When I was a lad
a journey down the rivers of England was a truly blithe experience.
"Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive"
as Wordsworth has it.
Brook lime and flag iris
plantain and marsh marigolds rioted on the banks.
And kingfishers swooped and darted about
their shadows racing over the brown trout.
Well ladies and gentlemen
I'm happy to be able to tell you...
that these ravishing sights...
will be restored to us again in the near future
thanks to the diligent efforts of your government and your local authority.
All the water above this point will soon be clear.
Clear of industrial effluent.
Clear of detergents.
Clear of the waste products of our society
with which for so long we have poisoned our rivers and canals.
Let us rejoice...
that pollution will soon be banished from the waters of this river
and that there will soon be no...
Look! What is it
It's a woman!
What's that 'round her neck
She's been strangled!
Looks like a tie. Yes it's a tie all right. Another necktie murder.
Come on. Move out of the way.
Please come away from here Sir George.
It's another necktie murder. What are the police doing about it
Why can't they find him He's a regular Jack the Ripper.
Not on your life. He used to carve 'em up.
Sent a bird's kidney to Scotland Yard once wrapped in a bit of violet writing paper.
That'll do. I'm sure the lady doesn't want to hear more. Or was it a bit of a liver
I say it's not my club tie is it
Cheers Squadron Leader.
Chin chin. Good morning.
It may come as something of a surprise to you Blaney
but in this pub we sell liquor we don't give it away.
Still less do we expect our employees to steal it. I was going to pay for it.
Yeah I'm sure you were. That's the last drink you're gettin' on this house. Get out.
I told you I was going to pay for it. I always pay for my drinks.
Even for your watered-down gin.
Don't come the innocent with me you bastard!
-My stocks have been well down this past month. -Watch what you're saying!
-What you're a thief -What's going on
Our friend here says that I've been pinching his booze.
Ridiculous! He always pays. How would you know
I work with him don't I And what else
What's that mean
Keep out of this Babs. Come on Blaney outside.
You're fired. You can't do that. He never stole nothing in his life.
He puts the money in the till. I've seen him.
A thief or a boozer it's all the same to me. I don't need either one as a barman
apart from the fact that half the time he's pulling your tits instead of pulling pints.
He can't keep his hands off you. The customers are always talking about it.
What about you Always fingering me.
Keep your lying mouth shut Babs or you can get out as well.
I'm off. Keep the change!
I'll send for my things later.
Just a minute!
There's a little matter of ten pounds I advanced you on your salary.
Are you planning to steal that as well
There you are.
You know what to do with them.
You shouldn't let him talk to you like that. I know.
What are you gonna do luv I don't know.
Another pub perhaps. Are you all right
You just gave him back the ten quid you borrowed. I had to.
He didn't think I had it. Don't worry I've got a bit left.
This is Covent Garden not the garden of love. How 'bout starting work
Oh get stuffed!
Look after yourself. I'll call you.
Thanks guv.
Hello Dick. Hello Bob.
I was just coming over for a quick one.
Why aren't you back there polishing the sausages or watering the gin
or whatever it is you do there before opening time
I have just been given the push.
What for You weren't pissing in the beer again
Forsythe and I had a set-to. Oh him.
You duffed him up I hope. He's a bastard.
He was on my back right from the start.
From squadron leader to barman in one easy lesson! He wouldn't leave it alone.
He's the boss' brother-in-law isn't he
Forsythe I think so.
Brother-in-laws are the worst.
Or should I say "brothers-in-law"
-What are you gonna do now -I haven't decided yet.
Well if you're in "schtuk" you know where to come.
Thanks.
George!
That's the last one. Thanks Mr. Rusk.
Why don't you go have a chat with your ex She's doin' all right isn't she
I haven't seen her for ages as you know.
There's no use opening all that up again. No I suppose not.
Well as I say you can always rely on me.
You're all right for a few quid Yes. Thanks all the same.
'Cause if you're not... No no. Really. I just got paid.
Well... have some grapes.
Here you are. I'll get you a box.
Finest muscats fresh in this morning.
Take one of these back to your girlfriend Babs.
Get her to peel you one. "Beulah peel me a grape."
That's what my ol' mum used to say when I was a kid.
At least you won't starve to death.
Are you sure you don't need a few bob No I'm okay.
Well you don't look okay. Anything else the matter
No. What should be I don't know.
Remember anything I can do anytime it's a pleasure. Ta.
It won't be the same in the Old Globe now.
Well Babs is still there. Yeah that's true.
And she's prettier than you. A matter of opinion.
Bye now. Wait a minute. Give us your paper.
Here you are. This will make you a fortune.
This afternoon in the 3OO Coming Up.
Never been out before but very well-fancied at home.
This is a four-horse race and the other three have all won before.
So she'll start about twenty to one maybe more. Twenty to one
Put your word on it. She can't lose.
A little birdie told me and my little birdies are reliable. Thanks again Bob.
Anytime. Don't forget Bob's your uncle.
Good morning Mr. Rusk.
Hello Sergeant. What's new
Not much. This necktie fellow's giving them a bit of a headache though.
Can't seem to get a line on him.
Have you tried advertising Oh very funny! You're one for the birds.
Ask 'em all if they've ever had a near miss with a bloke like that would you
Or if any of their girlfriends have. Sure.
Mind you half of them haven't got their heads screwed on right
let alone knowing when they've been screwed off.
Have you met my friend Dick B...
Funny fella.
Don't worry Sergeant. I'll put the word about. Thanks Mr. Rusk.
A large brandy.
What're you gonna have Doctor A pint and a morsel of cheese'll do me fine.
Let me order us a hot lunch. We've plenty of time.
Hello Mr. Usher. What's good today Maisie
Stick to the shepherd's. I would.
Right. That's two shepherd's pies please.
And two pints.
I see our necktie murderer's been up to it again.
I saw the newspaper headlines as we came away from the court. Mmm.
I wouldn't envy the lot of any medical man giving evidence at that trial.
Why not Surely it's easier in these days...
of legally diminished responsibility.
In many cases you may be right.
But not here.
The man who's killing these women is a criminal sexual psychopath.
And the legal profession has never really known how to treat them.
I suppose you could call them social misfits.
We were just talking about the tie murderer Maisie.
You better watch out. He rapes 'em first doesn't he
Yes I believe he does.
I suppose it's nice to know every cloud has a silver lining.
Oh!
On the surface in casual conversation...
they appear as ordinary likable adult fellows.
But emotionally they remain as dangerous children
whose conduct may revert to a primitive subhuman level at any moment.
Large brandy. You mean they'll kill at any time
just as the mood takes them Exactly.
And being governed by the pleasure principle
they're particularly dangerous when their desires are being frustrated.
Are you deaf I distinctly said a large brandy.
There's scarcely enough in that to cover the bottom. Actually make it a triple.
I wonder if the police have got any sort of line on this fellow.
Oh I shouldn't think so.
With psychopaths there's usually no linking motive.
Let's hope he slips up soon.
In One way I rather hope he doesn't.
Well we haven't had a good juicy series of sex murders since Christie.
And they're so good for the tourist trade.
Foreigners somehow expect the squares of London to be fog-wreathed
full of hansom cabs and littered with ripped whores don't you think
Hey Dick! What about Coming Up then
No I'm afraid I haven't any time. Thanks all the same.
No Coming Up the horse. It won by a mile.
Twenty tO One! What did I tell you
Made a fortune. Thanks a lot. Anytime.
Hey wait a minute!
This is my ma. Ma meet Dick Blaney
the best pilot who ever pulled a pint of beer.
-Hello Mrs. Rusk. -Pleased to meet you I'm sure.
She lives down in Kent in the Garden of England!
Still got the grapes then
Oh yeah. Keep 'em for later.
You tell her to take the pips out. They're bad for the appendix.
Ta-ta ! Bye. Thanks again for the tip.
I told you Bob's your uncle.
Twenty to one!
Twenty to bloody one! Christ! Dammit to hell!
Well my dears
I'm sure I can say on behalf of Mrs. Blaney as well as myself
that it's moments like this that make all our efforts here worthwhile.
You mean you just don't do it for the money
Mrs. Davisson this is a business
and financial considerations prevail.
But our ultimate satisfaction is the making happy of two lonely people.
Nice of you Miss Barling. Keep up the good work!
Well it's up to us now I guess eh
Yes. And good-bye Mr. Salt.
Bye Miss Barling. Thank you.
It's been our pleasure. And I know you'll both be very happy.
After all I know you're both mad about beekeeping.
And there's nothing like a shared interest. I'm sure we will be.
Come on Neville. Best foot forward.
I suppose we should go straight and get the marriage license my dear.
What's your rush
Let's go to my place first.
Did you know Neville that my late husband Mr. Davisson
was up at 53O every morning of his life
By the time he brought me my cup of tea which he did punctually at 915
he would've cleaned the whole house; and he was so quiet about it
that in 14 years he never woke me once.
Not once!
Oh a neat man was he then
He liked a tidy place. So do I come to that.
Dandruff. We'll have to get you something for that.
Afternoon.
You're new here aren't you
I've been here for over a year now. What can I do for you
You can inform Mrs. Blaney...
that one of her less successful exercises in matrimony has come to see her.
And who shall I say is calling Mr. Blaney.
Or if you preferred it ex-Squadron Leader Blaney
late of the R.A.F. And Mrs. Blaney's matrimonial bed.
I see. Is Mrs. Blaney expecting you
She must be. Everybody expects a bad penny to turn up sooner or later.
Mrs. Blaney there's a Mr. Blaney to see you.
Mr. Blaney Send him in will you please Monica
Hello Brenda.
Hello Richard.
What are you doing here
I just thought I'd call around.
Well come in. Take a seat. Thanks.
It's good to see you.
You too. You look fine.
I'll be with you in a minute. I've got to finish writing up a few notes.
How is everything Brenda
You making a fortune Things are going very well.
Streets of London thronged with lonely hearts beating a path to your door
That's it.
I'm amazed that in an age where practically everybody considers marriage is hell...
that you can find any clients. If you've just come to insult me...
-I'm not insulting you for Christ's sake! -Please lower your voice.
Why I don't care if Vinegar Joe out there does hear me.
Why don't you get her married off by the way
Preferably to a 700-pound Japanese wrestler.
That should iron out some of her creases a little.
Monica dear it's nearly 43O.
Why don't you take the rest of the afternoon off
I'm sure there's some shopping you'd like to do.
Well thank you Mrs. Blaney if you're sure you don't need me.
I'm quite sure thank you. Good night.
Why do you always come to see me when you've had too much to drink
I don't always come to see you when I've had too much to drink.
I don't always come to see you. I haven't seen you for over a year.
You were half seas over then and violent.
I do hope we're not going to have a repeat of that. Me violent
Don't be bloody ridiculous.
Would I raise a hand to the goddess of love
What Brenda Blaney brings together let no man put asunder!
I didn't say you were violent to me.
But you certainly acted the fool and threw the furniture about a bit.
Just look at the state you're in!
Really! Oh leave me alone.
Bachelors are supposed to be untidy aren't they
I thought tidiness was most women's dowry or don't you preach that here
Oh we are bitter today.
What's the matter I'm sorry.
I had a bad day that's all. I lost my job.
How
I got fired that's how. What do you think I mislaid it
For pinching a glass of brandy.
My employer thought I wasn't going to put the money in the till.
Till
I was working until this morning as a barman.
And another thing.
I was given a very good horse by a great friend of mine one Bob Rusk.
It came in at twenty to one and I didn't have enough cash on me to back it.
I'm sorry.
Well these things always go in threes.
I wonder what the rest of the day has in store.
Dinner with me I hope.
That of course would be delightful but...
I mean of course on me. We'll go to my club.
But I must finish these letters first.
Here's the address in case you've forgotten it.
How will it be if we meet there 'round about 73O
Fine.
Thanks for a lovely evening. It was great. I mean that.
Thanks for joining me.
It was a damn sight better
than the leftovers at the Globe not that I'm in for more of those.
You ought to get married again Richard.
Oh no. You ought to know I'm no good at it. How long did we have
Nine years was it Ten.
Ah ten years. It was a good job you got out when you did.
I don't know. I suppose I was lucky the agency worked out for me.
What you mean is you're lucky you haven't had to rely on me these past two years.
-I didn't say that. -But you meant it.
I suppose some people are good at organization and others aren't.
That's all I meant. And I'm not I suppose.
Rubbish! You know what filthy luck I had.
Was it my fault that the roadhouse didn't go
It was going fine 'til they opened the bloody motorway. I know.
Was it my fault the council tore down the riding stables
I know. I know life can be very unfair.
But you never used to be sorry for yourself.
Where's the Richard Blaney I married Huh!
Richard Blaney D.F.C. Do you remember the citation
"For inspiring leadership skill...
and tenacity of purpose. ''
You divorced him. That's what happened to him.
Tell me what sort of skill do you need to deal with shopkeepers...
and interfering bureaucrats Shh. Everyone's listening.
Let them. I'll bet they've never had to tear down their livelihood with their own hands.
It's all right for you. You just go and build it up somewhere else.
You're like that. You're good at business.
I'll bet they're all good at business here.
I'll bet you're making a fortune out of that agency.
And why not If you can't make love sell it.
The respectable kind of course. The married kind!
Now look what you've done.
Oh sir. Let me help you. Leave me alone!
I'm sorry. I didn't mean that.
Come on. We'd better go.
Will you be all right
You did say you hadn't enough money to put on that horse.
Don't worry. You've done enough for one day.
You had a coat too didn't you Yeah. That one there.
Mine's the pink one.
No no no. That's not allowed.
Rules of the club.
Thank you.
It's all right Richard. I've got it here. Thank you.
So this is it huh
Can I come in I'd like to see where you live.
Go along now. Run along home. It's late.
You call this late It's late enough for a working girl.
Come on Brenda. I won't be long I promise.
All right but only for a few minutes mind.
Okay thanks. I won't need you.
It just fell out of your pocket onto the floor.
And I was just putting it back... when you were asleep.
It sort of jerked out like on the floor.
I was putting 'em in quiet like so as not to waken you.
Keep your hands out of my pockets or I'll break your arms!
Honestly there's nothing I detest more than someone taking liberties...
with a fine gentleman like yourself.
Oh it's you again Mr. Robinson.
Yes I'm afraid so.
I'm having my lunch just now.
If you want an appointment perhaps you'll be good enough to see my secretary.
By the way how did you get in No problem really.
Just a question of using your head.
I waited in the courtyard 'til I saw her go out to lunch.
It all seems a bit elaborate. Yeah perhaps but...
You're the one I wanted to see.
I thought I'd already explained to you that we cannot help you.
Oh come on now. I know that you can be most helpful...
when you try. Look Mr. Robinson you want women of a specific type.
How shall I put it
Certain peculiarities appeal to you
and you need women to submit to them.
Here we have I'm afraid a very normal clientele.
As I say we can do nothing for you.
Now if you'll kindly let me get on with my lunch.
I don't think you're really trying your best for me.
I mean if you can fix up a lot of idiots
then why not me Hmm
I've explained. You're different.
How so
I have my good points.
I like flowers...
and fruit.
People like me.
I've got things to give.
I'm sorry.
I thought matrimonial agencies were supposed to bring people together
Not people like you.
Somehow I don't think our clients would appreciate...
your conception of a loving relationship.
I get on with all sorts of people.
Good. Then you don't need us.
-You're not the only matrimonial agency you know. -Then go elsewhere.
Not that any reputable agency would service you. I've been elsewhere.
But... this one for me is the best...
because... I like you.
You're... my type of woman.
Don't be ridiculous. I'm serious.
I respect a woman like you
and I know how to treat you as well.
You know in my trade we have a saying.
We put it on the fruit.
"Don't squeeze the goods 'til they're yours."
Now that's me.
I would never do that.
You know that don't you
EXcuse me. I've just remembered a call I've got to make.
There's no need to call the police.
What made you think I was going to call the police
Just intuition I suppose.
Oh! English
Yeah of course it is.
That's a very frugal lunch you've got there.
Frugal...
and mean.
Certainly not enough to support a lady with your opulent figure.
Rather too opulent I'm afraid these days; hence the frugality.
Why don't you come out and have a slap-up lunch with me
I really can't leave the office just now.
I'd buy you the best lunch in town. No I c...
All right. It's a deal.
You mean it You'll come and have lunch with me Of course.
Just let me wash my hands. Aah!
I thought we were going to lunch. Yes of course we're going to lunch.
Afterwards.
All right. I know what you want but not here.
Let's go back to my place. But this is your place.
You've got nothing to worry about here.
My secretary may come back in a minute. Really
How long do you give her to eat her frugal lunch Fifteen minutes.
She may be here any minute.
The outside door is locked.
She's got her own key.
I don't believe you.
Do you know what happens to wicked girls who tell wicked lies
Don't worry. Don't worry.
You've got nothing to worry about.
Leave me alone. Please!
T-Take the money out of my bag
but please leave me alone.
In my bag there's there's enough money there to buy any woman you want. It's yours.
Take it! Just take it!
I don't buy women. It's you I want. You're my type.
You are. Yes.
You are my type of woman.
L-Let me answer the telephone.
If you don't the caller will come here in person.
I told you I locked the outer door. We won't be disturbed.
Oh God!
Leave me alone.
All right. All right I won't struggle.
But I like you to struggle. A lot of women like to struggle.
Please don't tear my dress.
I'll take it off if you like.
Lovely.
Thou shall not be afraid for the terror by night
Lovely. Nor for the arrow which flieth by day.
Lovely. Nor for the pestilence which walketh in darkness.
Lovely! Nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
Lovely. He shall give His angels charge over thee...
to guard thee in all thy ways. Lovely!
Lovely!
Lovely.
You... bitch!
Women! They're all the same.
They are.
I'll show you.
My God! The tie!
Dear Jesus help me. Help me.
Hello
Anyone there
Brenda it's Richard.
Hello Globe May I speak to Barbara Milligan
Is that you Blaney Listen you've got a bloody nerve...
ringin'up here in my busiest time.
I don't know where she is. She's probably in the other bar.
I most certainly will not nip 'round and fetch her. She's busy.
Hello Dickie. Is that you Get a move on. It's not a lonely hearts club.
Here guv. Give us a pint. Yeah
I'm fine. How are you
I'm okay. Look I need my things
but I don't particularly fancy meeting Forsythe.
Do you think you could pack 'em put 'em in my bag and meet me this afternoon
Are you sure It'd be great if you could but I don't want to mess things up for you.
Don't worry. It's my half day today. Where shall I meet you
I'll be opposite the Lester Square Odeon 4OO. Okay
Okay at 4:00. I've gotta run now. Bye.
Don't start lending him money. You'll never get it back. Mind your own business.
He's no good for you Babs. And you are
Hey guv! Take a whiff of this!
How far from here was the place you had lunch Miss Barling
About five or ten minutes.
Good afternoon sir.
Good afternoon one and all. This is Miss Barling sir.
Sgt. Spearman would you do the honors Certainly sir.
The murdered woman is a Mrs. Brenda Blaney.
She ran this business here sir and was found by her secretary Miss Barling
on her return from lunch at approximately 2OO sir.
Afternoon. Afternoon sir.
Has Miss Barling any ideas She certainly has.
She says she saw the murdered woman's ex-husband...
leaving the building just as she came back sir.
I saw him clear as day. It was Blaney all right.
He came out of the door downstairs and walked down the alley.
The beast!
I'm sorry Miss Barling. I must press you.
Are you sure it was Mr. Blaney
Absolutely! I'd know him anywhere.
You see he came here yesterday afternoon and it was perfectly horrid.
He'd been drinking and insisted on seeing Mrs. Blaney.
And did he see her Yes. She'd never turn anyone away not even him.
What happened Oh I don't know.
They started having a row almost immediately. Mrs. Blaney came out and said I might go.
Quite naturally I didn't want to embarrass her so I left.
As I did so I couldn't help overhearing that Mr. Blaney was becoming very violent
both in his language and his behavior.
Did he strike Mrs. Blaney Yes I think so.
There was the sound of a blow. I see.
Miss Barling could you describe Mr. Blaney for us
What he looked like what he was wearing and so on.
Yes I think I can.
He was a man in his thirties about an inch or so under six foot tall.
He had dark hair green eyes and a mustache.
I estimate his weight at about 155 pounds.
He was wearing a rather old-fashioned jacket...
with leather patches on the shoulders and elbows.
In my opinion it was quite unsuitable for London.
He was also carrying a raincoat.
That's an extraordinarily precise description Miss Barling.
In my job I've learned to keep a sharp eye on men Inspector.
EXcuse me.
I found this handbag on the desk and there's no sign of any money.
That doesn't make sense. I cashed a check for 5O pounds for her yesterday lunchtime.
It makes perfect sense to me. Where does she keep her money in this bag
Sometimes she zips it in the pocket. Mmm.
Have this face powder identified will you Sergeant
There might be some on the stolen money. We might be lucky.
All right sir.
What about fingerprints With all the clowns who come in here
there'll be dozens.
Coburg Hotel Bayswater.
Hey wait a moment. How can you afford a hotel
I'll tell you later. Okay.
So what you been up to Dick Well last night...
I allowed myself to be pampered by the handmaidens of a Salvation Army hostel.
I tell you after mixing with some of the types in there
one's clothing needs fumigation.
Smell that. Whew!
You mean you slept there Yeah... spasmodically.
What With all the old men Yes that's it.
We had a high old time. The conversation was mature
the Red Biddy flowed down the odd throats
and the good fellowship of the open road prevailed.
Red Biddy. What's that Blended red wine.
Half vino half mentholated spirits.
But why Dick Reasonable terms for bachelors that's why.
Thirty pence a night in fact. I don't understand.
How can you afford the Coburg
Well I managed to get some money.
- Since last night. - Yeah.
I uh I collected an old debt. That was lucky.
Yeah.
Thank you.
Double room please. What are you up to Not here!
Shh. Would that be with two singles
or the uh matrimonial-size bed
The mat... Double bed.
Please. Yes. I see.
Three-two-two should suit you. The Cupid Room.
Really Yes. It's very cozy.
If you'll just sign the register. Yes of course.
Mr. And Mrs. Oscar Wilde.
-Now look here Dick Blaney! -Oscar if you don't mind.
-Will you stop playing games I can't possibly... -Excuse me.
That'll be ten pounds plus service charge of two pounds.
Perhaps you'd care to settle now
There we are. Thank you.
Room please Three-two-two Bertie.
Follow me please.
You've got 322. That's nice.
Yes. The Cupid Room I think she called it.
Love's little arrows have struck quite a few hearts in there sir I can tell you.
Oh yeah.
Can I get you anything from the pharmacy sir No thank you.
Sir. Thank you sir.
Hey! Sir
Hang on. Can you send this to the cleaners for me
Certainly sir. And this. Tell them that it's urgent.
And uh might as well take the other half as well.
Tell them that I want them sprayed.
Sprayed sir With what
D.D.T. my good man. What else Sir
Death to the lurking roach porter. Confusion to the insidious louse.
Get 'em cleaned and pressed eh Yes sir.
Oh dear!
Hey Glad take a look at this.
Oh! Oh that poor woman.
It's the jacket Glad I'm talkin' about. The jacket! See what it says
"The police are anxious to interview a man seen leaving the matrimonial agency...
"about the time of the murder.
"When last seen he was wearing a tweed jacket with leather patches...
on the shoulders and elbows and carrying a raincoat. ''
That's a funny way to patch a jacket. It's meant to be like that!
The party in 322 was wearin' it.
Do you mean... Do you mean Mr. Oscar Wilde
That's not his real name silly. Oscar Wilde indeed!
He's the fellow the police are looking for.
Don't you see He's the necktie murderer.
And we've got him upstairs at this very minute!
Oh dear! I only hope that girl isn't wearing a necktie at this very moment.
I can't believe it! Not in the Cupid Room!
You know Glad sometimes just thinkin' about the lusts of men...
makes me want to heave.
Hello. Will you give me the police please
Hello police I'm the porter of the Coburg Hotel Bayswater.
Could you come at once I've got this fellow you're looking for here.
You know the necktie murderer.
He came here with a girl.
Come away Glad. You're not to do anything suspicious.
Open up!
Open up! Police!
They must've gone down the back stairs.
But I ask you in all conscience
is it likely I would murder a woman I'd been married to for ten years
If it was true it would be horrible.
And rape her... after ten years of marriage Violently rape her
I don't know. I'm always hearing of kinky things. Perhaps you was jealous of her.
Of Brenda Oh come off it.
I didn't know Brenda. It's possible.
Maybe you just wanted to get rid of her. But I had got rid of her.
We were divorced remember. We had been for two years.
There was no question of alimony. She earned far more than me.
You got that money from her didn't you You never collected a debt.
Well yes I did.
But she gave it to me the night before when we had dinner.
Twenty pounds. Why lie about it then
I suppose I was ashamed to admit it that's all.
That makes sense I suppose.
But if Brenda gave you the money at dinner why'd you sleep in the doss house
You could've afforded a hotel. I didn't realize that I had it.
She slipped it into the pocket of my raincoat.
Oh go on Dick. Why don't you pull the other one It's got bells on it.
But it's true! I suppose she didn't want to embarrass me.
You've got to admit it is pretty tall.
It's not as tall as me sleeping in a doss house with 2O quid in my pocket!
If I knew I had it I'd never have gone there would I
Maybe. Maybe! You smelled that jacket!
Would you sleep there if you didn't have to It wasn't that bad that jacket.
I still think it's a bit suspicious your sending it to the cleaners.
Suspicious of what In them sex cases they always do a lab test on the clothes.
It stank to high heaven!
That's why. You know it did.
Barbara I swear I'm telling the truth.
Do I look like a sex murderer to you
Can you imagine me creeping around London strangling all those women with ties
That's ridiculous. For a start I only own two.
Well it's true. That jacket was a bit smelly.
And if you had known about the money you wouldn't have stayed with old men like that.
Then you believe me
Thousands wouldn't.
Thanks.
I must be soft in the head lettin' a suspected strangler...
put his arms around me.
Shows you trust me. I suppose so.
Hey what we gonna do The police will be looking for you!
I don't know. I haven't thought yet.
There's only one thing you can do. Tell them what happened like you told me.
No I can't do that. You've got to!
They'd never believe me. Why not I did.
You're not the law. I'm probably their only suspect.
You have to go along and persuade them to search for someone else.
I mean one look at you and they'd know you wasn't a sadistic killer.
Blaney! Come on!
Dicko!
Haven't done any of this cloak-and-dagger stuff since the Suez business.
That's when I first met Dicko in the squadron you know.
He was a bit of a split-assed type then too.
Hetty you remember Dicko don't you
Of course. Come in.
- This is Miss Milligan. - Hello Miss Milligan.
Pleased to meet you. I bumped into them in the park.
How fortunate! We haven't seen you in ages Dick.
How's Brenda Do you still hear from her
Well uh she's dead... I'm afraid.
Yes... and you killed her! Steady on Hetty.
He didn't do it. He's just been telling me all about it. Has he now
See he was seen near the place where Brenda was murdered.
So the police think he's the strangler chap. But he's not of course.
All he wants is a place to hide out.
And you suggested he should stay here.
Well yes. It seemed a good idea.
Nobody ever knows who's staying here.
You're a bloody fool Johnny getting yourself involved like this.
But he didn't do it. Of course he did it!
-What old Dicko -Yes old Dicko the chivalrous knight of the skies!
He always treated her like a chit!
I think you're absolutely wrong.
Don't you remember that disgusting divorce petition
The things you did to her!
-Divorce petition -Oh didn't he tell you
Did he forget to mention he was divorced from his wife on the grounds of extreme cruelty
Thank you very much.
Well is it true
Yes!
Both extreme mental and physical cruelty.
Depravity was mentioned I think.
It had to read that way but there wasn't a word of truth in it!
The lawyers made the whole thing up.
Neither of us wanted to wait three years to get a divorce on the grounds of desertion
so I allowed her to divorce me on the grounds of cruelty.
Extreme cruelty.
I wonder if the police have read a copy of it.
My God!
Yes I'm sure they'll be fascinated.
He's innocent I know he is. You know it How do you know it
As you say they'd been divorced. There was no call for him to do her in.
There's no spiteful act I'd put past old Dicko here
especially if he were drunk.
Were you drunk when you did it Was that it
I didn't do it Hetty.
I didn't do it! I swear!
Then why don't you go to the police
and explain to them instead of involving Johnny
I didn't want to involve him. He insisted.
That's right I did. Can't abandon a chap in trouble.
I still say why don't you go to the police and inform them
They'd never believe him that's why.
He's the only suspect they've got and with all the evidence against him
they'd lock him up without so much as a by-your-leave.
Please hide him Mrs. Porter just for tonight
until we can think what's best to do.
'Course we'll hide him. Can't throw an old comrade to the cops.
Well if you want to be arrested for harboring a wanted man...
or subverting the course of justice or whatever
on your own head be it Johnny.
But I wash my hands of the matter.
Thank God we're off to Paris tomorrow morning. That's all I can say.
That is if we're not all in jail! I'm going shopping.
Perhaps I'd better go. Nonsense old chap.
Don't worry about Hetty. I'll calm her down. Use the sofa tonight.
I must be off. I'm ever so late already.
What do you do Miss Milligan I work in a pub.
Same place he used to be. Really
Why don't both of you slip out of the country 'til this whole thing's blown over
Come and give me a hand at the Bulldog. Bulldog
It's an English pub I've opened in Paris. They're the new thing there.
That's a great idea. Why don't we
Not likely. I never was any good at French.
You don't have to be. It's an English pub.
As long as you can say "nOn" you'll be all right.
Well... Come on Babs.
You don't like the Globe any more than I did.
Meet me at Victoria Station tomorrow morning 11 OO by the flower stall.
We can shoot down the coast and get a day trip to France. You don't need a passport.
-Okay. -Splendid!
Froggies will roll over and die at the sight of a real English barmaid.
I must go now really. You know Forsythe.
Mum's the word eh Don't tell a soul I'm here.
Cross me heart and hope to die.
Thanks for lookin' after him. Not at all my dear.
I'll come see you to the lift.
Enjoying that are you sir
Sergeant my wife is currently taking a course...
at the Continental School of Gourmet Cooking.
Apparently they've never heard of the principle To eat well in this country
one must have breakfast three times a day.
And an English breakfast at that. I don't mean your cafe complet.
Beg pardon sir The cup of coffee half an inch deep...
in floating bits of boiled milk and a sweet bun full of air.
That's what I had this morning. I see what you mean sir.
I'm a... Quaker Oats man myself.
Excuse me sir.
This has just come in. It's the lab report on the ten-pound note...
that Blaney used to pay the hotel bill with. Yes.
As you'll see the note bore traces of face powder...
identical to that which we found in Mrs. Blaney's handbag.
Thank you. Thank you sir.
Well Sergeant we were in luck after all.
Yes sir. That just about does it for him I'd say. Looks very much like it.
I've never run into any of these jokers before sir.
What are they like
Oh they vary... but not a lot.
The important thing to remember is they hate women and are mostly impotent.
Impotent Don't mistake rape for potency Sergeant.
In the latter stage of the disease
it's the strangling not the sex that brings them on.
Above all of course they're sadists.
You know what they are Sergeant I'm sure. Oh yes sir.
If you don't read all about it in there Mrs. Blaney's divorce petition.
It tells you a great deal about the habits of our hero.
Yeah
Right. Put him on. Yes Chief Inspector Oxford speaking.
My name is Forsythe Inspector. Felix Forsythe.
I run the Globe Public House Covent Garden.
I see from the newspaper you're in charge of these strangling cases.
Yes that is so.
Good because I've got some information to impart.
Now this man you're looking for the one with the patches on his suit.
I know him. He worked here as a barman.
His name is Richard Blaney. He's a right bastard.
Are you quite certain it's the same man
Gone off with your barmaid What exactly do you mean by "gone off"
She's been out all night with him and hasn't yet returned.
I felt it my duty to tell you that I consider her to be in great danger.
That is of course if she's still alive and kicking.
Thank you for your information Mr. Forsythe.
Tell me what does this barmaid of yours look like
I can set your mind at rest on one point. She was alive at 8OO this morning.
8OO this morning
Well where is she now We opened at 11 OO!
What I want to know is is she coming back here or not She's left all her clothes!
I expect she'll turn up sooner or later.
These days ladies abandon their honor far more readily than their clothes.
Thank you for your information Mr. Forsythe. I'll send someone over.
That was Forsythe manager of the Globe Public House Covent Garden.
I tell you what Jim I'm glad I'm not in the potato business.
Got enough troubles of me own. You're not a bad judge Bob.
The potato business is poison always was.
It costs a fortune to dig 'em up another fortune to transport them.
And what do you have at the end Hardly any money for them.
Mostly you can't sell them.
I've got to send a truckload back up to Lincolnshire tonight.
And what will they do with them They'll plow them back in.
Can you beat it
And they say there's people hungry in this world. True Jim.
And there are a few thirsty as well. Come on have one with your Uncle Bob.
Good afternoon !
Where do you think you've been Your half-day was yesterday afternoon!
You took a hell of a chance didn't you spending the night with a murderer
How do you know I spent the night with anyone Now come off it.
You took his clothes to him. You didn't come home. It stands to reason.
Why don't you mind your own bleeding business Don't talk to me like that!
I was worried about you. I thought you might be next. I even phoned the police.
Police Yeah. They wanna talk to you.
They're sending a fella over from Scotland Yard. Why
Why Because they want your lover.
They wanna pick him up and put him where he can't strangle any more women!
And you'd better help 'em. The sooner that madman's behind bars the better.
Don't you talk about him like that!
You don't realize how lucky you are to be alive!
Christ Almighty Babs if I wasn't shorthanded I'd take you myself!
As it is right after closing time... I won't be here!
You can stuff your rotten job right up your jacksie! Come back you!
Oh balls!
Got a place to stay
Oh it's you Bob. Yeah.
I heard that ding-dong you had with Forsythe. Oh he's a right bastard.
Of course he is.
You can stay at my place 'til you get something sorted out... if you want.
I won't be in your way. I'm going up north for a few days.
No strings Now do I look like that sort of a bloke
All blokes are that sort of a bloke.
Are you really goin' away Sure! Tonight.
You can have the place to yourself. I'll take you there now.
And if you like I'll go back to the Globe and pick up your stuff for you.
Now I can't say fairer than that can I
Oh thanks Bob. I'll just stay the one night if you don't mind.
Suit yourself Tomorrow I'm gonna go to um...
I'm going to my sister in Southall.
Leaving your boyfriend in the lurch a bit aren't you
He has to make up his own mind what to do.
I'd like to help him if I could. Where's he hiding out
Can't tell you Bob. I promised. Ohh!
Come on Babs. Dick and me have always been mates. You know that.
I can't.
All right. Keep your little secret.
You know changing jobs can be a blessing in disguise. It gets you out of a rut.
A girl like you ought to travel see the world a bit.
The Cape California Jaffa. Where the fruit comes from
that's where I'd like to go if I wasn't tied down here.
But you you can do as you please!
You've got the whole of your life ahead of you.
Here we are. I'm on the second floor.
I don't know if you know it Babs
but you're my type of woman.
Is that you Tim Hello dear.
Hungry Yes!
Good. I'll bring it right in.
It's a soup de poisson dear.
I know you'll enjoy it. I have no doubt of it.
Don't wait for me. I'm just going to see to the next course.
Well... what's new in the case Any sensational breaks
No. I'll be glad when we get Mr. Richard Blaney inside though.
Any idea where he is
No our only lead to him left her job this morning.
I don't know where she is either. You're certain he's the one
Oh yes he's... the one all right.
There's not even the complication of another suspect.
It has to be him.
We have him identified as leaving the matrimonial agency...
at the time his ex was killed.
We have the clothes which he found necessary to send to the cleaners in a hurry.
And we have the evidence of the face powder and the Salvation Army hostel.
I don't follow you my dear.
I didn't think the Salvation Army girls used makeup.
No Blaney slept in a Salvation Army hostel the night before last.
-Did he dear -Yes.
He was incautious enough to tell them his name.
I don't think an ex-R.A.F. Officer would sleep in such a place...
unless he was broke do you No I don't.
So let's assume he was.
Last night however he slept in the...
Coburg Hotel in Bayswater...
and paid for his extremely expensive room with a ten-pound note.
The note bore traces of the same face powder we found in Mrs. Blaney's handbag.
I mean the murderer not only strangled Mrs. Blaney
he stole money from her handbag as well.
Ergo... Blaney is the thief and also the murderer.
That ties it up then.
Well I think so.
And furthermore there is a waitress...
at Mrs. Blaney's club who can also testify...
to Blaney's aggressive behavior towards his wife the previous night.
He doesn't seem to have been very discreet does he
No. Discretion is not traditionally the strong suit of the psychopath.
Believe me that's what we're dealing with.
You ought to read his wife's divorce... petition.
What exactly is in this soup
Why Don't you like it
Mmm! It's delicious.
But I find the...
ingredients are somewhat mystifying.
They're smelts ling
conger eel John Dory
pilchards and frog fish.
Now since that must've been fairly satisfying
I thought a simple roast bird would be enough.
Caille aux raisins.
Hmm
Quail with... grapes.
I must say I'm very worried. About Mr. Blaney
Yes. He's gone off with a barmaid he used to work with.
I think she's in very great danger.
You're wrong Tim. Absolutely wrong.
It can't be this fellow.
How long did you say he was married
Ten years.
Well... there you are.
A crime de passion after all that time
Look at us. We've only been married eight years
and you can hardly keep your eyes open at night. That's as may be.
But I don't knock you about or make you do degrading things.
No the evidence speaks for itself.
Besides you can't make normal judgments about psychopathic killers.
They can be triggered off at any time.
We've got to find him before his... appetite is whetted again.
Christ all-bloody-mighty!
See you mate.
You bitch! Where's that bloody pin
Hey you're spilling your load!
-What -The potatoes. They're falling on the road.
Hey do you see what I see
Here what's wrong... Who is it
Perhaps you can tell us.
Wake up ! What
Get out of here. What is it
Brenda wasn't enough for you. You had to kill another girl too!
What girl You know. That girl you brought here yesterday.
Babs As if you didn't know.
You strangled her like all the others!
She's been strangled
Don't you playact with me. Get up and get out of here.
I'd call the police myself if I knew how to do it without getting involved.
I don't believe it. I just don't believe it.
It's true Dicko. It just came over on the radio.
They found her in a potato truck in Lincolnshire.
The fellow at the pub where you worked identified her.
He knows where they found her. He put her there!
What are you talking about I haven't left this room all night.
Liar. I don't believe you. It doesn't matter whether you believe him or not
because it said on the radio Miss Milligan had been dead for at least 12 hours...
when they found her at 3OO this morning.
She must've been killed before 3OO yesterday afternoon.
Dick was with us from the time she left to the time we went to bed.
So he couldn't have done it.
Poor kid. I still don't believe it.
They're only guessing when she was killed.
We didn't go to bed 'til 11 OO and Dick was here with us then.
They can't be eight hours adrift. Dicko
Don't you see what this means You're in the clear! We can give you an alibi.
Yes. Yes I suppose you can.
There's no supposing. We'll simply tell the police you were here with us.
Would you do that Would you do it now before you go away
Of course I would. Delighted. You'll do no such thing!
What Not unless you want to go to jail for harboring a wanted man.
But he's not a criminal. The police think he is!
And they have a lot of evidence against him.
We know he didn't kill Miss Milligan. We've got to tell them he was with us.
But we don't know he didn't kill Miss Milligan!
For all we know the time given on the radio might've been a trap.
What is certain if you go to the police
they will probably charge you with being an accessory after the fact.
And they certainly won't allow us to go abroad and they will probably put us in jail.
Well Hetty's right dammit. You can see that Dicko can't you
You mean you won't come to the police with me
-I don't see how I can. You heard Hetty. -You're my only alibi!
I'm sorry. I've got to get to Paris today. I can't afford to be kept here.
But you can afford to stand by and see me go to jail for life!
Is that it It's not as bad as that. I mean they'll find...
this strangler chappie. Of all the cowardly shits!
It's "I'm all right and haul up the ladder " isn't it
You pair of bastards!
If that's how you feel after all we've done for you you better had go!
I'll call the manager.
And involve yourself Don't worry I'm going.
I'm a little choosy with whom I spend my last hours of freedom.
Look I'm sorry about this. I'd suggest that you came to Paris and worked in a pub
but they're watching all the ports and stations. It said so on the news.
Well that lets you out then doesn't it
Your responsibility for me ends here.
Clear this area please. Thank you madam. Stand back please.
Looks as though we've got half the law in London in the market this morning.
Yeah. It makes it very difficult to give short weight.
I suppose they're trying to find out...
if anybody saw Blaney put Babs on that potato truck.
You think he did it do you It stands to reason doesn't it
Why Don't you I'm not as eager as some to turn on my old mates.
What are you talkin' about Blaney wasn't a mate of mine.
I suppose you know I had to sack him for stealin'. Get off.
Yeah Blaney was a thief right bastard.
I even told that Chief Inspector but he didn't believe a word did he
I suspect he's laughing on the other side of his face now.
You reckon Yeah definitely definitely.
He wasn't so cocky when I saw him at 7OO this morning.
I've just been down to Scotland Yard to identify her.
From photos you know. They took 'em and they... rushed 'em down special.
She wasn't a pretty sight I can tell you. Some people have all the luck.
Yeah. I better get a move on.
Business will be pretty brisk today. You know how morbid some people are.
Absolutely! Jumping up to identify dead girls at all hours of the morning.
See you later.
My God Dick!
Whatcha doin' here
I'm sorry Bob but I had nowhere else to go.
The people I was staying with left for Paris this morning.
I wouldn't have come but you did say if I needed anything anytime...
Yes yes of course! But you took a hell of a chance coming here this morning.
The whole place is teeming with coppers. Wait a minute.
Well you'd better hole up in my place for a day or two 'til we get something sorted.
Yes. I thought maybe if you had the room.
I know it's a hell of an imposition getting you involved and everything.
You've got to believe me. I haven't murdered anyone!
This whole business is insane! You know me.
I wouldn't get involved in anything like this. Of course you wouldn't. No.
The police as usual have got the whole thing arse about face.
I mean these sort of killings always boggle the mind.
That man must be a sexual maniac.
Mind you there are some women who ask for everything they get.
But you Don't make me laugh. You're not the type.
Now... don't worry.
You've done the right thing coming to your Uncle Bob.
Right. Well let's get over to my place now. You know where it is
Yeah. Great. I'll go first and I'll take the bag.
You'll be less conspicuous that way. Okay.
You follow but take the long way around. Go down to the Strand you know.
And then work your way up Southampton Street. Okay Yeah.
Well done boy! Come in.
Make yourself comfortable.
Very cozy. Yes well it's my little nest.
You know my home.
Home is the place where when you have to go there they have to take you in.
That's what my ol' mum used to say. You met my mum didn't you
Yes. Ah great old lady.
I better get to the shop. See you later eh Yeah sure.
There's something to eat in the kitchen. The booze is here.
So get on with it right
Bob I'm really grateful for all this. You know that.
I told you think nothing of it.
Hey do me a favor will you
Keep away from the windows. Yes of course. Sorry.
Don't do anything I wouldn't do.
Are you Richard lan Blaney
Yes. What is this?
You're under arrest. Come quietly and you won't get hurt.
Is this necessary We take no chances with bastards like you.
Is this your bag Yes.
Thank you Mr. Rusk.
- You've been very helpful. - Anything to oblige Sarge.
No reward I'm afraid. Better luck next time eh
You know what they say. "Virtue is its own reward."
L... Well if you want any more help I'll be in my shop.
All right. We know where you are.
Richard lan Blaney Yes.
As the result of my inquiries you'll be detained in connection...
with the willful murders of Brenda Margaret Blaney
Barbara Jane Milligan and others.
You're not obliged to say anything unless you wish.
Anything you do say will be taken down in writing and may be used in evidence.
Mr. Oxford could you spare a second over here
Rusk. It's Rusk!
Hold him back. Where was this found
Over at Henrietta Street where we picked him up. Any identification
"Miss Barbara Milligan Globe Public House.
Covent Garden London W.C.2."
Are you agreed upon your verdict We are.
Do you find the prisoner Richard lan Blaney
guilty or not guilty of the murder of Brenda...
...lan Blaney
you have been found guilty of a terrible crime.
On its ghastly and wicked nature I will not dwell.
I only tell you that you must entertain no expectation or hope...
that you will escape the consequences of it.
The sentence of this court is that you serve a term of life imprisonment...
for not less than 25 years.
Rusk did it! I told you all along! Rusk!
I keep telling you. Rusk where are you
One of these days you bastard!
Rusk where are you Rusk
One of these days I'm gonna get out and kill you you bastard!
I've got nothing to lose now!
I might as well do what I'm being locked away for!
You remember that! You remember that!
Rusk did it.
Rusk did it. I've told you all along!
Rusk Rusk where are you
One of these days I'm gonna get out and kill you you bastard!
I've got nothing to lose now. I might as well do what I'm being put away for.
You remember that! You remember that!
Do you see the sign Hartletts Yes sir.
It's the fair-haired chap in the brown suit standing underneath it.
Did you see him Right. Yes I did.
We'll go around once again and I want a good close mug shot.
Yes Inspector I remember him well.
He came here on two or three occasions.
Every business has its own special cross to bear I suppose.
And yours is men like this That is so.
Most of them are easy enough to get rid of but Mr. Robinson here...
was particularly insistent.
He wouldn't take no for an answer. Mr. Robinson
Yes that is the man's name.
Here we are.
Mr. William Robinson.
You see Inspector he wanted us to find women for him who enjoyed
well... certain peculiarities.
You mean who were sexual masochists Who enjoyed being hurt
That sort of thing Quite.
Perhaps you'd better see it for yourself.
Naturally we told him we couldn't oblige
but as I say he kept coming back.
Is it likely do you think
that if Mr. Robinson couldn't get what he wanted from your agency
he would go to others Oh yes very likely.
Men like this leave no stone unturned...
in their search for their disgusting gratifications.
EXcuse me Inspector.
Do you have any special reason for seeing Mr. Robinson
Yes Miss Barling we do. And I'd like you to keep my visit confidential.
Of course.
Get the doctor quick. Looks like an ambulancejob.
I told you it wasn't Blaney didn't I
I told you you were on the wrong track.
A woman's intuition is worth more than all those laboratories.
I can't think why you don't teach it in police colleges.
So you think it's Rusk do you You think he's our man
Well of course. Anyone can see that.
He knew both Mrs. Blaney...
and that Barbara what's-her-name didn't he Yes.
Well there you are.
You told me the man's a sexual pervert.
That's why he kept the clothes and put them in poor Mr. Blaney's case.
We have no proof of that.
It stands to reason.
Don't you mean intuition
What does your intuition tell you I want for dinner tonight
Steak and a baked potato.
But you're getting...
pied de porc a la mode de Caens.
It looks like a pig's foot! That's what it is.
I put it in the same sauce the French use for tripe.
That's comforting.
Well when are you going to arrest...
this Mr. Robinson or Rusk or whatever he's called
When I have the proof I need.
It takes longer to acquire than intuitive insights. When will you have it
In a few minutes I hope dear.
Really
You old slyboots. Tell.
Well...
we know that if Rusk is the murderer
he traveled up in a potato truck with his victim.
How do we know that
Did you ever hear of a corpse that cut itself out of a tied sack
What would he want to take the corpse out of the sack for
Obviously he was looking for something.
How do we know that
The corpse was deep in rigor mortis.
He had to break the fingers of the right hand to retrieve what they held.
It would be so nice to get back to plain bread in this house.
What do you think they held
A locket A broach A cross!
It had to be something that would incriminate him.
Something that he missed when he put the body on the truck.
A monogrammed handkerchief perhaps.
Not a cross I think.
Well...
I don't see why not.
Religious and sexual mania are closely linked.
Anyway whatever it was he found it
which was unlucky for us.
But we did have one piece of good fortune.
The truck driver told us that he stopped at one place on his journey
and that was at a pull-in somewhere out of London.
A pull-in Hmm.
It's a... cafe frequented by truck drivers dear.
They serve humble foods like bacon and egg sandwiches
sausages and mashed potatoes and cups of tea and coffee.
How is it so fortunate that this driver stopped there
It's not so much that he stopped
but that he stopped only once that is important.
The only place our man could've escaped from that truck was at that cafe.
I sent Sgt. Spearman to see if he could find anyone who could remember Rusk being there.
I'm expecting him back at any minute.
Well eat up dear. You'll want to be finished by the time he arrives.
Tasty very tasty.
Not a lot of meat on it mind.
No sense in gorging dear.
I'll take mine and eat it while I'm beating my egg whites for the souffle.
Good evening Sergeant. Good evening sir.
I hope I'm not interrupting your dinner. No not at all. Come in.
Thank you sir. Put your hat and coat on the sofa.
Good evening Sgt. Spearman. What would you like to drink
Good evening madam. I don't know that l...
Oh that's all right. You're off duty.
How about a Margarita It's delicious.
Tequila triple sec
fresh lemon juice and... salt pressed 'round the rim of the glass.
You'll love it. Thank you madam.
Sgt. Spearman you are positively glutinous with self-approbation.
You might as well speak out. Yes sir.
The woman behind the counter at the cafe...
positively identified Rusk from the photo I showed her...
as being a man who called at the cafe the night the body was discovered.
And that's not all.
What are you waiting for A roll of drums No sir. Sorry sir.
The woman also said that Rusk was disheveled and very dusty...
and asked to borrow a clothes brush.
This is the brush she lent him sir.
You see there
What do you say Spearman Potato dust
Here you are Sergeant.
Cheers.
Cheers madam. Did you hear all that
Yes I told you. I knew all the time. Quite.
Get this down to the lab as soon as possible will you Very good sir.
It rather looks like we put the wrong man away this time.
What do you mean "we" You... put him away.
All right Spearman you can get along now. Good night madam.
You haven't finished your drink. I'm sorry. I have to get down to the lab in a hurry.
Good night Spearman. Good work.
Very good work. Thank you sir.
Poor Mr. Blaney. You've got to get him out Tim immediately.
He's in hospital at the moment.
I'll talk to the assistant commissioner in the morning and get the case reopened.
He won't like it but there's quite enough evidence for a pardon.
Will they give him any compensation
I expect they'll give him some money
but there's no real way to compensate in cases like these.
Poor man.
I think the least you can do is ask him 'round for a really good dinner.
Let's see.
It will obviously have to be something substantial.
I think a Caneton aux cerises.
What's that Duckling...
with heavy sweet cherry sauce.
After that jail food he's been having I expect he'll eat anything.
EXcuse me.
I must see if my souffle's started to rise.
Hey!
Are the pills working
-He's sleeping like a baby. -Do you think we gave him enough
Christ mate he's had half a dozen.
Good. Now I'm off to get that bastard Rusk!
All right all right. Let's make sure.
It's now or never! I'm due back inside tomorrow.
George George!
All right George.
Right son better be going. Mind you do him up good.
Here take this strip of mica.
You may need it to open his door. It might be locked.
Doctor Sister
Get a trolley nurse.
Sister there seems to be no evidence of a cerebral accident.
We'll have to admit him for observation and then sort it out.
Could he be an epileptic or a diabetic
Not very likely in his sort ofjob.
We're certainly going to need blood samples.
Sleeping pills! They've given him all their sleeping pills.
Good night. Good night sir.
Hello
Good God! When was this
Right. What's that
Yes. Five minutes. I'll wait outside.
I'm off! Blaney's escaped and I bet I know where he's gone.
I often wondered whether Blaney threw himself down those stairs...
in a suicide attempt or just as a means to get into the hospital.
Now of course we have our answer.
No. No!
It's not...
Mr. Rusk.
You're not wearing your tie.
I...