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Is this Friedman? |
Who are you? Who are you working for, huh? |
Is this Friedman, Martin? Come on, scumbag. Youve reached your sell by date. Tell me if this is Friedman, where he is in Los Angeles and what name hes using? |
Youre making a mistake, tough guy. Whoever he is, your guys not one of Friedmans... |
You seem very sure about that. |
I told you... The rabble, its me... Huh... Its sad. |
What is? |
Dying without ever reaching the top... |
Trying to say something, Martin? |
Hyatt... Friedmans... at the Hyatt... |
The Hyatt...? Whats that? |
Hohotel... Los Angeles... He... |
Good afternoon, Mrs...? |
Spitz. We spoke on the telephone. My husband... My daughter, Deborah, whose house this is. My soninlaw, Carlos... The gentleman is a business partner of his. |
May I...? |
May I ask if you are Jewish, Mr Lombard? |
Lombard, this is not a Jewish name, is it? |
I hope its not too significant. |
What if it is? |
Well, I would have to point out that we could have dealt with that question when you called this morning, Mrs Spitz. I wouldnt like to think Id kept you waiting for nothing. |
Whatever, you come recommended. We... |
Recommended? |
Must I speak to you in French? |
Didnt you say I came recommended? Thats what I thought. May I know by whom? |
You may not. And besides, it is irrelevant. |
Okay. Recommended... |
Good. Now, as I trust you may have guessed, we are looking for someone to work for us. Someone whose discretion can be relied upon. Someone who while in our employ would give us full commitment. Do you think you could be that person, Mr Lombard? |
Look Mrs Spitz... I dont know to whom Im indebted for the recommendation but... Im not in the business of making oaths of allegiance or giving myself character references. What I do is listen to what the people who care to call me have to say and judge whether or not I can be of help. I hope you can appreciate that, Mrs Spitz. |
What I can appreciate is insolence, Mr Lombard! |
I take it your son is called Leon? |
Leonard. What my daughter is on about, Mr Lombard, is that Leonard is somewhat of a Bohemian. You might as well know that... |
What do you think has happened to your son, Mrs Spitz? |
You wouldnt be here if I knew, Mr Lombard. What I do know is that he has not been at work for three weeks. That enquiries to the police and London hospitals have borne no results. And that a check with his bank revealed he has not used his account for four weeks now. |
How did you do that, Mrs Spitz? |
Do what, Mr Lombard? |
Check with your sons bank. Banks dont usually give out information about their customers. |
I said earlier that my husband and I are supporting Leonard in his photography, Mr Lombard. By this I mean that since his return from America I have been depositing for him a monthly allowance in an account we jointly hold. So as you see, I did not have to break the law to find out if he used the account. |
I didnt mean to imply you did, Mrs Spitz. |
Then you should not have sought an explanation. |
I presume you checked your sons apartment... |
Yesterday. It all looked normal. |
Did you look for his passport, driving licence? |
Leonard does not hold a driving licence. As for his passport, I do not know where he keeps it. |
So he could have decided to go on a trip... |
He could indeed, Mr Lombard. But had he done so I think he would have let us know about it. |
Then why arent you asking the police to look for your son, Mrs Spitz? |
I take it your son is not married, Mrs Spitz? |
No. And before you ask, no, hes not gay! He has had girlfriends, but nothing serious... |
Any friends? |
The proprietor of his workplace is the only friend of his we know about. His address is in this envelope with Leonards address, keys and other things you might need. |
Im sure... As far as you know, when and where was your son last seen? |
When... Im told he came here... |
The 1,000 is on account. |
My rates... |
We are aware of your rates, Mr Lombard. We will pay you double your rates plus expenses. In return, need I say it again, we expect discretion and undivided attention. |
Why do you think your son chose not to come to you for funds for his photography, Mrs Spitz? |
Ha... No, Mr Lombard. His monthly allowance is all he is to expect from us. He knows it and we feel the amount is more than adequate. |
My husband and I will be leaving tomorrow for a short stay in Israel. Deborah will be here if you need anything before our return. |
Fine. One more thing, Mrs and Mr Spitz; may I ask what is or was your occupation? |
10,000 a year to the girl for as long as she looks after the boy? |
Plus a trust fund to provide for the boys education. |
Look at it this way. He might achieve everything your son never did. |
Jah... |
Hello again, neighbour. I didnt intrude, did I? |
How are you, Jane? |
Fine. How was the match? Did you loose? |
No. |
Must be your lucky day then. Ive got your accounts you dont owe much tax for last year. |
Good. |
Yes. But my boss reckons youd still be better off as a limited company. For expenses and all that, you know? Itd cost you about 100 but he said itd be worth it. Of course, youd need a partner to register. But thats a formality. I mean, I could be your partner. I mean, just as a name, right? |
Have you heard of a French film called La Collectionoose? |
La what? |
La collectionoose. Its about a young girl in the south of France who seduces a different man every night and then meets one who resists her. Its on TV tonight and as Im in I thought we could perhaps look at your accounts and... The review says its about the conflict between intellect and instinct. And witty. The directors supposed to be famous. Rommel or something. French. You must know him? |
Should I? |
I dont know. How many famous French film directors can there be? |
That are called Rommel or something, I guess not that many. |
So you havent seen the film, then? |
Its Friday night, Jane. What happened to your latest boyfriend? |
Oh... We split up. |
Well, I hope youre not too heartbroken and... |
Oh no. Im all right. He was a jerk, really. Another boy, you know? All I meet is boys. When I think of all the fuss about older men fancying young girls. I mean, is it true? |
Ive got work tonight, Jane. |
Oh yeah! Better be good and hurry away then! Who knows? We might be being watched! Maybe one of your stupid French companies has got a detective prying into your life after all, thats what they do to their employees, isnt it? Huh! Hope you enjoy ruining peoples lives. Thanks for the lift! |
Shes pretty... See you, huh? |
Bye bye, Jane. And dont be naughty. |
I came to feed your fish. I didnt know... |
Oui, bonjour, Jean... Oui, trs bien, merci. Ditesmoi, pourriezvous me dire si vous avez recommandmes services quelquun rcemment... Vous tes certain... Non, non... Je vous remercie... |
Hello there. Hows the flat. I cleaned... |
Jane, there was an envelope in my desk. The one Id given you and then got back, remember? I cant find it. Do you know where it is? |
No... I told you on the phone. Whoever broke in messedup all your papers. I put everything back where I thought it ought to be. Maybe its there with... |
Its not. |
Well, Im sorry. I... This is my nephew... And my brother, Tim. Ive got the week off and hes come to stay. |
Piss off! |
Thanks for cleaning my flat and sending my money, all right?... Come on, I need you. Its important. |
Just ask if they can recall recommending my services to anyone in the recent past. Say youre my secretary, all right? |
Your secretary, huh! |
Id appreciate it if you could do this for me. If you cant, dont worry about it. Ill call in about an hour anyway. Sorry but Im in a hurry. |
What are you up to, eh, Savieer? I mean, not this but... Money, passports, a gun in a microwave? Who are you, eh? Who are you? |
Hello, Jane. Its me. |
Really? And how are you, eh? Someone called Pierre Dreyer said that a month ago he had dinner with a Brazilian friend of... |
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