1 00:00:24,800 --> 00:00:26,999 Good evening. 2 00:00:27,199 --> 00:00:30,516 This should be a relatively simple task. 3 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:51,738 Nothing to it really. 4 00:00:55,920 --> 00:00:59,140 I知 not really hungry but I resent the implication, 5 00:00:59,340 --> 00:01:02,606 that I haven't the self-control to stay on my diet. 6 00:01:03,199 --> 00:01:06,986 Tonight we have fried chicken cold apple pie. 7 00:01:07,280 --> 00:01:11,820 Potato salad, a story entitled The Land Lady, 8 00:01:12,320 --> 00:01:15,008 and one fast frozen commercial. 9 00:01:40,320 --> 00:01:45,019 -It's a crime Tom just a crime. -Of course Bert, but it was always a crime. 10 00:01:45,119 --> 00:01:47,370 That's not what I mean, man. And you know it. 11 00:01:47,470 --> 00:01:49,233 It's sergeant Billings I知 talking about. 12 00:01:49,333 --> 00:01:51,771 -Why doesn't he take steps? -Oh, he does his best. 13 00:01:51,871 --> 00:01:54,453 I still think somebody ought to call in Scotland Yard. 14 00:01:54,553 --> 00:01:57,286 -They'd round up the gang. -Gang, here in Barley? 15 00:01:57,486 --> 00:02:01,320 Who said anything about a gang? Just the work of one man like is not. 16 00:02:01,520 --> 00:02:06,589 -The work he calls it -The way I see it, we'd all best keep our eyes and ears open. 17 00:02:06,689 --> 00:02:08,922 And if we notice anything out of the way... 18 00:02:19,520 --> 00:02:21,221 Excuse me lads. 19 00:02:24,160 --> 00:02:28,600 -What can I get you sir? -I知 just off the train I was wondering if I could get a bite to eat. 20 00:02:28,800 --> 00:02:31,703 Well now we've only got some cold beef. 21 00:02:31,770 --> 00:02:33,041 I could make your sandwich. 22 00:02:33,241 --> 00:02:36,198 That'll do nicely and a pint of mild and bitter. 23 00:02:36,539 --> 00:02:37,639 Right sir. 24 00:02:52,319 --> 00:02:54,219 Freshy, Freshy. 25 00:02:55,840 --> 00:02:59,319 -Yes mr Wilkins. -Beef sandwich for the gentleman. 26 00:02:59,519 --> 00:03:02,602 -Yes sir. -Oh last drinks please. 27 00:03:03,760 --> 00:03:07,312 -Same again. -Oh I値l have a mild and bitter. 28 00:03:09,760 --> 00:03:12,275 -Thank you, cheers. -There you are. 29 00:03:22,640 --> 00:03:26,519 -What's up? -It's jammed I can't get it open. 30 00:03:35,120 --> 00:03:38,133 I won't be able to get a locksmith until Monday. 31 00:03:38,333 --> 00:03:39,668 Perhaps I can help. 32 00:03:43,440 --> 00:03:45,193 This might do the trick. 33 00:03:48,319 --> 00:03:49,569 Shall I have a try? 34 00:03:50,671 --> 00:03:51,771 All right. 35 00:03:57,439 --> 00:04:02,939 It's a Holloway register one of the older models I think this ought to work. 36 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:09,100 There you are. 37 00:04:12,400 --> 00:04:13,650 Much obliged. 38 00:04:15,212 --> 00:04:16,312 Not at all. 39 00:04:23,280 --> 00:04:27,029 What, did you see that? Opened it. 40 00:04:27,129 --> 00:04:29,938 One two three easy as you please. 41 00:05:07,840 --> 00:05:11,198 -Oh do come in. -I saw the sign on your wall. 42 00:05:11,398 --> 00:05:15,320 -Yes I know, I saw you looking in. -I was wondering about a room. 43 00:05:15,520 --> 00:05:18,517 I have one all ready for you oh but please come in it, 44 00:05:18,717 --> 00:05:21,770 must be chilly standing outside on a night like this. 45 00:05:21,970 --> 00:05:23,070 Yes thank you. 46 00:05:27,919 --> 00:05:30,225 What if I might ask how much you charge. 47 00:05:30,325 --> 00:05:33,399 -Five and six a night including breakfast. -Five and six? 48 00:05:33,499 --> 00:05:36,808 Well now if that's a little bit too much I could perhaps reduce it... 49 00:05:37,008 --> 00:05:40,145 It's quite all right that's very reasonable. 50 00:05:41,110 --> 00:05:44,439 -Then you'll stay? -I should like very much to stay, yes. 51 00:05:44,639 --> 00:05:49,516 I knew you would the moment I laid eyes on you I had a, 52 00:05:50,048 --> 00:05:51,435 feeling, you know? 53 00:05:52,300 --> 00:05:54,592 Well then off with your coat. 54 00:06:04,319 --> 00:06:06,741 Oh just just hang it anywhere. 55 00:06:07,566 --> 00:06:09,202 Will this be all right here? 56 00:06:14,400 --> 00:06:18,371 Well now come along upstairs and I値l show you your room. 57 00:06:20,960 --> 00:06:24,239 You see we have it all to ourselves. 58 00:06:24,620 --> 00:06:29,320 It isn't very often that I have the pleasure of taking a visitor into my little nest. 59 00:06:29,520 --> 00:06:33,624 But your rates are so reasonable I should think you'd be swamped with applicants. 60 00:06:33,824 --> 00:06:37,297 Of course I am. The trouble is, 61 00:06:38,087 --> 00:06:42,713 I知 just a teensy bit doozy and particular if you know what I mean. 62 00:06:44,319 --> 00:06:49,680 Ah yes of course. I understand there are all sorts of strangers prowling about. 63 00:06:50,517 --> 00:06:51,784 Even burglars. 64 00:06:54,234 --> 00:06:57,719 Oh my dear boy who'd want to harm an old body like me. 65 00:06:57,919 --> 00:07:00,899 No, no, my dear it isn't that at all. 66 00:07:01,199 --> 00:07:03,359 You see I have a feeling about people. 67 00:07:03,559 --> 00:07:06,520 And I知 always ready to welcome an acceptable type. 68 00:07:06,720 --> 00:07:10,299 And it's such a pleasure my dear boy such a very, 69 00:07:10,499 --> 00:07:14,599 great pleasure when I see someone who is exactly right, 70 00:07:15,542 --> 00:07:16,642 like you. 71 00:07:19,360 --> 00:07:23,587 Well here I am nattering away when it's the room you want. 72 00:07:24,254 --> 00:07:25,354 Come along. 73 00:07:41,360 --> 00:07:45,098 -Yes this is very nice. -Oh I知 so glad you liked it. 74 00:07:46,080 --> 00:07:49,764 The morning sun comes right in this window mr Perkins. 75 00:07:50,879 --> 00:07:53,964 -It is mr Perkins isn't it? -No it's Weaver. 76 00:07:54,164 --> 00:07:57,114 Weaver yes. 77 00:07:57,660 --> 00:07:59,994 Well just make yourself comfy. 78 00:08:00,772 --> 00:08:05,085 Oh if you care for anything before you go to bed, perhaps a cup of tea? 79 00:08:05,285 --> 00:08:07,160 Thank you very much not tonight. 80 00:08:07,360 --> 00:08:11,353 Of course. We shall have all day tomorrow for that. 81 00:08:12,056 --> 00:08:13,156 Shall we? 82 00:08:19,599 --> 00:08:24,089 I知 so glad you came. I was beginning to get worried. 83 00:08:40,719 --> 00:08:42,426 Dear mr Greenslade. 84 00:08:43,701 --> 00:08:48,965 You were right and warning me that the Barley folk might, be suspicious of strangers. 85 00:08:49,365 --> 00:08:51,546 They've had a burglary scare. 86 00:08:51,746 --> 00:08:55,559 I found a very nice place to stay and the rates are quite reasonable. 87 00:08:55,659 --> 00:08:59,240 My landlady seems a bit on the odd side but she's very hospitable. 88 00:08:59,440 --> 00:09:02,920 I shall report to the branch manager bank on Monday morning. 89 00:09:03,120 --> 00:09:05,554 And take over my clerical position. 90 00:09:08,492 --> 00:09:10,860 Many thanks for your recommendation. 91 00:09:17,839 --> 00:09:19,090 Come in. 92 00:09:20,383 --> 00:09:21,801 I do hope I知 not disturbing you. 93 00:09:22,001 --> 00:09:26,251 -No not at all. I was just finishing a letter. -Oh splendid. 94 00:09:29,920 --> 00:09:33,906 -Let me post it for you. -Oh no that's all right I can do it in the morning. 95 00:09:34,006 --> 00:09:35,906 There's no need for you to run out, I shall be, 96 00:09:36,106 --> 00:09:38,644 popping around your morning service quite early. 97 00:09:39,160 --> 00:09:41,363 I brought the register for you to sign. 98 00:09:43,196 --> 00:09:44,887 Oh yes I forgot. 99 00:09:45,741 --> 00:09:47,904 -Have you a pen, dear? -Yes. 100 00:09:48,640 --> 00:09:50,822 -Where should I sign? -Just there. 101 00:09:52,240 --> 00:09:54,885 Law of the land you know and we don't want to go, 102 00:09:55,085 --> 00:09:58,971 breaking any laws at this stage of the proceedings, do we? 103 00:10:01,360 --> 00:10:03,140 -That's odd. -Odd? 104 00:10:04,944 --> 00:10:06,937 There are two names on this page. 105 00:10:08,320 --> 00:10:10,177 Christopher Mulholland. 106 00:10:11,152 --> 00:10:14,372 -Gregory Temple. -Such charming boys. 107 00:10:14,720 --> 00:10:16,667 Those names sound awfully familiar I知 sure I致e heard them somewhere before. 108 00:10:16,767 --> 00:10:20,367 Wow, interesting. 109 00:10:21,296 --> 00:10:24,546 Isn't it queer the way names sometimes ring a bell. 110 00:10:24,746 --> 00:10:27,400 Christopher Mulholland and Gregory Temple. 111 00:10:27,600 --> 00:10:30,119 They weren't celebrated in any way, were they? 112 00:10:30,319 --> 00:10:31,491 Celebrated? 113 00:10:31,691 --> 00:10:34,220 Oh no dear I don't think so. 114 00:10:34,727 --> 00:10:36,765 They were very handsome both of them. 115 00:10:37,202 --> 00:10:38,302 Like you. 116 00:10:40,880 --> 00:10:44,982 I say this last entry before mine it's almost two years old. 117 00:10:45,455 --> 00:10:50,613 Oh, dear mehHw time does fly away from us doesn't it? 118 00:10:52,959 --> 00:10:55,850 Christopher Mulholland, Gregory Temple 119 00:10:58,420 --> 00:11:02,120 I知 I知 positive I致e read those names in a newspaper or somewhere 120 00:11:02,320 --> 00:11:05,648 Not at the same time but connected somehow. 121 00:11:06,800 --> 00:11:09,235 Connected with something unpleasant. 122 00:11:10,785 --> 00:11:13,494 Unpleasant? Oh no dear. 123 00:11:14,017 --> 00:11:16,517 One thing you can be certain of, my young men, 124 00:11:16,717 --> 00:11:19,883 were never connected with anything unpleasant. 125 00:11:24,269 --> 00:11:25,650 Well pleasant dreams 126 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:40,569 -Everything all right? -Splendid thank you. 127 00:11:40,769 --> 00:11:41,869 Oh good. 128 00:11:52,959 --> 00:11:58,459 ...about rain, you won't want to go out today. Not in weather like this. 129 00:11:58,981 --> 00:12:00,641 I thought of going to the cinema. 130 00:12:01,258 --> 00:12:05,532 Oh, best way to the rain stops, it wouldn't do for you to catch a cold. 131 00:12:05,732 --> 00:12:08,696 Oh dear no that would never do at all. 132 00:12:09,040 --> 00:12:10,489 But you've been out haven't you? 133 00:12:10,589 --> 00:12:13,223 -Oh I知 used to it. -Did you remember to post my letter? 134 00:12:13,323 --> 00:12:16,400 Oh I知 a great one for remembering, if I do say it myself. 135 00:12:17,519 --> 00:12:19,546 -More toast? -No thank you. 136 00:12:21,360 --> 00:12:24,896 -Do I wish my memory were better. -Can I get you some jam? 137 00:12:25,096 --> 00:12:28,052 No please, don't bother this is fine. 138 00:12:28,893 --> 00:12:31,509 Christopher Mulholland and Gregory Temple. 139 00:12:34,399 --> 00:12:36,759 -When did they leave here? -Leave? 140 00:12:37,440 --> 00:12:40,754 But they never left. They're up on the third floor. 141 00:12:41,040 --> 00:12:42,727 Both of them together. 142 00:12:44,221 --> 00:12:45,807 But I seem to remember... 143 00:12:46,079 --> 00:12:48,577 Didn't you tell me last night that we were alone? 144 00:12:48,677 --> 00:12:50,252 So we were dear. 145 00:12:51,092 --> 00:12:52,845 They were out of the evening? 146 00:12:54,079 --> 00:12:57,137 Well you know what young men are. 147 00:12:58,790 --> 00:13:01,879 One guests we can keep track. 148 00:13:02,079 --> 00:13:05,485 -Then they're here now? -Well let's find out. 149 00:13:06,564 --> 00:13:07,664 Shall we? 150 00:13:19,279 --> 00:13:21,639 Here we are dear in the hall. 151 00:13:30,240 --> 00:13:33,182 You see? They they did come back. 152 00:13:35,839 --> 00:13:39,501 -I wasn't meaning to be inquisted. -Oh of course not dear. 153 00:13:39,701 --> 00:13:44,093 Well now I must fly, it's time for our little get-together. 154 00:13:44,700 --> 00:13:45,800 Oh, really? 155 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:48,999 Every Sunday afternoon just the three of us. 156 00:13:49,199 --> 00:13:51,673 I always play the old hymns. 157 00:13:52,720 --> 00:13:57,056 Mr Temple's favorite is All Things Bright and Beautiful. 158 00:13:58,720 --> 00:14:00,659 What's your favorite him dear? 159 00:14:02,399 --> 00:14:04,823 Hmm I really don't have any preference. 160 00:14:05,023 --> 00:14:06,405 Oh, 161 00:14:07,680 --> 00:14:09,743 I think everyone should. 162 00:14:10,757 --> 00:14:12,472 Oh, you'll excuse me. 163 00:17:02,880 --> 00:17:04,373 Christopher Muller. 164 00:17:05,919 --> 00:17:08,000 Gregory Temple. 165 00:17:08,640 --> 00:17:12,505 -Michael Rogan. -What's that? -Michael Rogan. 166 00:17:12,716 --> 00:17:14,523 That was the young man's name. 167 00:17:15,326 --> 00:17:16,426 What man? 168 00:17:16,626 --> 00:17:21,526 The one who's been breaking into all those houses. They captured him last night. 169 00:17:21,726 --> 00:17:26,448 I was tuning in on the wireless in the kitchen and the news came over. 170 00:17:26,648 --> 00:17:29,875 I thought that called for a little celebration. 171 00:17:30,075 --> 00:17:34,189 -Milk and sugar, dear? -It's a little early for tea? 172 00:17:34,812 --> 00:17:37,426 It's never too early for a nice cup of tea. 173 00:17:37,626 --> 00:17:40,610 You did say milk and sugar didn't you dear? 174 00:17:41,141 --> 00:17:43,594 Oh is that silly registered in your way? 175 00:17:43,694 --> 00:17:44,794 Oh no no. 176 00:17:45,466 --> 00:17:46,580 It's... 177 00:17:51,280 --> 00:17:55,398 I was just glancing at the guest book at those two names again. 178 00:17:55,881 --> 00:18:00,039 -Yes I thought perhaps... -Perhaps what dear? 179 00:18:01,852 --> 00:18:03,419 No no nothing I was mistaken. 180 00:18:04,960 --> 00:18:06,770 -Oh wait a minute. -Yes. 181 00:18:08,080 --> 00:18:10,766 Christopher Mulholland isn't that the name of the, 182 00:18:10,966 --> 00:18:15,080 undergraduate who went on a walking tour in the west country? 183 00:18:15,280 --> 00:18:16,380 And disappeared. 184 00:18:16,580 --> 00:18:20,903 Undergraduate? oh no dear I don't think that can possibly be right. 185 00:18:21,003 --> 00:18:24,738 Mr Mulholland was certainly not an undergraduate when he came to me. 186 00:18:24,838 --> 00:18:27,769 What come along dear drinke up. 187 00:18:34,903 --> 00:18:38,147 -Aren't you having any? -Oh yes yes indeed. 188 00:18:38,347 --> 00:18:43,293 you know mr Mulholland was always a great one for his cup of tea. 189 00:18:44,080 --> 00:18:48,140 -Shouldn't you invite him down? -I tell you what. 190 00:18:48,480 --> 00:18:52,729 As soon as you finish that we'll go up. 191 00:18:53,260 --> 00:18:56,146 I think it's time you met them both. 192 00:18:59,679 --> 00:19:01,999 Could you could you give me another lump of sugar? 193 00:19:02,099 --> 00:19:05,306 Oh of course dear and I値l warm up your cup. 194 00:19:05,679 --> 00:19:08,611 I was telling the boys all about you this afternoon, 195 00:19:08,811 --> 00:19:11,570 and they are so looking forward to meeting you. 196 00:19:12,998 --> 00:19:15,962 -So just finish that we'll go up. -yes. 197 00:19:17,047 --> 00:19:21,645 -Perhaps they can tell me why their name sounds so familiar. -Perhaps. 198 00:19:24,851 --> 00:19:26,938 -How old are you dear? -22. 199 00:19:27,138 --> 00:19:30,668 22. Oh that's a perfect age mr 200 00:19:31,396 --> 00:19:34,162 Mulholland was also 22 when he came here. 201 00:19:34,559 --> 00:19:39,486 But I think that he was a driver shorter than you. 202 00:19:45,760 --> 00:19:48,933 Now mr Temple he was actually a little older. 203 00:19:49,438 --> 00:19:54,138 He was 25 but I never would have guessed it if he hadn't told me, never in my life. 204 00:19:56,286 --> 00:19:58,599 He hadn't a blemish on him anywhere. 205 00:19:58,799 --> 00:20:02,849 -What? -He had a skin just like a baby's. 206 00:20:13,840 --> 00:20:16,618 Do you know that parrot had me completely fooled. 207 00:20:17,280 --> 00:20:19,961 And I looked at it through the window from the street. 208 00:20:20,640 --> 00:20:23,823 -I thought it was live. -Last no longer. 209 00:20:24,620 --> 00:20:28,010 It's terribly clever the way it's done. 210 00:20:31,039 --> 00:20:32,296 Who did it? 211 00:20:33,842 --> 00:20:35,467 I did. 212 00:20:37,679 --> 00:20:40,253 Have you met my little Betsel as well? 213 00:20:45,520 --> 00:20:48,040 I thought it was asleep. 214 00:20:48,559 --> 00:20:52,033 Appearances can be deceptive can't they dear. 215 00:20:52,320 --> 00:20:54,120 Yes it's so lifelike. 216 00:20:56,159 --> 00:21:00,058 -It's awfully difficult to do. -Oh, not in the least. 217 00:21:00,258 --> 00:21:03,594 I stuff all my little pets when they pass away. 218 00:21:04,400 --> 00:21:06,577 Another cup of tea dear? 219 00:21:10,799 --> 00:21:12,143 I think quite enough. 220 00:21:17,021 --> 00:21:18,121 Yes. 221 00:21:22,880 --> 00:21:25,696 You did sign the book didn't you dear? 222 00:21:27,360 --> 00:21:28,858 The book? 223 00:21:30,880 --> 00:21:36,142 -Oh yes. -Oh good because later on if I forget what you were called, 224 00:21:36,242 --> 00:21:41,742 I can always look it up. I do that almost every day with mr Mulholland and mr... 225 00:21:43,679 --> 00:21:45,699 -mr... -Temple. 226 00:21:47,840 --> 00:21:49,999 Gregory Temple. 227 00:21:53,520 --> 00:21:57,907 Are you sure there haven't been any other? 228 00:21:58,880 --> 00:22:01,960 Guess here, only two years. 229 00:22:02,160 --> 00:22:05,043 No dear only you. 230 00:22:09,039 --> 00:22:10,713 Stand now. 231 00:22:13,679 --> 00:22:17,318 Well my pet time to join the others. 232 00:22:37,697 --> 00:22:41,562 So much for our tale of the talkative taxidermist. 233 00:22:42,320 --> 00:22:46,634 Now for a short soliloquy from a super salesman. 234 00:22:46,734 --> 00:22:50,976 After which a fast farewell from a hungry host. 235 00:22:56,159 --> 00:23:00,813 I don't understand it, but I seem to have quite lost my appetite. 236 00:23:01,440 --> 00:23:03,604 That looks real doesn't it? 237 00:23:05,339 --> 00:23:09,055 It's not, it's stuffed as for our dear landlady. 238 00:23:09,255 --> 00:23:11,528 She was eventually caught, 239 00:23:11,628 --> 00:23:15,000 over confidence and a flare for exhibitionism. 240 00:23:15,513 --> 00:23:20,024 Then her to make billy into a throw rug for her entry hall. 241 00:23:20,124 --> 00:23:23,663 It was excellent for discouraging peddlers and agents. 242 00:23:23,863 --> 00:23:26,991 But it was no way to keep a secret. 243 00:23:27,580 --> 00:23:32,558 Next week we shall return with still another story, until then, good night.