Turn the Key Softly Page #4

anything of value, like furs and jewelry.

Oh, no. That would be stealing.

Well, I'm taking you back on one condition, see?

That you keep out of trouble.

Never again. Do you understand?

This is a respectable house.

I do want to thank you for looking after Johnny.

I'll save up and pay you back.

We're all very fond of Johnny.

I suppose he isn't about anywhere?

Well, he's out, but he'll be back.

You know how he is.

Aw, here's your key.

Your stove's ready to light.

Mrs. Quilliam, he's here!

Johnny! Johnny! Come!

Oh, lovely boy.

Yes, Johnny, it's me, it's really me.

And I'm never gonna leave you again.

Never, never, never.

Oh, Johnny. Oh...

Good boy.

Oh, thinking of food already?

Oh, Johnny.

See you tonight at half past seven, okay?

Don't forget. All the way down to Essex Road.

Better get on your way.

Okay.

Ta-ta.

Office work?

That's not easy in a case like yours.

It would be much simpler to fix you up in domestic work.

Or in hospitals or institutions...

I'd sooner have office work.

Shorthand and typing?

Yes. Both still pretty good, I think.

There are one or two vacancies.

Of course you've no stamps

on your insurance card.

That'll give you away, you know.

Do you think I should tell them the truth?

That's up to you.

But sooner or later they're sure to find out.

I'll have to chance it.

They'll ask questions, you know.

Awkward questions.

And you have no references?

No.

Why not?

It's some time since I was employed.

Indeed?

May I see your insurance card?

Thank you.

No stamps.

No, it's been franked at the employment exchange.

So I see. Why? Have you been in hospital,

Ms. Marsden?

No, in prison.

In prison?

May I ask the reason?

I was convicted for burglary.

You mean you stole.

Yes.

You've been very frank with me, Ms. Marsden.

I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed

our little chat.

I don't think anyone could accuse me

of not being a tolerant man.

But unfortunately I happen to be in business.

However...

if there is any other way in which

I can help you...

please give me a ring.

Good morning.

One for me and one for you.

One for me and one for you.

One for me and one for...

two for you.

'Cause you need it, don't you, Johnny?

One for me and one for you.

And one over.

Oh, Johnny, I'm ashamed of you.

We can't abet shocking behavior tonight.

Come on.

There.

Oh, Johnny!

Manners.

Johnny, I'm gonna take you out.

First we're gonna see Lily, my daughter Lily.

And then tonight I'm gonna take you

up to the West End.

And there's going to be a party.

Monica invited you special.

You'll like Monica, Johnny.

She's a nice kind-hearted girl.

Yes, I said by the end of the week.

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