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set in platinum. Inscription's inside.

Yeah.

Thank you. You'll see to that

for me, will you?

- Yes, I will, sir.

- Thank you, John.

Why, Paul?

In 11 years, have I ever let you go off

anywhere without a little present?

Ten days in Jamaica.

They're an eternity.

Open it.

Why haven't you given me a present...

...when you've gone away...

...sometimes for months?

That's different. Then I reverse the process

and bring you one back.

Yes, you do.

It's very beautiful.

I knew your taste in platinum.

I wasn't too sure about the stones.

Are they all right?

Yes, they're all right.

Thank you very much.

There's a...

There's an inscription inside.

What does it say?

Let's leave that as a surprise.

Darling.

Little thing like this

out of a Christmas cracker?

I'm sorry.

Let me lead you

through the common herd.

Just a minute.

There's a familiar figure.

Marc?

Paul. Hello.

You've come to see Frances off?

- No. Is she traveling?

- Yes. Jamaica for a few days.

Frances, look who's here.

Frances, of all people.

- What a pleasant surprise.

- Hello, Marc.

- You're going somewhere, then?

- New York.

- On the lmperial special?

- Yes.

Oh, you and Frances

can gossip your heads off together.

- Switching of seats?

- That can be arranged.

- If I can have your seat number...

- No, actually...

...I thought I'd catch up

on some sleep.

Perhaps later we can meet

in the lounge.

I look forward to it.

Going for any special reason?

Not really. Just a holiday.

- Who's paying for it this time?

- Me.

You don't say.

- Casino been good to you?

- That and a few other things.

Well, come on into the lounge.

VIP stuff, you mean?

No, not me, old boy. I know my place.

But I'll see you on the plane, Frances.

Can I get you for the yacht in April?

- Ischia, Capri, Sicily?

- May I let you know?

Of course.

You want a guest list, I suppose.

How many susceptible

rich countesses onboard...

...and how many millionaires

you can fleece.

That's the form. I'll see you.

You haven't forgotten

your meeting is at 11?

- No, John. Thank you.

- I'll see about madam's boarding card.

I'm sorry about switching seats,

but I thought you liked him.

I told you I wanted to...

Wanted to sleep.

I know he's a fairly shameful character.

Bit of a gigolo and hopeless gambler...

...but he can be amusing and I like him.

I hope you find everything

satisfactory, Mr. Andros.

If there's anything you want,

ask Miss Potter.

She'll see to it for you.

Excuse me, please.

Oh, hello there.

The name's Mangrum, pal, Les Mangrum.

You'll find it on your list there.

The lady's my secretary.

- I'm afraid I can't... Oh, I see.

- Here's Mr. Mangrum's passport.

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