Hands of the Ripper Page #4

This used to be my wife's room.

She died a long time ago.

But from now on, it will

known as Anna's room.

Dolly, help Miss Anna in

any way that you can.

Yes, sir.

Well, Anna. Are you pleased?

Well, I... see from

that that you are.

Dolly, the first thing to do is

get Miss Anna bathed and dressed.

Yes, sir. I'll get the bath ready.

Perhaps you could find something

from my wife's wardrobe

suitable for Miss Anna

to wear for dinner.

Yes, sir. There's the pink dress.

Miss Anna will look lovely in that.

Yes...

Well... Dolly seems to

know where everything is,

so don't hesitate to ask her for

anything that you may want.

Don't you worry, sir. You'll

never recognise her, sir.

Come on, Miss Anna.

Pleasants, bring the luggage.

Yes, Mr Michael.

Oh, Michael, it's

so good to be back.

Three steps down...

Oh, and here's the

umbrella stand...

Oh! Here's your knobbly old

stick, do you remember that?

Oh, it's that horrible old clock.

I remember that, too.

We broke it.

And study door...

And the mirror,

which no longer holds any

interest for me at all.

And the table, the chair...

and the Chinese vase...

and now the stairs...

- Laura...

- Oh, Michael, you've moved.

You've got the wrong man, Laura.

Dr Pritchard. I'm so sorry.

Forgive me.

How are you, Laura? I hope

you had a pleasant voyage.

- In the guest room, Pleasants.

- Isn't Laura having Mother's room?

I'm afraid not. We

already have a guest.

- May I ask what guest, Father?

- Oh, I can learn a room in minutes.

It's no problem. I'm only

here for a few days.

It's that girl from Mrs Golding's.

They were keeping her in the cells

amongst... very dubious company.

I've said that she may

stay here with us.

You've brought her here?!

Anna?

Anna?

Would you come down

a moment, my dear?

This is my son Michael.

You remember him?

- How do you do, sir?

- Welcome to our home, Anna.

- Thank you, sir.

- This is my fiance Laura.

- Hello, Anna.

- Laura is blind, my dear.

- Miss Laura...

- Oh, don't be worried.

It's just a nuisance.

I see with my hands.

Dolly, take Miss Anna

to have her bath.

Come along, Miss Anna.

I've got the water ready.

And I must get back to work.

See you at dinner later, Laura.

Call Mrs Bryant and get her

to show Laura to her room.

What a kind man he is.

I've been expecting you.

Doctor, I've no idea why you saw fit

to save me from great embarrassment

but I'm much obliged to you, sir.

It was a misunderstanding...

one which could have ruined

my parliamentary career.

Yes, Mr Dysart. Being hanged could

have ruined your neck, as well.

I don't wish to slight

your contribution

but it wouldn't have gone that far.

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