Dusty Ermine Page #2

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But you didn't need to pass them.

Unfortunately I did.

I was particularly hard up

just about that that time.

Hard up seems to be a part

of an artist's education.

Let me try.

The great thing is to keep the line unbroken.

Never hesitate.

Like that.

How's that?

I'm afraid you've no future.

Pity. I'm very ambitious.

Excuse me, sir.

There's someone to see you.

Not a copper, I hope.

Oh, no, sir. A lady.

That makes all the difference. Show her in.

Uncle Jim, I thought you'd reformed.

Come on, Gilbert.

Now be careful.

Don't let freedom go to your head.

It all depends.

I'm not giving any promises.

Oh, dear...

I promise.

Good afternoon.

Good afternoon. Come in, won't you?

Thank you very much. I do hope

you'll forgive this intrusion, Mr. Kent.

But I was so anxious to see you at once.

Not at all. Sit down.

Thank you very much.

You know, my friends and myself have been...

have been patiently awaiting

the day of your release.

Excuse, me, but do you represent one of the

Prisoner's Aid Society?

Well, in a way, yes.

And then in a way, no, as one might say.

Oh?

My friends and I have thought so much about you.

And we were anxious to help you at once.

That's very kind of you, but I'm staying

with my brother just for the moment

and I really don't need any assistance.

You don't quite get my meaning, I see.

My friends are great admirers of your work.

My work?

You're such an artist.

And we feel that such lovely work

cannot be lost to the world.

Are you referring by any chance

to my skill with the pen?

Exactly.

What a beautiful thing, my skill with the pen.

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.

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