Scene 18 (the professor)
Murdred?! Oh dear, yes of course. The Portland Mansion Affair. Quite dreadful And now the police are after you.
Shes been murdered!
Absolutely mein leibling
Before I sign up
Mr. Hammond? so sorry to have kept you
Entrance line
Very good mr hannay. You see you're just the kinf of man we need. Sharp. intelligent. cold-Blooded. Ruthless. When the war comes these will be the exact qualities we need
For Lunch?
Do you have any news?
I am yes
Of course you didn't Mr.- Mr Hannay. I suppose its safe to call you by your real name now?
I didn't do it!
So let me get this quite clear- oh ! im so sorry! you must be exhausted! Do take a seat Mr Hannay/ Better?
If we can find out what the 39 steps are then-
)Happy WHoop) oh I do! I do, old sport! How unutterably delightful! I vill Tell Mrs, Jordan!
If you think im suitable material
Mr Hannay- Im afraid ive been guilty of leading you down the garden path. Or should I say- Up. I could never remember
Im not sure- I think
So you're from Annabella Schmidt?
Its Quite alright
Really? well im so glad you told me and risking your life into the bargain! How can I ever thank you?
Killed by a foreign agent who was interested too.
Cruel Laughter* Love?! Oh Please Mr Hannay! When have you ever loved anyone? Its not in your nature, old sport. Never has been, has it? You have no heart, Do you Hannay! But you know this/ So sad, isn't it? No one to love. no one to care for. No one to go home to./ But you see there is you see. There- Our Home!
Love...
(Staggers back heart on chest)Ach you are as bad as she vas! Annabella Schmidt! With all her outmoded sentimental notions. Her high minded DEMOKRATIKISH BOVENSHEISSEDRIVVLE! I thought for a moment you might- but no- nooo! you pathetic- pusillanimous - petty minded-
Master race?! I despise you!!
Ask away!
One little question!
That is the only place you will find love old chum. vhere you really and truly belong./ Oh we Vill give you love, Hannay! And in return you vill love us!! ve master race. On our great unstoppable march. Commanded eternally by destiny itself!! well old sport? Vhat do you say? Vill you join us? Hannay!?!
Our home?
Which Little finger?
Part of his little finger was missing
Jolly good, but tell me- why did you come all the way to Scottland to tell me about it
Quite safe
Yes?
SHe was looking for something.
Yes. Im afraid it does, Mr Hannay. you've forced me into a very difficult position. You see I live here as a very respectable Citizen. My very best friend is the sheriff of the county. You must realize my whole existence could be jeopardized if it became known I was now-How shall I say- Not what I see,. You see theres my wife and my daughter to think of. But what makes it doubtly important that I simply cant let you go is that Im just about to convey some very vital information out of the country. Oh yes I've got it alright Im afraid Poor Annabella would have been far too late. so it seems there is only one option Mr Hannay.
Seems to be the wrong garden alright
Go on!
Something called-
So did she tell you what this foreign Agent looked like.
Thank you
(Smiles kindly) Not at all old chap
Thanks awfully!
Ze 39 steps! Ze 39 steps! though I say it myself- is mein own brilliant idea! the very soul of the enterprise! The Very--- BUT VAIT A MINUTE- VAIIT A MINUTE. You- you - think you can pull ze vool You thought you can join us and then-
The 39 steps?
Of course! Anything!
There is one thing, sorry
Well don't worry about them I managed to put them off the scent. They'll be far away by now.
They are rather!
Are you sure it wasn't --this one!?
This on I think
Oh yes! We'll have quite a show of it.
War?
HuMaN qualities? What Human Qualities?!
Well...Human qualities
What other Qualities are there?
What if I don't believe in those qualities?
The 39 steps? I tell you mr Hannay. YOU VILL NEVER EVER KNOW!
last line
Yes yes yes?
what exactly is erm-
I don't think so Dear/ Unless of course you decide to join us.
will mr Hammond be staying?