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Come back. Looks like a quiet day.

Aye. It'll suit me just fine.

Sergeant,

pull alongside that tug, will you?

Aye,

Scorcher! You've got a line over the side!

She's new in here. One of those American jobs, isn't she? Aye.

Luxury freighters, they call them.

Accommodation for about 20 passengers.

A beauty, isn't she?

When did she pull in?

Yesterday morning.

Made good time, too.

Yes, I like her lines.

I see what you mean.

Ah, not for you, old man. Remember, you're an old married man. I can look,

can't I?

Going ashore again?

Certainly. I have the whole of London to see.

Less than a week before we sail.

How would you like to do me a favor?

What? My friend, the one you took the cigarettes to yesterday, he's just

phoned for some more.

I'd take them myself when I got the next watch. So I thought if it wasn't too

much trouble, maybe you.

Okay, and what about the customs?

They'll play along all right. They're only after the big stuff.

Well, I guess it's all right. That's what I like.

Cooperation.

You'll be waiting at the same place.

Make sure you don't get into anybody else. Oh, don't worry, I won't. Where to

this time, Judy?

Tower of London, Parliament Square, or Regent Street? No, a little pub by the

river in Wafing. The guidebook says it's quaint.

Well, some of the drink in these English pubs is quaint also. Watch your step.

I don't want to have to hire my new radio operator.

I promise to be very good and very careful.

Good afternoon.

Are you taking anything out?

No, not really. Just a few cigarettes.

Prison for the boyfriend?

Yes, or else.

Nothing else? No.

Okay. Bye.

I'll tell them to look out for you, miss. Said you might have some more

cigarettes. That's right.

Customs give you any trouble?

Not a bit.

I took out four packs here. Thanks. You must smoke an awful lot.

You know how it is, miss. Once you get the habit.

Bye.

How many, Charlie? Four.

Is that all?

I know someone who's going to be sore about that.

I don't get it. Why don't you pick them up yourself? What do you want me for?

You're not paid to ask questions, chum.

In fact, the less you open your mouth, the better.

I'll let you know when I need you again.

There we are, chum. That's a lot.

Couldn't you have done any better than four?

We have to take what we're given.

That's all right, but what about me?

Well, what about you?

What am I going to tell the governor?

He isn't going to like it.

That's your worry, chum.

You said it.

Four packages. It isn't good enough.

Anna, use the ashtray. What?

The ashtray. Please don't say what.

Oh, thank you.

It's okay.

What are you reading?

It's one of them Yank books.

The adverts are like, they're ever so interesting.

You came here on business.

Something has got to be done about this, and quickly.

I'll talk to Bert Fisher. Fisher, merely a tiny link in the chain.

Now, I want you to go to the top. You mean... Precisely, precisely.

Anna, a glass of water, if you please.

Water?

It is 5.30, Anna.

My usual glass of water.

You may go.

But you were just telling me... I see.

You have no initiative.

You need me to dot the i's and cross the t's very well.

You will go to our friend.

You will remind him that he has a business arrangement with me.

You will remind him that I have an organization to maintain.

You will inform him that four measly packages are not enough, that I require,

I demand, better service.

Is that clear?

Sure, I've got to go to him. There's no need to repeat everything.

You can find your own way out.

Yes, okay.

Good evening, Mrs. Hendry. Must you go?

Our friend has a business to attend to, and he can see himself out.

Tell the yard we're off the air, Jim. We're going in for grub.

Well, let's call it a day, shall we?

Got time for a drink on the way home?

Well, as a matter of fact, I promised Maggie that I'd... Don't be this time.

Oh, well, in that case... Come on.

What'll it be, miss?

Hmm?

Oh, well, I don't know.

What can I have?

That's quite a question.

We've got anything you like in the spirit line. You can have brown, light,

mild and bitter, draught, bass, old and mild.

Best Scotch ale?

The last one, best Scotch ale.

Try the tanker, miss. Brings out the real flavour. All right.

This is a wonderful old place you have here. Real showpiece, this is.

Tell me something.

Is it really true that Charles II slept here?

So they say, miss.

But between you and me, I don't think he did much sleeping.

Yes, gents. Here we are.

Usual piece. Biggins.

You'll wear out your thumb one day, Mac.

It ought to work.

Why don't you try petrol for a change? Makes a big difference, you know.

I suppose I'll have to buy some matches.

I've got some. Well, you know it.

Oh, terribly sorry. Oh, that's all right. You didn't do any damage. Are you

sure I didn't splash you? I'm positive.

I ducked. Oh, good.

Put it up again, will you, honey? Oh, no, that's not necessary, really. Well,

that's just... Well, thank you.

Are you visiting London?

Well, yes, I... Here we go.

Did you say something, Meg?

No, I'm still needing a match, if it's not too much trouble. Oh, well, keep the

box. A pleasure.

Yes, I was just... It's just developing into a very interesting situation.

Mac, I was just wondering, old man, if... I know, I know what's coming.

You do?

Yes. You were just going to ask me if the wife wouldn't be missing me. Well?

She will.

I did promise the poor woman I'd take her to the pictures. Don't get off soon.

You'll miss all the cheap seats.

That's a point. A strong point.

I'll be moving along, then.

Miss, if I might presume on my grey hairs... Oh, Mac.

I wonder now.

Would you mind telling me your name?

No, it's Judy.

Judy Roberts.

Well, Miss Roberts, life's short to know and we must make the best of it.

So I'll save you both a bit of time if you don't mind by doing the honours.

Miss Roberts, this is Dan Barker.

Dan, I'd like to introduce a very old friend of mine, Miss Judy Roberts.

Ignore him. Oh, no, I quite agree with him. How do you do, Mr Barker? Hello.

No, no, no, I said Dan.

Dan. Oh, no, no, no, I think that's going a little too far.

No, um, Mac.

All right, I know. Maggie will be waiting.

Well, I'll be getting along.

Good night, you both.

Good night. So long, Mac. Oh, he's a wonderful guy. Is he always like that?

Mac, oh, yes, he'll never change. He and I have been working together for years.

Oh, and talking of work reminds me, I've met you before.

Oh, I'm disappointed in you, Mr. Barker. That's not a very original opening.

Doesn't do you credit. No, it's not a lie. I mean it. I have met you before.

At least I've seen you before. All right.

Where? You were the girl on the ship. The mohawk prince, wasn't it?

Yes. Did you see me? Yeah, on the deck.

Where were you?

I was in one of those patrol boats where policemen, you see, on the river beat.

You don't look very much like a policeman to me. Oh, we come in all

types, you know.

Tell me, do you believe in destiny?

Well, I don't quite know what you mean, but no, I don't think so. Then how else

to explain it? I saw you this afternoon and wanted to know you, and lo and

behold, here we are.

What do you call it?

Coincidence. Oh, it must be luck.

It was lucky, wasn't it?

I'm sure it was lucky at all.

We're wasting time. Remember what Max said.

It was luck.

Some again?

Yes, please.

And this time the drinks are on me. You're a guest. This time the drinks are

on me. I'll go.

Independent character, eh?

That's right.

All right. You pay for the drinks.

Cheers, Judy.

Dan?

Is Charlie Williamson home?

He was just sitting down to some supper.

Oh, well.

All right, girl, I'll see to this.

Well, don't be all night.

The supper's ready.

This is for you. There'll be some more tomorrow.

I don't want any more.

Feet getting cold?

Look, I did it once as a favor. There's going to be no second time. It's too

dangerous. There'll only be another couple of packs. No.

Quit worrying, will you? Tomorrow we're practically finished.

Charlie! Good night. I've got to get along.

Hey, listen.

Tomorrow, same day. Look out for it.

Fancy calling at this time.

Give the rest, Goldie. I'm tired.

Who was it?

Oh, just a pal.

I don't know him.

You don't know all my mates, do you?

Don't want to know that one.

Charlie, you promised. Let me finish my supper, will you?

Don't do anything silly, Charlie.

We've got a nice place. Don't spoil it. Lay off, Nell. I told you I was keeping

out of trouble, didn't I?

Sorry, Charlie. I only asked.

I'm worried, see?

Still, if you say... I do say.

Now, don't strain you, gentlemen and Julie. I don't want to give you too much

work. But I'd be greatly obliged...

If you'd pay a little attention to routine.

Sarcastic old writer.

You have a suggestion, Barker? Me, sir? No, sir. To give you gentlemen just one

example. I have here a report which deals with diamonds.

Come and read it, Barker.

Thanks, sir.

We all want to hear it, Barker.

Yes, sir.

We have recently received information that shows that there is a small but

steady supply of diamonds being smuggled into this country.

Probably from the United States and probably in the London area.

Our area, gentlemen.

This traffic is as yet on a small scale only, but it does appear to be highly

organized. The customs authorities are strengthening their precautions and

request police cooperation in stamping out this smuggling before it reaches

large proportions.

That's all, sir. Thank you, Barker.

You will note that the report specifically mentions London.

If we'd had our wits about us, this report need never have been written.

Well, chaps.

I got a rocket this morning at the yard, and I'm passing it on to you.

Pull your socks up.

Tighten up. If anything strikes you as remotely suspicious, act first, and if

necessary, apologize after.

That's all.

Well, now that's over, maybe we can concentrate on some serious business.

Oh, Mac.

I, um, I wonder if you mind if we skip the drink tonight. Why?

We've two hours to go before night patrol.

Yes. Yes, I know, but, um... I get it.

Two's company, eh?

Well, you don't have to make excuses.

Thanks, Black.

We're back in plenty of time. Too bad you have to work tonight.

But if you're thinking of making any social engagements, you have an evening

off tomorrow.

Well, we're ahead of you.

Yeah, sure, I know, I know.

It's easy to talk like that, but we've got to be careful.

A few at a time is the only safe way.

Yeah, I heard what he said.

Well, we'll do the best we can. We know the setup at this end, and you guys

don't. Got a week in port to clear the stuff, so what's the hurry?

All right, I'll check to see if she's going ashore and call you back.

Okay.

It's not that I mind doing it. It's just that it's getting a bit consistent,

don't you think?

It's as part of your mind.

I know. You told me that. Well, anyway, what's a few cigarettes?

Not much of a favor to ask.

All right.

Just this once.

Thanks, honey.

How many? Half a dozen, then?

Okay,

three. Help him straighten your bag, huh?

Thanks again, Judy.

Have a good night.

So long.

One minute, sir.

It's all right. Thanks, Hattie. I'm waiting for someone.

Hi, Eddie.

Hiya, Judy.

Hello, you're working late. Yes, I'm on nights this week. Taking anything out?

Just some cigarettes.

Excuse me.

May I see the contents of your handbag?

Certainly. Thank you.

You paid duty on these?

No, I didn't think it was necessary. I'm afraid you'll have to. Will you come

into the office a moment?

Is it really necessary to do... These cigarettes come from the ship's stores?

Yes, I guess so.

Well, did they or didn't they?

Well, yes.

Well, they're heavy for cigarettes, aren't they?

I don't know. I don't smoke.

For a friend of mine.

Are these for your friend, too?

It sounds pretty thin, Miss Roberts.

I can't help it. It happens to be true.

We'll see about that.

Come in here a moment, will you?

Now, about those cigarettes that you took ashore yesterday, are you sure that

Captain Watford saw this fellow Gordon give them to you?

I'm certain of it.

Oh, Perry, I want you to keep Miss Roberts company for a while.

I'm going aboard the Mohawk Prince.

Very good, sir.

Cigarette?

Oh, no, no, I don't smoke.

Castor, you're all right.

What's the rush?

She'll be here in a minute.

I'm packing in after tonight.

This has been a lot.

You've got rubber legs.

You couldn't stand up to a day-old chick.

I haven't been mixed up in anything for 18 months.

I promised Nell if I could... That's your trouble.

That dame.

She never was no good.

Keep her out of it.

Lay off.

I'll put a mark on your card you won't forget in a hurry.

Something wrong.

Seven o'clock, he said. It's nearly eight o'clock now.

Something wrong.

All right.

I'll give her another ten minutes.

If she doesn't turn up, we'll forget about it.

Certainly I recall the incident I saw him put the cigarettes in her bag.

She claims he gave her more today.

Could be.

Surely you don't plan to make a major issue out of a few packs of cigarettes.

Those packs of cigarettes that Miss Roberts took ashore this evening

contained a considerable number of diamonds.

Well, that's almost unbelievable.

She came to us with the highest credentials.

How long have you known her?

This is her first trip.

I'm positive.

Well, she seemed like a fine girl to me, Mr. Blake.

Well, of course, it is possible that she may not have known what the cigarettes

contained.

But the fellow who gave them to her, this Gordon, Al Gordon, certainly did.

I'd be obliged if you'd send for him, Captain.

Surely.

Yes, sir?

Captain Watford here. Find out if Gordon's aboard.

If he is, have him come to my cabin right away.

You think he made a dupe out of Miss Roberts? As I said, it is possible. But

on the other hand, they may be working it together.

I got a gone bill for that girl.

You may have to.

Yeah? Gordon went ashore a while ago, sir.

Oh, well, get him to report to you as soon as he comes back aboard, will you,

and keep him here?

He's to report to me the moment he comes aboard.

Well, I shall have to contact the police. Can you give me his description?

The police?

Well, I guess you know best.

Description?

The details are here.

Can I borrow this? Surely, and if there's anything else, I shall be in

touch with you later.

Thank you, Captain.

You're welcome. Don't bother to come up.

Give us another packet, will you?

It is 8 o'clock, I suppose.

Well, it might be a little after.

Well,

there's no sign of her.

Let's beat it before we get picked up from lawyering.

He's with me now.

Bert telephoned him when she didn't turn up.

Charlie's not so important.

She's seen him, but that's all.

It's Gordon who is the danger.

We must make sure he doesn't talk.

What's that?

My dear man, speak up, can't you?

How do you know he won't talk?

Oh, excellent.

Excellent.

My congratulations.

It's so seldom one meets a man with initiative.

So sorry to have bothered you.

Goodbye.

Well, that's very satisfactory indeed.

No need to worry about Gordon anymore, I fancy.

I don't get it.

You must use your imagination.

I've been talking to my partner.

He has settled the issue.

Oh, I see.

What about Charlie and Bert?

Tell them to stay undercover a while.

You will keep in close contact with me, of course.

Good night.

Good night, boss. And don't call me boss. I hate the expression.

Anna, don't fuss me. There's a good girl.

Now, run along.

I've got a lot of business to attend to.

Off you go.

Well, Miss Robinson.

Captain Watford confirms your story.

We shan't prefer a charge against you, but for the moment anyway, you're free

to go.

Thank you. However, I'd be obliged if you'd go back to your ship and stay

there, in case you may be needed again.

I'll miss my date anyway.

It's my guess that there are more diamonds aboard the Mohawk, Prince.

Take half a dozen men and go over them from stem to stern. I'll join you later.

Very good, sir.

Get me Scotland Yard, please.

Hello?

Is Inspector Barker there?

Sorry, miss. He just left.

Oh.

All right. Thank you very much.

Well, and how goes the course of Anglo-American friendship?

She didn't show up.

Honey, she didn't seem to me to be that sort of girl. Forget it.

Anything new?

Yes.

As a matter of fact, maybe that's what's held her up.

Well, how do you mean?

Well, a message came through about half an hour ago.

Customs authorities are anxious to contact Alfred Gordon, ship steward,

motor vessel Mohawk Prince.

All I can say is this is a fine way to end a crossing. You can imagine what the

company will think. I can understand your concern, Captain.

But I'm certain no one can hold you responsible for the actions of one of

your crew.

Oh, thank you.

I give a lot to know of Gordon as playing a lone hand in this.

Me too.

You know, I thought I could trust my crew, but after this, I'm not so sure.

Come in.

Ah, Perry.

Any luck?

No, sir.

We've covered all the usual places, and a few more besides.

Too bad.

Just the same. I'll have my officers make another search tomorrow morning.

Care for a drink?

Well...

Thank you very much, sir.

It's like a body.

Go and kill a sergeant.

They found these in his pocket. Thanks.

Well, Doctor, what is it? A compound fracture at the base of the skull.

Murder? Well, whoever hit him didn't do it for exercise.

The usual heavy, blunt instrument?

Yes. How long has he been dead?

One hour, perhaps. Who is he? That's what I'm hoping to find out.

Ah, here's his seaman's ticket.

Gordon, Albert William.

Gordon?

That's right.

Ship's steward, motor vessel, Mohawk Prince.

It came from customs, didn't it? Yes. I'll be there right away.

Mac, you'd better stay here. See if you can come up with anything. Right.

You know, Doc, there's something about the face of an ex-con.

Even when they're dead, you can spot them.

Don't you mean that you actually caught Miss Roberts in the act of bringing

those diamonds ashore? Yes.

Oh, Judy, I can't believe it.

Well, what's so difficult? Do you know the lady?

Yes, yes, we have met.

Well, I must go aboard.

I'll let you know if anything develops.

Oh, thanks.

Come in.

Oh, Dan, I'm so happy to see you.

Can I have a few words with you, Judy?

Sure.

Oh, I hope you're not annoyed with me for standing you up. You know, I

couldn't help it. I know. That's why I'm here.

Oh, I see. This is an official visit. Sort of cop-grill suspect.

It's my job, Judy.

Wish to have me to it.

So it's your job.

All right.

Go ahead.

I'm waiting.

No, thank you. I've seen enough cigarettes for one day.

When you took those packages ashore, who'd you give them to? I've been

through all of that. I gave them to a man in the street who was a friend of

one of the stewards.

Would you recognize him again if you saw him? I guess so.

Yes.

Oh, don't tell me you believe my story.

I want to believe it, Judy. Oh, now, see here, Dad. Now, wait a minute.

Personally, I do believe your story. Thank you. But as a policeman, I must

check it more than ever now. Well, why pick on me? Be a policeman and find Al

Gordon and make him talk. We did find him, but he can't talk. He's dead.

What?

He's been murdered, Judy.

Well, that's horrible.

You see now, you must tell me everything. You're our one lead. They

used you. You saw the man ashore. If only we can find him.

Well, I've told you everything. I want to help you. Honestly, I do. I've racked

my brain. Can't you remember anything about Gordon, the ship, anything?

Well, everyone here seemed fine. The captain's a pet.

Okay.

All right, Judy, turn it over in your mind tonight.

Tomorrow I'll show you some pictures.

You might recognize our man there.

All right.

I'm sorry if I spoke out of turn before, Dan. I just didn't realize how serious

it all is. All right. It's all right, Judy.

Well, still, there's no reason why we can't go on with our date, is there? I

mean, I sort of stood you up and... Well, I think that'll have to wait,

Judy.

You don't really believe me at all, do you?

I'm still on that list of suspects.

Try to see it my way, will you? A man's been murdered.

Somehow or other, through no fault of your own, you're mixed up in it. What

can I do?

It's sort of like Judy before pleasure, isn't it, Mr. Barker? Or should I call

you Inspector Barker?

Would you like to put the bracelets on now, or do you want to wait until later?

If you do recall anything that might help the police and their inquirers, I

shall be with Captain Whitewood.

Good night, Judy. Good night.

Don't take it too badly.

After all this has blown over.

Good night.

Pleasure, old man, Sergeant.

Yes.

I knew I'd seen that face before.

You say that Gordon went ashore a few minutes after Miss Roberts left and

never came back.

That's right.

When was this?

About seven bells.

Did you leave the gangway ahead at any time after that for any reason?

Well, I went to the galley for coffee, but I came right back.

I was only gone two minutes. But during that time, he could have got back

without you knowing it.

I guess so. I see.

Sure. In that case, somebody would have seen him. I checked with the whole crew

and nobody did.

No, Gordon was murdered ashore. The fact that you found his body a mile upriver

proves that.

But he'd been dead about an hour when we picked him up. And there's an inflowing

tide tonight.

I get your point.

But suppose Gordon saw Judy being questioned by the customs. Right off, he

could have guessed the game was up and run for cover.

Run where?

Well, we know he had friends ashore.

This character Judy passed the cigarette store for a start.

Excuse me.

Hello.

It's for you. Oh.

Hello, is Barker here?

Yes, Mac.

It appears our Mr. Gordon isn't Mr. Gordon at all, but a certain gentleman

named Joseph Benson with a record in England as long as your arm.

Good work, Mac. I'll be right back.

Gentlemen, it seems I have to get going.

Oh, thanks for your cooperation.

You're welcome.

There he is.

Large as life.

Joseph Benson.

Possession of unlicensed revolver. Obtaining money by force of tensors.

Larceny and larceny. Possession of stolen goods.

Housebreaking in company of Thomas Hickson. Oh, Tommy Hickson, eh?

Know him? I've had that pleasure.

Maybe Hickson is the man to whom Judy delivered the cigarettes.

Oh, I don't think so. He's always been strictly small-time.

I can't see him in anything as big as Diamond Smuggler.

It'd be easy to find out. All we've got to do is to ask her to come up and have

a look at him.

Well, when I left her tonight, Max, she wasn't exactly in a cooperative frame of

mind. How do you mean? My technique wasn't so good. What could I do? I had

to question her.

She's not really in on this business, is she?

She's just been used.

That's what I think. So have the customs men.

Then leave it to me. I'll fix things.

That's what I'm afraid of.

Paper?

Who's the letter from?

My mum.

I hope she doesn't want us to go down there next Sunday.

Oh, Charlie, she doesn't see us that often.

Oh, you know what I think about...

Mum's a caution.

She says, why don't we make up our minds?

Glad.

Oh, what's bitten you?

Finish your breakfast. I've had enough.

You can't go all day on a bit of toast. I'll see you later.

Charlie.

What's up?

I just promised to be down the market earlier, so... Leave us the paper.

I'll bring it back tonight.

Come in.

Hello, Judy.

Well, what's this? Another official visit?

Judy, we need your help. You remember Mac from the pub?

Yes, of course. He's the one who had sense enough to leave early. I wish I

had done the same.

Look, Judy, all I did last night was ask you a few routine questions. I've got my

job to do. So have I, and if you don't mind, I'll get on with it.

Good, good.

I like this. Your turn, Angela.

Yes, do be quiet. Oh, this is a private quarrel, is it? It's not important

enough to be called a quarrel. I'm not here to argue with anyone.

Oh, pity.

I thought we might see a real scrap.

Anyhow, if you're not going to fight, perhaps we can turn our attention to

something rather important.

Well?

A man has been murdered.

He may not have been a very bright character, but all the same, murder's

pretty ugly.

Pretty important, too.

More important than, shall we say, personal feelings.

Of course, you're quite right.

I'm sorry.

A fine sort of detective I turn out to be.

Sorry, Judy. Well, forget about it. I do want to help you if I can. Good.

Well, now, we think that the man who killed Gordon could be the man who gave

those cigarettes to. Our theory is that he killed Gordon to stop him talking.

Yes, and if he's murdered once, he won't hesitate to do it again.

You mean... You mean me?

Well, after all, you have seen him.

You're the only person who can identify him.

I see what you mean. Shut up, Mac. He's just trying to scare you. Villanelle, it

could be true, couldn't it? Well, it's just possible. Even if it isn't, we

still want to find the man. We want you to help us find the man.

Just tell me what it is you want me to do and I'll try and do it

Hello, Tommy.

McLeod. I might have known you'd pull something like this.

Well, hadn't you better see who it is?

I know who it is.

Good morning, Tommy.

What's good about it?

I don't know what this is all about, gents, but I can tell you you're wasting

your time.

I wasn't anywhere near Wimbledon last night, see?

And I can prove it.

I was round the corner at the King's Head all the evening playing dominoes.

Dangerous game, dominoes. Eh?

Oh, this.

I slipped and fell down on my way home. You should be more careful, Tommy.

Why don't you meet a friend of mine? Bring her in, will you, Mac?

Okay. So you were at the King's Head last night, were you?

That's right. I got witnesses.

Oh, I'm sure you have.

Don't suppose one of them would be an American called Joe Benson?

Joe Benson?

Why drag him in? Oh, you're old pals, aren't you? Didn't you do a stretch

together? That was four years ago. I ain't seen him since.

Are you sure of that?

Of course I am.

What's all this about, anyway?

Tell you in a minute.

Well, come in, won't you?

Well, have you seen this man before?

No. Positive?

Mm-hmm. The man you're looking for is quite a bit younger.

What is this, a one-man line-up? Could be.

Your pal Joe Benson was murdered last night.

Now, wait a minute.

You can't pin anything like that on me.

Relax, Tommy. We just think you might be able to help us find the man who did it.

What, me? Help the police?

Pull the other leg. It's got bells on.

That is a serious business, Tommy.

If we pull you in, we'll have to do a lot of checking.

Go ahead. I've got nothing to hide. We might even find out how you really got

that black eye last night, and where.

You win, copper.

What do you want to know?

All you remember about Benson, and particularly who his friends were.

Well, there was Charlie Wilson. You remember he done a stretch for me.

I've seen it.

Well?

They've got nothing on us.

Can you prove who you were last night?

The paper says he was killed at 8 o'clock. We was down on the docks at

that time.

I've got friends we could have been with. Yeah, but the girl, she'd know us.

Yeah.

She might remember you.

I'd keep out of the way for a bit.

I get it.

So that's where I'd come in, is it?

Well, look, I'm not going to carry this baby, see? Murder, it says here, murder.

Take it easy.

How did I know Al was going to get bumped off?

We never did nothing.

Get home as soon as you can and stay there.

The only lead they got is the girl.

So you better keep out of her way, see?

All right.

Tommy gave us a list of ten men he remembers as associates of Benson's in

the old days.

Now, check the list. One's dead, two are in jail.

Four of the remaining seven are men with criminal records.

Here are their photographs.

Would you give the cigarettes to any of those men?

None of them looks familiar to me at all.

We're back where we started.

Well, what about the other three?

No convictions, no photographs.

What are their names?

Charles Williamson, Albert Fisher, Patrick McClure. Never heard of them.

Might that be Paddy McClure, the pawnbroker in the Marlion Road?

I don't know.

Well, pawnshops, diamonds.

It could add up. That's worth looking into.

Well, Julie, what do you say? Want to have another try?

Fine.

What are we sitting around here for?

Good afternoon, Miss.

Oh, good afternoon.

Do you know those old-fashioned glass paperweights with the flowers inside?

Yes. Do you have one I can see?

Not one in the place.

Oh, really?

Well, I was told that I could find one here. You are Mr. McClure, aren't you?

Yes, that's me.

No paperweight. No, I'm sorry.

Thank you.

Perhaps you would like a Victorian brooch instead.

I'll let you have it cheap.

Oh, no, thank you. Paperweight or nothing.

That's a real turn-up for the book, that is. Why, do you know her? It's the girl.

What girl?

The girl.

Are you sure? Of course I'm sure. What do you think she was doing here?

Well, she wasn't looking for a glass paperweight, I'll bet.

All right, I'd better get on to the bus straight away.

Any luck?

No, I'm afraid that wasn't him either.

Oh, never mind. Still two more to go. The trouble is, it'll take time to

locate them.

I suppose you'll have to get back to the ship.

Well, yes, I... I suppose I have to.

I still think McClure might be mixed up in this somewhere.

Why, Mac, why? He's an old hand.

Been in and out of trouble more times than I remember. Yes, that's true. I

suppose we should keep an eye on him.

All right, you stick around, Mac. I'll take Julie back. Right.

The one there?

You know, I've changed my mind. The boss doesn't like to talk business over the

phone if he can avoid it. And besides, he told me that if anything breaks, to

go and see him personally. Come on, let's get moving.

You're right.

It couldn't have been by chance.

She went to the shop for some purpose, but what?

She must have been on the snoop. Really, McClure? A brilliant deduction.

And how did she get on your track?

What I'd like to know.

Of course, she might have seen Charlie somewhere, recognized him, followed him.

McClure, I'm talking to you.

This Roberts girl is dangerous.

You must think of some way to deal with her.

Or rather, I must think of some way.

And now bring me the telephone.

We must discredit her. Exactly.

That must be our plan. But how?

There are ways, McClure.

I must have a word with our esteemed associate.

Here's a man of initiative.

Judy. Yes?

I suppose you're not likely to be off duty tonight, are you? I think it could

be arranged, yes.

Could it?

I don't suppose you'd feel like going to a theater or something. Oh, Dan Barker,

for a policeman, you are a very bad supposer.

Where would you like me to meet you?

Right here, six o'clock.

All right.

Well, I have to go.

Judy. What?

I just want to say thanks.

What for?

I don't know. It's just that I... Well, see you tonight.

reminds me of home what's going on in here sorry judy skipper daughters we're

going through the whole ship the customs men did that last night the old man

figures those guys don't know half the hiding places you don't have to wreck

the place don't worry we're going to put it all back before we leave how's it

going adams all through sir except the dressing table i'll take care of that

you start tidying up yes sir

I'll tell you what, if you find anything valuable in there, I'll split it with

you 50-50.

That's face powder.

If you'd like to use some, I have a puff right here in my handbag.

Sorry, Captain's orders.

Hmm, not bad.

Watch out, that's $2.98 worth of...

Stay here, Adams.

Miss Roberts and I are going to see the Captain.

Aye, sir.

I never saw those diamonds before. I don't know how they got in the box.

Well, you do believe me, don't you?

I'd like to, Judy.

You seem a decent sort of kid. How'd you ever get mixed up in a racket like this?

I'm trying to tell you. The jewels were planted. We've been through that before.

That's because it's the truth. All right, then. Who planted them and why? I

wish I knew.

Oh, it's not good enough, Judy.

First time you've got the benefit of the doubt. You can't be lucky twice.

But, Captain Watford, please.

I know it must look just awful to you, but you've got to at least give me a

chance to... Sorry, it's out of my hands now.

Escort Miss Roberts to her cabin for anything she wants to take ashore. I'll

join you at the gangway.

Yes.

Just after you left, McClure closed up shop.

I towed him to a large block of flats in Bayswater. Yes.

He went to see a man called John Hendrick.

Hendrick, eh? Wasn't he mixed up in some currency racket a couple of years ago?

That's it.

And if I remember rightly, he got away with it.

Insufficient evidence.

So McClure went to see him, eh?

Beck, I think we're onto something.

You're at Pease Records' office.

Even if he wasn't convicted, there must be a file in somewhere.

Why not be frank with us, Miss Roberts? It'll be a lot easier for you in the

long run.

But I am being frank with you. I don't know anything more about any of it.

Where did you get the diamonds? How many were there in all? I don't know.

Who was your contact ashore?

How much did you get paid for the job?

Well, Miss Roberts?

I... No, I can't tell you anything more about any of it than I already have.

Eh, well, I don't want to do this, but you leave me no choice.

Get me the tennis division police, please.

Now,

I know they were acquitted, but Henrik and who else?

Good. Do you know the addresses?

Uh-huh. Just a minute.

Right.

And what's the other?

Right. Yes, I know the place. Thank you very much indeed. Bye-bye.

Mac with stock oil. Yes. Yes, a real gusher. There were two others charged

with Hendrick.

And their names? Hold on to your hat.

Albert Fisher and Charles Williamson. Well, the last two names on our list.

Exactly. That's what I call a break.

Come on, let's collect Judy. If she can identify one of those characters, we're

home. Well, have you got the addresses?

Here. Wait a minute.

Let's put a half-pitch on Mr. Hendrick first.

Give me the RPS, extension 604.

Hello? Yes, hold on a minute. Lewis?

Parker here, Thames Division.

Look, I want you to put a special call out to Mr. John Hendrick, 6 Baltimore

Court, Bayswater.

That's right, hold him for questioning. Bye.

You.

Hello, yes?

What?

Good grief.

I'll go down there myself, right away. What's happened?

Judy, she's been arrested again. Come on.

The whole thing's ridiculous. If ever I saw a frame-up, this is it. Now, now,

Inspector, take it easy. The diamonds were found in Miss Roberts' cabin. All

right. Hasn't it occurred to you that someone might have put them there to

incriminate her?

I'm interested in facts, Inspector, not excuses and alibis. Look, Blake, we know

that the diamond smuggling is connected with Gordon's murder.

Miss Roberts here is the only one who can identify anyone else in the racket.

Obviously, whoever it is we're after realizes that, too, so he plants the

diamonds to incriminate her. Oh, that's a possibility, I dare say. Possibility,

be damned. You wanted facts, I'm giving them to you.

What you don't seem to realize is that it's only with Miss Roberts' help that

we can find the man who killed Gordon.

And that'll take us a long way towards clearing up the smuggling ring.

How's that?

Because she's met the man on this shore end, and she's the only one who has.

Listen, Blake, I'll do a deal with you.

Let me have Judy now, and we'll have the whole thing cleared up within 24 hours.

And if you don't?

Then you can have her back.

I don't want her back.

I'm handing her into your custody.

Good enough.

No further action for 24 hours?

All right, I'll play along.

Thanks.

Go on, Judy. We've a lot to do.

Golly, I was glad to see you. I see Babbageena's for getting myself

arrested. Blake must be out of his mind.

You can't really blame him.

I guess it does look pretty bad.

What are we going to do now?

We're going to see a gentleman called Bert Fisher.

What's his address, Mac?

11 Tower Bridge Buildings, Bermondsey.

You ain't here, Mac.

Come on, Judy.

Shilling a pound, Victoria Plums.

Best booster pen, mate, shilling a pound.

Fine orangey, best bananas.

Shilling a pound, Victoria Plums.

What will you pen?

Yes, miss?

Hmm? Oh, um...

Some plums.

Quiet. Joe Benson, eh?

Him and me used to see a lot of each other in the old days.

When was the last time you met?

Oh, it's hard to say offhand.

Maybe three, four years ago.

Well, as long ago as that.

Maybe even longer.

He must have gone back to the States, I think.

Is there anything else you can tell me at all?

Sorry, chum.

No, it's nothing important. Just a routine inquiry. Thanks.

I'm always glad to help. So long.

No luck, eh? I've never seen him before.

Oh, he'd better be lucky with Charlie Williamson.

What's his address, Mac?

27 Goodwill Road, Poplar.

I tell you, they're on to us, Charlie.

She didn't come here by accident.

She's been snooping around McClure's place as well.

I don't care what you do.

But I'm gonna... Bert!

Bert!

Would you like a plum?

Nice.

Mac? Thank you.

Dan?

What happens if it doesn't come off this time?

I hate to think about that. There'll be no end to the explanations.

What are you up to?

What's the matter, Charlie?

Tell me what's happened.

I've got to get away now. I'm no good to you. What have you done?

Well, I tried to make an extra pound for you. For us.

Well, I met this bloke and I'm in deep.

What bloke?

That American who came here the other night?

He's been murdered.

Charlie, you... I'm mixed up in it. What are you going to do?

I've got to get away till he blows over. No, Charlie.

Charlie, whatever happens, there's always a way out.

I'll stick by you, you know that.

Look, it won't be long. I don't want you mixed up in this.

I am mixed up in it.

Face it out, Charlie. Running away won't help.

It won't.

Cover the back entrance. Back in case he tries to give us a slip. Okay. Right.

We ain't done yet, Charlie.

You didn't have nothing to do with that murder. We'll face him out. I can't take

that risk.

There's no risk if you didn't do it. I'm mixed up in it, I tell you. They're

after me.

They're not going to get me.

You answer it. All right.

Don't worry, Charlie. If it's them, I'll stand by you.

Good morning. Does Charlie Williamson live here?

He does. Who wants him?

He's done nothing. Is he in?

I've told you, he's done nothing. Mrs. Williamson, you are his wife, are you?

I don't want any trouble. I merely want to talk with him. Now, is he in?

He's upstairs.

Thanks.

I told you he was here. He was.

Now you can get into trouble. Trouble? Don't talk to me about trouble.

Find him. Go on, you're the police. Find him.

Sorry.

Don't come this way. Let's go to the high street.

Not a sign of him.

I don't like it, Mac.

Bet you he's gone after Williamson.

Goodness knows what dive he's in for.

I never find either of them cruising around like this.

Better put out a general call with both their descriptions, then we'll get back

to the station.

Okay.

Thank you.

I'm carrying a bag. Just came on board. Did you see where he went? Said he had

an appointment with the captain.

Captain Watford?

Sure. Are you sure?

Sure, I'm sure.

Oh, okay. Thanks.

I'll tell you they're on to me. Quiet. You want the whole ship to hear?

You've got to get me out of here.

Got to, Charlie?

Suppose they wasn't at me. That'd be too bad for you.

Not only for me.

I've got a tongue. I can talk.

It's what Gordon said the night he came back here after he saw them pick up the

girl.

People who threaten to talk annoy me.

Don't you ever forget that.

So it was you that done out.

I merely took the necessary precautions to protect myself.

Well, I'm no squeaker, Captain.

I won't talk.

I just want to place on board right and start away.

Tell me exactly what Bert said to you over the phone.

Sure, honey, sure, I know.

But I just couldn't make it.

Well, I asked the old man for X to leave, and he said no, so what could I

do? Eddie, please hurry. This is urgent.

I won't be long.

Oh, now, honey bunch, how can you say a thing like that?

Listen, babe.

Now, listen, don't hang up on me, please.

You were a fool to come here.

If she'd seen you and followed you, we'd both be sunk.

Are you quite sure she wasn't with that cop?

I never saw her.

Did you think to look?

No, I... No, I... You bet you didn't.

Wait here.

So how's about us getting together, huh?

Same time, same place?

Sure, I promise, I'll be there.

Okay, honey.

Sure. Look, I gotta go now.

Goodbye now.

Sorry, kid.

Honest, these days, they never stop talking.

Have you seen Miss Roberts? Yes, sir. She came on board right after the guy

that came to see you, sir. Still here?

Yes, sir. Thanks.

Inspector Barker, please.

Operator, hurry, please. This is terribly important.

Yes, yes, Inspector Barker. Quickly, please.

This is Judy.

Listen to me very carefully.

Hello?

Hello?

It's Judy. Something's happened to her.

Operator, trace that call immediately.

What's going on? So she didn't follow you, huh? I never saw her. You wouldn't.

Hello, yes?

I see, thanks.

That call came from the Moho Prince.

What? Grab a couple of patrol boats and as many men as you can. Right.

You're not going to get away with one bit of this. Oh, Judy, please give me

credit. You're the one who's in trouble.

What are you going to do? The cops will be after us. Sure they will. They shall

have my closest cooperation.

Give me the police, please. Urgent.

Police? Sit down and be quiet.

Hello, police.

This is Captain Watford of the Mohawk Prince speaking.

I wish to report a murder.

The victim in question is a young lady.

My radio operator, Miss Judy Roberts.

And I have in custody the man who did it.

Yeah, right here in my cabin.

Yes, I'll hold him until you get here.

It's simple but ingenious.

Now, I'm afraid I'm going to have to kill you, Judy.

In such a way that you, my friend, will be nailed to the crime.

You're insane. They'll never believe you. Are you kidding?

My word against that of this ragamuffin?

Beat it, man!

Adam, stop it!

All right, man, I'll get her.

You go alongside.

Yes, he killed Al Gordon, I heard him admit it. All right, Sergeant, pull into

the mobile, Prince.

All right, get with all the cops and trailers.

Yes, sir.

All right, all right. What do you think you're doing?

Hey, look out!

Who's calling, sir?

It's our extra wait, sir.

Call the blackboard back, get them to intercept.

Tell them there's a girl aboard.

No, 10-3, calling N2GW.

On the way.

We should be up with them in a minute, sir. Good.

Head him into the bank!

We'll never catch him now.

Why don't you get a little speed out of yourself?

It's Judy.

She's trying to wreck it on the pier.

Get back in the boat!

Don't come any further, copper. I'm warning you.

What did you call me? I called you darling. You did?

You should just see your face.

Well, you're no magazine cover yourself.