The Scapegoat Page #5

So, did you settle with

the Levertons?

Did you agree the new contract?

Don't play the fool with me, Johnny.

Did you or didn't you?

Yes, I did.

Good.

Oh, I knew you could manage it.

Paul is such a baby.

I knew that if you talked to them,

you'd make them see it our way.

You're a Spence.

The only one in this house,

as far as I'm concerned.

Ah... where's my present?

Johnny, I'm not in the mood.

I need it. We expected you yesterday.

That'll be Annie, ma'am.

I trust you haven't let me down.

Now, tell us what's happening

in London.

Who did you see?

What's the gossip?

I don't see why you're acting

so surprised.

When has he ever behaved

any differently?

- Perhaps he really was ill.

- Oh, don't be so bloody naive!

Well, I think I'll go up

and leave you to it.

Tell Charlotte, if you ever see her again,

that I won't be needing anything else.

Good night.

- I'm sorry.

- It's all right. I'm fine.

You have to stand up to my brother,

otherwise he just takes advantage.

Yes, I know.

I think I'll go up too.

Good night.

Good night.

Do you have it?

Her present.

Shall we get it?

That'll be the one.

Nearly ran out.

We were expecting you yesterday.

Is that all you got?

It's not going to last very long.

Oh! You gave me a fright!

- I'm... I'm so sorry.

- Standing in the dark, I thought...

- I'm sorry. It's entirely my fault.

- No, I shouldn't have barged in.

I thought you were with your mother.

I'm sorry.

Could you undo me?

Please?

I was so worried.

I thought something

must have happened.

Did it?

- Did... Did what?

- Something happen?

- No.

- Oh.

Good.

Thank you.

- Did you speak to Piglet?

- Who?

She was waiting up for you.

You all right?

You're very quiet.

Would you like me to run you a bath?

You must be exhausted.

No.

No. Thank you.

- How... How are you?

- All right, I suppose.

Charlotte is being beastly to everyone.

It seems to be my fault.

I don't see Piglet

from one day to the next.

She leads a completely secret life.

Did you say anything to her

by the way?

She's been acting particularly oddly

since you left.

What about you?

How was it?

The business with the contract.

Oh, um...

let's not talk about that now.

Of course.

I'll be done in a minute.

I know I'm going on and you hate that.

- Darling, I...

- What?

What?

No, it's nothing.

You said darling.

I'm being silly.

Ignore me. Sorry.

I think I'll pop out for a while.

I'm not very tired.

Do you have to?

Yes.

- What the hell are you doing?!

- I'm just popping out for some air.

I left my door open for you.

You've been away over a week.

I wanted to see you!

Why do you think I told Paul to

go to that dinner alone?

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