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and murder is very much

a part of Mr. Fabian's business.

He's caused the death of many thousands.

Oh, he's not a criminal

in the ordinary sense. Far from it.

He's a man who deals in political intrigue,

secret information, treason.

A man who has grown rich by exploiting

trouble and unrest wherever they exist.

During the last war,

he recruited saboteurs for the enemy.

He bought and sold

vital military information for both sides.

However, there's no need to go on.

The important fact is that Max Fabian

is now in the Caribbean

and, frankly, we're disturbed.

We have reason to believe

that he's engaged in activities

that threaten our security.

Well, then, why don't you arrest him?

Unfortunately, we have no proof.

We can, however, arrest him

for the murder of your husband

and charge that you were the motive,

that he killed Neal

because he was in love with you

and wanted to get rid of him.

It would be difficult to convict him,

but at least we can try.

I realize it would be a very ugly business

for you,

and I regret to have to put you through it,

however, I have no choice.

I hate to think

what tomorrow's paper will look like.

By the time this is over,

I won't be able to go back home.

There is an alternative, Mrs. Emery.

Yes, there is.

And we'd much prefer it

if you could help us find out

exactly what Mr. Fabian is doing in Trinidad.

Me?

How could I...

It's well known

that he finds you most attractive.

You could get us the proof we need.

Is this where Neal Emery lives?

Well, would you tell him

that his brother's here?

Come in.

I Wittol, sir.

- You are the owner of the Caribe?

- Yes. Full owner.

- You knew the deceased, Neal Emery?

- Very well. An unhappy, tragic boy.

- He was in your employ, was he not?

- We had arrangement, that's all.

I allowed him to use my premises

for his sketching.

- Purely out of friendship.

- Inspector?

You were good friends, then, eh?

To give you an idea, I let him run up

a bill at the bar, almost $100.

Little secret from his wife.

Can you give me any reason

why Mr. Emery should have taken his life?

When a man wants so much

to be a great painter and has failed...

You mean he was despondent

about his work?

Many things.

To understand Mr. Emery,

you must remember he was an American.

It humiliated him

to be supported by his wife.

It's a ridiculous attitude, of course.

Why should he object

to such an arrangement?

Myself, when I was young,

I used to dream of such a thing.

Now, of course, it's too late.

That's all. Thank you, Mr. Wittol.

You may step down.

- Thank you.

- Mrs. Emery, please?

Mrs. Emery, we have no wish

to add to your grief,

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