cat! You find Ella! 77 00:08:43,560 --> 00:08:47,030 Calm down, Walter. You'll work yourseIf up into one of your attacks. 78 00:08:47,160 --> 00:08:49,469 I'll get onto it as soon as I get back. 79 00:08:59,840 --> 00:09:02,149 I had to tell them none of her clothes were missing. 80 00:09:02,280 --> 00:09:05,113 That's all right, Clara. They know Ella's eccentric. 81 00:09:05,240 --> 00:09:07,470 Anything you tell them about Ella they'll believe. 82 00:09:07,600 --> 00:09:10,592 - Will we be in the papers? - I don't know. 83 00:09:10,720 --> 00:09:14,793 If any of her friends start calling, tell them I'm not available. 84 00:09:14,920 --> 00:09:17,798 I'm too upset to talk, I'm not well. Understand? 85 00:09:19,160 --> 00:09:20,912 - Well? - It's no use. 86 00:09:21,040 --> 00:09:23,474 The cat won't come near me. 87 00:09:23,600 --> 00:09:25,750 She doesn't trust you any more. 88 00:09:25,880 --> 00:09:27,916 She saw. 89 00:09:28,040 --> 00:09:30,838 You'll have to get her now, Andrew. 90 00:09:30,960 --> 00:09:32,598 She knows. 91 00:09:32,720 --> 00:09:34,836 92 00:09:37,720 --> 00:09:39,551 93 00:09:41,840 --> 00:09:44,274 I've heard her do some unpredictable things, 94 00:09:44,400 --> 00:09:46,789 but I can't understand why she'd disappear like this. 95 00:09:46,920 --> 00:09:48,911 Perhaps she's finally walked out on Walter. 96 00:09:49,040 --> 00:09:51,031 She's been threatening to ever since I've known them. 97 00:09:51,160 --> 00:09:53,913 She never meant it. Walter's not such a bad sort. 98 00:09:54,040 --> 00:09:55,792 Don't be so easy on him. 99 00:09:55,920 --> 00:09:58,798 It's common knowledge he only married her for her money. 100 00:09:58,920 --> 00:10:02,276 He spent the best part of 30 years trying to swindle her out of it. 101 00:10:02,400 --> 00:10:04,595 Ella was too shrewd for him. 102 00:10:08,840 --> 00:10:11,195 103 00:10:12,200 --> 00:10:15,112 (Walter) 'Andrew! Andrew! Help me!' 104 00:10:16,520 --> 00:10:18,715 Andrew, help me. 105 00:10:21,040 --> 00:10:24,032 I thought you knew those floorboards aren't safe! 106 00:10:24,160 --> 00:10:25,912 I'd forgotten. 107 00:10:27,480 --> 00:10:29,835 I just came up here to have a look around. 108 00:10:35,240 --> 00:10:37,435 Let's get out of here. 109 00:10:38,960 --> 00:10:41,030 Time to send for Miss Ella's niece. 110 00:10:41,160 --> 00:10:43,355 Do you think Miss Elizabeth will come? 111 00:10:43,480 --> 00:10:46,392 She'll come all right. She was Ella's favourite. 112 00:10:46,520 --> 00:10:48,829 She'll be the first to question the will. 113 00:10:48,960 --> 00:10:52,191 If I can get her under this roof I can deal with her. 114 00:10:52,320 --> 00:10:53,799 - Andrew? - Yes, sir? 115 00:10:53,920 --> 00:10:56,309 Send her a telegram. I'll give you her address. 116 00:10:56,440 --> 00:10:58,556 Better get it off right away. 117 00:10:58,680 --> 00:11:00,796 118 00:11:22,240 --> 00:11:23,878 It's down there. 119 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:26,833 Andrew, leave it! Tomorrow morning we'll get some men in. 120 00:11:26,960 --> 00:11:28,996 Never mind about tomorrow morning. 121 00:11:29,120 --> 00:11:33,318 If it's in the basement, we've got it trapped. Let's get down there. 122 00:11:39,200 --> 00:11:42,237 I'd like to brain it. I hate it. 123 00:11:44,560 --> 00:11:46,232 Kitty, Kitty! 124 00:11:49,640 --> 00:11:51,517 Kitty, Kitty, Kitty! 125 00:11:56,040 --> 00:11:58,508 Kitty, Kitty! 126 00:11:58,640 --> 00:12:01,279 Kitty, Kitty! Kitty, Kitty! Ki... 127 00:12:03,920 --> 00:12:06,878 - Where are you, Andrew? - Here. 128 00:12:11,600 --> 00:12:14,068 - It's over there! - Where? 129 00:12:14,200 --> 00:12:16,589 130 00:12:21,640 --> 00:12:24,677 - You fool! I almost had it. - So did I! 131 00:12:24,800 --> 00:12:27,155 Go and do something useful. Get a lamp! 132 00:12:27,280 --> 00:12:28,998 Right. 133 00:12:32,960 --> 00:12:34,757 Leave the door! 134 00:12:42,040 --> 00:12:44,634 135 00:13:15,440 --> 00:13:17,317 136 00:13:30,720 --> 00:13:32,995 137 00:13:59,200 --> 00:14:01,395 138 00:14:01,520 --> 00:14:04,193 139 00:14:19,920 --> 00:14:23,151 140 00:14:29,960 --> 00:14:31,632 141 00:14:36,160 --> 00:14:37,718 Ah! 142 00:14:41,320 --> 00:14:42,469 143 00:14:42,600 --> 00:14:44,158 144 00:14:44,280 --> 00:14:45,918 Aargh! 145 00:14:47,240 --> 00:14:48,639 Andrew! 146 00:14:48,760 --> 00:14:50,352 Aargh! Aargh! 147 00:14:50,480 --> 00:14:53,517 148 00:15:03,960 --> 00:15:07,509 He's asleep now but he must be kept very quiet. Another attack might be fatal. 149 00:15:07,640 --> 00:15:11,110 Quiet? With that animal driving us all crazy? 150 00:15:11,240 --> 00:15:13,913 Begging your pardon, but since Ella disappeared, 151 00:15:14,040 --> 00:15:17,953 that animal's been like a devil, stalking around the house, spitting and snarling... 152 00:15:18,080 --> 00:15:21,629 Tabitha was always a gentle creature. Are you sure you're not imagining this? 153 00:15:21,760 --> 00:15:24,877 Excuse me sir, I'm not imagining this, am l? 154 00:15:25,800 --> 00:15:27,791 Clara, I think we should consider engaging a nurse. 155 00:15:27,920 --> 00:15:29,990 Miss Elizabeth, his niece, arrives this evening. 156 00:15:30,120 --> 00:15:31,678 - I can easily get someone. - No. 157 00:15:31,800 --> 00:15:36,874 The master doesn't like strangers in the house. Elizabeth and I will look after him. 158 00:15:37,000 --> 00:15:39,070 Very well, but he'll probably sleep most of the day. 159 00:15:39,200 --> 00:15:43,034 Yes, doctor. Is there any news of Miss Ella? 160 00:15:43,160 --> 00:15:45,720 No, nothing. 161 00:15:45,840 --> 00:15:49,071 You know, a line in your paper might help. About Walter. 162 00:15:49,200 --> 00:15:51,156 - If she knew he'd had this attack... - No. 163 00:15:51,280 --> 00:15:53,236 The master doesn't want anything in the papers. 164 00:15:53,360 --> 00:15:56,716 Frankly, my concern is much more for Miss Ella than your master. 165 00:15:56,840 --> 00:15:59,912 I owe her a great deal. She helped me get this paper started. 166 00:16:00,040 --> 00:16:02,873 And I intend to find her... alive, I hope. 167 00:16:20,600 --> 00:16:22,989 We've lost a wheel. Could you possibly assist me...? 168 00:16:23,120 --> 00:16:26,351 - Hello, Beth. - Michael? Michael Latimer! 169 00:16:26,480 --> 00:16:29,472 - How are you? - I'm fine. Glad to be back. 170 00:16:29,600 --> 00:16:31,830 - What's all this about Aunt Ella? - I'll tell you later. 171 00:16:31,960 --> 00:16:33,916 Get in the car. I'll drive you to the house. 172 00:16:34,040 --> 00:16:36,270 - Is that your luggage? - Yes. 173 00:16:36,400 --> 00:16:38,595 - All right, Cabbie? - Yes, sir. Thank you! 174 00:16:39,760 --> 00:16:42,672 Clara said something about her disappearing. 175 00:16:42,800 --> 00:16:44,677 It's not like Aunt Ella to play truant. 176 00:16:44,800 --> 00:16:47,189 I know, there's more in this than meets the eye. 177 00:16:47,320 --> 00:16:49,072 Let me give you a hand. 178 00:16:51,400 --> 00:16:54,756 Your Uncle Walter's been behaving strangely since Ella disappeared. 179 00:16:54,880 --> 00:16:56,836 - All right, Cabbie? - Yes, sir. Thank you! 180 00:16:56,960 --> 00:16:58,552 Right. 181 00:17:30,840 --> 00:17:32,558 182 00:17:37,360 --> 00:17:39,271 You seriously mean to tell me 183 00:17:39,400 --> 00:17:43,109 that an ordinary domestic cat is terrorising three grown-ups? 184 00:17:43,240 --> 00:17:48,030 She's more than terrorising them. She's become a sort of evil symbol. 185 00:17:48,160 --> 00:17:51,357 - They hate it. - In that case, I can't understand 186 00:17:51,480 --> 00:17:55,359 Aunt Ella leaving Tabitha behind, unprotected. She loves that animal. 187 00:17:55,480 --> 00:17:58,199 You wonder if it's Tabitha that needs protecting. 188 00:18:09,720 --> 00:18:12,439 Oh, Miss Elizabeth! I'm so glad you've come. 189 00:18:12,560 --> 00:18:14,357 Hello Clara! 190 00:18:16,360 --> 00:18:18,191 191 00:18:18,320 --> 00:18:20,311 Andrew! 192 00:18:23,480 --> 00:18:26,916 - Not the cat? - Yes, sir. Your gentle Tabitha. 193 00:18:27,040 --> 00:18:30,350 I was sitting with the master, I closed my eyes for a moment. 194 00:18:30,480 --> 00:18:32,755 I had no idea it was in the room. 195 00:18:32,880 --> 00:18:35,110 lt suddenly jumped on me, clawed me and disappeared. 196 00:18:35,240 --> 00:18:37,913 - Has Mr Venable seen this? - No. He's still asleep. 197 00:18:38,040 --> 00:18:42,352 He gave instructions to be awakened as soon as Miss Elizabeth arrived. 198 00:18:42,480 --> 00:18:43,469 His face! 199 00:18:43,600 --> 00:18:46,273 Miss Elizabeth, you'd better go up. 200 00:18:46,400 --> 00:18:48,152 All right, Clara. 201 00:18:49,560 --> 00:18:52,233 Goodnight, Michael. Thank you. 202 00:18:52,360 --> 00:18:54,874 - May I call on you tomorrow? - Please do. 203 00:19:09,360 --> 00:19:11,078 Beth. 204 00:19:12,360 --> 00:19:14,794 I am sorry to see you like this. 205 00:19:16,320 --> 00:19:18,754 You may leave us, Clara. 206 00:19:23,160 --> 00:19:27,278 Beth, we've had a terrible time this week. 207 00:19:27,400 --> 00:19:30,870 Ella's disappearance, that animal running amok... 208 00:19:32,160 --> 00:19:35,232 - I'm glad you were able to come. - I'm glad too. 209 00:19:35,360 --> 00:19:37,874 I hope I can be of some help. 210 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:39,877 Tell me about Aunt Ella. 211 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:43,959 Beth, you don't know what Ella's been like this last year. 212 00:19:44,080 --> 00:19:47,038 Keeping to herself, not speaking to anyone. 213 00:19:47,160 --> 00:19:50,470 Not a civil word from her. 214 00:19:50,600 --> 00:19:52,875 She's done a terrible thing to you, Beth. 215 00:19:53,000 --> 00:19:57,039 She made a new will last week. She's cut you off. 216 00:19:58,440 --> 00:20:01,557 Well, I can't cry over something I never had. 217 00:20:01,680 --> 00:20:05,719 I'll take care of it, Beth, I promise you. 218 00:20:05,840 --> 00:20:08,229 Just stay here and look after me, 219 00:20:08,360 --> 00:20:11,113 and I'll see that you get what's rightfully yours. 220 00:20:11,240 --> 00:20:16,439 Well, don't worry about it now. Get some rest. 221 00:20:16,560 --> 00:20:19,632 We can talk about all that in the morning. 222 00:20:20,920 --> 00:20:22,990 Goodnight, Uncle. 223 00:20:55,200 --> 00:20:57,316 224 00:20:59,720 --> 00:21:01,472 225 00:21:01,600 --> 00:21:03,158 Tabby! 226 00:21:04,080 --> 00:21:08,676 Tabby... Hello, Tabby. You do remember me, don't you? 227 00:21:08,800 --> 00:21:12,076 Of course you do. There's a good girl. 228 00:21:12,200 --> 00:21:15,476 What are all these terrible things I'm hearing about you? 229 00:21:15,600 --> 00:21:18,353 230 00:21:18,480 --> 00:21:19,754 Cat! 231 00:21:21,640 --> 00:21:23,915 You frightened it, Clara. 232 00:21:24,040 --> 00:21:26,429 What's wrong in this house? 233 00:21:26,560 --> 00:21:30,314 It's that animal, that's what's wrong. You saw what it did to Andrew. 234 00:21:30,440 --> 00:21:33,876 A moment ago it was as gentle as I've always known it to be. 235 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:36,355 The minute it saw you it spat and hissed. 236 00:21:36,480 --> 00:21:39,199 It's like a demon, like the evil demon it is. 237 00:21:39,320 --> 00:21:43,791 Well, it'll be gone tomorrow. Some men are coming to take it away. 238 00:21:43,920 --> 00:21:46,388 I came to see if there's anything you wanted. 239 00:21:46,520 --> 00:21:50,229 Nothing, Clara. Thank you for troubling. 240 00:21:51,560 --> 00:21:53,551 - Goodnight! - Goodnight! 241 00:21:55,720 --> 00:21:57,551 242 00:21:57,680 --> 00:21:59,750 243 00:22:03,880 --> 00:22:06,599 Trap it? Isn't that what you're supposed to be doing? 244 00:22:06,720 --> 00:22:08,676 It's no use, she outsmarts us all the way. 245 00:22:08,800 --> 00:22:10,552 This morning I trapped her. 246 00:22:10,680 --> 00:22:13,558 Just as I had a bead on her she was gone, in there in the swamp. 247 00:22:13,680 --> 00:22:17,275 I can't track her there. She knows that place better than any human. 248 00:22:17,400 --> 00:22:20,756 It's no good trying to poison her either. She won't touch what I give her. 249 00:22:20,880 --> 00:22:22,996 She just forages out there, birds and mice. 250 00:22:23,120 --> 00:22:26,078 - She won't touch the food I give her. - I can't say I blame her. 251 00:22:40,360 --> 00:22:42,476 - Hello Beth! - Good morning, Michael! 252 00:22:42,600 --> 00:22:44,591 - Good morning, Inspector! - Good morning, Miss Venable! 253 00:22:44,720 --> 00:22:47,188 - Any news? - Nothing, I'm afraid. 254 00:22:47,320 --> 00:22:50,630 They all seem to be worrying more about the cat than Aunt Ella. 255 00:22:50,760 --> 00:22:52,113 How is Walter? 256 00:22:52,240 --> 00:22:55,869 He seems better. You can see him if you like. 257 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:58,195 Now I've made other arrangements. 258 00:22:58,320 --> 00:23:00,880 I've sent for my brother Edgar and his son Jacob. 259 00:23:01,000 --> 00:23:04,310 That's how desperate I am. They'll catch it, they're clever! 260 00:23:04,440 --> 00:23:06,908 They'll catch it and kill it, do you hear me? Kill it! 261 00:23:07,040 --> 00:23:09,713 - May we come in? - Oh, what is it now? 262 00:23:09,840 --> 00:23:11,671 How are you today, Walter? 263 00:23:11,800 --> 00:23:15,270 Depressed. Where's Ella? Why don't you find her? 264 00:23:15,400 --> 00:23:18,710 A lady doesn't just disappear without any trace. 265 00:23:18,840 --> 00:23:22,594 Walter, we're convinced that Ella met with foul play. 266 00:23:22,720 --> 00:23:25,678 - We think she's dead. - You're talking a lot of rubbish. 267 00:23:25,800 --> 00:23:28,268 Who'd want to kill Ella? What good would it do anyone? 268 00:23:28,400 --> 00:23:32,598 She had no enemies. Nobody stands to profit from her death except me. 269 00:23:32,720 --> 00:23:34,756 Clara, get the box. 270 00:23:34,880 --> 00:23:36,996 She left everything to me, every penny. 271 00:23:37,120 --> 00:23:40,032 Don't let me hear any more nonsense about foul play. 272 00:23:40,160 --> 00:23:44,517 The person who killed Ella may not necessarily have known her. 273 00:23:44,640 --> 00:23:47,473 Plenty of people on the loose who kill for the sake of killing. 274 00:23:47,600 --> 00:23:49,158 Some tramp in the woods, perhaps? 275 00:23:49,280 --> 00:23:53,717 No tramp in his right mind would go into those woods or those swamps. 276 00:23:54,680 --> 00:23:57,194 Here it is, read it for yourself. 277 00:23:57,320 --> 00:24:00,517 She drew it up just before she disappeared. 278 00:24:05,120 --> 00:24:08,635 Still doesn't solve the mystery of Ella's disappearance. 279 00:24:09,920 --> 00:24:14,038 What do you propose? Dig up the whole countryside looking for her? 280 00:24:14,160 --> 00:24:15,673 If necessary. 281 00:24:16,840 --> 00:24:18,193 - There it is! - What? 282 00:24:18,320 --> 00:24:20,072 The cat, out there! 283 00:24:23,840 --> 00:24:26,513 lt was there, I tell you. 284 00:24:26,640 --> 00:24:30,553 Uncle Walter, Tabitha's just a pet. What harm can she do you? 285 00:24:30,680 --> 00:24:33,035 What harm? Look at Andrew. 286 00:24:33,160 --> 00:24:35,879 Horrible thing, crawling about the house. 287 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:39,788 I've locked all the doors and windows but still it manages to get in. 288 00:24:39,920 --> 00:24:42,593 One night I woke up, it was lying across my chest, 289 00:24:42,720 --> 00:24:44,676 trying to catch my breath, trying to kill me. 290 00:24:44,800 --> 00:24:47,553 Uncle Walter, you'll work yourself up into another attack. 291 00:24:47,680 --> 00:24:50,353 - I tell you it was trying to kill me, - I just don't understand. 292 00:24:50,480 --> 00:24:53,199 Everybody used to love that animal. 293 00:24:53,320 --> 00:24:55,675 You're just the same as Ella, contrary. 294 00:24:55,800 --> 00:24:58,075 Maybe that's why she said I was her favourite. 295 00:24:58,200 --> 00:25:00,794 But you weren't mentioned in her will, were you? 296 00:25:00,920 --> 00:25:02,990 No, that's why I brought her here. 297 00:25:03,120 --> 00:25:06,430 Mean of Ella to cut her off like that. 298 00:25:08,200 --> 00:25:10,395 I'll take care of you, Beth. 299 00:25:12,320 --> 00:25:15,949 I suppose there's nothing more to discuss, Rowles. 300 00:25:16,080 --> 00:25:22,349 If she is dead, then we ought to know, soon. It'll make the suffering easier. 301 00:25:22,480 --> 00:25:24,789 Poor Ella. Poor Ella. 302 00:25:24,920 --> 00:25:27,036 303 00:25:31,760 --> 00:25:34,274 Can you see it? Can you see it? 304 00:25:36,040 --> 00:25:37,792 - There's nothing there. - You're lying! 305 00:25:37,920 --> 00:25:41,276 - I saw nothing. - We all heard it, you can't deny that. 306 00:25:41,400 --> 00:25:43,436 It's evil, I tell you, evil! 307 00:25:43,560 --> 00:25:45,949 I'll look in on you tomorrow, Walter. 308 00:25:53,720 --> 00:25:57,554 When Edgar and Jacob get here, we'll catch it. 309 00:25:58,480 --> 00:26:00,596 We'll catch it, and destroy it. 310 00:26:04,040 --> 00:26:07,032 Don't bank it till you've got the money in your pocket. 311 00:26:07,160 --> 00:26:10,436 Walter's a shrewd old bird. He doesn't dangle a large inheritance 312 00:26:10,560 --> 00:26:14,473 in front of three low relatives without wanting the deuce of a lot in return. 313 00:26:14,600 --> 00:26:18,991 I don't trust him. He can't have forgiven us for that stock manipulation of ours. 314 00:26:19,120 --> 00:26:21,315 We lost a lot of Aunt Ella's money. 315 00:26:21,440 --> 00:26:24,000 At least she was compensated in knowing you spent two years 316 00:26:24,120 --> 00:26:26,395 behind bars to contemplate your sins. 317 00:26:26,520 --> 00:26:29,353 - Why, thank you. - He's got Beth with him. 318 00:26:29,480 --> 00:26:32,950 - That will be jolly. - You'll be nice to her, Louise. 319 00:26:33,080 --> 00:26:36,755 Beth was Ella's favourite. A big, fat piece of the estate goes to her. 320 00:26:36,880 --> 00:26:40,236 Aunt Ella has only disappeared, Father. Nobody says she's dead. 321 00:26:40,360 --> 00:26:43,397 All we can do is hope, and pray. 322 00:26:49,480 --> 00:26:52,517 323 00:27:02,600 --> 00:27:04,318 They're here. 324 00:27:04,440 --> 00:27:08,638 Let them in, get them settled, then show them up here. 325 00:27:10,640 --> 00:27:13,871 Beth, you'd better go and meet them. 326 00:27:15,680 --> 00:27:19,116 I don't like it. I don't like him having Edgar here. 327 00:27:19,240 --> 00:27:21,993 - With him here, where do we stand? - We get what's agreed to. 328 00:27:22,120 --> 00:27:24,315 It's all written down. 329 00:27:24,440 --> 00:27:26,749 And what about Miss Elizabeth? 330 00:27:26,880 --> 00:27:29,075 They're getting in very deep, Andrew. 331 00:27:29,200 --> 00:27:31,873 It's too late now, we've got to see it through. 332 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:34,753 The sooner it's done, the sooner we get away from here. 333 00:27:34,880 --> 00:27:39,078 Indeed, I hope so. This place is getting on my nerves. 334 00:27:39,200 --> 00:27:41,316 Go on, open the door. 335 00:27:46,160 --> 00:27:48,674 Ah, Clara! How's old Clara? 336 00:27:48,800 --> 00:27:50,756 Not so much of the 'old', if you don't mind. 337 00:27:50,880 --> 00:27:53,155 Andrew, pick up the bags if you please. 338 00:27:53,280 --> 00:27:54,633 Home sweet home. 339 00:27:55,600 --> 00:27:58,956 - How's Mr Venable? - I'm afraid he's very poorly. 340 00:27:59,080 --> 00:28:00,798 Ah dear! 341 00:28:00,920 --> 00:28:03,593 Beth, my dear, nice to see you! 342 00:28:03,720 --> 00:28:05,676 You remember Beth, don't you Jacob? 343 00:28:05,800 --> 00:28:08,837 And this is Louise, Jacob's wife. 344 00:28:08,960 --> 00:28:11,997 Quite a little family reunion. This calls for a drink. 345 00:28:12,120 --> 00:28:15,510 Uncle Walter's waiting to see you. I'll be up in a minute. Any brandy? 346 00:28:15,640 --> 00:28:18,279 I'll go up. Is he very bad? 347 00:28:18,400 --> 00:28:22,188 He'll be all right with plenty of rest. So much has been happening lately. 348 00:28:22,320 --> 00:28:25,915 Yes, what price, the old girl, eh? Never thought she'd do a bunk like that. 349 00:28:26,040 --> 00:28:27,871 Or did she? 350 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:29,877 If you're referring to Aunt Ella, 351 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:33,390 nobody knows where she is or what's happened to her. 352 00:28:33,520 --> 00:28:34,953 Well, here goes... 353 00:28:35,080 --> 00:28:39,153 He's still in the same room I suppose, the one that smells of moth balls? 354 00:28:41,880 --> 00:28:44,758 Jacob! There's no need to be coy with Beth. 355 00:28:44,880 --> 00:28:48,316 I'm sure she's aware that you've been a guest at Dartmoor. 356 00:28:49,920 --> 00:28:53,356 Strange... always imagines me chasing after the women. 357 00:28:53,480 --> 00:28:55,550 Fancy! And have you changed? 358 00:29:00,200 --> 00:29:03,272 359 00:29:04,360 --> 00:29:07,272 Uncle Walter! 360 00:29:07,400 --> 00:29:11,518 Oh, I've startled you, I'm so sorry. 361 00:29:11,640 --> 00:29:13,756 But how well you're looking. 362 00:29:13,880 --> 00:29:17,429 How could anyone looking as you do be bedridden? 363 00:29:18,640 --> 00:29:23,316 - Did you just hear a cat? - A cat? Here in this room? No. 364 00:29:23,440 --> 00:29:26,273 - Would you like me to find it for you? - No, no. 365 00:29:26,400 --> 00:29:28,436 Go and get Edgar and Jacob immediately. 366 00:29:28,560 --> 00:29:30,118 They're just coming. 367 00:29:30,240 --> 00:29:33,949 You haven't said hello to me yet, Uncle Walter. 368 00:29:34,080 --> 00:29:36,514 Hello. Now go and get Edgar and Jacob. 369 00:29:39,320 --> 00:29:41,675 No, no, no! Leave the door. 370 00:29:43,600 --> 00:29:46,319 Well, the old place hasn't altered much, has it? 371 00:29:46,440 --> 00:29:49,830 A bit grim perhaps, but better than the back room in Stepney, eh Jacob? 372 00:29:49,960 --> 00:29:51,712 - It's all right. - Dinner won't be long 373 00:29:51,840 --> 00:29:55,389 - if you're going to see Uncle Walter. - On our way up! 374 00:29:57,920 --> 00:30:00,275 - Stuck up woman. - Jacob! 375 00:30:00,400 --> 00:30:03,233 Be nice to her. We must all be nice to Beth. 376 00:30:03,360 --> 00:30:05,430 377 00:30:09,000 --> 00:30:11,833 Oh Clara! For heaven's sake. 378 00:30:11,960 --> 00:30:14,918 It's that cat. Such a horrible monster. 379 00:30:16,400 --> 00:30:19,278 I nearly got it. It's here somewhere. I've got to find it. 380 00:30:19,400 --> 00:30:22,073 - You've got to help me to find it. - Pull yourself together! 381 00:30:22,200 --> 00:30:24,236 You don't seem to realise you nearly killed me. 382 00:30:24,360 --> 00:30:26,316 - I've got to find it! - Here, listen to me. 383 00:30:26,440 --> 00:30:29,398 - Leave go of me, I have to find it. - Listen to me! 384 00:30:29,520 --> 00:30:32,239 What is this stupid obsession over an ordinary little cat? 385 00:30:32,360 --> 00:30:34,510 What is it all about? 386 00:30:34,640 --> 00:30:36,949 lt was sitting there on the hearth looking at me, 387 00:30:37,080 --> 00:30:39,753 making that... dreadful noise. 388 00:30:40,800 --> 00:30:44,918 Staring at me, staring at me with its horrible eyes. 389 00:30:46,200 --> 00:30:48,555 lts horrible accusing eyes. 390 00:30:48,680 --> 00:30:50,955 391 00:30:55,960 --> 00:30:59,350 Afraid of a cat? You of all people. 392 00:30:59,480 --> 00:31:01,835 Have you quite finished? 393 00:31:01,960 --> 00:31:03,791 Sorry, Walter. 394 00:31:03,920 --> 00:31:06,229 Now, listen to me, the three of you. 395 00:31:06,360 --> 00:31:11,036 And don't stand out in the corridor. Come closer, I haven't got smallpox. 396 00:31:11,160 --> 00:31:13,276 Close the door, Jacob. 397 00:31:14,360 --> 00:31:16,191 398 00:31:17,640 --> 00:31:19,949 Now, let's put our cards on the table. 399 00:31:20,080 --> 00:31:22,514 I've promised you money. That's why you're here. 400 00:31:22,640 --> 00:31:24,596 I don't love you, and you hate the sight of me. 401 00:31:24,720 --> 00:31:26,836 - Oh, really! - Shut up! 402 00:31:28,400 --> 00:31:32,552 Now I've got that off my chest I can pretend that you're human beings. 403 00:31:32,680 --> 00:31:35,035 Now, listen to me carefully. 404 00:31:35,160 --> 00:31:38,869 A couple of years ago, Ella made a will. 405 00:31:39,000 --> 00:31:41,355 406 00:31:41,480 --> 00:31:44,358 407 00:31:48,160 --> 00:31:50,720 That's the problem. 408 00:31:50,840 --> 00:31:55,436 So, you've got to find that will, and kill that animal. 409 00:31:56,640 --> 00:31:59,200 Is that quite clear? 410 00:31:59,320 --> 00:32:01,880 Yes, very clear, sir. 411 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:06,278 I think you can rely on Father and me. And Louise. 412 00:32:06,400 --> 00:32:10,188 She's had as much experience with cats as anybody. 413 00:32:12,120 --> 00:32:16,079 I've drawn up a document witnessed by Andrew and Clara. 414 00:32:16,200 --> 00:32:21,593 lt guarantees you what we've agreed. Provided you do as I've said. 415 00:32:21,720 --> 00:32:24,632 - That's understood. - You too. 416 00:32:30,600 --> 00:32:34,559 You can trust me. And now I'm trusting you. 417 00:32:36,720 --> 00:32:38,950 Heaven help me. 418 00:32:39,080 --> 00:32:40,120 And Beth? 419 00:32:40,120 --> 00:32:40,916 And Beth? 420 00:32:41,040 --> 00:32:43,793 We'll deal with Beth all in good time. 421 00:32:43,920 --> 00:32:45,558 Or at least you will. 422 00:32:45,680 --> 00:32:47,238 423 00:32:49,960 --> 00:32:51,552 All right, Michael. 424 00:32:51,680 --> 00:32:54,592 Meet me in the Coach House in about ten minutes. 425 00:32:54,720 --> 00:32:56,278 Thank you. 426 00:33:03,320 --> 00:33:05,038 427 00:33:06,480 --> 00:33:08,596 Tabby! 428 00:33:09,560 --> 00:33:12,120 Tabby... here... 429 00:33:16,680 --> 00:33:18,716 Are you going to be friends with me? 430 00:33:19,800 --> 00:33:21,950 There's a good girl. 431 00:33:24,200 --> 00:33:28,159 There, Tabby. I knew I was right. Come and make friends with Uncle Walter. 432 00:33:28,280 --> 00:33:29,235 433 00:33:29,360 --> 00:33:31,396 434 00:33:31,520 --> 00:33:34,353 435 00:34:01,480 --> 00:34:05,393 Michael! I'm so glad you're here. 436 00:34:05,520 --> 00:34:07,272 Tell me about it. 437 00:34:07,400 --> 00:34:10,676 Well, there isn't much to tell, except... 438 00:34:10,800 --> 00:34:12,791 Go on. 439 00:34:12,920 --> 00:34:17,710 It's the house. It's like living with some horrible evil spirit. 440 00:34:17,840 --> 00:34:22,630 They're all frightened of something. Not just the cat, it goes beyond that. 441 00:34:22,760 --> 00:34:25,228 I'm frightened of them, Michael. 442 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:32,309 Let me take you away from here. 443 00:34:36,240 --> 00:34:39,232 No, I couldn't desert Uncle Walter, 444 00:34:39,360 --> 00:34:42,830 not with those greedy relatives of his clustering around like vultures. 445 00:34:42,960 --> 00:34:46,509 I'm more concerned with those two servants. 446 00:34:46,640 --> 00:34:48,870 How's Tabitha behaving? 447 00:34:51,240 --> 00:34:54,038 Clara seems more frightened of her than anyone. 448 00:34:54,160 --> 00:34:56,913 Tonight she even threw a knife at her. 449 00:34:57,040 --> 00:35:00,350 And she makes Andrew lay down poisoned meat. 450 00:35:00,480 --> 00:35:02,675 But Tabitha outwits them every time. 451 00:35:04,400 --> 00:35:07,915 You must think I'm a silly hysterical female, imagining things. 452 00:35:08,040 --> 00:35:13,398 No, I don't. You see, that cat knows why Miss Ella disappeared. 453 00:35:13,520 --> 00:35:15,112 What are you saying? 454 00:35:15,240 --> 00:35:17,708 Why do you think they're frightened of it? 455 00:35:19,520 --> 00:35:24,389 Clara said something about the cat looking at her with accusing eyes. 456 00:35:24,520 --> 00:35:27,512 If someone thinks a cat is looking at them with accusing eyes, 457 00:35:27,640 --> 00:35:30,393 they're only seeing a reflection of their own conscience. 458 00:35:30,520 --> 00:35:32,715 You think Clara knows where to find Aunt Ella? 459 00:35:32,840 --> 00:35:36,799 I don't know what Clara knows, but I know the longer that cat remains alive, 460 00:35:36,920 --> 00:35:39,878 the sooner its presence will cause someone's mind to disintegrate 461 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:43,595 and their tongue to loosen. Then we'll know what became of Ella. 462 00:35:43,720 --> 00:35:46,029 That's what they're afraid of. 463 00:35:46,160 --> 00:35:48,754 Why do you suppose Edgar and Jacob are here? 464 00:35:48,880 --> 00:35:52,509 - I don't really know. - To help kill the cat. 465 00:35:52,640 --> 00:35:55,950 - But Uncle Walter sent for them. - Exactly. 466 00:35:56,840 --> 00:35:59,400 Oh no...! No! 467 00:36:00,440 --> 00:36:02,396 - No! - That's why I want you to come away. 468 00:36:02,520 --> 00:36:05,478 You must be out of your mind if you imagine Uncle Walter had anything 469 00:36:05,600 --> 00:36:07,556 to do with Aunt Ella's disappearance. 470 00:36:07,680 --> 00:36:10,194 - Elizabeth! - No, Michael, don't. 471 00:36:21,400 --> 00:36:25,439 A bit of luck, we found this old cage in the cellar. 472 00:36:25,560 --> 00:36:28,916 Now, we put this in the forecourt and put something tasty inside... 473 00:36:29,040 --> 00:36:30,189 Er! 474 00:36:30,320 --> 00:36:31,992 475 00:36:32,120 --> 00:36:33,997 And, here we are. 476 00:36:36,280 --> 00:36:39,511 Prop up the lid, like so... 477 00:36:41,600 --> 00:36:44,273 There you are Beth, do come in. 478 00:36:48,400 --> 00:36:50,709 - What's the matter with her? - I think she likes cats. 479 00:36:50,840 --> 00:36:52,193 480 00:36:52,320 --> 00:36:56,757 We hide in the bushes, and wait. In goes the cat... 481 00:36:56,880 --> 00:36:59,394 - You don't know that cat. - The cat doesn't know me. 482 00:36:59,520 --> 00:37:02,193 He's a past master at setting traps. 483 00:37:03,200 --> 00:37:06,636 Snap! And the rest is up to you, Andrew. 484 00:37:08,120 --> 00:37:09,872 485 00:37:42,440 --> 00:37:44,192 486 00:37:48,600 --> 00:37:50,989 487 00:38:08,400 --> 00:38:10,789 Well, anything happening out there? 488 00:38:12,120 --> 00:38:13,758 Not yet. 489 00:38:15,000 --> 00:38:17,275 They've been at it all morning. 490 00:38:21,160 --> 00:38:22,479 491 00:38:37,840 --> 00:38:39,159 492 00:38:39,280 --> 00:38:40,918 Come on! 493 00:38:41,040 --> 00:38:42,837 They've caught it! 494 00:38:42,960 --> 00:38:45,679 Kill it! Tell them to kill it! 495 00:38:45,800 --> 00:38:46,789 (Louise) 'Kill it!' 496 00:38:46,920 --> 00:38:48,990 497 00:38:51,120 --> 00:38:53,509 All right, ready, careful. 498 00:38:53,640 --> 00:38:54,834 499 00:38:54,960 --> 00:38:58,077 500 00:38:58,200 --> 00:39:02,352 Drown her, Andrew. Drown her, until she dies! 501 00:39:02,480 --> 00:39:06,109 I'm taking it into those woods and dropping it in the deepest swamp. 502 00:39:06,240 --> 00:39:07,389 503 00:39:07,520 --> 00:39:10,239 Goodbye, pussycat! 504 00:39:10,360 --> 00:39:12,396 We'll get that drink. 505 00:39:12,520 --> 00:39:14,397 506 00:39:14,520 --> 00:39:17,193 507 00:39:32,080 --> 00:39:35,356 508 00:39:41,520 --> 00:39:41,560 509 00:39:41,560 --> 00:39:44,393 510 00:39:44,520 --> 00:39:47,751 I said we'd give you some action, didn't I , Walter? 511 00:39:47,880 --> 00:39:52,795 Well done, Jacob! We'll have to give you full marks, my boy. 512 00:39:52,920 --> 00:39:54,558 I think it's shameful, 513 00:39:54,680 --> 00:39:56,989 the way you're carrying on about killing this poor animal. 514 00:39:57,120 --> 00:39:59,918 Really, Beth. You of all people should understand 515 00:40:00,040 --> 00:40:03,589 it was having a terrible psychological effect on poor Uncle Walter. 516 00:40:03,720 --> 00:40:05,517 Why? 517 00:40:07,600 --> 00:40:09,511 518 00:40:28,720 --> 00:40:30,233 519 00:40:34,320 --> 00:40:36,515 520 00:41:01,280 --> 00:41:03,157 Ah... aargh! 521 00:41:14,240 --> 00:41:15,958 Help! 522 00:41:19,000 --> 00:41:20,877 Help! 523 00:41:21,880 --> 00:41:23,438 524 00:41:24,360 --> 00:41:26,237 525 00:41:37,160 --> 00:41:40,869 - Where's that fool Andrew? - That's what I'd like to know. 526 00:41:42,440 --> 00:41:45,352 - You don't think... - Think what? 527 00:41:45,480 --> 00:41:47,789 ...that something could have gone wrong? 528 00:41:47,920 --> 00:41:52,072 What could have gone wrong? You saw the cat tied up in the bag. 529 00:41:52,200 --> 00:41:54,156 You saw him take... 530 00:41:58,040 --> 00:41:59,837 Ridiculous. 531 00:41:59,960 --> 00:42:02,793 Cats have nine lives you know, Father. 532 00:42:02,920 --> 00:42:04,876 I don't want to spread alarm 533 00:42:05,000 --> 00:42:07,719 but Andrew's been missing for four hours now. 534 00:42:10,320 --> 00:42:12,072 535 00:42:12,200 --> 00:42:15,909 536 00:42:19,000 --> 00:42:21,389 The kitchen! 537 00:42:21,520 --> 00:42:24,159 Look, it's come back! 538 00:42:29,040 --> 00:42:32,077 Where's that idiot Andrew? I'll break his neck! 539 00:42:33,920 --> 00:42:36,559 lt must be here somewhere. We'll search the whole house. 540 00:42:36,680 --> 00:42:40,514 - Don't all just stand there. - Some more prints. 541 00:42:40,640 --> 00:42:42,756 Louise, go with Clara and search the bedrooms. 542 00:42:42,880 --> 00:42:45,678 - This way. - Where's that...? Where's that...? 543 00:42:47,320 --> 00:42:50,357 - What is it? - Your friend the cat, it's come back. 544 00:42:50,480 --> 00:42:52,232 Have you seen it? 545 00:42:53,160 --> 00:42:56,357 You're behaving very badly, like frightened schoolchildren. 546 00:42:57,280 --> 00:42:58,918 If Tabitha's back, I'm glad. 547 00:42:59,040 --> 00:43:02,749 To me she's just a harmless pet. Why do you want to destroy her? 548 00:43:02,880 --> 00:43:04,836 - Get out of my way. - There's a sick man upstairs. 549 00:43:04,960 --> 00:43:07,155 I'm trying to look after him. I'll go on doing that until... 550 00:43:07,280 --> 00:43:12,195 Until nothing. That cat's got to be destroyed, whether you like it or not. 551 00:43:12,320 --> 00:43:14,197 Jacob! 552 00:43:23,720 --> 00:43:25,995 The cat, sir. It's back! 553 00:43:27,200 --> 00:43:29,634 How can it? You're lying. 554 00:43:30,680 --> 00:43:33,035 No, it's here. 555 00:43:33,160 --> 00:43:34,991 And Andrew? 556 00:43:35,120 --> 00:43:39,238 He's still out there. Oh God, I'm so frightened. 557 00:43:39,360 --> 00:43:42,477 We ought to send for the police. They ought to be hunting for Andrew. 558 00:43:42,600 --> 00:43:44,477 It's bad enough to be lost in that forest in the day, 559 00:43:44,600 --> 00:43:47,034 - but at night... - Andrew knows that forest 560 00:43:47,160 --> 00:43:50,869 better than anyone. He's afraid to come back. 561 00:43:51,000 --> 00:43:53,275 That's what it is, a bumbling idiot. 562 00:43:53,400 --> 00:43:57,234 To have that miserable creature safely in that bag, then to let it loose! 563 00:43:57,360 --> 00:43:59,396 I'm so afraid... 564 00:44:01,040 --> 00:44:05,670 I afraid of this cursed house. I can't stay here! 565 00:44:05,800 --> 00:44:08,075 You can't leave me. You can't! 566 00:44:08,200 --> 00:44:10,589 I'm afraid... I'm so afraid. 567 00:44:10,720 --> 00:44:13,314 So am I, Clara, so am I. 568 00:44:13,440 --> 00:44:17,672 Don't leave me Clara, for heaven's sake! Clara don't leave me! 569 00:44:20,360 --> 00:44:23,830 570 00:44:23,960 --> 00:44:24,915 571 00:44:25,040 --> 00:44:26,029 Cat! 572 00:44:48,800 --> 00:44:50,836 573 00:44:55,400 --> 00:44:56,958 - Michael! - What is it? 574 00:44:57,080 --> 00:44:58,877 It's Clara, she... 575 00:45:02,280 --> 00:45:04,032 She's dead. 576 00:45:05,320 --> 00:45:07,914 lt was the cat. You heard it, Jacob. 577 00:45:08,040 --> 00:45:12,113 lt was the cat that made her fall down the stairs. lt killed her! 578 00:45:12,240 --> 00:45:14,470 - Be quiet! - lt killed her! 579 00:45:14,600 --> 00:45:17,114 580 00:45:17,240 --> 00:45:21,870 Rowles, this is Latimer speaking. I'm at Venable's house. 581 00:45:22,000 --> 00:45:23,956 You'd better get over here right away. 582 00:45:48,240 --> 00:45:51,550 Well, have they put old Clara in cold storage? 583 00:45:53,040 --> 00:45:57,636 First Andrew, then Clara. Who'll be next? 584 00:45:57,760 --> 00:46:00,479 Edgar? Beth? Or you? 585 00:46:00,600 --> 00:46:04,149 How modest of you to exclude yourself from prospective victims. 586 00:46:04,280 --> 00:46:08,239 Not modesty, just a healthy sense of self-preservation. I'm getting out. 587 00:46:08,360 --> 00:46:11,989 Now look, I know you've had a rough time lately. 588 00:46:12,120 --> 00:46:16,511 I've been preoccupied, thinking of ways to make it up to you. 589 00:46:16,640 --> 00:46:19,757 Oh yes, I'd like to share some good times with you as well. 590 00:46:19,880 --> 00:46:23,031 But you know how difficult it is for a man with a prison record 591 00:46:23,160 --> 00:46:27,358 - to make a fresh start. - Everything that's happened here... 592 00:46:27,480 --> 00:46:29,436 Andrew and Clara are dead. 593 00:46:29,560 --> 00:46:31,516 We can't change that. 594 00:46:31,640 --> 00:46:35,349 But we've come this far. We may as well go through with it. 595 00:46:35,480 --> 00:46:38,552 As soon as we get our hands on all that lovely money 596 00:46:38,680 --> 00:46:41,478 we can start making up for lost time. 597 00:46:41,600 --> 00:46:44,398 Promise me Jacob, from now on it'll be just us. 598 00:46:44,520 --> 00:46:48,672 - No more other women. - Only you, Louise. Only you. 599 00:46:54,600 --> 00:46:58,195 Inspector Rowles arrived a few minutes ago. 600 00:46:58,320 --> 00:47:00,880 You'd better find out what he wants. 601 00:47:07,080 --> 00:47:08,877 602 00:47:13,640 --> 00:47:16,234 - How is he? - I'm all right. 603 00:47:16,360 --> 00:47:18,078 Well? 604 00:47:18,960 --> 00:47:22,635 lt looks as if she lost her balance, fell over backwards and broke her neck. 605 00:47:22,760 --> 00:47:24,910 But we heard her screaming "the cat." 606 00:47:25,040 --> 00:47:27,031 Are you trying to tell me the cat pushed her down the stairs? 607 00:47:27,160 --> 00:47:29,549 I'm saying the cat was responsible for making her fall. 608 00:47:29,680 --> 00:47:31,557 Rubbish. 609 00:47:31,680 --> 00:47:33,636 Sorry Walter, but I just don't believe it. 610 00:47:33,760 --> 00:47:35,557 I don't care what you believe. 611 00:47:35,680 --> 00:47:38,717 I'm telling you that that cat frightened her into falling. 612 00:47:38,840 --> 00:47:40,717 Things have come to a fine pass 613 00:47:40,840 --> 00:47:43,832 when one animal can terrorize a house full of adults. 614 00:47:43,960 --> 00:47:45,951 615 00:47:47,600 --> 00:47:49,955 Oh, excuse me, sir. 616 00:47:50,960 --> 00:47:55,112 We found this lying alongside a log, and there were footprints, a man's. 617 00:47:55,240 --> 00:47:58,073 We think he crossed the log to get to the other side of the swamp, 618 00:47:58,200 --> 00:48:00,475 probably slipped, and fell in. 619 00:48:00,600 --> 00:48:03,239 We'll have it dragged first thing, nothing we can do tonight. 620 00:48:03,360 --> 00:48:04,509 Thank you, sir. 621 00:48:04,640 --> 00:48:07,632 You know, Inspector, I think that cat's a little angry. 622 00:48:07,760 --> 00:48:09,796 - What? - Smells a mouse. 623 00:48:09,920 --> 00:48:12,753 lt was upset by the disappearance of its mistress. 624 00:48:12,880 --> 00:48:14,791 Animals are strange creatures. 625 00:48:14,920 --> 00:48:17,639 Sometimes they seek revenge when their loved ones are hurt. 626 00:48:17,760 --> 00:48:21,196 I tell you this, if you find Ella alive, 627 00:48:21,320 --> 00:48:24,198 that cat will lie peacefully by her hearthside 628 00:48:24,320 --> 00:48:26,436 and these people will have nothing more to fear. 629 00:48:26,560 --> 00:48:29,632 Are you suggesting the cat pushed Andrew in the swamp? 630 00:48:29,760 --> 00:48:31,512 What do you think? 631 00:48:32,640 --> 00:48:35,791 We shall start work early in the morning. Goodnight Walter. 632 00:48:47,760 --> 00:48:52,197 You have to find that cat. I won't stay in this room alone until you do. 633 00:48:52,320 --> 00:48:55,198 One of us will take turns sitting up with you tonight. 634 00:48:55,320 --> 00:48:57,629 In the morning, we'll set a new snare for it. 635 00:48:57,760 --> 00:49:01,070 Only this time, we'll kill it there and then. 636 00:49:01,200 --> 00:49:05,239 Michael, I'm sorry I was so angry the other night. 637 00:49:06,520 --> 00:49:08,238 That's all right. 638 00:49:09,280 --> 00:49:11,350 There's something I should tell you. 639 00:49:11,480 --> 00:49:15,029 Last night, very late, I woke up. I heard a noise. 640 00:49:15,160 --> 00:49:18,357 - Yes? - lt came from overhead, as though... 641 00:49:18,480 --> 00:49:22,712 - Like someone digging. - What have they got up there? 642 00:49:22,840 --> 00:49:25,274 Just storage rooms as far as I know. 643 00:49:25,400 --> 00:49:28,437 Aunt Ella used to use one. She used to write up there. 644 00:49:29,320 --> 00:49:32,039 She said it was the most peaceful place in the house. 645 00:49:32,160 --> 00:49:34,594 I'm going to have a look. 646 00:49:34,720 --> 00:49:37,109 - You stay here. - I'd like to come with you. 647 00:49:38,040 --> 00:49:39,553 All right. 648 00:49:40,920 --> 00:49:43,275 649 00:49:46,080 --> 00:49:48,640 650 00:49:57,000 --> 00:49:59,036 - Is this it? - I think so. 651 00:50:09,600 --> 00:50:11,909 Watch the floor. 652 00:50:13,880 --> 00:50:16,314 653 00:50:28,440 --> 00:50:30,192 654 00:50:39,800 --> 00:50:42,234 Somebody's been digging up here all right. 655 00:50:44,720 --> 00:50:49,316 Something they're anxious to find that Ella may have hidden. 656 00:50:49,440 --> 00:50:52,512 Michael, I'm frightened. Don't let's stay here. 657 00:50:57,560 --> 00:51:00,120 658 00:51:15,440 --> 00:51:17,431 You'd better go and get your supper. 659 00:51:23,200 --> 00:51:26,317 Well, what can I do to cheer you up? 660 00:51:31,200 --> 00:51:34,715 Do you play chess? I see you have a lovely set downstairs. 661 00:51:34,840 --> 00:51:37,957 Where's Beth? I want her to come and sit with me. 662 00:51:39,600 --> 00:51:41,556 Open the door and call her. 663 00:51:44,400 --> 00:51:48,757 Oh, I was just coming to call you. You haven't been up there, have you? 664 00:51:48,880 --> 00:51:51,235 (Walter) 'Up where? The attic?' 665 00:51:51,360 --> 00:51:55,148 No one's to go up there, do you hear me? No one. 666 00:51:55,280 --> 00:51:57,032 We thought we heard the cat. 667 00:51:58,520 --> 00:52:00,636 - Where? - There was no sign of it. 668 00:52:04,080 --> 00:52:08,312 Beth! You're not to go up there again, do you hear me? 669 00:52:08,440 --> 00:52:12,399 The floors aren't safe, they might give way at the least pressure. 670 00:52:12,520 --> 00:52:15,671 - I'm going to have them seen to. - Goodnight. 671 00:52:16,840 --> 00:52:19,229 Beth, you stay here. 672 00:52:19,360 --> 00:52:22,193 Louise, you show Mr Latimer out. 673 00:52:28,160 --> 00:52:31,072 You shouldn't have gone up there without my permission. 674 00:52:31,200 --> 00:52:34,397 Uncle, why are you so frightened of the cat? 675 00:52:34,520 --> 00:52:37,830 Frightened? I'm not frightened. Why should I be? 676 00:52:37,960 --> 00:52:41,316 I don't like it, that's all. I never did. 677 00:52:42,800 --> 00:52:46,236 lt seemed to mean more to Ella than I did. 678 00:52:46,360 --> 00:52:48,590 lt always hated me. 679 00:52:48,720 --> 00:52:50,676 Ella was able to handle it. 680 00:52:50,800 --> 00:52:54,270 Now she's gone, it seems free to plague me. 681 00:52:59,200 --> 00:53:03,193 What reason had Clara and Andrew to be frightened of it? 682 00:53:04,480 --> 00:53:08,917 How should I know? Don't keep asking questions. 683 00:53:09,040 --> 00:53:11,508 I'm tired, I want to get some sleep. 684 00:53:12,840 --> 00:53:15,115 I must get some sleep. 685 00:53:26,040 --> 00:53:28,793 We must find this will soon. 686 00:53:28,920 --> 00:53:31,559 With Clara's death and Andrew's disappearance, 687 00:53:31,680 --> 00:53:33,636 the police will be swarming all over the place. 688 00:53:33,760 --> 00:53:36,832 - Yes, that's what's worrying me. - Give me a match. 689 00:53:39,200 --> 00:53:43,079 It's only a matter of time before that Inspector fellow realises who I am. 690 00:53:43,200 --> 00:53:45,998 I have my reputation to think of. 691 00:53:46,120 --> 00:53:48,714 It's almost as if we're being watched already. 692 00:53:48,840 --> 00:53:54,198 Not only the cat, something human. Horrible. 693 00:53:54,320 --> 00:53:56,197 (Jacob) 'I wonder how far we can trust Walter.' 694 00:53:56,320 --> 00:54:01,440 There's nothing to worry about. We're all in this so we'll hang together. 695 00:54:01,560 --> 00:54:03,152 Walter knows that. 696 00:54:03,280 --> 00:54:07,273 Yes, but it occurs to me that I could be made the whipping boy. 697 00:54:07,400 --> 00:54:09,914 If Walter gets about again on his two feet, 698 00:54:10,040 --> 00:54:14,158 the police get a little more inquisitive... See what I mean? 699 00:54:17,280 --> 00:54:21,353 Too much depends on Walter for my liking. 700 00:54:21,480 --> 00:54:24,916 701 00:54:36,600 --> 00:54:38,670 702 00:54:38,800 --> 00:54:41,030 703 00:54:51,640 --> 00:54:53,835 You can get some rest now, Beth. 704 00:55:21,920 --> 00:55:23,512 Tab! 705 00:56:09,200 --> 00:56:11,998 706 00:56:25,720 --> 00:56:28,439 707 00:56:44,120 --> 00:56:46,509 Great Milling 14, please. 708 00:56:48,520 --> 00:56:52,035 709 00:56:53,520 --> 00:56:54,794 Beth? 710 00:57:11,280 --> 00:57:14,238 711 00:57:40,920 --> 00:57:44,390 712 00:57:50,640 --> 00:57:51,160 713 00:57:51,160 --> 00:57:52,354 714 00:57:52,480 --> 00:57:55,756 Yes, someone's up there now. 715 00:57:57,400 --> 00:57:58,355 716 00:58:00,960 --> 00:58:03,190 Michael, come quickly! 717 00:58:04,800 --> 00:58:07,394 718 00:58:38,480 --> 00:58:41,040 719 00:58:48,760 --> 00:58:49,909 Well, doctor? 720 00:58:50,040 --> 00:58:53,874 There's no doubt about the cause of death. He died of a heart attack. 721 00:58:54,000 --> 00:58:56,719 Could it have been fear of somebody, or something? 722 00:58:56,840 --> 00:58:59,513 - I'm not a policeman, Inspector. - Now do you believe us? 723 00:58:59,640 --> 00:59:02,359 That cat got into his room and killed Walter. 724 00:59:02,480 --> 00:59:04,835 I thought we agreed he was never to be left alone? 725 00:59:04,960 --> 00:59:07,428 He was sleeping soundly, I thought he'd be all right. 726 00:59:07,560 --> 00:59:11,189 There have been three deaths in the last 24 hours caused by that animal. 727 00:59:11,320 --> 00:59:13,072 What about the noises I heard the other night? 728 00:59:13,200 --> 00:59:14,474 What noises? 729 00:59:14,600 --> 00:59:17,512 Miss Venable thought she heard someone in the attic. 730 00:59:17,640 --> 00:59:20,712 That's ridiculous. Walter wouldn't allow anyone up there. 731 00:59:20,840 --> 00:59:22,831 They'd be taking their life in their hands. 732 00:59:22,960 --> 00:59:26,589 Any one of those floors might collapse with the least pressure. 733 00:59:26,720 --> 00:59:28,472 Mr. Venable... 734 00:59:28,600 --> 00:59:31,910 Beth and I have already investigated that part of the house. 735 00:59:32,040 --> 00:59:34,793 Part of a wall up there has been hacked away. 736 00:59:34,920 --> 00:59:37,388 Someone is trying to find something in Miss Ella's room. 737 00:59:37,520 --> 00:59:39,078 I can't imagine what. 738 00:59:39,200 --> 00:59:42,431 I'm sure you can if you force your imagination a little. 739 00:59:43,720 --> 00:59:46,553 Inspector, who is the investigating officer here? 740 00:59:46,680 --> 00:59:48,193 You or Latimer? 741 00:59:48,320 --> 00:59:51,869 I refuse to any more of his insulting questions. 742 00:59:52,000 --> 00:59:53,956 I'd like to get some sleep. 743 00:59:54,080 --> 00:59:56,594 There's great deal to be done here tomorrow. 744 00:59:56,720 --> 00:59:59,029 Not to mention finding Andrew and trapping the cat. 745 01:00:00,360 --> 01:00:02,032 What about the estate? 746 01:00:02,160 --> 01:00:05,675 I suppose we divide it equally among the four remaining relatives. 747 01:00:05,800 --> 01:00:08,519 - As a matter of fact, no. - No? 748 01:00:08,640 --> 01:00:10,471 Walter left a will 749 01:00:10,600 --> 01:00:14,149 witnessed by Andrew and Clara, leaving the house and the estate to me. 750 01:00:14,280 --> 01:00:16,748 - And Beth? - There's no mention of her. 751 01:00:16,880 --> 01:00:20,793 - Surely, he promised Beth. - Read it for yourself. 752 01:00:22,640 --> 01:00:26,110 lt so happens I intend to look after Beth myself. 753 01:00:26,240 --> 01:00:29,994 Now if there is nothing further, Inspector, I'd like to retire. 754 01:00:30,120 --> 01:00:32,759 Nothing that can't wait till the morning. 755 01:00:34,280 --> 01:00:36,032 Then goodnight. 756 01:00:53,360 --> 01:00:55,828 - Don't. - What's the matter? 757 01:00:55,960 --> 01:00:58,474 I know what happened to Uncle Walter. 758 01:00:58,600 --> 01:01:00,909 You want up to his room just before he... 759 01:01:01,040 --> 01:01:03,554 Yes, go on. 760 01:01:03,680 --> 01:01:06,114 His window was open. 761 01:01:06,240 --> 01:01:08,435 He needed fresh air. 762 01:01:08,560 --> 01:01:11,632 - I want to leave in the morning. - No, we can't go. 763 01:01:11,760 --> 01:01:13,478 You can stay. I tell you I'm getting out. 764 01:01:13,600 --> 01:01:19,357 Louise, you'll stay here as long as Father and I stay. Let's go to bed. 765 01:01:19,480 --> 01:01:24,634 Jacob, do you realise our bedroom is next to his? 766 01:01:24,760 --> 01:01:26,273 How could you? 767 01:01:26,400 --> 01:01:28,914 What, Uncle Walter? 768 01:01:29,040 --> 01:01:31,031 Don't think of him as a corpse. 769 01:01:31,160 --> 01:01:33,674 He'll have joined the heavenly choir by now. 770 01:01:33,800 --> 01:01:37,190 Imagine him, Uncle Walter sitting on a cloud. 771 01:01:38,280 --> 01:01:40,157 772 01:01:42,080 --> 01:01:44,833 Oh, come along darling. 773 01:02:00,760 --> 01:02:03,194 After all, Walter showed us the will. 774 01:02:04,120 --> 01:02:07,192 - You saw the signature. - A very shaky signature it was too. 775 01:02:07,320 --> 01:02:08,878 Ella was an old lady. 776 01:02:09,000 --> 01:02:11,389 A more vigorous old woman never existed. 777 01:02:11,520 --> 01:02:15,513 Her hand didn't tremble with her age. lt trembled with fear. 778 01:02:15,640 --> 01:02:18,234 Walter knew that Ella was cutting him off without a penny. 779 01:02:18,360 --> 01:02:21,193 He'd go to any lengths to stop her. 780 01:02:21,320 --> 01:02:24,278 Somewhere in that room lies the answer to her disappearance. 781 01:02:24,400 --> 01:02:27,392 Walter knew that. That's why he brought Edgar and Jacob here. 782 01:02:27,520 --> 01:02:29,238 Well, why? 783 01:02:29,360 --> 01:02:31,316 I lay odds that's what they're looking for. 784 01:02:31,440 --> 01:02:33,431 - What? - An original will written by Ella 785 01:02:33,560 --> 01:02:36,313 leaving her estate to Elizabeth. 786 01:02:36,440 --> 01:02:40,194 If there is another will, Aunt Ella's solicitor will have a copy. 787 01:02:40,320 --> 01:02:43,312 - Who was her solicitor? - Victor Dorrance. 788 01:02:43,440 --> 01:02:45,908 We can soon find out. Can we telephone from the house? 789 01:02:46,040 --> 01:02:48,076 Yes, before they come back. 790 01:02:54,960 --> 01:02:57,155 Puss, puss, puss. 791 01:02:57,280 --> 01:02:58,838 Come on out. 792 01:02:58,960 --> 01:03:02,509 Old Mrs Bobby said this morning, "Bring it home, I'll have it." 793 01:03:02,640 --> 01:03:06,030 - Not this cat, it's a killer. - So is the missus. 794 01:03:08,160 --> 01:03:11,152 My plan is to sell the house and leave here as soon as possible. 795 01:03:11,280 --> 01:03:13,555 But we can't do that until we've found the will. 796 01:03:13,680 --> 01:03:17,514 Then there's Beth. We have to do something about her, don't we? 797 01:03:17,640 --> 01:03:20,029 - She could be dangerous. - I'll have no part of that. 798 01:03:20,160 --> 01:03:23,391 And another thing, I'm not spending one more night in that mausoleum. 799 01:03:23,520 --> 01:03:27,433 And how do we explain your departure? Oh, no Louise. 800 01:03:27,560 --> 01:03:30,028 You were wide-eyed with delight at the prospect of coming here. 801 01:03:30,160 --> 01:03:33,436 Now if you're anxious to have some of the money to spend 802 01:03:33,560 --> 01:03:36,757 you'd better stay here and earn your share. 803 01:03:40,240 --> 01:03:42,629 Fish, fish, fish, fish. 804 01:03:43,600 --> 01:03:45,556 Nice sardine. 805 01:03:49,040 --> 02:07:38,640 I see. No, I'll call you if there's anything else. 806 01:03:49,240 --> 01:03:52,949 I see. No, I'll call you if there's anything else. 807 01:03:53,080 --> 01:03:54,638 Thank you. 808 01:03:54,760 --> 01:03:56,557 What's the story? 809 01:03:56,680 --> 01:03:58,511 Old Mr Dorrance died. 810 01:03:58,640 --> 01:04:02,030 Aunt Ella, with her usual distrust of anyone she hasn't known for 50 years, 811 01:04:02,160 --> 01:04:04,390 transferred all her papers to a safe deposit box. 812 01:04:04,520 --> 01:04:06,317 Where that box is now... 813 01:04:06,440 --> 01:04:09,830 Her usual distrust of someone she hasn't known for 50 years. 814 01:04:09,960 --> 01:04:13,270 Or her distrust of someone she has known for 50 years. 815 01:04:14,320 --> 01:04:17,357 I believe Walter was thinking what I am now. 816 01:04:17,480 --> 01:04:20,233 Those papers are hidden somewhere in that room upstairs. 817 01:04:20,360 --> 01:04:22,316 I think Ella was murdered in this house 818 01:04:22,440 --> 01:04:24,396 and buried somewhere nearby in the grounds. 819 01:04:24,520 --> 01:04:29,355 - I suppose the cat was the only witness. - Exactly. That's why they hated it. 820 01:04:30,120 --> 01:04:31,951 It's horrible. 821 01:04:32,080 --> 01:04:34,389 The only three people who could tell us are now dead. 822 01:04:34,520 --> 01:04:37,717 823 01:05:09,400 --> 01:05:11,391 It's Andrew, sir. 824 01:05:25,480 --> 01:05:28,358 The Inspector would like to have a word with Mr Venable. 825 01:05:28,480 --> 01:05:30,755 He's in the drawing room. 826 01:05:36,400 --> 01:05:39,437 Michael, I've decided to leave. 827 01:05:39,560 --> 01:05:41,869 Why? Why, Miss Venable? 828 01:05:42,000 --> 01:05:44,389 - After all that's happened. - But... 829 01:05:44,520 --> 01:05:46,909 You're not worried about the cat, are you? 830 01:05:47,040 --> 01:05:51,113 lt wouldn't hurt you, surely? lt likes you. You said so yourself. 831 01:05:51,240 --> 01:05:53,629 lt wouldn't hurt me, Inspector. 832 01:05:53,760 --> 01:05:56,194 Strange, but last time I was here 833 01:05:56,320 --> 01:05:59,118 both Clara and Andrew seemed very fond of Tabitha. 834 01:05:59,240 --> 01:06:01,959 - Even Uncle Walter was kind to her. - Even Walter? 835 01:06:02,080 --> 01:06:05,595 Yes, even Walter. I don't think he actually disliked Tabitha 836 01:06:05,720 --> 01:06:08,598 until Aunt Ella disappeared and then everything changed. 837 01:06:08,720 --> 01:06:10,756 Now you. All of you hate the cat. 838 01:06:10,880 --> 01:06:13,440 You're all unnaturally frightened of it. Why? 839 01:06:13,560 --> 01:06:16,472 You honestly believe she caused the death of three people? 840 01:06:16,600 --> 01:06:18,830 Or does her presence disturb your conscience? 841 01:06:18,960 --> 01:06:20,996 I'm not going to listen to this drivel. 842 01:06:21,120 --> 01:06:22,712 Miss Venable hasn't finished speaking. 843 01:06:22,840 --> 01:06:25,434 It's not drivel, Uncle Edgar, and you know it. 844 01:06:25,560 --> 01:06:29,599 I believe you're terrified of the cat because you know what happened. 845 01:06:29,720 --> 01:06:32,280 How could we possibly know? We weren't even here when... 846 01:06:32,400 --> 01:06:34,356 - When Ella was murdered? - Murdered? 847 01:06:34,480 --> 01:06:37,790 Murdered, abducted. Whatever it was, the cat saw what happened. 848 01:06:37,920 --> 01:06:40,275 Inspector, this man is practically accusing me 849 01:06:40,400 --> 01:06:42,755 - and my family of complicity in... - Murder. 850 01:06:42,880 --> 01:06:44,598 - How dare you? - That's enough. 851 01:06:44,720 --> 01:06:46,676 Michael, I suggest you withdraw that remark. 852 01:06:46,800 --> 01:06:49,792 - Not likely. - This is now my house, Inspector. 853 01:06:49,920 --> 01:06:53,196 Your house. You're very confident, Mr Venable. 854 01:06:53,320 --> 01:06:57,438 Does that mean you've already found Ella's original will and destroyed it. 855 01:06:57,560 --> 01:07:01,599 Inspector, if you have no further official business I demand that you leave. 856 01:07:01,720 --> 01:07:05,838 - And take this gentleman with you. - I came here to ask about the will. 857 01:07:05,960 --> 01:07:08,110 If it does exist, it must be found. 858 01:07:08,240 --> 01:07:10,595 I should like your permission to search the house. 859 01:07:10,720 --> 01:07:12,312 Certainly not. 860 01:07:12,440 --> 01:07:16,592 - I could apply for a warrant, you know. - Very well. Get your warrant. 861 01:07:16,720 --> 01:07:18,676 In the meantime... 862 01:07:20,120 --> 01:07:22,270 Michael, you'd better come with me. 863 01:07:31,120 --> 01:07:32,189 864 01:07:32,320 --> 01:07:34,356 865 01:07:39,880 --> 01:07:42,189 - Did you see it? - The cat? lt went upstairs. 866 01:07:42,320 --> 01:07:45,073 I think you're wasting your time trying to find it. 867 01:07:45,200 --> 01:07:47,800 868 01:07:47,800 --> 01:07:49,074 869 01:07:56,000 --> 01:07:57,752 870 01:07:57,880 --> 01:07:59,757 871 01:08:35,720 --> 01:08:37,551 872 01:08:47,040 --> 01:08:48,553 Rowles, look. 873 01:08:54,360 --> 01:08:56,715 Don't be a fool. 874 01:08:56,840 --> 01:08:58,558 Jacob! 875 01:09:01,320 --> 01:09:03,390 876 01:09:09,920 --> 01:09:11,558 Stark, raving mad. 877 01:09:11,680 --> 01:09:13,557 Jacob! 878 01:09:23,360 --> 01:09:26,193 879 01:09:27,680 --> 01:09:28,999 880 01:09:38,400 --> 01:09:40,550 881 01:09:52,160 --> 01:09:54,435 882 01:10:07,480 --> 01:10:09,038 883 01:10:09,160 --> 01:10:10,991 Call the doctor. 884 01:10:16,480 --> 01:10:18,994 885 01:10:36,000 --> 01:10:39,390 - Michael, look. Ella's room. - Come on. 886 01:10:39,520 --> 01:10:41,112 Hurry, please. 887 01:10:42,040 --> 01:10:44,793 Get some blankets out there. Quick as you can. 888 01:10:44,920 --> 01:10:47,309 889 01:10:57,120 --> 01:10:58,872 890 01:11:27,640 --> 01:11:29,392 Go downstairs. 891 01:11:29,520 --> 01:11:31,033 Michael! 892 01:11:39,200 --> 01:11:42,749 893 01:11:55,880 --> 01:11:57,199 894 01:12:13,720 --> 01:12:16,154 Hello puss. There's a nice girl. 895 01:12:16,280 --> 01:12:19,158 - Come to welcome us? - Talking to yourself? 896 01:12:19,280 --> 01:12:21,953 - I was talking to the cat! - What's the difference? 897 01:12:22,080 --> 01:12:24,071 I can see you don't know about cats. 898 01:12:24,200 --> 01:12:26,668 We just found this, sir. lt was open. 899 01:12:32,520 --> 01:12:35,432 "The last will and testament of Ella Venable." 900 01:12:35,560 --> 01:12:37,278 The original will. 901 01:12:41,560 --> 01:12:43,152 She left everything to you. 902 01:12:43,280 --> 01:12:45,350 903 01:12:51,280 --> 01:12:53,714 Tabby, Tabby... 904 01:13:08,880 --> 01:13:10,233 905 01:13:10,360 --> 01:13:12,510 906 01:13:25,360 --> 01:13:28,716 907 01:13:28,840 --> 01:13:29,989 Rowles! 908 01:13:30,120 --> 01:13:31,075 909 01:13:44,200 --> 01:13:45,997 (Michael) 'Beth.' 910 01:13:58,680 --> 01:14:00,796 We've found her. 911 01:14:02,960 --> 01:14:05,349 Take me away, Michael. 912 01:14:05,480 --> 01:14:08,153 I never want to see this house again. 913 01:14:08,280 --> 01:14:12,114 914 01:14:23,440 --> 01:14:26,830 - Mind how you go, Grandfather. - Stop fussing, woman. 915 01:14:26,960 --> 01:14:31,670 - Don't push. Now help me out. - Careful, dear. 916 01:14:31,800 --> 01:14:33,358 "Owner going abroad." 917 01:14:33,480 --> 01:14:37,189 Come live in the country with us, Father. 918 01:14:37,320 --> 01:14:40,835 Guaranteed to kill you all with boredom in six months. 919 01:14:40,960 --> 01:14:41,915 Puss! 920 01:14:42,040 --> 01:14:45,271 Then I suppose they'll move back to town on my money. 921 01:14:47,160 --> 01:14:50,869 Here, puss. Here, puss. 922 01:14:51,000 --> 01:14:53,195 Mummy, what a sweet cat. Isn't she lovely? 923 01:14:53,320 --> 01:14:55,436 She certainly is a beauty. 924 01:14:55,560 --> 01:14:58,757 They say it's good luck when a cat welcomes you to a new house. 925 01:14:58,880 --> 01:15:01,758 - We can use a bit of good luck. - We've still got Grandfather. 926 01:15:01,880 --> 01:15:03,632 If only he'd change his will. 927 01:15:03,760 --> 01:15:06,228 (Man) 'Well, I've always felt he can worked on.'