:21:03
I told my friend that I would do
whatever I could to help...
:21:08
...and I said I was coming
down here to FBl...
:21:12
...to ask some questions.
:21:15
I hope this isn't too much
of an inconvenience for you.
:21:21
I can't be too specific.
:21:23
Well, suppose you tell me
what you can.
:21:31
Well, she's gotten involved
with a man...
:21:35
...and he's not--
:21:39
He's a pretty terrible man, really.
:21:42
He's caused her a lot of trouble.
:21:46
And I told her if she came down here
and talked with you people....
:21:52
Well, I mean....
:21:56
Would she be prosecuted
for something she couldn't help?
:22:02
What kind of a crime, Miss Ashton?
:22:07
It's a serious one.
:22:08
Embezzlement?
Extortion? Blackmail?
:22:12
We're an investigative agency only,
Miss Ashton.
:22:15
We turn our facts over to the
U.S. Attorney. It's for him to decide.
:22:19
You mean, you couldn't--?
:22:22
Make a deal?
No, Miss Ashton, we don't make deals.
:22:27
No promises.
:22:30
But I'd suggest if your friend wants
to make a break with this man...
:22:34
...she do it now,
before she becomes more involved.
:22:37
If she has committed a crime,
she'll be prosecuted, of course.
:22:41
But the jury will take into consideration
any mitigating circumstances.
:22:48
Thank you.
:22:52
You've been very kind, Mr. Ripley.
:22:55
I'll tell my friend.