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Avril gives her father, Jack, good news and tries to conceal the real identity of the person purchasing Tom's boat. Jan and Tom's marriage becomes further strained. Jan accepts Ken's job offer.
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00:26To be continued...
02:04The good-looking member of the family.
02:06Evening. I've got some news for you.
02:07Well, if it's bad, save it till tomorrow.
02:09It's not.
02:11Oh, excuse us, eh?
02:15Somehow.
02:15Yes. He just looked in at the office. He's coming in with us. He said to tell you he's solicited
02:22being in touch.
02:24What other words, then?
02:25Looks like it.
02:26What?
02:29Hey, lucky you found a buyer for his boat so soon. That clinched him.
02:33Yes, it was lucky.
02:35Oh, there's my girl.
02:37Hey, this calls for a celebration.
02:41Large scotch, please. Gin and tonic. Ice and lemon. Thank you.
03:07Maybe I should stay with Mum.
03:08Oh, come on. They're always having rows now.
03:11He doesn't usually slam out of the house.
03:13She's not going to cut her throat over it, Leo.
03:16You said you felt like a party earlier.
03:19Yes, I did earlier. Before Mrs. Urquhart phoned.
03:23So that's it.
03:24I'm relying on you to help me out with Abigail.
03:26Oh, thanks.
03:28I suppose she may have improved since we last met her.
03:31I think so.
03:32Yeah, at finishing school.
03:34She might be a raving beauty with a sparkling repartee.
03:37So why does she need me to take her to a party?
03:43I thought you'd gone for good.
03:45I'm sorry.
03:46I shouldn't have slammed out like that.
03:49Well, I dare say I asked for it.
03:52Scotch.
03:53Please.
04:05Thanks.
04:06Look, Tom, about this boatyard business, darling, I can see the attraction, but just think of the risk involved.
04:16Now, I'm sure if we could talk it over, you would understand why I have been...
04:18It's too late for that.
04:20I've already committed myself.
04:24You've done what?
04:26That's where I've been just now.
04:29You've thrown everything away?
04:31I know there's a future in it.
04:33It's been staring at me right...
04:34Is there often now?
04:35To Julia's party.
04:35You say it was okay to borrow the car?
04:38Yes, we will.
04:40We'll see you later.
04:41Oh, no, wait a minute.
04:42I've got something to tell you both.
04:46As of tomorrow, I'm going into partnership with Jack Rolfe.
04:50So that's what you were doing at the Mermaid?
04:53I bought a share in the yard.
04:55With your golden handshake?
04:57That's great.
04:59Isn't it?
05:00Well, I...
05:00Oh, yes, great.
05:02I mean, what could be better than throwing all our security down the drain?
05:05No, come on, tell them!
05:08It's not just his redundancy money he's thrown away.
05:11He's sunk all our savings and our investments, too.
05:13Not to mention the boat, the cars, and anything else that's worth...
05:16Dad, you're not selling the fish!
05:18Oh, yes, he is.
05:21Dad?
05:23Tell me it's not true.
05:25I'm afraid so.
05:27Avril Roth's found a buyer.
05:36I'd better go and talk to her.
05:37Oh, yes, yes.
05:38You're very good at talking to people, aren't you, Tom?
05:40After the event!
05:41No.
05:45Would you like another drink?
05:52It's only me.
05:54No way!
05:55Oh, come on, Lynette.
05:59How could you?
06:01You think it was easy for me?
06:04I love that boat as much as you.
06:07Why?
06:08I did warn you, sweetheart.
06:12I didn't think you meant it.
06:15I thought you'd bet another job and everything would be all right.
06:18There is no job I want.
06:19There's nothing unlikely to be offered.
06:21The boatyard was providential.
06:24Then sell something else.
06:26There is nothing else.
06:28Even with all my assets, I can only just raise enough.
06:33Well, we could move to a smaller house.
06:35Surely then.
06:36No.
06:37Why not?
06:39We don't need five bedrooms.
06:43I suppose Mum wouldn't agree.
06:45I wouldn't ask it of her.
06:47It's what she ever thinks about, isn't it?
06:49The bloody house.
06:50Yes.
06:51She's put a lot into it.
06:53So did you into the flying fish.
06:55Oh, Jane, it's hardly the same thing.
06:57This house has been your mother's life.
06:59That and you two.
07:01Sailing's been my life.
07:04Well, at least you won't have to fork out for me anymore.
07:07I've got myself a job.
07:09Of sorts.
07:10Yes, I know.
07:12Ken told me.
07:13It's one of his garages.
07:14Well, I know it's not what you had in mind for me.
07:16Since when did what I want matter?
07:21She's very upset.
07:23Are you surprised?
07:26She doesn't feel like going to the party, Leo.
07:28So I'm afraid you're on your own.
07:30Oh, no, I'm not.
07:31Oh, no, I'm not.
08:01Hello, Leo.
08:03Saw you coming.
08:05Hello, Mrs. Erkitt.
08:06He's here, Abby.
08:08Will you come in for a drink first?
08:09No, thanks.
08:11You'd rather get cracking.
08:14Lynn not with you?
08:16No.
08:17Well, doubtless she has her own escort.
08:21This is frightfully noble of you.
08:24Only, Abby doesn't know any young people here.
08:27The minute we moved to Tarrant, she was off to Switzerland.
08:31If you could just get her launched.
08:33Shove her out to sea and watch her sink.
08:36Hi.
08:38Isn't it dreadful how we live with boats here?
08:40Even our metaphors are nautical.
08:42Shall we get going?
08:44Yes, right.
08:46Well, have a lovely time and, um, don't worry about being late.
08:50I'll know she's in good hands.
08:52Goodbye.
09:13So, how was Switzerland?
09:16Apostrophobic.
09:17All those mountains.
09:19Amongst other things.
09:24How'd you get on skiing?
09:28I fractured my tibia first time out.
09:32Hard luck.
09:33Not really.
09:33I learned sports.
09:35Can you pull up?
09:36What?
09:37Can you stop here?
09:38What's the matter?
09:40Notice will drop me off.
09:44I don't want to go to this party any more than you want to take me.
09:50It's a white bank manager, Laurie Meadows.
09:53Laurie?
09:53Laurie Meadows.
09:54May he now rest in peace.
09:59You should have brought him along.
10:01Laurie Meadows?
10:02No, Tom Howard.
10:03See, they did.
10:04I had to get back to his family.
10:05He's a family man, Tom.
10:07Yes.
10:09he was married
10:14your fellow
10:15dad
10:16well
10:17that's what I gathered
10:19but then you still haven't told me exactly what happened
10:21I wish I'd never told you anything
10:23you didn't mean to really look
10:25when you walked in the yard I knew something was wrong
10:28you looked
10:30bereft
10:32same way you looked as a little girl when I
10:36I told you your mother
10:40I must be going
10:41dad and so
10:43should you
10:44you didn't have to
10:50I know I didn't
10:52I wasn't in the mood for a party
10:53anyway
10:55having to lug me along
10:56will you stop being so touchy
11:01I hate parties
11:04especially that sort
11:05what sort
11:06when everyone ends up in the pool
11:09for a start I can't swim
11:12it's true
11:13everyone in Tarrant can swim can't they
11:15not everyone in Tarrant
11:25hello
11:29it's Tom Hart sir
11:30Leo
11:31of course
11:32I'm sorry I didn't recognise you for a moment
11:34you've changed
11:35have I?
11:36well the last time I saw you you were still at school
11:40I expect I'll be seeing you around quite a bit now your dad's coming to the yard
11:43yes
11:44we couldn't be more pleased
11:45I'm sure it'll work out
11:47me too
11:51bye for now
11:52good night
11:57sorry I should have introduced you
12:00what?
12:01nothing
12:05what are you going to do now you're back?
12:07my parents want me to take a cord on blur calls
12:09are you keen on cooking?
12:11it doesn't come into it
12:12they think it'll be a good social entree
12:15what about you?
12:18me?
12:19how do you see your future?
12:23I don't
12:44you must talk Jan
12:48if ever we needed to pull together as a family it's now
12:52no heave ho
12:54I'll make it up to you
12:56in a couple of years when we're back on our feet
12:58who says we will be?
13:00trust me
13:02you didn't believe I could build a fish remember?
13:05that was different
13:06that was just a weekend hobby
13:07but you didn't think I could do it
13:09and you didn't power everything we had into it
13:10and designing the fish was more than just a hobby
13:13no one in their right mind
13:15would sink all their savings
13:16into a tatty little boatyard
13:17at the time of a recession
13:18it's not tatty
13:19it just means you are
13:20well don't tell your accountant encouraged you
13:21no not exactly
13:21no well there you are
13:22because he doesn't know about boats
13:24it's a specialised industry
13:25no Tom it's all with you
13:25as far as boats are concerned
13:27you lack any objectivity
13:28that is just not true
13:29oh yes it is
13:45Jen
13:47don't go away from me
13:52come on
14:03if that's the case
14:06there's nothing more to be said
14:15of course I was serious Jeff
14:17when was I ever anything else
14:20what is the point of having a pied-de-tear in town
14:23if you can't share it with your friends
14:25now which night were you thinking of
14:28Thursday
14:29now what a coincidence
14:31I shall be staying in town on Thursday night
14:35no no problem
14:37there are two bedrooms
14:39if required
14:42no
14:43Gerald won't mind
14:44he should talk
14:46oh I think I'd better go
14:47I think it's my daughter coming back
14:49see you on Thursday then
14:50bye
14:51ah
14:52that you Abby
14:55back already
14:56how was the party
14:57we didn't go in the end
14:59oh
15:00no we went for a drink instead
15:02you and Leo
15:04yes
15:04what's wrong with that
15:06nothing darling
15:07I'm delighted you hit it off
15:09and you'll be able to meet the rest of his set
15:11some other time
15:13I'm going to bed
15:15fancy a nightcap
15:16oh thanks I'm tired
15:18yes
15:18you do look a bit pasty
15:21you were always saying that when I was little
15:23for God's sake pinch your cheeks
15:25you look pasty
15:26well these days you can use a blusher
15:29it's amazing what you can cover up
15:31yeah goodnight
15:32Abby
15:34your father rang whilst you were out
15:36he sent his love and apologised again for not being here to greet you
15:41when was he ever
15:55Lynn
15:55I saw your light
15:58how was the party
15:59didn't go
16:00Abby and I went for a drink instead
16:03so she had changed
16:04not in the way you mean
16:06she was still heavy going
16:08and why did you take her for a drink
16:10she seemed so unhappy
16:13that makes two of us
16:17we'll still be able to get some crewing
16:19another people's boat
16:33good morning
16:34morning
16:35did you want someone
16:36Mr. Rolf
16:37that being yet
16:39I see I thought you opened at eight
16:41thereabouts
16:42but Mr. Rolf doesn't get in much before ten most days
16:45I expect his daughter to be in the office though
16:48thanks
16:50you're an apprentice here
16:51that's right
16:52which year
16:53first
16:55general duties then
16:56yeah
16:56sanding, scraping, and getting to know the tools
16:59and then I do a day a week at the technical college
17:01so you're kept pretty busy
17:02one way and another
17:05well most of the time
17:07there's Mr. Rolf
17:09oh yes
17:11my name's Tom Howard by the way
17:12I've seen you around here
17:14you designed the flying fish
17:16that's right
17:17fantastic boat
17:18yeah
17:19not bad
17:20I wish the boat you are was building boats like that
17:22instead of just repair jobs
17:24well you never know
17:25things could change
17:27doubt it
17:29what's your name?
17:30Devinder
17:30they call me Davy here
17:32I'll be seeing you Davy
17:33I'm going to be working at the yard
17:41good morning
17:42hello
17:44you don't waste much time do you?
17:46wait for the legal boats to sort it out
17:48we'll wait forever
17:50dad's not in yet
17:51he had to make some phone calls from home
17:53hmm
17:55you don't waste much time either
17:56what?
17:57the fish
17:58that must be about the quickest sail ever
18:00I'd heard on the grapevine
18:01someone was looking for a top class boat
18:03only involved a few phone calls
18:05who is he?
18:06anyone we know?
18:07no
18:08someone called Devore
18:09not from this area
18:11sails on the east coast
18:13uh
18:13Burnham I think
18:15so
18:16where would you like to start?
18:18oh
18:18just get my bearings today if I may
18:21wander around
18:22feel free
18:22then I might be in a better position
18:24to justify my existence here
18:26I'm sure you'll do that
18:29it's nice to know
18:30someone has confidence in me
18:59yes
18:59yes well that's his problem isn't it?
19:01well he's the one that's gone bankrupt
19:04yeah well tell him I'm interested in the stock
19:06but not that interested
19:09yeah well that is my final offer
19:11take it or leave it
19:15yeah okay then I expect to hear from you later on
19:18sorry I'm late
19:19oh I'll forgive you this time
19:22hangover?
19:24little one
19:25you still look a dance like better than most women do without a hangover
19:29out on the tiles we
19:30no such luck
19:32I had a rather grueling evening
19:34trouble at home?
19:37Tom's gone into the mermaid yard
19:39as a partner
19:40oh I heard Jack Rolfe was touting around
19:42how much has he gone in for?
19:44110,000
19:47you think he's crazy too?
19:50well it's a long shot I suppose
19:51not a risk you'd take
19:52no
19:53no not anymore
19:55now my gambling days are over
19:57now I only back certs
19:59like the expansion I'm planning here
20:01oh about that Ken
20:02your offer
20:03you've made up your mind?
20:04I have yes
20:04great
20:05because it's a good basic salary
20:07Commissioner
20:08sorry Ken but I think you misunderstand
20:11well you're not turning me down
20:20do you know him then the bus?
20:22not really
20:24he knows you
20:25my mother works part time with his chandry
20:29he's a useful bloke to know
20:31finger in every pie
20:33I suppose so
20:37oh there's a customer for you
20:39he's one of our regulars
20:40how that car passes how many tea
20:42I don't know
20:42beats me
20:45hey you be nice to the old girl
20:46she might give you a tip on the horses
20:51morning
20:52fill her up with Feastire would you?
20:55I'd say that's going a bit far madam
20:58or have you won the tote double again?
21:00me
21:01hello Gran
21:02what the dickens are you doing here?
21:05yes I know
21:06I just wanted to keep you in the picture
21:09sorry it's all had to be so cloak and dagger
21:13don't worry James
21:14as far as Tom Howard and Dad are concerned
21:16the buyer lives in Burnham-on-Crouch
21:19what?
21:21was the first place I could think of
21:24I'll get him to sign later
21:25and then on paper
21:26the flying fish is yours
21:27all right?
21:28morning
21:29must go
21:30Dad's coming
21:30right here
21:32good morning everyone
21:35any coffee going?
21:36so you've finally rolled in
21:38well it's not yet ten
21:39your new partner's been here since eight o'clock
21:41doing what?
21:42getting stuck in
21:44eager ruddy beaver
21:45he should be pleased
21:46well we haven't even shaken hands on the deal yet
21:49you weren't here to shake hands with
21:51well if you'd moved back in with me
21:53instead of being so darned independent
21:54I wouldn't oversleep would I?
21:56if you could tear yourself away from the pub
21:58before closing time occasionally
21:59you wouldn't oversleep
22:00well
22:02now we're in the money
22:03I won't need to drown my sorrows
22:05is that a promise?
22:06no
22:08I'd better ring the bank
22:09I already have
22:10and the solicitors
22:11now go and say hello to Tom
22:15has she got to be corked all over?
22:17no
22:17only the garbage planks
22:18and then we've got to
22:20burn the paint off the bottom
22:21and do some restopping of the other scenes
22:23it's a big job then
22:24yeah
22:24she'd be good for another ten years or more
22:27may I?
22:28help yourself
22:47have you got much more to do up here?
22:50only the sail
22:51oh and freeing up the anchor winch
22:53how long have you been working on her?
22:54about a month
22:55it's two now
22:56you start at the beginning of May
22:58no one asked you son
22:59you get on with that cotton
23:02maybe nearer to
23:04we've had a few delays
23:08good morning Tom
23:09welcome to the mermaid
23:11thank you Jack
23:18sorry I wasn't about to do the honours
23:20I had to see someone in Chilford first thing
23:22possible servicing contract
23:24well Bill's been showing me the ropes
23:26oh you've met my new partner there have you?
23:29junior partner
23:30I was asking how long this had taken so far
23:33it's not how long that matters Tom
23:34it's the work that goes into it
23:35that's the difference between we craftsmen
23:38and they convey a belt lot
23:41nothing like it is there
23:42smell of wood
23:44no Jack
23:44there isn't
23:47let's go into the workshop
23:48and see what the lads are up to
23:49eh?
23:51er
23:51all right Bill
23:52I'll take over
24:02hmmm
24:04ta
24:23she was a rich widow
24:25a widow but not rich
24:27my father was sick on and off
24:29for most of his working life
24:31it was always a struggle for us
24:33well it never struck me as a sort of struggle
24:36yes well it wasn't your kind of struggle
24:39genteel poverty
24:40it's the worst kind
24:41because there's money all around you?
24:43yes
24:43and it's bad taste to mind not having it
24:46but you did
24:47oh like hell
24:49I vowed my children would never have to wear their cousin's cast-offs
24:54change your mind Jan about the job
24:57thanks but no
24:58you need the lolly
25:01I couldn't take the responsibility
25:02ah defeatism
25:05I meant when you first broke to the subject I was tempted
25:08but now with all this
25:10well
25:11I just wouldn't be up to it
25:13do you know I feel my whole life's turned upside down
25:17I couldn't cope with anything else
25:19in a month's time you'll feel different
25:21yes well
25:22you want someone who can start straight away
25:25oh I might be prepared to wait
25:28for the right person
25:36here we are
25:38thanks
25:39dad will be joining us later
25:43my shirt?
25:45I wouldn't dream of it
25:47jeez
25:48I always go Dutch with my colleagues at work
25:50well if you insist
25:52feminism has its advantages
25:54paying for one's own plonk in a sandwich
25:56doesn't make a hard feminist
25:58merely a soft one
26:00merely someone who prefers to be independent
26:04thank you
26:05besides right now you can't afford to be gallant
26:07ah true
26:08goes against the grain though
26:09I can't remember my women folk ever having to pay for their own drink
26:12doesn't your wife have a job?
26:14yes she does part time for chem masters at the chandlery
26:17she's talking of going full time now
26:19that'll be good it'll help you out
26:21I suppose so
26:22you don't sound very enthusiastic
26:26frankly I'm not
26:27a woman's place and all that
26:29all right partly but it's not just that
26:32for one thing I don't like her having to go out to work
26:34perhaps she wants to
26:35and for another I can't stand ken masters
26:38ah now we have it
26:40you know him do you?
26:41by sight
26:41I wouldn't trust him further than I could throw him
26:43in business or with your wife?
26:46oh Jan wouldn't want to know
26:48and anyway
26:50judging by the girls he brings to parties
26:52dolly birds of 18 or more his line
26:53now if Lynn were working there
26:55I would feel worried
26:56she's lovely isn't she?
26:57Lynn?
26:58hmm
27:00yes she is
27:01you're obviously close
27:05we were
27:07and I'm not sure where we stand
27:37it's an odd relationship
27:38fathers and daughters
27:39you're telling me
27:41you and Jack are pretty close aren't you?
27:44despite your differences
27:45well
27:46he brought me up
27:47my mother died when I was still a child
27:51the doctors called it cancer
27:54I think it was disillusion
27:57dad was a lousy husband
27:59he only married my mum to get the yard
28:02oh it's no secret round here
28:05but he was always good to me
28:07can't have been much fun being lumbered with a ten year old
28:11he could have taken the easy option
28:12packed me off to boarding school
28:15but he didn't
28:17I owe him a lot really
28:20I'm sure it's mutual
28:22I know he's not the easiest of men
28:24but when he cares about someone
28:25he commits himself totally
28:26some thing come to that
28:28oh talk of the devil
28:30right then
28:32who's round is it?
28:33you're מס min
28:33that's right
28:34I'm good
28:50you're not that
28:50these things are common
28:51you may become more
28:53I may be
28:53I'm it's my mother
28:56you may be
28:57you may be
29:32I thought I'd find you in the garden
29:34this time of year turn your back everything comes up three feet high hello darling how lovely to see you
29:41how are you I'm fine sorry I haven't been over before but well there's been a bit of a drama
29:49nothing for you to worry about oh no poor old girl must be protected no matter that her daughter's life
29:54has fallen apart you know has filtered through who told you Tom no Leo in his new guise as pump
30:02attendant oh I see
30:03you should have told me there's nothing you could have done maybe not but I am family oh I'm sorry
30:11I didn't know myself till Saturday about Tom leaving his job he'd name for a month and it said a
30:17word
30:19and then there's this boatyard business I suppose Leo told you about that yes Tom just sprang in on me
30:25never mind what I
30:29we go inside I've got a better idea let's drive up to Goodwood and stretch our legs
30:34no excuses I'll lend you some sensible shoes
30:38come on
30:39come on
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31:08Hi.
31:10Lynn Howard, Leo's sister.
31:13Oh, yes.
31:15Sorry.
31:16I hear you and he skipped the party last night.
31:19I didn't feel like it.
31:20I only got back yesterday from Switzerland.
31:22He said.
31:23You must have been shattered.
31:25Yeah.
31:27So how was finishing school?
31:29Are you okay, I suppose?
31:31If you're that sort of person.
31:34What sort of person?
31:35I don't know.
31:37You might have enjoyed it.
31:39I doubt it.
31:40A school friend of mine went to one in France.
31:42They spent most of the time having illicit meetings with men.
31:45That's all they ever talked about.
31:49One girl got herself pregnant.
31:50Poor cow.
31:53She was pretty desperate.
31:57Didn't know what to do.
31:58Well, couldn't her friends help her?
32:00She didn't have any.
32:02Except me.
32:04And I don't know very much about that sort of thing.
32:07So what did she do?
32:09Nothing.
32:12What would you have done in that situation?
32:14I wouldn't have got into it in the first place.
32:17Lucky devil.
32:19Yeah?
32:21Oh, just look at that.
32:23I wonder who she belongs to.
32:30Sorry, what were you saying?
32:32Nothing.
32:33I must be going.
32:36Bye, then.
32:38See you around.
32:45I could never get tired of that view.
32:47Prettiest race course in the country.
32:49The best thing about it is there isn't a sail in sight.
32:53I know you've never shared Tom's passion for sailing.
32:57But I didn't realise you felt that strongly.
33:00I put up with it for his sake, really.
33:02Bought a copy of the good sea wife's handbook.
33:05Slaved away in the galley.
33:07Even became half competent at crewing.
33:09But was I glad when the children were old enough to take over
33:12and I could sit in the clubhouse with a martini?
33:14Ha!
33:16No.
33:17To me, boats were always a necessary evil.
33:20But I never thought Tom would let them ruin our lives.
33:23It's not that drastic, surely.
33:26It will be if he fails.
33:29I'd put my money on Tom any day.
33:31Well, perhaps you haven't studied the form recently.
33:34Outsiders have been known to come in, you know.
33:36Yes, but he's not a bloody horse, Mother.
33:40Well, I admire him for having a go.
33:43Yes, well, I should have expected you to take his side.
33:45It's not a question of taking sides.
33:48Tom's towed the line at Southern Aviation over 20 years.
33:53His heart was never in it.
33:55He only stuck it for you and the children.
33:56And now he's thrown it all away.
33:58Never mind their hopes and ambitions for the future.
34:01Are you sure you don't mean your hopes?
34:04Let's face it.
34:05Leo was never cut out for university.
34:07He's far better working with his hands.
34:09Pulling pumps.
34:11He'll get something else.
34:13You can't plan other people's lives for them, you know.
34:16It doesn't work.
34:17You've tried to do it for me when Alec died.
34:19I didn't know such thing.
34:21Oh, yes, you did.
34:22For two pins, you'd have had me out to grass.
34:25Rubbish.
34:27You know, it's high time you learn that people have got to make their own decisions.
34:32Concentrate it on yourself.
34:38Hello, Nick.
34:39Well, if it isn't Terence's answer to Claire Francis.
34:42You can spare me that.
34:43I haven't seen you since the big race.
34:45Congratulations.
34:45Our lot hit the committee boat right at the start.
34:49Tough.
34:49Well, I hear you were only just inside the rules.
34:51What happened?
34:53Can we skip the postmortems?
34:55Hey, what's up?
34:57Dad sold the flying fish.
34:59Oh, no.
35:00Oh, I don't want to talk about it.
35:01Okay.
35:02All I'm interested in now is finding someone to crew for.
35:05Any thoughts?
35:07I get most of my crewing jobs here.
35:09I'm not after any of your play school dinghies.
35:12Thanks.
35:15You know what I mean.
35:17I want to crew on a decent yacht.
35:19For someone who's out to win.
35:21You'll just have to chat up some of the big timers here.
35:23You shouldn't have too much trouble.
35:26It's my sailing ability I'm selling.
35:29No harm in using your other assets.
35:44And you said no to him.
35:45He must be out of your mind.
35:47I don't think I'm up to it.
35:49Absolute bunkum.
35:50I've no experience of that kind of thing.
35:52What does that matter?
35:54They're not just a desk job, Mother.
35:56I'd be out there hustling.
35:57So when has a spot of hustling bothered you?
35:59I've seen you at those parents' evenings, don't forget.
36:02It's hardly the same thing.
36:03Of course it is.
36:06Well, even if I were interested, it's just not practical.
36:10Why not?
36:11Well, it would have been long hours.
36:13Over time.
36:13So what?
36:14I've got the family to think about.
36:16Oh, good heavens.
36:17Leo and Lynn could muck in.
36:20The house won't run itself.
36:21No problem.
36:22I can help there.
36:24Don't be so silly, Mother.
36:26Don't you dopes be so silly, Mother me.
36:29I've got a car.
36:30You live quite near.
36:31I can drop in whenever you want me to.
36:33Yes, but why should you?
36:34Don't you think I'd rather be of use to you than twiddling my thumbs at home?
36:37Oh, twiddling your thumbs.
36:39You.
36:40Well, gardening, then, it's the same thing.
36:43Look, if it's the house you're worrying about, take the job.
36:46Do me a favour.
36:48I've been feeling a bit redundant since your father died.
36:52It's a straightforward document.
36:54Just needs your signature.
36:58So, good sign here.
37:00And again on the second sheet.
37:02Well, I hope he appreciates her, this devil fella.
37:06Not a bad investment he's got.
37:08No.
37:10When is he going to collect her?
37:13Well, not for some while.
37:14He's about to go abroad on business.
37:15That's why he wants the deal wrapped up.
37:17Another mooring fee.
37:18Yes.
37:19Oh, and he says he doesn't mind you taking her out while he's away.
37:23Now, that is very decent of it.
37:24Come in.
37:27Oh, George, insurance forms.
37:28Yes, please.
37:29Hang on a minute.
37:40Now, is it cold asleep?
37:43It's been last week.
37:45It's hard.
37:47It's up to date.
37:48It's up to date.
37:49It's up to date.
37:50Well, there's only...
37:51I think you're missing a...
37:53I think you're missing a...
37:54I mean, generally...
37:57So, I can't see.
37:58So, I'll give you...
38:00I'll give you a little bit of a round.
38:03Are you sure?
38:04Did you do that?
38:05Okay.
38:07Do I just put the amounts down there?
38:11Right there?
38:13It's all right.
38:15Thanks.
38:17Any more problems, let me know.
38:20Night, George.
38:21Good night.
38:23All signed.
38:25I'll get it off to Burnham right away.
38:27And that's it, as far as you're concerned.
38:31Right, I'll be off home, then.
38:35We'll see you later, and we'll go over some of the bookkeeping.
38:38That'll be good.
38:39Bye, now.
38:41Bye.
38:44Bye.
39:05Right, Bill.
39:06Spit it out, then.
39:07This new partnership of yours.
39:08Oh, I'm sorry it was sprung on you like that.
39:10I only knew for sure last night.
39:12Now, I've nothing against Tom Howard personally.
39:14He was a good customer.
39:15No, Bill, he had the money where he needed it.
39:18I'd have gone into partnership with the Iron Taller to save the yard.
39:20Reckon we got off lightly, then.
39:22I'm still not happy about it.
39:24Well, we've had Barners before.
39:26Sleeping ones?
39:27Not the sort of snooping around asking questions.
39:29Well, granted, he knows a little bit more than the rest of it.
39:32Yeah, too much for my liking.
39:33Bill, Bill, listen.
39:34Compared to us, he's a amateur.
39:36I don't suppose he thinks so.
39:38Not with all this new technology he's swallowed down at Southern Aviation.
39:43Next thing you know, he'll want to change the yard.
39:46Run it by computer, as like as not.
39:48Then he'll have to walk, won't he?
39:49He's only got a quarter share.
39:50The rest of the family.
39:51The rest of the family.
40:22Good, I've caught you.
40:24Forgotten something?
40:24No, I've come to tell you I've changed my mind.
40:27I'll take the job.
40:28He?
40:28Mother persuaded me.
40:30Shrewd lady.
40:32You won't regret it, girl.
40:33You are going places.
40:35Year from now, you won't know yourself.
40:37Come on, let's go and have a drink.
40:39I'll talk over my plans.
40:40That's it.
40:42But what about, um...
40:44Ah, the family?
40:47Brigham!
40:48Huh?
40:49Tell them you're going to be late.
40:50I was going to say, what about your girlfriend?
40:52Ah, she'll keep.
40:56Yes, OK.
40:57No, don't worry about us.
40:59OK, bye for now.
41:00Bye.
41:03Dad?
41:04Hmm?
41:05Oh, Mum just phoned.
41:06Said to expect her when we see her, and there's cold in the fridge.
41:09Oh, she's staying on her capes.
41:11No, having a drink with Ken Masters.
41:12They're talking business.
41:14She's accepted his offer to go full-time.
41:16It's all happening, isn't it?
41:19Yes.
41:21Where's the cup?
41:22Ah, um, Lynn put it in the cupboard.
41:25Oh.
41:25That bad?
41:26She'll come round.
41:28So will, Mum.
41:30Ah, sure.
41:32Well, how was your day?
41:33Is there a wind of change blowing at the mermaid?
41:35Ah, not yet.
41:36But there'll need to be if I'm going to recoup my investment.
41:39It's easy enough to see what's wrong.
41:41Overmanning, antediluvium methods, generally lax approach.
41:44So what are you going to do about it?
41:45No, I'm not sure.
41:46What they need's a new incentive.
41:48Anything in mind?
41:50I'm working on it.
41:52Working on what?
41:55Wow.
41:56Who's the lucky fella?
41:58No one.
41:59I'm going to work.
42:01Eh?
42:01I've got myself a job at the hot club, helping in the bar.
42:04In the bar?
42:05Yes.
42:06Any objections?
42:08Yes, as a matter of fact.
42:11It's none of this bloody business, what I do.
42:13He didn't consider me when he sold the flying fish, did he?
42:16I know.
42:36Yes.
42:52Tom Howard.
42:53Hello, Tom. Polly here.
42:55Oh, Polly, hello. I'm afraid Jan's not in.
42:58Darling, it wasn't Jan. I wanted. It was Leo.
43:01Well, he's out too.
43:02I suppose Abby isn't with him.
43:05No. No, he was giving Lynn a lift.
43:07I thought they might have made some arrangement last night.
43:10Not that they mentioned.
43:11Oh, never mind. Just a thought, only I don't know where she is.
44:05What does he think I am, anyway?
44:07Some little scrubber after a free trip to the med.
44:09He was just being overprotective.
44:11Well, stuff that. I'm not a kid anymore.
44:13Lynn, it's only because he cares.
44:15He doesn't have to treat me as if I'm 14.
44:17Then don't behave as if you're 14.
44:19That's great coming from you.
44:21At least I care about something other than myself.
44:23Yeah. Foxes, fallout, free-range eggs...
44:26Thanks very much.
44:26There's every other loony course there is.
44:27I wouldn't expect you to understand.
44:29No, Leo.
44:31Stop.
44:36Sorry.
44:38I shouldn't take it out on you.
44:41It's ages since we had a row.
44:44Must be catching.
44:48Oh, I should have made the break when I finished school.
44:51Left home when, instead of going to college locally,
44:53then he might have noticed I'd grown up.
44:55You wouldn't have had your boats.
44:57Perhaps I should move out now.
44:59Julia and Becky might share a flat.
45:01No, Lynn.
45:02Well, with the fish gone and everything else changing,
45:04what's to keep me?
45:05What about Mum and Dad?
45:06Well, they'll be doing their own thing, won't they?
45:08Dad's going to be busy at the yard.
45:10Mum's taking this new job with Ken Masters.
45:13I think I'll talk to Julia.
45:15No, Lynn.
45:15Not at the moment.
45:16Let's try to stick together as a family.
45:22OK.
45:24Coming in for a drink?
45:26No, I think I'll stroll down to the sea.
45:52Next day, let's go.
46:19Let's go.
47:10Bang on time.
47:12Oh, I'm so sorry. I was expecting friends.
47:15Mrs. Deverell?
47:16Yes?
47:17I'm sorry to trouble you. Is your husband in?
47:19No, and won't be this evening.
47:21I should have phoned first.
47:24Can I help?
47:25Yes. My name's Tom Howard. You've just bought my sailing boat. The Flying Fish.
47:31I think you must have the wrong person.
47:33James Deverell?
47:34Yes, but he certainly hasn't bought a boat. He doesn't even sail.
47:42Oh my god.
48:11Happy!
48:40Happy!
49:13Happy!
49:34Happy!
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