Episode 3 - Transcript
In her hotel room, Anne rings a number.John Barbour, the private detective, answers the phone.
JOHN
Hello, Barbour’s Private Investigation. John Barbour speaking.
ANNE
Hello. Can you find missing people?
JOHN
Sometimes we can. Have you lost somebody?
ANN
Yes.
JOHN
Perhaps you’d like to tell me about it?
ANN
Can I make an appointment please?
JOHN
When would you like to come in?
ANNE
Is tomorrow okay?
JOHN
Let’s see… Yes, I can see you at ten o’clock. Will that suit you?
ANNE
Okay, thankyou. (consults business card)
23 Mitchell Street – is that right?
JOHN
That’s right. Second floor.
ANNE
Okay. See you then. Goodbye.
JOHN
Goodbye.
He puts down the phone and celebrates.
In her hotel room, Anne puts the phone down, and rings again.
CLERK
Hello?
ANNE
Hello. Reception? What time is it please?
CLERK
It’s five o’clock.
ANNE
And what time do you serve dinner?
CLERK
The restaurant opens in an hour, and dinner is served between six and nine pm.
ANNE
And breakfast?
CLERK
Breakfast is served between seven and nine thirty am ma’am.
ANNE
Thankyou.
CLERK
You’re welcome.
Anne puts the phone down, then notices the photo by her bed and picks it up again. There is a tear in her eye.
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