Damage Page #4

I feel very optimistic

about these new developments.

We set some new targets

in the area of industrial waste.

These are not just talk.

These are targets which are

sensible and realistic.

Are you saying

that some serious commitments...

actually emerged

from the Brussels talks?

Brussels was good.

It laid out a European agenda.

We have to face the fact

that toxic waste...

is no respecter

of national frontiers.

Problems such as acid rain,

ocean pollution...

the diminishing ozone layer...

cannot be tackled

by one country on its own.

There must be cooperation...

between the member states

of the community.

Are you really trying

to make out...

that for once Britain

isn't dragging its heels?

I don't think we ever were.

It's an image

we became saddled with...

but when is an image

ever the truth?

That was pretty good.

Don't tell me you were watching.

Of course.

I never miss a performance.

You are extraordinary.

So are you.

It's a real gift.

Being good at things.

Somehow I remember

what I first saw in you...

when you were a doctor...

doing simple things well.

I do love that.

I still love that.

I was expecting you.

Please come on in.

Do you know Peter Wetzlar?

I don't.

This is Martyn's father.

Peter stopped by.

He lives in Paris.

What brings you to London?

The museum.

What particular field?

Chinese artifacts.

The Han dynasty.

He hasn't changed.

He never warns you when

he's going to drop by.

I didn't know

until the last moment...

so I'm riding my luck,

as usual.

I'll go and get your book.

I'm sorry?

Stephen's come around

for this book.

It's out of print.

I won't be a moment.

I put it aside.

You know Anna well?

I mean...

we've been through

quite a lot together.

She's still my best friend,

I guess.

I liked your son.

You met him?

In Paris.

It was important, I think,

for Anna.

How do you mean?

You know how it is.

You feel you have to bring

all the bits together.

I don't think I quite

know how you mean.

She's getting

pretty serious with Martyn.

She loves him.

I'm sure

it's a very good thing...

because he seems to know

how to handle her...

to give her the freedom

she really needs.

I never could.

I see.

So perhaps she'll be happy.

God knows she deserves it.

She does.

- What's the book?

- Book?

You came to pick up a book.

It's just something I...

Here it is.

Thank you.

This is it.

I couldn't get it.

Have it for as long as you like.

Thank you.

I won't intrude any longer.

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to bust in.

Not at all.

Very nice to meet you.

Nice meeting you.

I hope we all see you sometime.

Thank you for the book.

What was that all about?

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