Dusty Ermine Page #2

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And am I to understand that you wish me

to take up forgery again?

Oh, heavens...

Surely there's no need for unpleasant names...

among artists.

My friends have a splendid organization

with headquarters in the Alps.

I see.

Very convenient for getting money across

the international borders, eh?

Oh, how quick you are.

Lately the sales forces had a big drive

to capture the English market.

So you've come to me?

I'm flattered.

You'll enjoy being among people

who appreciate your art.

Then you'll have to distribute it, too.

Have you ever been to the Alps?

Have you ever been to prison?

Yes, Mr. Jim?

Now I must say goodbye.

Why, surely.

I should say au revoir.

Mind, we shall keep an eye on you.

You won't forget, will you?

Amazing woman.

That's the second forged fiver that's been turned

into our Department this month, Forsythe.

It's a good bit of work, sir.

Any suspects?

Jim Kent was let out just a month ago.

I've got the dossier here. And there's the note

that convicted him originally.

What do you make of it?

Same clean line.

No hesitation.

Not many men could have done it, sir.

What would you say, Forsythe,

if I were to put you in charge of this case?

Thank you, sir.

Right.

Your first job will be to get a specimen of this money

without arousing suspicion.

Yes, sir.

This may be a big thing for you, my boy.

We want quick results

and we will help you to get them.

You know, I always suspected you had genius.

Yes?

They're detectives, all right.

And that short one is my old friend Helmsley.

I don't like his face.

Goldie, come here.

Now Goldie, I want you to remove a piece of evidence

which might cause the police

to make an unfortunate mistake.

Yes, sir.

You don't believe I'm really innocent,

do you, Goldie?

Well, sir, in any case I hope

you get away with it.

And as I can hardly expect the police

to be more trusting...

I want you to take away a few things

and a magnifying glass that I...

Why, I thought I had left them out here.

What is it, sir?

They're gone.

Put these in the compartment, sir?

Yes, please.

I really don't see why Linda should have

to go to the Alps, too.

Nor do I.

Why shouldn't I go? I haven't had a holiday for ages.

Besides, dear Linda will be able to look after Gilbert

and see that he doesn't work too hard

at his drawings, his paintings.

What is it you're going

to the Alps for exactly, dear?

I thought I had explained.

Yes, dear, but it was all so sudden.

Mother, dear. I have been engaged by

the Alpine Hotel Association

to go over there to paint murals.

Murals!

Goodbye, darling. Goodbye.

Goodbye, darling.

Goodbye.

Goodbye. Have a nice time.

Oh, dear, excuse me,

it was entirely my fault.

Oh, so you're seeing off your dear nephew, too.

Such a promising boy.

I told you we'd keep an eye on you.

Gangways up. One side, please.

Pass right along, please.

British subjects this way.

Pass right along, please.

British subjects this way.

Pass right along, please.

No, wait a minute.

Stop him. Hold him off the boat.

No, wait a minute.

Let him go through.

I say, my name's Kent.

Oh, yes, very nice.

I understand my nephew and niece

are staying at your sports hotel.

Oh, yes, I take the luggage yesterday.

Miss Kent and Mr. Kent very nice.

I'm glad they've been behaving themselves.

Where are they now?

I think they go up the mountain on the funicular.

What for?

There is a possibility of lunch there.

Very nice, very clean...

Very cheap.

Oh, yes. Then they go down on skis.

Whoosh... like that. Very nice.

Sounds terrible to me.

Take me to the funicular.

Oh, yes.

Jim, darling. What on earth

made you suddenly come out here?

Am I a pleasant surprise or a terrible nuisance?

A marvelous surprise.

Where's Gilbert.

He'll be joining us in a minute.

Us?

Oh, I'd like to introduce you to Mr. Forsythe.

How do you do?

Been here long?

We caused terrific excitement early this morning

by suddenly arriving on a private plane.

Now don't try and make out he came only to see you.

Oh, shut up.

I only had the pleasure of meeting Miss Kent

for the first time this morning.

Don't tell anybody. He picked me up

on the nasty slopes.

Don't you get me into trouble with your uncle

the first time I meet him.

How did you know he was my uncle?

You told me, don't you remember?

Did I?

Miss Kent?

Yes?

Excuse me, telephone, madam.

Thank you.

Will you excuse me a minute?

How about some lunch, Mr. Kent?

No, thanks, I had some.

Uh... just give me a cup of coffee,

will you?

Hello?

Oh, but you must leave work for a little while.

Jim's here.

Who?

All on one bill, that's right?

Yes, that's right.

I'm awfully sorry.

I forgot to bring any money with me.

Oh, my dear boy, let me.

Do you take an English five-pound note?

Please, don't fear, I'll pay you back.

Trying to spend all your money already?

He's been paying for everything this morning.

It's my wallet I forgot.

I had some loose change on me.

Oh, I see.

Gilbert's painting improper pictures

in the hotel's new cocktail bar.

He said he can't tear himself away.

Are they as improper as all that?

Worse. He won't let anyone to see them.

Are you ready?

Are you sure you wouldn't rather cut the skiing out

and go down with your uncle in the funicular?

Oh, I wouldn't dream of it. I want to see him start.

Come on.

You go ahead, then. I want some cigarettes.

I'll get your change.

Fraulein, that English note the gentleman gave you.

Yes, sir?

I found some francs for the bill,

so would you mind letting me have it back?

Just a minute, sir. I'll get it.

You seem to be very interested

in that young man.

Oh, shut up.

Do you mind taking this back

to the hotel for me?

Of course I'm not interested in him.

I'm glad to hear it.

Why?

Kann ich Ihnen helfenm frulein?

Bitte schn.

Jim.

Why do you say that?

I've got something rather disturbing

to tell you.

Disturbing?

Do you know why he's really here?

No, why?

He's trying to steal Gilbert's job.

No!

Hmm!

He seems such a nice, honest young man,

too, doesn't he?

But how did you find out?

The manager told me down below.

Do you think Gilbert's signed any contract yet?

I don't know.

If only we could warn him

we might get something signed.

But are you sure?

I can hardly believe it.

I can hardly believe it myself.

Now, if you can delay this Mr. Forsythe for a bit,

then I can warn Gilbert...

Hello, I got your change.

Thanks.

Are you ready?

Yes, quite.

Come on, then.

Goodbye.

We'll be down at the bottom in time

to meet your funicular.

All right, I'll see you there.

You just leave it to me.

Too fast again?

A bit.

Well, try and keep it up.

Look, we're way ahead of the funicular.

So we are.

Help!

Right, you rest here and I'll try

to get a fire going.

You're so good to me.

I stumbled against the skis.

What the...

I'm so sorry.

Now we'll be several hours behind the funicular,

won't we?

Or days.

What do you mean?

Have you ever tried walking in that?

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