I See a Dark Stranger Page #5

Or where?

No.

Know anything that's likely

to help us in any way?

Nothing I'm afraid...

Except that I found this little guide book

to Wynbridge Vale.

It'll show you the lie of the land.

Thank you.

I must call on the town clerk... I'm sure

he'll be delighted to lend us a hand.

Good luck.

Goodbye.

Are these all the German books

you've got?

I'm afraid we haven't many

at the moment, Miss.

How about this?

"German Without a Master, in 3 Months".

You haven't got one

that'll do it in less?

I'm afraid not.

Well, maybe I can skip some of it.

How much?

Three and sixpence.

Thank you.

Are you taking that book, Sir?

What?...Oh yes.

'Guides to Wynbridge Bay'...

2 shillings, Sir, please.

But you'll want some change, Sir.

300 years he's stood there,

with nobody taking any interest in him.

Except the seagulls.

That ain't seagulls.

There wasn't any paint on him

when the pubs turned out last night.

It's after they turn out

that things happen.

Well I reckon, whoever did it

must've been plastered.

Nobody left here, plastered, last night.

One or two were giving

a passable imitation.

Hello, Bridie... had

your picture taken yet?

Get away with you!...

I'm not competing with Betty Grable!

Reggie's got a pinup of Betty,

behind his bed.

Hasn't looked at it

since Bridie came here.

You'd be surprised the difference

she's made to Grandfather.

He hasn't been on his feet for years...

The other day, he went

right round his room, 4 times.

Did he catch her?

But they're a nice bunch of boys,

Granddad...

You're too young to have

anything to do with soldiers.

Well, I only talk to them.

You went out with that Sgt Harris

on your last half-day.

Well, where's the harm in that...

he's very shy.

They're the worst.

Are you there, Bridie?

I'll be with you right away,

Mrs Edwards.

I can let you have the room in the front

until Saturday...

But I may have to change you then.

That's alright.

Now... the registration form please.

Dry spell of weather we're having.

Very.

River's low, they tell me.

Is it?

Bad for the salmon, I understand.

Yes, I suppose so.

I thought perhaps you were here

for the fishing.

Very few people come

for anything else.

Really? It seems to be

quite a pleasant little town.

Close to the sea... lovely country.

In fact everything that goes

to make a holiday.

Bridie... show this gentleman

up to No. 16... would you?

Yes, Mrs Edwards.

This way, Sir.

Thank you.

Nice young man!

I'll have another, Mrs Edwards.

Will you watch your head now.

I forgot to tell you about the step.

This will be your room.

Irish... mm?

I've got an Irish grandmother

on my father's side.

At least, half-Irish.

Indeed!?

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