Angel Page #6

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Brown hair.

Charming smile.

Great attraction.

You still have. That's why I want you to go.

Oh, go. Please, go. Every moment

you are here, my home is in danger.

Go, I beg you, I tell you.

Maria...

Angel...

Come in.

- Wilton, will you find Sir Frederick?

- Yes, m'lady.

At the present moment,

I am definitely against it.

Is Hamilton with you?

Come in.

Has he sent the papers over?

Good. No, I'm not disturbed,

but I'd rather worry now than later.

Right, thank you. Goodbye.

- I beg pardon, sir...

- Just a moment.

- What is it?

- Her Ladyship is asking for you, sir.

Oh, all right.

I'm expecting a call from Mr Hamilton.

Let me know immediately.

- I'm very sorry. Just one of those things.

- Darling.

- Hmm?

- I'm afraid Mr Halton has to leave.

Is it so late?

I'm terribly sorry, Tony. I was called

to the telephone. Do you really have to go?

Well, I don't know...

- How about another drink?

- I tried to persuade Mr Halton to stay.

But I'm a complete failure.

Failure? Lady Barker, really, I...

I had an engagement but now I must stay,

long enough to turn failure into success.

Good.

- I would like to have a drink, too.

- You? Whisky, darling?

Just a little. Just enough

to drink to our friend, Mr Halton.

Thank you, dear.

Here's to you, Mr Halton. And to Angel.

Mr Halton told me the most amazing thing

that happened to him in Paris.

Everything I told you. Do you mind?

Not at all.

Always good to get a woman's point of view.

It's a thrilling story and I listened

to every word with great suspense.

Mr Halton, you described every detail

with such love and care.

Yet you omitted the most important part.

You failed to describe the woman.

- Yes, what does she look like?

- It's difficult to find the exact words to...

Now, I think you are being unfair.

You can't leave us like the daily instalment

of a newspaper serial. To be continued.

You have aroused our interest.

Frederick and I are entitled

to know a lot more about the lady.

Now, I insist, Mr Halton.

What did she look like?

She was radiant... Exciting.

- These are generalities.

- You're talking like a poet.

I see. You want the matter-of-fact

description of, shall we say, a detective?

That's exactly what we want.

Well, then...

Her eyes were brown.

And her hair was dark.

May I be permitted to change your toast?

To the most charming hostess.

Yourself, Lady Barker.

Thank you.

Well, I must be going.

Thank you for a lovely afternoon.

Goodbye, Lady Barker.

Mr Halton, since I've had the privilege

of enjoying your confidence,

may I indulge in a little advice?

Do.

- Mr Hamilton on the telephone?

- Yes, sir.

Yes, Hamilton?

Yes, will you read it to me.

You wanted to give me some advice,

Lady Barker.

I'm afraid Angel is far from blameless.

But I think you should forget her,

and perhaps even forgive her.

- I've already forgiven her, but...

- But what?

- Paris. I'll be in Paris next Wednesday.

- It'll be useless.

- If there's one chance in a million...

- There's not.

- I'll wait at the Grand Duchess's.

- Torturing yourself.

I'll be there Wednesday at five o'clock.

I'll be there hours before.

All right, Hamilton. Goodbye.

- Well, goodbye.

- I'll see you out.

Goodbye, Tony.

- These papers came from Mr Hamilton, sir.

- Oh, good.

By the way, I'm going to Geneva.

- Didn't you tell me Mr Hamilton is going?

- I've changed my mind.

Oh, I thought

it was only a sub-committee meeting.

It is, and I'm sure Mr Hamilton would

handle it, but you know me, Greenwood.

- I'd be uncomfortable if I didn't go myself.

- I see, sir.

In that case, you won't require

the other reservations.

- Which other reservations?

- For your trip with Lady Barker.

I'd forgotten all about it.

- Frederick, you're not working, are you?

- I'm sorry, but something unexpected...

Frederick! Is this where we are going?

Why, that's wonderful!

Oh, darling, I can hardly wait.

Let's have a glorious time.

Let's be foolish again.

Oh, I can't tell you how much...

Why, what's the matter?

Well, dear...

Don't tell me. Don't tell me we are not going.

- Don't tell me now.

- You see... I don't know... You see...

- It's all right.

- You must understand...

Don't explain. It's very clear.

You have to do your duty.

- You know...

- I know. I know very well. Too well.

I can recite all the reasons.

I know them by heart.

- Oh, I beg your pardon.

- It's all right, Mr Greenwood. Come in.

You go back to work.

Don't let me disturb you.

Thank you, darling.

- About the reservations, sir.

- Oh, yes?

The Geneva plane stops in Paris only 20

minutes. You'll require at least four hours.

More. I've a good many things

to discuss at the embassy.

I thought so, sir. The airways people

suggest a private plane.

They can put one of their newest machines

at your disposal,

the same plane

that Lady Barker chartered last week.

Lady Barker chartered a plane?

That's what they said, sir.

It, er... It must have been Wednesday.

You were in Geneva.

Yes, of course, I remember.

That's all right, I'll let you know later.

Very good, sir.

Give me Croydon 2046.

Is that Imperial Airways?

I want to speak to the manager.

Sir Frederick Barker.

Oh, good evening.

About that private plane.

Is it the same one that Lady Barker took?

Mm-hm.

She says it's not so fast.

Oh, you say it made Paris

in one hour and forty minutes?

That's very good.

I'll take it. All right, thank you.

Finished your work?

Quite.

- Frederick?

- Yes?

When are you leaving for Geneva?

On Wednesday morning, by plane.

Doesn't the plane stop in Paris?

Yes, I believe it does.

Couldn't you take me along as far as Paris,

and pick me up on your way back?

That's an excellent idea.

I really need some new clothes. I haven't

done any shopping for quite a while.

Besides, it'll do you good to get away

from London. Be a change for you.

Yes, it would.

I shall make arrangements for Wednesday,

shall I?

Thank you.

Hello? Oh, Sir Frederick.

Are you? Geneva?

When are you leaving?

Mm.

Yes? Yes, this is Lord Davington's house.

You wish to speak to Mr Halton?

Who's calling, please?

Just one moment, Sir Frederick.

- Attendez.

- Oui, monsieur.

- Bonjour, monsieur.

- Bonjour.

I'd like to see the Grand Duchess,

if you please.

Thank you, monsieur.

Come in.

I'll come in a moment.

Now, Mr Halton, I wouldn't be impatient.

If a lady makes an appointment for five

o'clock, you shouldn't expect her until six.

The kind of lady who comes on time

really wouldn't be worth waiting for.

If you get bored, there's the cocktail bar.

You might find some interesting people.

- Thank you. I'll wait here.

- Just as you like.

You may be sure we'll let you know

the moment she arrives.

Angel. Charming name, Mr Halton.

Bravo.

- Sir Frederick.

- Yes.

I am the Grand Duchess Anna.

How do you do?

Will you step this way, please?

- Will you sit down?

- Thank you.

To what do I owe the pleasure of your visit?

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