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00:30To Barnabas on a well-deserved promotion chief clark. Can you believe it?
00:38Congratulations
00:42Thank you, my dear. Thank you
00:44Mmm, not one
00:46Five other mortaries he's in charge of three my dear not five as I believe I've mentioned before
00:55You're very kind to take us out for dinner mr. Fox the menu looks quite delicious
01:00Particularly the Chateaubriand
01:01It is my pleasure and please feel free to choose anything at all up to a cost of three shillings each
01:13That wine is rather expensive my dear perhaps you wish to savour it rather than
01:17Barnabas the most exciting thing that's happened to me all week is saving a spider from the kitchen sink
01:22I've been looking forward to this dinner all week, so please
01:26Let me enjoy myself
01:30Mmm
01:32Mmm
01:34With the compliments of the gentleman at table six madam. Oh for me
01:40They're from the deals private detectives
01:43That's the chairman and the deputy chairman no less
01:47Just to be clear this is not going on my bill is it?
01:52Would you excuse me a moment of course?
01:54Gentlemen I I wanted to thank you for your most kind gesture you are most welcome miss scarlet
02:02Allow me to introduce myself. My name is edmund fletcher
02:06I'm chair of the guild of private detectives
02:10And this is our deputy chair archibald spillsbury
02:14Oh
02:16Please
02:19Thank you
02:23Well, this is most fortuitous
02:27We were only discussing you this morning
02:29You were?
02:30Miss scarlet
02:32We would very much like you to join our number
02:38Well, that would be an honour indeed
02:41The patronage of the guild would be most welcome
02:43There is one small matter we need to discuss before confirming your membership
02:50It concerns the new detective inspector of scotland yard
02:56Inspector blake
02:57What about him?
02:59He is intent on sticking to the ludicrous notion of not using private detectives
03:05We must take action
03:08Fortunately we have an ace up our sleeve
03:13You miss scarlet
03:16I'm sorry. I don't I don't understand
03:18Inspector blake has refused to
03:22Meet us to discuss his misguided policy, but we believe
03:26You have crossed paths with him several times already
03:31The role of detective inspector is increasingly political
03:35Requires a whiter-than-white reputation
03:38And yet
03:40Inspector blake has been alone with you
03:44On several occasions
03:51You didn't just happen to be here this evening did you
03:54Make an accusation of lewd behaviour on his part
03:59Perhaps he suggested certain favours in return for employment
04:05Or tried to force himself upon you
04:11Do this
04:13And you will be granted membership of the guild with all the benefits that comes with it
04:16Forgive me if I toast your health with water
04:22That unfortunately I'm teetotal on the direction of a doctor who
04:26Is determined to take all pleasure from me
04:28So
04:30Miss scarlet
04:32Do we have a deal?
04:33No, we most certainly do not
04:45No, we most certainly do not
04:53That's the mysterious
04:55To be continued
04:56Butter
04:591990
05:00Gift
05:04Now
05:05To be continued
05:06The next venture
05:06Congratulations
05:07If you had faith in and a project
05:08Go back soon
05:09when you stood in the field
05:09So
05:11the other scene
05:12That's what we saw
05:13So
05:14Close
05:16Despite hastening
05:17To be continued
05:17Everything
05:18You
05:18Preg shouts
05:18To be continued
05:19Morning.
05:35Morning.
05:36You're supposed to be dressed and ready for school.
05:52I don't like it there, Papa.
05:54The girls are mean.
06:06If you go to school, I promise we shall have dinner together this evening and I shall
06:12tell you everything about my day, including all the bad men I arrest.
06:16Promise?
06:18Promise.
06:19Good morning, my jaw.
06:36Barnabas, just in time.
06:38Breakfast is ready.
06:39It's the first day in my new role as Chief Clark and a much needed stocktake is required
06:44at Allgate Mortuary.
06:45So I came by to inform you I will not be partaking in breakfast this morning.
06:49But I've made it now.
06:50Well.
06:51There's a hole in the sleeve.
06:53You've timed it, darn it.
06:54Again?
06:54What have you been doing?
06:56What have I told you?
06:56Don't you worry.
06:57Mr. Cos?
06:58Miss Goddard, I really do not have time to eat, my dear.
07:02Very well.
07:03Off you go, then.
07:03Ladies.
07:04Sit down, have some breakfast.
07:06I don't have time either.
07:07I'll skip.
07:08Will you be home for dinner?
07:10Lizzie?
07:12Oh.
07:19Good morning, Inspector Blake.
07:33Are you aware of the convention of knocking Miss Scarlet?
07:36But I did knock.
07:37You were then supposed to wait to be invited in.
07:40I have an urgent matter to discuss with you about the Guild of Private Detectives.
07:44I'm here to give you a warning.
07:46They are far from happy about your current policy regarding private investigators.
07:51Please tell me you're not here on their behalf.
07:53Nothing could be further from the truth.
07:55But will the Guild have money and influence?
07:59They've taken against you and will stop at nothing to undermine your position.
08:07Why are you telling me this, exactly?
08:10Well, I thought you should know.
08:15So you're giving me this information out of the goodness of your heart?
08:18There's nothing you want in return?
08:20Absolutely not.
08:21Well, of course, it benefits me to be on good terms with the Detective Inspector.
08:30Now we have it.
08:35If you must know, they insulted me deeply.
08:41The Guild chairman and his lackey asked me to make certain accusations about you.
08:48What kind of accusations?
08:51It is good indeed to finally meet you, Inspector.
09:03I did try a number of times to make your acquaintance.
09:07But sadly, you were unavailable.
09:11We have something in common.
09:13You and I.
09:14We both served in the Royal Engineers.
09:16Best years of my life.
09:17Even with the, uh, war wounds.
09:25I believe you served in Africa, too.
09:27I did not come here to share war stories.
09:30I came here to make myself crystal clear in person.
09:33I will run my division in whatever way I see fit.
09:36And no threat or attempt at blackmail will have any effect on any decision I take.
09:43I do hope I've made myself clear, Mr. Fletcher.
09:46Oh, I see how the lady detective has paid you a visit.
09:53I trust this is an end to the matter.
09:56I'm afraid it's not.
09:59Try to look at it from my perspective.
10:01I have been chairman of the guild these past 17 years.
10:10And in that time, I've enjoyed the full support of all our members.
10:15Two thousand of them, no less.
10:18And above all, my duty is to ensure that their businesses thrive.
10:26If I fail in that duty, then I look weak.
10:35I cannot afford to look weak, Inspector.
10:39My heart bleeds for you.
10:44You have a daughter, do you not?
10:46If for some unfortunate reason you were to lose your job, she would feel the consequences too.
10:57And as a father, surely you must be concerned about her welfare.
11:02Very well.
11:25I shall hire a private detective, starting tomorrow.
11:32Glad to hear it.
11:35I'll, uh, see a list of the preferred...
11:39No need.
11:41I have someone in mind.
11:45The lady detective.
11:46Unfortunately, Miss Scarlet is not a member of the guild.
11:56Yes.
11:57That is unfortunate.
12:11Miss Scarlet.
12:31Oh, it's such a leak.
12:32It's not early.
12:34Extremely early.
12:35I received your telegram last evening, and I'm here to be of service.
12:38What case should I be working on?
12:39Background checks for a new clerical office.
12:44We also need you to interview and assess the candidates for their suitability.
12:47We need women who are experienced and, more important, trustworthy.
12:51They will be dealing with highly confidential files.
12:54I set up a similar office in Bristol, and it worked rather well.
12:57Here is a list of the candidates.
12:59They'll be here at 11.
13:01Well, this isn't quite exactly what I was expecting.
13:06I thought you'd hired me to work on an actual case.
13:08This room will be vital to the smooth running of Scotland Yard.
13:11It will free up my detectives from administration duties.
13:15Miss Scarlet, is that a scowl?
13:18No.
13:20No, it's not a scowl.
13:21I'm merely thinking.
13:25This is the job I'll hire you to do.
13:27Do it or don't do it.
13:29It's up to you.
13:29My name is Cynthia Quinn.
13:34I'm 24 years old.
13:36I've worked in three offices, two solicitors, one accountancy firm, all of which would have
13:42no hesitation in their recommendation of me.
13:44And you've had a similar clerical role before?
13:49I have.
13:52And you've trained in shorthand?
13:55Absolutely.
13:56And you've worked full-time before?
13:59Many times.
14:00And I see here that your previous positions...
14:04Where shall I put the others?
14:05What others?
14:06There's just so many of them.
14:24And more come tomorrow.
14:25And the day after that.
14:27It was just the interviews.
14:29God knows how long the background checks would take.
14:31I thought this is what you wanted.
14:33Inspector Blake to hire you.
14:35And it is.
14:36And I'm trying my best to do as he asks.
14:39To play by his rules.
14:41Forge a working relationship.
14:43I can't help but feeling that this specific task is...
14:46Well, not exactly beneath me.
14:48Beneath you?
14:52Do you know what I did today?
14:54Arning.
14:55Then laundry.
14:56Then more arning.
14:58So sitting in a Scotland Yard at a nice shiny desk,
15:01interviewing clever, ambitious women,
15:03it's not the worst thing in the world.
15:05And you should be pleased you're helping those young ladies
15:09make something of themselves.
15:11Whatever happened to me in my day?
15:13We found a nice man and settled down.
15:15I'm allowed to change my mind.
15:23You don't seem yourself lately.
15:25Is it all well?
15:28Yes.
15:33No.
15:38I don't know.
15:42Barnabas has got his new job.
15:45You're always up to something different.
15:47For me.
15:50Every day's the same.
15:53You see, now I've worried you.
15:55This is why people should keep things to themselves.
15:58I'm going to make dinner.
16:01What can I do to cheer you up?
16:03I know.
16:04I'll cook a dinner this evening.
16:06I thought you wanted to cheer me up.
16:07Good morning, Miss Scarlet.
16:29Oh, Detective Fitzroy, how are you?
16:31Very well, thank you.
16:33You seem to have your hands full at the moment.
16:34If you need any assistance, let me know.
16:38Oh, you wish to help me interview a group of attractive young women?
16:43Oh, no.
16:43No, that's not...
16:44I was merely...
16:46I would never...
16:47Sir, message from Inspector Blake.
16:52I'm to meet him at 25 Girton Street.
16:56That address sounds familiar.
16:59It's the Guild of Private Detectives.
17:01A dead body has been found.
17:03Whose?
17:04You say he was found by a clerk.
17:09What time?
17:10Eight o'clock this morning, sir.
17:14Continue taking statements.
17:16Sir.
17:31Sir.
17:32Good, you're here, right?
17:33Why have you brought Miss Scarlet?
17:37I've had recent dealings with this man.
17:38I've come to help.
17:39My question was addressed to Detective Fitzroy.
17:42I believe she may be of assistance.
17:44As Miss Scarlet said, she's had recent dealings with the deceased.
17:47We will discuss this later.
17:48This is Fletcher's appointment book.
17:50I want to speak to everyone you met yesterday.
17:51Yes, sir.
17:52And send word to the city mortuary.
17:53I want a full list of the poisons they can test for.
17:55Right away, sir.
17:56Poisons, you say?
17:59That would explain the sickly sweet smell.
18:01Yes, I know.
18:02And no other signs of trauma apart from this puncture wound.
18:06From a syringe, I would guess.
18:08But there doesn't seem to be one present.
18:09Again, I know.
18:10Chateau-le-Maitre.
18:14The man had expensive taste, but just curious, since he didn't drink.
18:19You didn't know that, did you?
18:22Miss Scarlet, if you do not return to your duties, the duties that I'm paying you for,
18:26our contract will be terminated.
18:28Is that understood?
18:30Very well.
18:33You know where I am if you need me.
18:35I do.
18:36And I won't.
18:37Morning, Arthur.
18:56Morning, Ivy.
18:58The usual.
19:00Am I that predictable?
19:03See you tomorrow.
19:07Are you here for the interview?
19:29Miss Kingston.
19:40The butchers is next door.
19:42I'll be here for you.
19:54I'll be here for you.
19:56Thank you again for coming in.
20:26It's nice to meet you.
20:27Oh.
20:28Hi.
20:29Can I have a good time?
20:31Uh, yes.
20:32I have no more interviews until tomorrow.
20:35Just a few more days of this and we'll be done, thank goodness.
20:38It is paid work, after all.
20:40That's not the point, Clarence.
20:43I had hoped for the opportunity to dazzle Inspector Blake.
20:46Dazzle?
20:47Yes.
20:48To show him my worth.
20:49To put down a marker for future engagements.
20:51Well, there are many ways to dazzle someone.
20:53I, for one, cannot fail to be impressed with a well-presented audit.
20:56Numbers.
20:57They can have a poetry to them.
21:00Anyway, I'll get back to the matter in hand.
21:02I've been working on the background checks for yesterday's candidates.
21:05Now, most of them have come back clean, but there is one applicant that caught my attention.
21:10Cynthia Quinn.
21:11Cynthia Quinn?
21:13She's one of the first applicants that I interviewed.
21:17In fact, she was the best candidate so far.
21:20There are irregularities in her work history.
21:22Miss Quinn cites three previous employers, all of which seem to be legitimate, registered at Companies House.
21:28But on further investigation, I discovered they are, in fact, bogus.
21:32In what way?
21:33Well, Companies are registered, but they do not actually exist.
21:36And the, um, paperwork provides a trail that leads back to a private detective business.
21:43Malone's investigation agency?
21:46Well, that wasn't mentioned on her list of previous employers.
21:51Well, it's mostly for a couple of years.
21:52I was set up soon.
21:53I was so old, and I was so old.
21:54I was so old.
21:55I went off, and I thought he played some of the animals.
21:56I was so old.
21:57I was so old.
21:58I did not have to live the animals on their own.
21:59I was so old.
22:00I went off.
22:01I was so old.
22:02I was so old.
22:03What's the cients?
22:04I was so old.
22:05I was as old as old as well.
22:06I was so old as a young person.
22:07And, you know, like, oh my son.
22:09There are again.
22:11There's also a small planet.
22:12I was so old.
22:14But yeah, take a minute.
22:16I was so old.
22:17I had to have to go off now.
22:18I saw that.
22:49So you're the Deputy Chairman of the Guild?
23:11And I've been these last ten years.
23:13I confess in all that time there's been nothing so shocking in the events of these last few hours.
23:17Mr. Fletcher was not just my superior, he was my friend.
23:25When was the last time you saw him?
23:28Last night in his office. He was seeking re-election as Chairman. He and I were discussing his campaign.
23:32His campaign?
23:34He's perhaps too grand a word for it.
23:37The election is every four years, but it was always a fait accompli with Edmund.
23:42He won every time, no matter who stood against him.
23:45According to his diary, you were the last person to have a meeting with him.
23:50Did he mention an appointment with anyone else?
23:52Not that I recall. I left his office at half past eight.
23:57As far as I knew, he was heading home.
23:58A bottle of wine was smashed on the floor of his office.
24:05But as I understand it, he did not drink.
24:08Ooh, not for years.
24:10He picked up some tropical disease in Africa which gave him a slight hand tremor.
24:16Alcohol seemed too aggravated.
24:18Could it have been for someone else?
24:20A visitor, perhaps?
24:21It's possible he was a generous man.
24:25Can you think of anyone who might have wished to do him harm?
24:28You think it was murder?
24:30I believe he used to be a detective, Mr. Spilsbury.
24:33You'll be aware I have to consider the possibility.
24:35Edmund was well-liked.
24:36He grew the Guild from a handful of members to over 2,000 strong.
24:39He's a great man.
24:41Was a great man.
24:43You mentioned he was seeking re-election.
24:49I take it there would be some kind of vote.
24:50It's supposed to be tomorrow evening, although that may be delayed.
24:54As acting chairman, I will have to make that decision.
24:57You are now acting chairman.
25:00Will you yourself stand for election?
25:02I will.
25:02But only in memory of Edmund to continue his legacy.
25:06Do not read anything into that, Inspector.
25:14He was my oldest friend.
25:16We served together in Africa.
25:19He saved my life.
25:26What are the other candidates?
25:28Who else is standing?
25:30There is only one.
25:31And in truth, he may be someone you may wish to speak to.
25:33A man who's been forthcoming in his criticism of Edmund's time in office.
25:41Where might that be?
25:56Thomas K. Malone.
25:58You know he got Mr. Nash's premises for a bargain.
26:01He was a tough negotiator.
26:02He's an astute businessman.
26:04He's an untrustworthy snake who I had the misfortune of dealing with in France.
26:09And if Cynthia Quinn is working for him,
26:12my guess is that he'll aim to put her into Scotland Yard to gain access to classified information.
26:16Well, that is terrible, obviously.
26:19Though Mr. Nash did do something similar in Bow Street some years back.
26:22Why doesn't that surprise me?
26:28Did you find out anything else about Malone?
26:31As it happens, I did.
26:33His agency seems to be thriving, and as such, he's decided to stand for election as chairman of the guild.
26:40I do hope this is related to the task that I'm paying you for.
26:52I do hope this is related to the task that I'm paying you for.
27:06A check on one of the clerical applicants has revealed links to a detective agency.
27:13And this is why I do not use private investigators.
27:16I know the agency in question.
27:18Well, at least the owner.
27:19It's an American gentleman, and I use that word advisedly,
27:21who goes by the name of Thomas K. Malone.
27:24Malone.
27:25Who also happens to be...
27:27Standing for election to be chairman of the guild.
27:29Yes, I know.
27:31I was just on my way to speak with him.
27:33Oh, well, then it's vital that I come with you.
27:36I don't think so.
27:37Well, I...
27:38You're being unreasonable.
27:41I mean perfectly reasonable.
27:42There is no reason at all for you to accompany me.
27:44I came straight to you with this information.
27:46Well, I could have gone to see him myself.
27:49Is this some kind of attempt to prove yourself to me in the hope of future employment?
27:53I resent that suggestion.
27:56Hmm.
27:59I'm simply trying to help.
28:01Thomas K. Malone is a serial liar.
28:03I have met liars before.
28:04It comes with a job.
28:05Yes, but I know the man.
28:06I spent time with him.
28:07You'll get to the truth quicker if I'm there to call out his lies immediately.
28:11And I will also add that I'm offering my help free of charge.
28:18Is that a sigh of irritation or acceptance?
28:21Both.
28:23Very well.
28:23If you accompany me, I must insist on three things.
28:27I accept.
28:28May I at least say what they are?
28:30Well, you may, but I'll agree with them.
28:32Do not speak unless I ask you to.
28:34Do not show any reaction when the suspect is speaking.
28:35Do not do anything at all unless instructed by me.
28:38You have my word.
28:40And I'm very much looking forward to watching you work.
28:44Do not try and charm me for your own advantage.
28:46I do not do that.
28:48If you say so.
28:50mr malone no he just left really anyone depends who's asking detective inspector blake from
29:16scotland yard that is him thomas came alone i did not ask you to speak miss carlott wise as scarlin
29:24well be damned that world friends friends do not handcuff each other to filthy pipes in a basement
29:31sorry please carry on let's talk inside
29:36how long have you been in london six months give or take i worked for an agency in boston then came
29:44here to set up my own shop in fact i believe these were your own premises nash and sons
29:50not that he has any sons he's a wily old fox that one but he gave me a good deal in this place so i
29:55can't complain and when did you join the guild of private detectives a few except for setting up i
30:00guess i thought it might be good for business but it's just been a waste of time and money
30:05100 pounds a year and for what do you want a drink no i'm gonna have one i finished work
30:11thought ahead anyway can i bill you for this you can try
30:16so let me guess you're here to ask about fletcher right he dies suddenly and standing against him
30:28in the election and you want to know if i killed him amongst other things well if i did kill him i'd
30:34deny it and if i didn't which i didn't then i'd also deny it
30:38i got a new wine in france at least some good came out of being there you got me pretty good
30:46i spent two weeks in the cell before they set me free
30:49if you're looking for an apology mr miller then you have a very long week
30:53what were your movements last night i was here working my election speech
30:58and before you ask yes there are people who can vouch for me my entire staff but for the record i
31:04did not like edmund fletcher a washed up has-been lining his own pockets the guild needs someone in
31:09charge who knows what they're doing someone with integrity and vision and that happens to be you
31:15i've been talking to the other members and they're ready for someone new
31:18and by the way if i'd been in charge i'd have convinced your friend here to rethink his ban on
31:23private detectives hey come to think of it how come she's working with you i'm not working with
31:29him i'm working for him mr malone as a man of vision and integrity let me ask you about cynthia
31:38quinn she's an employee of yours cynthia yeah what of it well cynthia quinn cynthia quinn applied for
31:44a position at the new clerical office at scotland yard it's a free country nothing to do with me
31:49look this is a waste of time mine and yours you know who you should be speaking to about fletcher's
31:57death archibald spillsbury 17 years he was deputy chairman taking fletcher's crap dealing with the
32:04mess he created waiting for him to step down you ask me you got tired of waiting
32:10it is the wine he was drinking chateau la maĂźtre same wine that was found at the crime scene yes i
32:26noticed i can't just be a coincidence i agree but he may have a point about archibald spillsbury
32:31i assume you're going to i am where are we going now well i have further leads to follow up you may
32:38go wherever you wish i'll meet you later at scotland yard we can um run through our next steps
32:42there is no we miss garnet i believe i have been quite clear in this
32:45is it pride is that it you can't risk someone else solving your case
32:53if so that's uh rather petty if i were being petty i would mention that you blatantly ignored
32:59everything i asked you during our meeting with malone and for your information i am not returning
33:04scotland yard i have one more appointment then i shall be heading home oh i have a life outside
33:10of work miss garlett as i'm sure you do
33:13oh this is the most wonderful evening what more could one ask for than good company nice glass of
33:35wine and a very taxing game of gin rummy yes it's just what the doctor ordered i mean i do not exaggerate
33:42when i say being in charge of three extra milk trees three times the work yes barnabas you have said
33:47is uh is everything all right my dear have i done something to upset you
33:55it's been a long day that's all
33:59for us all
34:01we shall speak no more of work shall we miss garlett
34:06although that is a shame by a strange quirk of fate
34:16your name was mentioned today miss garlett and um well i made a most humorous observation
34:22oh yes when inspector blake came by to pick up the post-mortem results on a mr fletcher
34:29the chairman of the guild of private detectives the same gentleman who sent over the bottle of
34:35champagne to us at the restaurant the same gentleman you threw the wine over so i said to the inspector
34:42i'm surprised miss garlett isn't a suspect
34:45that was the humorous observation you see yes i gathered that did that post-mortem reveal what poison was in his body
35:00it did that is classified information
35:03i'm working with the inspector on the case
35:06there were several likely candidates for poisons i'm i'm merely wishing you to confirm which one
35:11miss garlett i cannot reveal was it strychnine
35:13no hydrogen cyanide
35:16no and you cannot
35:17take off the period just tell her and have done with it
35:19visus stigma venenosum also known as the caliber beam
35:24but that i will say no more
35:26and the puncture mark on the back of fletcher's hand it was from a syringe wasn't it
35:30it was excellent
35:35it's your turn my dear
35:39yes i know it's my turn barnabas
35:43morning florence
36:03morning
36:04i have some news
36:07i discovered that the poison used to kill mr fletcher is a rare and ingenious one
36:12when placed in food or drink it's slow acting taking hours if not days to take effect
36:17death occurs by cardiac arrest making it impossible to distinguish from natural causes
36:22however mr fletcher was killed by an injection directly into his bloodstream
36:27he would have died in seconds so the question is
36:30why are we talking about a case that scotland yard is working on and we are not
36:33the question is why go to the effort of getting a rare slow acting poison only to inject it straight
36:40into the victim's body it leaves a visible puncture mark and high levels of poison making murder much
36:45easier to detect i've been doing some digging and i discovered that this poison known as the
36:51caliber beam grows in the same area of west africa where fletcher and spills be served in the army
36:57it's intriguing is it not it is intriguing but it doesn't change the fact this is not a case we've been
37:01hired to work on clarence this is our chance to prove ourselves eliza it is not that i don't
37:05admire your tenacity but there is an equal chance that conducting our own investigation will antagonize
37:10inspector blake but a gamble worth taking is it not good then we are agreed now i intend to
37:17investigate mr spillsbury further no syringe was found at the crime scene so if he is involved then
37:24perhaps he stored it somewhere in the meantime i have a task for you oh dear this poison is extremely
37:30rare and hard to come by so you must talk to someone who deals in the more exotic end of the black
37:35market exotic being a euphemism for dangerous oh he's uh far from dangerous
37:50mr gibson who wants to know i'm sorry to bother you but i'm here on a matter of urgent business
38:00i only deal with people i know and i don't know you i'm an associate of miss scarlet
38:07who i believe you've met on a number of occasions i've never heard of her right um
38:13we are looking for a list of suppliers of a particular poison the physo stigma venenosum
38:21it's also known as the calabar bean i deal with legitimate works of art so with full providence
38:27not poison miss scarlet informs me that you have diversified your business and you now provide a more
38:34eclectic range of products she also tells me that you are a cautious man and that i will need to make
38:41it worth your while financially speaking
38:48yes perhaps i could provide some information if the price is right
38:54my secretary deals with payments your secretary
39:00a recent appointment to ensure the smooth running of my new diversification
39:05oh so um who might provide that particular poison i've never heard of it
39:16no but i just paid you for the information yeah and the information is i've never heard of it
39:21then i should like my money back no refunds but i'll take it up with my secretary on your way out
39:42so
39:54so
39:56and
40:21sister's free
40:26I have a revolver, and I'm not afraid to use it.
40:36Is that true?
40:44No.
40:45What are you doing here, Miss Scarlet?
40:46Well, the same thing as you, I imagine.
40:48It is anything but the same.
40:49You have unlawfully broken in, whereas I have a search warrant.
40:53Can you see the difference?
40:54Well, if you'd stop being so stubborn and allow me to assist you, I wouldn't have to.
40:59Help! Please!
41:00It's coming from downstairs.
41:02Wait here.
41:08Help, please!
41:12Malone.
41:24This isn't the first time I found you bound and gagged, Malone.
41:30Perhaps you should rethink how you conduct your business.
41:32It's not my fault.
41:33It was Spilsbury.
41:34He asked me over to discuss the election.
41:36He said he was thinking of conceding.
41:38We sat down, had a drink.
41:40Before I knew it, he'd hit me over that and knock me out.
41:43Now I woke up down here.
41:45I guess he wants me out of the way for this evening's vote.
41:47So he would be a no-show and he would be elected to Sherman as default?
41:54And that's a viper.
41:58Where is this vote?
42:15Thank you, one and all.
42:19I hope to prove myself worthy of being our new chairman.
42:22And I do so in memory of my dear friend and colleague, Edmund Fletcher.
42:31May he rest in peace.
42:32All right, let's go.
42:52Good morning, gentlemen.
42:53Oh, what do you want?
42:55These are your business premises, I believe.
42:56It's very clever.
42:57An unremarkable exterior hiding in Aladdin's cave of...
43:00I've said, what do you want?
43:04I've been making some inquiries about you, Mr Gibson.
43:06Just wish to confirm if what I've discovered is correct.
43:08And what's that exactly?
43:09You are known to the black marketeers of London as Archibald Gibson,
43:13but you are in fact Stanley Grimstripe, the town of Northampton.
43:16So?
43:17The town where your wife lives.
43:19A wife who believes you to be dead.
43:27It was a boating accident, wasn't it?
43:30Have you spoken to Gladys?
43:31Not yet, but that is my intention.
43:34She's not a difficult woman to find.
43:36The only female butcher in the south of England.
43:40She can break an entire cow carcass, single-handed, I believe.
43:43So, perhaps you could rack your brains and furnish me with that list of possible supplies of the poison that I paid for yesterday.
43:52Or else, Mrs Gibson will discover that she's no longer a widow.
43:56I'm sure she'll be delighted to be reunited with her beloved husband.
44:03Have you got a pen?
44:04Good morning, is...
44:21Is Inspector Blake in?
44:28Scarlet.
44:29What an unexpected pleasure.
44:32Good morning, Inspector Blake.
44:36Would you like to come in?
44:38Oh, um...
44:40Yes.
44:42How many times have I told you, young lady, you are not allowed to answer the door?
44:51One hundred and twenty, Papa.
44:55Mrs Banbury's waiting to make you breakfast.
44:58You'd be a good girl, and I promise I will read you more of this at bedtime.
45:01I'm sorry for disturbing you at home, Inspector Blake, but I have some information to share with you that cannot wait.
45:13I went to your office and they...
45:15Well, they told me you were running late.
45:18I didn't know that you had children.
45:20Just the one.
45:21What was your daughter's name?
45:23Sophia.
45:24How old is she?
45:25What is this information that cannot wait, Miss Scarlet?
45:27Oh, my, um, my assistant tracked down a man who trades in rare poisons, including the extract of the caliber bean.
45:34And yes, I know this is not my murder case, and yes, you've told me many times that you do not need my help.
45:38But I wanted to show you that, well, once I'm involved in something, I am committed to see it through to the very end.
45:44For better or for worse.
45:45You're relentless, Miss Scarlet, I'll give you that.
45:58Spilsby's not the murderer.
45:59I mean, it's time to agree.
46:01He's admitted assaulting Malone, but there's no evidence of anything else.
46:03I know who brought the poison that killed Fletcher.
46:07So I'd like you to put a little bit more work into it with this, right?
46:09Of course.
46:10Yeah?
46:11We'll run a top establishment here.
46:14Right?
46:14Get on there as soon as possible.
46:17Oh, well, what now?
46:18I've given my statement.
46:20There's enough.
46:20Cynthia Quinn, I am arresting you for the murder of Edmund Fletcher.
46:23My men searched your lodgings and found a syringe wrapped up and discarded under your bed.
46:48It contained the residue of the poison used to murder Edmund Fletcher.
46:51I swear I didn't kill him.
46:54I'd known him since I was a kid.
46:56He served with my father and when my father died, Mr. Fletcher helped my mother where he could.
47:00I never would have armed him.
47:02They minded you by the poison.
47:03I worked for Mr. Fletcher, did bits and pieces for him, following someone here, report on someone else there.
47:14Then one day he told me to get a job with Malone.
47:19He hated that man.
47:20American upstart, he called him.
47:22He was terrified that Malone would knock him off his throne.
47:27He made a good living as chairman, not least because of all the kickbacks and the bribes.
47:32So he wanted you to report back on Malone and give him any dirt?
47:36Malone might be a weasel, but there was very little to report back about.
47:40A bottle of wine found by his body was for Malone.
47:54So was the poison.
47:57I took the bottle from Malone's drinks cupboard and got the poison as ordered by Mr. Fletcher.
48:03He intended to inject the poison through the cork.
48:08It would be slow acting and Malone would be dead in a few days by what would seem to be natural causes.
48:17So what happened?
48:19Mr. Fletcher had a hand tremor.
48:23And as he went to inject the cork, his hand slipped.
48:28The stupid bugger injected himself.
48:31It was awful.
48:33And you were there and took the syringe.
48:35I didn't want it to get tracked back to me.
48:44Why apply for a job at Scotland Yard?
48:47That was Malone.
48:49He wanted to pay me to report back on any confidential cases.
48:55It's a good way to get new business.
48:59You're an industrious woman, Miss Quinn.
49:01When you grow up as I have, you'll do anything to get by.
49:06Her story was compelling, to say the least.
49:21Do you believe her?
49:23She had no motive for murder and Fletcher paid her well.
49:26Well, for a woman like Cynthia Quinn, it was all about the money.
49:36You do, pal.
49:40But?
49:42But nothing.
49:44That was the entire sentence.
49:45Oh.
49:47Well, thank you.
49:50Oh, I have something for you.
49:53Actually, for your daughter.
50:01Glasses Adventures in Wonderland.
50:02It was my favourite novel when I was a girl.
50:05There are no pirates like Treasure Island, but it's quite the adventure.
50:15She has, in truth, struggled in her new surroundings.
50:18New home, new school.
50:21Her nanny struck her this morning.
50:27We've had words, and now she's with our neighbour, Mrs. Panbury.
50:29May I ask, what of her mother?
50:46My wife passed a few years back.
50:53I'm so sorry.
50:56I know what it is to lose a mother so young.
50:59The clerical office is ready for you, sir.
51:16I trust you selected the very best candidates?
51:19Certainly.
51:22On behalf of Scotland Yard, I would like to welcome you all to our new clerical office.
51:26I hope you find this a fair and decent place to work.
51:30All we ask in return is hard work, discretion and trust.
51:36I look forward to working with you.
51:40So, once again, a warm welcome to Scotland Yard.
51:44We'll see you next time.
51:57We'll see you next time.
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