Conspirator Page #7

I'm going up to change.

I'm expecting a call

from the War Office.

It's about you, Michael.

Same room?

Same one.

Here they come.

We beat you here.

That's because we're smart.

Well, we stopped after lunch

and played a game of darts.

To see who'd pay.

And I won.

Poor Hugh.

Now I suppose you are expecting me

to show you where your rooms are.

And I don't know.

Well, I do.

The bedrooms don't matter. What

matters is, are there plenty of birds?

Don't worry about the birds.

Worry about your aim.

Are you coming with us, Melinda?

Oh yes. But I'm going to close

my eyes when you shoot.

I'll have a stiff one. It's nippy out.

Well, I got that call.

I've got some news for you.

Good news I hope.

What's up?

Well come on, out with it.

I regret to say that our Regiment is

going to lose a very capable officer.

Of course, we should have

champagne or this, but this will do.

I give you a toast, Michael.

You've been given a most

important Staff appointment.

Which will mean your

immediate promotion.

You lucky stiff.

I drink to your most impressive success.

Well, good old Michael. Here is to you.

Thank you.

You've got a husband with a future.

You'll be going to Washington and such

places. Think of the fun you will have.

Michael is resigning his commission.

And going in for politics.

He's going to be a communist.

That's not very funny.

Ha ha. I think it is.

By Jove, Michael. I never knew your

wife had such a sense of humour.

A sense of humour? Oh yes, that she has.

Haven't you, Melinda.

Well come on, fellows.

I'm staying here with Melinda.

George, you take the Colonel to

the other side of those reeds.

Michael, you've got to listen to me.

Shush. Be still. You must be quiet.

Colonel, you can stop

here with the Captain.

I'll take the gentlemen along with me.

Come along, Miss.

Come on, Sandy.

Bring it here, Sandy.

Good boy.

[ Melinda screams! ]

Linda.

She's alright. She's alright.

She's just got a concussion.

You're alright.

You're alright.

I got in the way of the gun, didn't I?

I got in the way of the gun.

What is the name of the farm?

Portonwick.

The name of the farmer?

What's the use of all

these insane questions?

May we take it there are facts you

intend to withhold from the Bureau?

Why should I be questioned by you two?

Because we represent the Bureau.

You were instructed to complete

this matter within a week.

You have failed.

It's the opinion of the Deputy Director,

that every moment you delay ..

Jeopardises the security of our

entire underground operation.

As well as your own work.

My work?

What value am I if I do

this and get caught?

Your instructions are to complete

your mission immediately.

I need help. I can't do it

alone. It's insane to ask me.

I need the organisation's help.

You involved yourself in this

marriage without that help.

You must un-involve

yourself in the same way.

I believe that I could convince

a competent authority of the ..

Of the necessity for help

from the organisation.

I refuse to do anything further until you

set up an interview between me and Radek.

I've asked repeatedly

for such an interview.

I've asked repeatedly and

I demand to see Radek.

Radek would give you

the same instructions.

But I cannot believe that you properly

appraised him of all the facts.

He knows all the facts, Major.

How do you know he does? How do I know?

Because, Major Curragh.

I am Radek.

You see, I quite agree.

You are far too valuable to

be left to mere subordinates.

Incompetent subordinates.

Major, it is not permissible

for you to fail again.

Not permissible.

Do you understand?

As you know, we only rented this

house to make contact with you.

If you should find us gone ..

I hope you will realise what that means.

Do you?

Your meaning is

quite clear, Director Radek.

I think Michael meant to kill me.

Subconsciously.

And I'm terrified.

Lin .. try to remember.

After Michael shot the ducks ..

Did you see anything? Hear anything?

I heard a sort of click.

Like the click of the safety catch

of a gun being released?

Yes.

Lin .. tell me one thing.

Are you in love with Michael now?

No.

I'm only afraid of him.

Then I'll tell you what I think.

I think Michael meant to kill you.

His subconscious wouldn't let him

because he's in love with you.

But he meant to kill you.

What shall I do?

Clear out.

Where shall I go? He'll find me.

Go straight to my house.

Throw some things in a bag.

Broaders will help you.

But clear out now.

Where are you going?

Don't leave me, Joyce.

Never mind where I'm going.

I'll meet you at my house.

If Michael comes home, leave

your suitcase and go as you are.

But hurry, Lin .. hurry.

Broaders!

Broaders!

Broaders?

Linda, where are you?

Ah, here you are.

Why didn't you answer when I called?

Don't come near me.

You tried to kill me.

Melinda, you don't know

what you're saying.

Here, drink this.

You're as white as a sheet.

Now, I suppose you're

trying to poison me.

Does that look as though I

were trying to poison you?

I know all about you.

That's why you want to kill me.

Don't talk like that, darling.

How could I kill someone I love?

Stay away!

I came home to tell you

that I'm out of the party.

There is nothing to

be afraid of anymore.

I'm a free man.

I'll get leave from the Regiment.

We'll take a trip. Anywhere you like.

Back to the south of France.

Or perhaps to Switzerland?

Would you like that?

Have you ever been to Switzerland?

You are leaving me?

Linda!

You are being very foolish.

Can't you get it through your head I've

resigned? What came between us is gone.

Everything is gone, Michael.

But I left the party for you.

Now you want to leave me.

I don't believe you.

You'll never resign.

You've grown up, haven't you Melinda.

Grown up?

You can't lie to me anymore,

if that's what you mean.

Now you'll go to the authorities.

That's what you have

in your head, isn't it?

Isn't it?

Let me go!

Let me go, Michael!

I can never let you get out of here now.

Sir.

Ma'am.

Linda!

Linda!

Hello?

Is that the Soviet Embassy?

It's an emergency.

I must talk to him.

This is Major Michael Curragh.

I must speak to Mr Radek.

"There is no-one here of that name."

"No-one of that name."

I tell you this is terribly important.

I must get in touch with him.

"What was the name again?"

"What is it?"

Radek. R-A ..

"What is your name?"

"Your name?"

Curragh.

Major Michael Curragh.

I must speak with someone in authority.

Hello? Hello?

"One moment."

Hello. Hello.

"What is the nature

of your business here?"

I must get a message to Mr Radek.

You must find him for me immediately.

Tell him ..

Tell him the situation

is out of control.

He will understand.

Tell him I need help. Tell him

there's not a moment to lose.

"What is your name, please?"

Curragh. Major Michael Curragh.

I am an associate of Radek's.

I am an associate of his. Do you

understand what I am saying?

Major Michael Curragh.

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