Another Man's Poison Page #4

did you feel his pulse, mr. Bates, or his heart?

Did you turn on the lights?

You're lying.

Perhaps.

You'll never know, will you?

You'll never be quite sure.

You're leaving tomorrow.

Oh, they're waiting lunch for us, george. Are you coming?

Janet.

Janet.

It is a wonderful morning. Fury's never been as fit.

George, you know chris.

Larry, this is my husband.

George.

How do you do?

How's the work going, chris?

Oh, it's coming along fine.

Did larry tell you we raced to the house, and that he won?

No, he didn't.

I always thought janet was unbeatable.

And you found out otherwise.

Look, fury has never beleast.

It was a glorious morning.

Get out of here.

I'm not going, janet.

Get out of this room.

I'm not a criminal type.

And this thing is too much for me alone.

You've been drinking.

To help me think sober.

And do you know what i thought?

You need me as much as i need you.

We're in this thing together.

Right to the end.

For better or for worse,

in love or in loathing.

We're married, janet.

Can't we discuss this at a more reasonable hour?

There's nothing more to discuss.

You can go back to sleep, now.

Oh, from now on i'll be using this door.

It'll add a touch of authenticity.

Eee, you fair tartled me!

Good morning. I'm mr. Preston.

Mr. Preston?

Yes, i came back saturday.

You're mrs... uh

bunting, sir.

Mrs. Bunting. I come in mondays to fridays.

Oh, yes, i've heard all about you, mrs. Bunting.

I'd no idea that...

neither had my wife.

My return was unexpected.

Yes, sir. Madame must have been very surprised.

Madame was.

Do you have any papers?

The papers, sir?

Morning papers. Newspapers.

Oh, no sir. A lad usually delivers 'em.

But they won't be in for another two hours at least.

Two hours?

He has to cycle from tarnmoor.

Oh, yes, yes. I had forgotten.

It's been a long time.

Well, uh, i'll probably take one of the horses

and ride over for them.

Yes, sir. Would you be wanting some breakfast first?

No thanks.

Oh, but i'm sure my wife would be most grateful for a cup of coffee.

Yes, sir.

Good morning.

Why, if it isn't mr. Preston.

This is an honor.

A cup o tea?

No, thanks.

Whatever brings you into tarnmoor at this hour?

I came for the papers.

The papers.

Oh, there's only one and the lad delivers them to here.

He'll be leaving in a couple of minutes.

I was rather anxious to see it this morning

there should be a review of my wife's new book.

You don't say. Well. Well. A new book. What's it called?

I'd better read the review first.

We may want to hush it up.

Oh, that's not likely. They're all lovely stuff.

I've got the lot here, you know.

Is this the only local paper?

Just the one.

Did you think anymore about our club, mr. Preston.

Huh? No, no.

I'm really not settled in yet.

Oh, no. Of course you're not.

I'd like the london papers, too.

Oh, i'm afraid i can't give you those.

They have to be ordered specially.

We don't get many.

And mrs. Frobisher, i mean mrs. Preston don't usually have them.

Oh, i see.

Are you the only paper shop?

I'm afraid so.

I tell you what i can do though.

I'll ask dr. Henderson to save you his copies.

Dr. Henderson gets the london papers?

Morning and evening.

Not for love nor money would he miss those crossword puzzles.

I'd like to order them tomorrow.

Yes, of course.

The london papers for mr. Preston.

Oh, and i'd rather youndidn't bother dr. Henderson.

Just as you say. And mr. Preston.

Yes.

You won't forget to consider it, will you?

Consider what?

The tarn mooritarians.

Oh, yes, yes.

Well, well.

There goes a fine considerate gentleman.

Hello, mr. Preston.

Good morning.

Do you have to pound that thing everyday?

No, not if...

i thought my wife was the writer.

She's finished the book. The rest is up to me.

Am i disturbing you?

No. Go ahead.

Anyone up?

Up?

In the middle of the moors, by now.

Riding?

Of course.

Fury has to have his exercise.

She certainly worships that animal.

He is rather magnificent. Don't you think?

She should have married the horse.

The break will do her good.

She's been working very hard.

When's your great day?

With larry?

Oh, we haven't decided definitely.

Don't wait too long.

Is that the gypsy's warning?

It's just a piece of advice for what it's worth.

Cigarette?

No. I'm one of those awkward people

who gets ash in the typewriter.

Did she go out alone?

No, larry went with her.

I think she enjoys his company.

I think so, too.

Don't you trust your wife, mr. Preston?

Not particularly.

Oh, i can finish this later.

No, go ahead.

Where does she usually ride?

On the moors.

Which part of the moors?

Well, that's difficult to say, you see they're pretty big and...

why are you looking at me like that?

Because i'm in love with you.

I told you that before.

You must keep this sort of thing in mind.

I'm clinging to you, larry.

You see, i'm the clinging type.

Well, that i don't believe.

Because i know you.

You're not clinging to me or anyone else.

Janet?

Are you in some danger?

Danger?

Are you frightened, or something?

Huh. How absurd. I've never been frightened in my life.

Larry. For a man you have disgracefully long eyelashes.

Poor darling. Your feelings are all mixed up.

I want you, and i hate you.

Both together.

Good morning.

I was just coming up to see you.

What did you want to see me about?

Well, all this time

i've been trying to think why your face was so familiar.

Well this morning when i opened the papers i found the answer.

The papers?

The london papers.

You obviously haven't seen them yet.

There.

Recognize yourself?

George bates, the bank robber.

It's been enlarged from a snapshot, you see?

You know, there is a definitely resemblance.

It's odd to see it staring up at you.

Oh, not be too hard on yourself.

Actually, it's a purely superficial likeness.

Your face is fuller. It's more healthy.

I'm relieved to hear it.

Huh. Pity about the policeman, though.

What about the policeman?

So you haven't followed the case?

The policeman who gave the alarm.

He's been shot. He's not likely to recover.

That means the rope for somebody. Heh, heh.

May i see that paper again, please?

Certainly, old fellow. Keep it.

Actually, it's got the weakest crossword of the lot.

Well, off we go on our respective travels.

Oh, i hope i haven't upset you with my little joke.

No, of course not.

Good. Good.

I knew you had a sense of humor.

They're not back yet?

I'm afraid not.

Oh, mr. Preston.

I've been thinking over what you were telling me.

About what?

About waiting to get married.

Oh. Oh that.

Can we talk about it some other time?

Yes, of course.

It's just that i'm...

it's that fool henderson. Let him in.

The top of a very fine morning to you, my dear.

Hello, doctor, come in.

Oh, thank you.

Ha. Ha. I must be getting feeble minded.

I forgot to return you the dictionary.

Met him on the moors, my dear. Just didn't give it to him.

Thank you. I'll tell my wife you returned it.

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