1:42:01
Now, when Mrs. de Winter
went below, as is supposed,
1:42:03
and a sudden gust of wind
came down,
1:42:05
that would be enough to capsize
the boat, wouldn't it ?
1:42:08
Excuse me, sir, but there's
a little more to it than that.
1:42:11
- What do you mean, Mr. Tabb ?
- I mean, sir, the seacocks.
1:42:15
- What are the seacocks ?
-Seacock--
1:42:17
Oh, well, the seacocks
are the valves to drain out the boat,
1:42:21
and they're always kept
tight closed when you're afloat.
1:42:26
Yes ?
1:42:27
Well, yesterday when I examined
that boat, I found they'd been opened.
1:42:31
- What could be the reason for that ?
-Just this.
1:42:34
That's what flooded the boat
and sunk her.
1:42:38
- Are you implying--
- That boat never capsized at all.
1:42:41
I know it's a terrible
thing to say, sir,
1:42:44
but in my opinion,
she was scuttled.
1:42:47
[ Murmuring ]
1:42:49
- And there's them 'oles.
- What holes ?
1:42:53
- In her planking.
- What are you talking about ?
1:42:55
Of course, that boat's been
underwater for over a year,
1:42:59
and the tide's been knocking her
against the ridge,
1:43:02
but it seemed to me the 'oles looked
as if she'd made 'em from the inside.
1:43:08
Then you believe she must have
done it deliberately ?
1:43:10
Couldn't have been no accident,
not with her knowledge of boats.
1:43:14
[ Murmuring ]
1:43:16
You knew the former
Mrs. de Winter very well, I believe ?
1:43:19
- Oh, yes.
- Would you believe
her capable of suicide ?
1:43:22
No, frankly I would not,
but you never can tell.
1:43:25
You may stand down, Mr. Tabb.
1:43:29
Mr. de Winter, please.
1:43:38
[ Pounds Gavel ]
1:43:39
I'm sorry to drag you back
for further questioning, Mr. de Winter.
1:43:42
You've heard the statement of Mr. Tabb.
I wonder if you can help us in any way.
1:43:46
- I'm afraid not.
- Can you think of any reason
why there should be holes...
1:43:48
in the planking of the late
Mrs. de Winter's boat ?
1:43:51
Well, of course I can't
think of any reason.
1:43:53
Has anyone ever discussed
these holes with you before ?
1:43:56
Well, since the boat has been
at the bottom of the ocean,
I scarcely think that likely.