:17:02
In the meantime, I'm going to file
my report by phone.
:17:10
Excuse me, gentlemen.
:17:12
Who do you think
the noble rescuer is?
:17:17
Mistelzweig.
Hieronymus B. Mistelzweig.
:17:20
The " B" stands for "belly."
:17:22
General insurance: life, accident,
baggage loss, health...
:17:24
fire, hail, theft, and burglary.
:17:26
Only lovesickness and a chronic shortage
of cash are excluded.
:17:30
Well, if you insure that guy,
you can retire.
:17:33
Why?
Is he that well-off?
:17:36
Billions. Mr. Travers is one
of the richest men from overseas.
:17:40
And a bachelor.
:17:41
Mrs. Menil is apparently wealthy.
:17:43
She owns fabulous jewelry
and expensive furs.
:17:45
She flew here from Paris
five days ago.
:17:48
But our house detective
may know more about her.
:17:50
- Then please ask him to come here.
- With pleasure.
:17:54
Are you sure the woman won't do
anything else foolish?
:17:57
My secretary is with her.
:18:03
Gentlemen, please visit the bar--
on the house, of course.
:18:08
I promise I'll give you
all the information you need later.
:18:13
Mrs. Menil has lived very quietly
in this establishment.
:18:15
She most certainly does not belong
to the demimonde.
:18:17
I suspect the whole thing
has to do with a telegram...
:18:20
that she received
about three hours ago.
:18:22
- Do you know what it said?
- No...
:18:24
but according to the receptionist...
:18:26
Mrs. Menil grew visibly nervous
while reading the telegram...
:18:29
and she retired
to her room immediately.
:18:31
Then I will question her
personally.
:18:33
Above all, I must insist that the lady
leave the hotel at once.
:18:36
- And I must insist--
- This won't work, gentlemen.
:18:40
You can't save a person
from committing suicide...
:18:43
only to leave her
to her own devices.
:18:46
Give her time
to get over this shock.
:18:48
Who will guarantee she won't
attempt suicide again?
:18:51
I believe I can accept
that responsibility.
:18:54
Perhaps Mr.--
What was the name again?
:18:56
Berg.
:18:58
- Mr. Berg can keep an eye on her.
- Of course.