:26:01
You don't want her
to have to cheer you up.
:26:03
She's a plucky girl.
:26:06
It's monstrous to have kept her
in that filthy prison all this time.
:26:09
They had no choice. Anyhow, it's less
than a week now and she'll be free.
:26:12
It's a farce. Why make her
go through the ordeal of a trial?
:26:16
Because she admitted killing, and in
a civilized community, a trial's inevitable.
:26:20
She shot him as she would have
shot a mad dog.
:26:22
You don't have to convince me, Bob.
:26:24
I know. I'm sorry.
:26:27
Strange that Hammond
was able to keep his life so hidden.
:26:30
That gambling house he owned,
and especially the Eurasian woman.
:26:34
I think it was finding out about her
that turned opinion so against him.
:26:38
-Will she be one of the witnesses?
-I shan't call her.
:26:41
I'll just produce evidence
that Hammond was married to her.
:26:45
Well, I know you're busy, Howard.
:26:48
-I can't tell you how grateful I am.
-Nonsense, Bob.
:26:51
Now, stop worrying about the trial.
That's your lawyer's job.
:26:59
So long, Bob.
:27:00
-Bring your things across soon as you can.
-Right.
:27:14
Come in.
:27:23
-Yes?
-If you are not too busy, sir...
:27:25
...might I trouble you for a few words
in private conversation?
:27:28
No trouble at all, Ong.
:27:31
The matter upon which I desire
to speak to you...
:27:34
...is very delicate and confidential.
:27:38
Well, what matter is it?
:27:41
It has to do with the case
of The Crown v. Crosbie.
:27:46
Yes?
:27:48
A circumstance has come
to my attention, sir...
:27:51
...which seems to put a different
complexion on the case.
:27:54
Please come to the point, Ong.
What circumstance do you refer to?
:27:57
A friend has brought me information, sir,
that there is in existence a letter...