The Crook Page #2

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"and each time I decide to set up a deal,

you can give me legal advice beforehand."

Well, the first job that came up

was so beautiful.

I couldn't help saying,

"Sir, if you don't mind, I'll work with you."

- Good evening.

- Police.

I'd like to speak to Mrs. Zimmer.

Just a second. I'll see if she's in.

There are two gentlemen from the police.

Would you like a little more couscous?

It's good. Don't you like it?

You don't sound like it.

The last time I had it I was in Kiruna,

in a place that catered to Eskimos.

Now you're making fun of me.

In the papers they call you "the Swiss."

That or "Simon the Swiss."

Clockwork precision.

Also because...

I've got a reputation for working alone.

Do you want the television on?

I'm leaving tonight.

Thank you.

I'll get it.

Are you alone?

My wife's here.

Suppose you call her.

Come on, call her.

- Baby doll.

- Yes?

- Yes, what is it?

- Come here.

- Is there anyone else?

- The maid.

Where is she?

- Where?

- In the kitchen.

- Do you have a dog?

- Yes.

Call him.

- Othello.

- No, louder.

He's just a little puppy.

Get over to the window.

What is going on?

Turn around and face the curtains.

If anyone moves, I'll shoot.

I said, don't move.

Now sing along with me.

He was a simple little sailor

Let's hear it. Sing or I'll shoot.

He was a simple little sailor

He was a simple little sailor

First one to turn gets plugged.

Who dreamed of ship, shipping off to sea

Who dreamed of ship, shipping off to sea

Away!

He was a simple little

Come on, louder! Let's hear it.

He was a simple little sailor

Who dreamed of ship, shipping off to sea

We are sure your wife

saw Simon after he broke out of jail.

But he's out of the country.

No, he never left the country.

Right, Mrs. Zimmer?

I want you to know, Inspector...

for five years there hasn't been anything

between my wife and that man.

She hasn't even seen him.

I have.

When?

This afternoon.

What did he say?

Nothing. He wanted to see his daughter.

To see his daughter.

That's all.

Where have you hidden him

since his escape?

I don't know where he's been.

I just saw him for a minute.

He wouldn't have mentioned

where he was headed?

Yes.

Where?

Spain.

Why are you being so free

with your information?

I've nothing to hide.

And how is he going to get to Spain?

I've given him my car.

What kind of car is it?

A gray Peugeot four-door sedan.

License number?

Have fun in Brussels.

If he's in Spain,

he must have got in another way.

I've been contacted.

So has the whole border.

Don't worry.

I'll call you the minute there's any news.

Sure, so long.

Either she's giving us the runaround,

or he's changed his plans.

- Nobody's called her?

- Nobody's liable to.

- Hello?

- Nothing to worry about.

- Where are you?

- In Italy.

Albergo Piccolo in Genoa. Are you alone?

That girl of mine is really beautiful.

Now that I've seen her,

I can't get her out of my mind.

There weren't any problems at the border?

- Hello?

- No problems.

Will you stay there long?

Just two or three days.

I've got some guys to see.

- Will you call me again?

- Yes, I'll call you.

- Simon.

- Hello?

I think of you all the time.

So do I.

How long ago was that call made?

Fifteen minutes.

See if you can check on that

Albergo Piccolo in Genoa.

There's no one who fits

your man's description staying here.

- Good morning.

- The town hall, please.

But you can walk there.

It's just across the street.

- I'm tired.

- Whatever you say.

- That should cover it.

- Thank you, sir.

- Are you free? Airport, please.

- Yes, sir.

Are you going to tell me where you are?

Switzerland, of course,

but keep it to yourself.

You have everything you need?

No, I'd like some of your couscous.

Swiss cooking's nothing to rave about.

You don't know how glad I am you called.

I was so worried about you.

I keep watching the news on TV,

the headlines.

You don't want me to do anything?

No.

You mean you don't need me?

Not right now.

I'll keep in touch with you.

How much will it be?

Ninety francs with the phone call.

You know, this is Brussels.

I was about to say,

- Thank you very much.

- Thank you, sir.

- They found the Peugeot.

- By the Belgian border.

Thank you.

Get me Brussels.

Hello, Bill. It's me. I'm sure you know who.

Listen carefully

because I haven't got much time.

Yesterday, before I talked to you,

one of my buddies bailed me out.

That quartet of Beethovens I gave you...

one of the four can't play in tune.

Do you follow me?

Well, it doesn't matter.

We'll settle it when you get back.

Where are you?

London?

When you get starved for some good chow...

I know a place called Willy's. It's in Soho.

Just tell them I sent you.

And don't let Beethoven worry you.

So long, baby.

With any luck he'll turn up

at Willy's in Soho.

- I hope your information is right.

- So long.

It seems he called Bill from London.

You see? It doesn't mean

you have to go to Belgium.

I thought it was the police.

I'm so glad you are here.

How were you able to get back so fast?

There's no place like home.

Good food, bed, perfect hideout.

But did you come back for me,

or for a place to hide?

For a place to hide.

Was it hard to get out of Switzerland?

Very.

Look, I went to Switzerland

to pick this up for you.

Smuggling it out was quite a job.

You have nothing here but hundreds?

Makes it easier to count.

Suspicious?

No, routine precaution.

Mind if I call Paris?

Help yourself, you dial 00, then 31.

- Yes, who is it?

- Hello.

- Speak a bit louder.

- Hello!

- Everything is going as planned?

- Everything is going as planned.

- No trouble, dear?

- No trouble, dear.

I'm leaving Geneva tonight.

Remember to get the cigars you like.

You know, the ones you like best, Habanas.

I won't forget. Goodbye, sweetheart.

- Goodbye, dear. I love you.

- I love you, too.

You did that perfectly.

You're a real Mata Hari.

Good work.

The food's not much in Switzerland, huh?

Don't believe it.

When you know the place, it's really great.

The name was Charles, wasn't it?

Charlie. No foam on it.

Didn't you eat on the plane?

Sure, it was great.

Tell me, is she okay?

Great, this lobster dish, perfect.

Wait till you sample her couscous.

By the way, there's one thing

you never explained to me.

The bread.

Why didn't you give it to Martine?

Because I like her too much.

It was the only way to protect her.

Everything all right? You got everything?

- Just great.

- It's fine.

The Swiss account number.

How's business these days?

Rough, very rough.

Since the anti-gang unit got involved

five years ago...

we had to adjust, change everything,

start from scratch.

The bars, hideouts, rackets...

you wouldn't recognize them.

Did you find a place?

Yeah, can't be beat, real cool.

Soundproof, isolated.

- How's your ulcer?

- It's fine.

- Have any trouble finding it?

- I found it.

- What's his name?

- I haven't decided yet.

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