:38:01
He came here yesterday afternoon,
and was perfectly horrid.
:38:03
He'd been drinking
and insisted on seeing Mrs Blaney.
:38:07
- And did he see her?
- Yes. She'd never turn anyone away.
:38:11
- What happened?
- Oh, I don't know.
:38:14
They started having a row
almost immediately.
:38:16
Mrs Blaney came out and said I might go.
:38:18
Quite naturally I didn't want
to embarrass her, so I left.
:38:22
I couldn't help overhearing that
Mr Blaney was becoming very violent,
:38:27
both in his language and his behaviour.
:38:30
- Did he strike Mrs Blaney?
- Yes, I think so.
:38:34
- There was the sound of a blow.
- I see.
:38:38
Miss Barling, could you
describe Mr Blaney for us?
:38:41
What he looked like,
what he was wearing and so on.
:38:43
Yes, I think I can.
:38:45
He was a man in his thirties,
about an inch or so under six foot tall.
:38:49
He had dark hair, green eyes and a moustache.
:38:51
I estimate his weight at about 155 pounds.
:38:54
He was wearing a rather old-fashioned jacket
:38:56
with leather patches
on the shoulders and elbows.
:38:59
In my opinion, it was
quite unsuitable for London.
:39:01
He was also carrying a raincoat.
:39:04
That's an extraordinarily
precise description, Miss Barling.
:39:06
In my job I've learned to keep
a sharp eye on men, Inspector.
:39:12
Excuse me.
:39:14
I found this handbag on the desk,
and there's no sign of any money.
:39:16
That doesn't make sense.
:39:17
I cashed a cheque for 50 pounds
for her yesterday lunchtime.
:39:21
It makes perfect sense to me.
Where does she put her money in this bag?
:39:23
- Sometimes she zips it in the pocket.
- Mmm.
:39:27
Have this face powder identified,
will you, Sergeant?
:39:29
There might be some on the stolen money.
We might be lucky.
:39:32
Alright, sir.
:39:34
What about fingerprints?
:39:36
With all the clowns who come
in here, there'll be dozens.
:39:53
Coburg Hotel, Bayswater.
:39:55
Hey, wait a moment.
How can you afford a hotel?
:39:58
- I'll tell you later.
- OK.