The Clouded Yellow Page #4

the cock-and-bull story about a comb.

The nature of the girl.

The aunt's been expecting it...

blames herself for letting it happen.

What are you doing in all this, Somers?

She had the opportunity, too...

Did you forget that, Chubb?

She's off her head... she won't hang...

They'll shut her up.

What's it got to do with you, anyway?

Where did you leave her?

Corner House, Piccadilly...

Do you mind if I go myself?

As you like... the police

will be with you though.

They've been waiting for you

since crack of dawn.

Here... catch...

That's yours... it works now.

There she is... over there in the corner.

Are you coming over?

-No...I'd rather wait outside.

Excuse me, miss... -Hello, boys!

Come on.

They were ahead of

us. -The police? -Yes.

There's a warrant out for your arrest.

I shall have to go to them

-No, Sophie...

There's too much against you.

We've got to get away.

We're going north.

-How?

By boat.

Thank you.

Where are we going?

Newcastle.

Where do we go

when we get to Newcastle?

Oh...China...South America...

You choose.

You can't go abroad just like that.

You have to have passports

and tickets and things....don't you?

I've got friends...

You'd be surprised at the chums

I've picked up here and there.

People who'll help us?

Yes... people who've helped me before.

There's some clothes in there for you.

I bought them in Oxford St...

I hope they fit.

I think you'd better change into them...

there may be a police description out.

Won't the police be checking

the people getting off the boats?

No... they'll be watching those

leaving the country.

Not those coming in.

The trouble is, Superintendant...

you can never tell with these chaps...

They're trained to look one thing

and think another.

Any idea where he might make for, Sir?

Might be anywhere.

This chap's got contacts

all over the place.

Our men have a free rein...

We don't ask questions.

Yes... he'd have some pretty funny friends,

one way and another.

Yes...I'm afraid you'll have

your work cut out to find him.

If he lasts that long.

He has that girl with him, remember.

Tell you what...I'll lend you someone

who knows the ropes, if you like.

Another agent.

That's very good of you, Sir!

No it isn't...

I'm being good to myself.

I don't want this department

in the news.

If you can get the girl at the same time...

so much the better.

But Somers is our job.

Bring him in.

I see.

He knows half the secrets

of this department...

Did 18 months on counter-espionage

at the end of the war...

Knows more ways in and out of this country

than a carrier pigeon.

He'd make nice reading

for the Sunday papers, wouldn't he?

Yes... very.

This is his history, since I met him...

The answer may be there.

With his experience of the north,

I'd say he'd make for Newcastle.

Two to Jesmond, please.

Get in, Mr Somers... and her...

No arguments... get in!

Minna...

He's here.

Minna!

Dear Minna!

I didn't know.

I must be grateful

to be here at all.

I'm very happy you came to us.

It's the last thing I intended to do.

I'm afraid Karl persuaded me.

Karl was right.

Now perhaps we can pay

a little of our debt.

You see...I dared not come back

to Minna without you.

I am Minna...

and this is my husband Karl.

We are friends of Mr Somers.

And we want to be YOUR friend.

We want to help you.

It's good to have friends.

Professor Werner...

Paul Duclas...

Max Reiner...

and Karl and Minna Cesare.

Yeah...Cesare.

No... just their latest addresses.

Oh... and check up on the trains to Newcastle...

there's a pal.

Sir...?

Good afternoon...

Won't you sit down?

"A gentleman has asked me

to call for the red fox."

Was the fox male or female?

The fox is female.

Will it remain with your friend

on this voyage?

That is the idea.

I'm told there is a good market

in Mexico City.

Mexico City... right....

I'll have to tell my friend what you say.

Now then... when may I

call for the fox?

My daughter will bring it to you tonight.

Kyra!

Kyra is my daughter's name.

Yes... we've met before.

She will meet you down at the old steps,

near the Surtees House.

Good.

11 o'clock?

She will be punctual.

The price of the animal will be 150.

Ridiculous price.

Inclusive.

You look very tired, my friend.

You should take a holiday.

Me?..Holidays cost money.

Would 100 give you a pleasant weekend

at the seaside?

Perhaps 125?

I'll give it to your daughter.

With your experience,

it should be easy.

It might be easy,

but it will be expensive.

Now... we drew this out...

We thought you might need it.

Minna, I knew you'd do this...

I can't take it.

But you must have money...

where are you going to get it?

There are ways.

And take more risks?

Where would we be,

if we had refused your help?

He gave Karl and me

our freedom...

Now we want to help you...

Don't be silly!

Thank you Minna...

I'll see you get it back.

We can manage...

We don't care about that money.

There's something more important...

We have been talking

to this child...

She's very troubled.

While you were away, I found out

that Karl was a doctor.

He's been trying to help me.

You know Mr Somers...

...that we have had much experience

of persecution.

We know that it's only necessary

when very big lies have to be told...

This girl is suffering from such a lie.

Yes...I think so, too.

But in one part of her mind,

she still knows the truth.

Are you expecting anyone?

No... into the kitchen...

Wait in there.

Thank you, Karl.

Dr Cesare?

Yes.

My name's Shepley.

Yes?

I'm trying to find

a friend of yours.

We have only a few friends

in England.

If it were not for this friend,

you wouldn't be in England, now.

Oh...I haven't seen him...

Not for years.

May I come in?

By all means.

I'd like to meet your wife. She

may be able to help us. -Of course.

Minna... we have a visitor.

I want you to understand

that I've nothing to do with the police force.

I'm not looking for the girl.

So you see... if you have helped him...

You may have done him a disservice.

We do not worry...

Wherever he is, Mr Somers

can take care of himself...

...and of her.

Hello!

Oh, hello, Kyra.

Here you are, big boy...

this'll get you on the boat.

Thanks.

You sail a week tonight

from Liverpool.

What about passports?

Be outside the Hai-Nan Caf

on the same day at 12.30.

There'll be a street-bookie waiting.

You must read from the menu

on the way in...

"Hau yen chau fan bo lau gai."

He'll answer "Yung chau dan."

"Hau yen chau fan bo lau gai"....

Then "Yung chau dan".

Clever boy!

"Butterfly Girl"...

It's a pretty name, isn't it?

Did she do it?

No... but that's difficult to prove.

Poor little thing!

Well... goodbye.

-Goodbye, Kyra... thank you.

David!

They're working very hard,

aren't they?

They've blocked both bridges.

Never mind... we'll take that boat...

Come along... we'll row across.

What about this one?

No... it's too obvious.

That's the baby.

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