:27:01
I have a warrant for your arrest
on the charge of murdering Emily French.
:27:07
I must warn you that anything you say
may be taken down and used in evidence.
:27:12
Well, I'm ready. Must I be handcuffed?
:27:15
That won't be necessary, sir.
:27:17
I've never been arrested before,
not even for walking a dog off a lead
:27:21
- or having a beer after hours.
- There's no disgrace in being arrested.
:27:25
Kings, prime ministers, archbishops,
even barristers have stood in the dock.
:27:34
- Somebody better call my wife.
- I will, don't worry.
:27:38
I'll go too, see you're properly charged.
:27:40
- You will see to it that he is well-treated?
- We will.
:27:43
Would you like a cigar? Pardon me.
:27:48
- That's very kind of you, Sir Wilfrid.
- I'd better not. It would constitute a bribe.
:27:54
We ought to be going, Mr Vole.
:28:00
One thing I've learned for sure, never
look in a window with women's hats.
:28:04
Good day, sir.
:28:08
Makes a very nice impression,
doesn't he?
:28:10
- Yes, rather. Give him the monocle test?
- Passed with flying colours.
:28:15
I hope he does as well in the dock.
This is sticky, you know.
:28:18
Of course. The prosecution will
blast in with their heaviest artillery.
:28:22
All you'll have is one little popgun,
an alibi furnished by his wife.
:28:26
Isn't that an intriguing challenge?
:28:28
I think I'd like it more if it was less
of a challenge and less intriguing.
:28:33
Miss Plimsoll has issued an ultimatum.
In bed in one minute or she'll resign.
:28:38
Splendid. Give her a month's pay
and kick her down the stairs.
:28:42
Either you take care of yourself
or I, too, shall resign.
:28:45
This is blackmail.
But you're quite right.
:28:47
For my first day this has already
been rather hectic. I should be in bed.
:28:55
I'd better get in touch with Mrs Vole
and have her come over. Will you sit in?
:28:59
Thank you, no. I'm in no condition to cope
with emotional wives drenched in tears.