The Return of the Pink Panther Page #4

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But my instinct told me he would

not remain in hiding for long.

Four years is not long?

Time is not the issue here.

This glove is the issue here.

And it signifies

the Phantom is up to

his old tricks.

But I will catch him

and root him out.

It won't be easy.

He's a master of disguise.

And undoubtedly he has

gone back into hiding

until the heat is off.

How is he?

Unlovable.

Has he seen it?

No. I thought you'd

like to show it to him.

How was Paris?

Expensive.

Good.

Buy anything foolish?

Lots.

How have you been?

Splendid. Fantastic.

I have created something,

oh, something absolutely

extraordinary since breakfast.

Oh, can I see?

No, no, no. Not yet.

Please, come on.

Don't be silly.

No. The impact will be too strong.

Let me see, please?

Well, all right.

There you go.

How about that?

Hmm.

You know what?

What?

I think I came back

just in time.

Damn.

What, darling?

Listen to this.

"Police today were conducting

a house to house search

of Lugash for the thief...

"who Monday night stole the

fabled Pink Panther diamond...

"from the Royal Museum here.

"According to authorities

the only clue is a white

monogrammed man's glove...

with the initial 'P'."

Well, what do you think?

That you didn't spend your time

just painting during my absence.

Oh. You think

I had something to do

with the robbery?

Didn't you?

You little beast.

Three- No.

Four years ago

I swore to you

that I was retired.

I've been faithful

to you ever since.

In your fashion.

What the hell

does that mean?

That you're being teased.

I believe you, darling.

But you must admit it does

sound like the kind of job only

the Phantom could have done.

I mean, the Pink Panther.

No clues except your

well-known calling card.

Yes, I must admit the impostor-

Very clever.

Very clever, indeed.

I'm surprised that half

the police force of France

hasn't descended on us by now.

But of course they will.

Without a doubt.

But if you're innocent?

Look, darling,

I'm not only innocent,

but I'm still smart enough

that if I decided to

get back in the business,

I would not leave my calling card

announcing the fact.

No, but will the police

think of that?

- No.

- But you can convince them.

Not unless

the real thief was caught.

But then you're lost.

If the police think

that you're the real thief,

then who will catch

the impostor?

Hmm?

Well, I- I can only think of

one person really. Can't you?

Charles.

Since the alternative

is prison, I don't have

very much choice, do I?

I'm frightened. This impostor's

obviously very clever.

It could be dangerous.

Oh, darling.

Not to worry.

Trust me.

I may be a bit rusty,

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