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This will be the most highly automated plant

in the whole of Europe, but still we

must insist on a reliable workforce.

Jobs are a collector's item in these parts,

Mr. Weinrich.

I don't think we should be plagued by

strikes.

So, we will see if we can build

German cars in Coventry.

Yes, first-rate German cars.

Now, tomorrow I take my plane to Hamburg.

In the evening we'll start work on the

factory.

Now, how about a glass of champagne to

celebrate?

Oh, well, that sounds very tempting, but I'd

better not.

It's a long drive home and some friends

of my wife are coming to dinner.

Ah, pity.

When I work, I work hard.

But when the work is over, I am

game for anything.

Well, I suppose I could telephone.

Oh, no, no, no.

Never make an enemy of a colleague's wife.

No, I shall have a glass of champagne

by myself and then perhaps after dinner I

will go to that little club you took

me to the other night, yeah?

It's a good place to warm one's mind,

that's it, you know.

My wife, you know, she doesn't know it

exists.

Oh, yeah, mum is the word, yeah.

That is a curious expression.

What has mother got to do with it?

I do just want to say, Mr. Weinrich,

that...

Helmut, Helmut, please.

Thank you.

I do just want to say, Helmut, that

I really do think this project's a winner,

you know.

Yeah.

Today Coventry, tomorrow's the world, yeah?

Yeah.

Good.

Well, auf Wiedersehen.

Auf Wiedersehen.

Goodbye.

A dry martini, please, with an olive.

I'm sorry, miss, I'm afraid I can't serve

you.

Why not?

I'm 21.

You're unaccompanied, miss.

That's ridiculous.

I'm waiting for my fiancé, Mr. Angus Phillips.

Well, when he gets here, I'll be happy

to serve you, miss.

But he could be ours.

He's always late.

Am I right in thinking that you're not

a resident, miss?

No, but I will be when Angus gets

here.

Oh.

Will you call the manager?

I want to see the manager.

Listen to me, miss, I've told you the

rules.

Now, if you make a fuss, I'll have

to call the house detective.

I just don't believe this, you...

Excuse me.

Can I be of help?

Ah, it's nothing, sir.

But I think it is something.

We have here a lady in distress.

Forgive me, I could not help overhearing.

I would be happy to buy you a

dry martini.

Oh, that's so kind of you.

I can accept.

So, a dry martini and a scotch on

the rocks, please.

Is anything wrong?

Who are you?

I'm Cranmer Oaks.

I look after security here in the hotel.

She wanted a drink, sir.

She's alone.

If I may correct, she was alone, and

now she is not.

She is my guest.

I see.

Well, if she's your guest, have I, Rick,

there's no problem.

That's not quite right, Mr. Oaks.

My orders are clear.

There's no unaccompanied ladies to be served.

I'll take full responsibility, Jimmy.

But it's my job to...

Yes, serve drinks, and I suggest that you

do it.

Very well, Mr. Oaks.

I'll be having a word with the manager

later.

A scotch on the rocks and a dry

martini.

Was that it, sir?

Yes, but if it won't, I have a

better idea.

I need someone to help me to celebrate.

I would be most happy if you would

join me in a bottle of champagne.

Oh, I don't know.

Angus could be here at any minute.

Well, in that case, I'll finish the bottle

by myself.

Well, I've always had a soft spot for

champagne.

So, a bottle of champagne, the best you

have.

Very good, sir.

Nina, in what room was the missing watch?

Two hundred and something.

Two hundred and thirty-four.

Lanchester Suite.

It was lively champagne.

So, close.

Where was it?

In the bath, I'm afraid.

The tub was still full.

Oh, no.

I must have forgotten to remove it.

It's always been loose.

Oh, Lord.

I'm sure it isn't waterproof.

Well, we can always have it checked at

the jewellers for you.

Sally, come along.

I think she should apologise.

Pardon?

You accused me of being a thief.

I think you should apologise.

What I said was, I think my watch

has been stolen, which is quite different.

So, kindly remember your manners.

Set with emeralds.

Belonged to my sister.

I'd never forgive myself if it was ruined.

She did accuse me of being a thief,

bloody cow.

I've got a right to an apology.

Not in the hotel business, Sally.

I mean, just look at it this way,

Sally.

All she's got is a jammed watch.

You've got a career.

Oh, what?

Oh, you're pulling my leg, Mr Adams.

Job's a scarce in the Midlands, Sally.

This isn't a job, it's feudalism.

No, history, your strong point, is it?

Oh, yeah, I nearly went to university.

See you about the campus.

Grandma, I've been bleeping you for the past

half hour.

Really?

Well, it hasn't bleeped.

That's the second time this week.

The bleepers were your brainchild, John.

They were needed.

Mine works perfectly.

Anyway, about this convention next week, I really

think you should have some backup.

I mean, twenty Sicilians.

They're businessmen, John, not mafiosi.

Can we be certain?

Oh, I think so.

They're part of an official trade delegation.

I can make a few phone calls.

Hey, can I borrow the file?

I'd rather you didn't.

It's confidential.

You can study it in my office.

Oh, I suppose you'd better borrow my bleeper.

There wouldn't be much point in me rushing

to the scene of a murder.

We don't have murders, John, just missing watches.

So far, but Sicilian.

Oh, yes, the other thing is, they might

be staying on a second week.

Really?

I'd better brief Duncan.

Duncan?

Duncan Pedley.

My holiday replacement, John.

I'll be in Corfu.

Damn, I've forgotten.

I suppose you wouldn't consent.

Oh, no way.

I thought I'd see that file.

I've got one or two things to check

up on first.

Is there anything for me, Nina?

Just a couple in the Arden suite asked

me to thank you for what you did.

What did you do, Cranmer?

I found Pelham for them.

Pelham is their dog.

Our hero.

This superb model won the Monte Carlo Rally.

As it passed the final checkpoint, the suspension

collapsed.

We did not mention that in the advertisements.

Oh, no, I've had too much already.

What time is it?

Half past seven.

It's not.

It's dangerous.

Look, I'll have to go and phone.

Perhaps he got caught up in the snow.

Snow?

What snow?

Well, a man can always hope, can't he?

Excuse me, have I may have a word

with you?

Why not?

It's a free country?

It's a little delicate.

Ah, I try to guess.

You wish to inform me that my companion

is a call girl.

But you see, Mr. Security Man, I've been

working like stink for two whole weeks.

Tonight is my last night.

I wish to relax.

Perhaps I'm not unwilling to be called.

No, I don't think she's a prostitute.

No, but I thought...

I think she could be something more dangerous.

A spy?

An industrial spy?

Look, I really don't know, but I've been

in hotel security for a long time, and

I'm pretty sure that she's a Roman.

Skilful, too.

A real professional.

Professional?

What kind of professional?

Well, they're usually confidence tricksters, but she could

be a simple thief.

The problem is there's no way of finding

out until they act.

And then, of course, it's too late.

Now, an important part of my job here

is to warn hotel guests about undesirables.

Yes, I understand, but you do not think

it is possible that she is what she

says she is?

It's remotely possible.

Perhaps you won't mind if I ask where

she's gone?

To a forum.

Her fiancé, Angus.

Yes, well, she may come back and say

that he's been held up.

She might go on to say that she's

got nowhere to spend the night.

She could try to borrow money.

My advice, Herr Weinrich, is to drop her.

Pity.

She's so very attractive, ja?

If it's of any interest to you, there

is a little club here.

Oh, ja, I know the place.

It's a very fine establishment.

Well, in that case, Herr Weinrich...

You have done your job, Mr. Security Man.

I will heed your warning.

Thank you.

All part of the service.

Grandpa!

Address to you.

A bomb?

No, I...

I think it's...

one of our ashtrays.

Another repentance souvenir, Hunter.

Would you believe it?

I might.

Angus is still in Wolverhampton.

He says his conference could go on all

night.

He can't get here until tomorrow.

How sad.

He always does this to me, always.

And I suppose you have nowhere to stay

tonight.

He's really on the limit.

Well, what can you do?

Do?

Where will you go?

I'll go home.

I better hurry.

I might still be in time for dinner.

You live here, but I thought...

For the past five years.

My dad's an engineer.

But then why do you stay...

Oh, I know what you're thinking.

Why do Angus and I meet here in

a hotel?

My folks are Scots Presbyterians.

A wee bit narrow, you understand.

Oh, yeah.

I'm very grateful to you for the drinks.

And I hope the factory's a big success.

Goodbye, Helmut.

Wait.

Don't go.

Why not?

Well, the food here isn't bad, and I

thought that perhaps...

You mean...

You've done enough for me.

No, no, I promise you.

The meat is excellent.

And the fish is even better.

Superb, darling.

How can you refuse?

I've had too much already.

And I thought the Scotch people were great

drinkers.

Not in my family.

They're great ones for moderation.

When we were still in Dundee, my brother

Colin came home drunk one night.

My brother wouldn't let him in the house.

And what about Angus?

Does he drink?

Oh, no.

He's a surgeon.

He believes that if you're responsible for people's

lives, you shouldn't touch the stuff.

Ah, so when you're married, you will have

to drink alone.

But in moderation, of course.

I suppose so.

But you will not mind because you love

him.

It sounds very romantic.

The truth is, I've known Angus all my

life.

Do you know the big thing between us?

We both adore children.

Ah, so you intend to have a large

family.

The larger, the better.

Then I'm afraid you will despise me.

I only have three children.

Well, it's a start, anyway.

Have you got photos of them?

Yes, in my room.

Uh, Conrad, the eldest, he is 15.

As far as I can make out, he

intends to be a hippie.

Heinz is nine.

He is a genius at watching the television.

You remind me of Helga.

Is that one of your children?

No, no, that is my wife.

Oh, now she's a little stout.

But then we were married.

She was very beautiful, like you.

That's funny.

What is?

You remind me of someone, too.

Oh, who?

A boy called Karl, a German student.

My first boyfriend, really.

But I thought that you and Angus were...

It was while Angus was in Edinburgh studying

medicine.

Karl was at Dundee University.

I was in love with him for a

whole term.

And I remind you of him.

This calls for a toast.

I won't drink it.

Oh, but I think that you will.

Ta-da!

I bought this for my little girl, Eva.

How can you resist?

Oh, you're a crazy man.

Hop-la!

After dinner, I will show you photographs of

my family.

No.

Oakes here.

This is Jimmy.

He went up with her a half an

hour ago.

He was smashed, and they took a bottle.

Right.

Eva!

Eva and Rick!

You're on the aeroplane.

No, you're not on the plane.

You're in the hotel.

In Hamburg.

This is England.

What's happened to the girl?

Girl?

Oh, yeah.

I remember there was a girl.

You were with her all evening.

You came up with her about half an

hour ago.

The barman saw you.

I thought I'd better make sure you were

safe.

Where is she?

Oh, my God.

She's dead.

No, no, that's not possible.

Not possible.

What happened?

Impossible.

Tell me what happened, man.

Nothing happened.

We had a drink.

A drink?

I was wrong.

She wasn't a professional.

She was a rotten amateur.

But how is she dead?

How?

Chloral hydrate.

It was meant for you, but she must

have drunk it by mistake.

She tried to kill me?

No, no, she wanted to put you to

sleep, but she got drunk herself.

After that, she got everything wrong, including the

dosage.

But what did she want with me?

That's for the police to find out.

No.

No, please, not the police.

Please don't call the police.

The girl is dead.

We sent for a doctor.

Mr. Rogues, do you need any help?

No, don't let him in.

Please.

I will explain everything.

Please, please.

Mr. Rogues, I'm coming in.

It's like a battlefield.

What are you doing here, Jimmy?

I just thought you might need some extra

help.

Where's the girl?

I saw her come up with you.

She's...

She's already gone.

But they only came up a half an

hour ago.

Yes, well, there was a...

a disagreement and she left.

Well, in any case, it's none of your

damn business.

No, that girl never went through the lobby.

I'd have seen her.

You obviously didn't.

And in future, Jimmy, when I want your

help, I'll bloody well ask for it.

Okay, Mr. Rogues.

I was just trying to be helpful.

I'll be away to bed, then.

Good night, sir.

Mr. Rogues, I...

I hate that snivelling barman.

Mr. Rogues, I am so grateful, I...

Now, just get one thing straight here, Herr

Weinreich, the police must be notified.

Now, look, you needn't get so upset.

It's obvious what happened.

The police won't suspect you of anything.

No, it's the publicity.

My wife.

Bad publicity would ruin my project.

Think of it.

2,000 jobs in Coventry, kaput, and for

nothing.

Can't you do something?

You should have listened to me, Herr Weinreich.

But I can certainly tell the police...

If she is found somewhere else.

What difference?

You know I didn't kill her.

True.

And she is dead.

It can't hurt her.

Think of the jobs.

And I give you 5,000 pounds.

Yeah.

5,000 pounds.

Just get it away from here.

No, it can't be done.

It can be done.

And you are the man to do it.

5,000 pounds?

Yeah.

But in the bank I have unlimited credit.

I'll get it for you in the morning.

Get dressed.

What?

Get dressed and straighten up the room.

And don't touch her.

I'll be back in a minute.

What are you going to do?

I'll have to get back to the hotel

by 6.

I can get her perhaps...

100 miles away by then.

Now this is what I want you to

do.

You wait for me here, yeah?

Oh, Mr. Oakes.

My watch is all right.

I think it enjoyed the dip.

I'm very glad to hear it.

Oh, Mr. Oakes.

I have a bad conscience.

I'm sorry?

That girl, that maid.

Perhaps in the heat of the moment I

did accuse her.

Anyway, will you apologise to her for me

and give her this.

There.

I'll make sure that she gets it.

Thanks.

Now then, where's my chauffeur?

I have a train to catch.

Thanks.

Come along, Denzil.

Ah, Mr. Oakes.

I'm really thinking of you.

It's the, um...

the atlas you were so kind to lend

me.

I trust it was useful, sir.

Yeah, most helpful.

I am now catching my plane to Hamburg.

I'll be to see you.

I'll be in my room for the next

couple of hours.

Have a good trip, sir.

Nein.

Es war schrecklich.

Schrecklich!

It's never too early for champagne, Molly.

Come on in and drink a toast with

us.

Grandma, you've bumped me again.

I've got a hideous bruise and it hurts.

Well, this should soon take the sting away.

Here, and do you know what?

I didn't even have to ask him for

it.

But I do hope that goes before our

holiday, darling.

A little dreadful with a bikini.