The Oxford Murders Page #2

here.

I see.

I'm sorry to say Mrs. Keeman

was being rather over-optimistic.|Also,

she no longer works here.

But there must be some way,|perhaps if I speak to him...

You're free to talk|to whoever you want,

of course, but I must|warn you Professor Seldom

is not one for|this sort of spontaneity.

If you take my advice,

I suggest you approach your studies|in a more realistic way.

I'm sure you'll find some excellent|tutors among our teaching staff

who will more than understand|the nature of your work.

- Don't take it out on the wall.|- Walls?

Don't talk to me about walls. That's|all you get in this f***ing city.

Sorry, just letting off|a little steam.

Well, at least they come in|handy for doing your homework.

These? I was just trying to save|myself 16 years of practice.

See, I'm trying to calculate|where I need to run,

depending on where|the ball bounces,

and what height it makes contact

with my racquet.

Makes it easier. Here.

See? It works.

Yeah, and what would happen|if you played against a person?

There would be more variables

but it would still be possible|to work out the trajectory.

Please.

Give me time.

I have to rethink my calculations.

Okay.

Thanks for the beating.

Do you want to continue|letting off steam

on your own|or do you prefer company?

Wednesday, same time?

Yes. Bring a proper squash racquet.|Makes life much easier.

Okay.

I see you're picking up|the local customs very quickly.

I try my best.

Maybe she can help you|with your doctoral thesis,

since uncle Arthur|is out of the question.

- Can nothing be done?|- No.

And if you're suggesting my mother|have a word with him, forget it.

I wasn't suggesting anything.

Do you really expect me to believe|you chose this house by chance?

No, not by chance, no.

Nothing happens by chance.

I wanted to meet|your mother, that's true,

but I never planned to use her.

There's no need to apologize.

I like people who|go for what they want.

I wish I was more like you.

You're not missing much,|I assure you.

Oh, really?

You come here from another country,|all on your own,

and no sooner do you get here|than you make friends with a girl.

With two, I hope.|At least that's what I thought

- until a moment ago.|- It's not just that.

You're happy,

you only have to look at|your face to see that.

I try to be.

How do you do it?

It's easy.

It's a case of going|with the flow.

And what if it goes badly?

I'd rather make mistakes|than do nothing.

I'd rather mess up|than miss out completely.

It works for me.

You should try it.

Just a minute!

I thought you might|find this interesting.

Seldom is giving a lecture|on his latest book

at Merton College on the 24th!

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