[Phryne spots a young man on the platform.]
The scenery has vastly improved, Dot, and we haven’t even left the station.
“Murder on the Ballarat Train” · Season 1, Episode 2
In this episode: Phryne Fisher (7), Jack Robinson (3), Hugh Collins (3), Mr Tobias Butler (2)
I haven’t worked for a spinster before.
BBert
Spinster? Have you met Miss Fisher?
I understand she’s related to the king. Mrs Butler would have loved that.
BBert
She’s certainly a toff.
Well, it will be a pleasure to serve a respectable lady with a strict routine who appreciates the quiet life.
[Cec spits out his drink.]
Constable Collins, how lovely. Tell the inspector I’ll be right with him.
Uh, the inspector’s not here, Miss.
But he thought it important enough to send you?
Only to tell you, in his words, “to stay in your compartment, to please resist the temptation to interfere, and to not bandy about his name for your own convenience.”
Well, you can assure the inspector that none of this is very convenient.
So, if the compartment was locked, how did you get in?
I hit the lock with me shoe.
Your shoe seems to have the ballistic capabilities of a .38 revolver.
Fancy that.
Hmm. [He opens the compartment door and indicates for Phryne to enter.]
So you’re letting me in?
It’s either that or watch you hound me through the door.
They say the top speed’s 85 miles an hour, but I’m sure we can do better than that! [She drives off.]
Constable, is it possible Miss Fisher has just kidnapped the victim’s daughter and one of our suspects?
It is now, sir.
And you must be Mr Butler!
Pleased to meet you, Miss Fisher.
Oh, sorry, I forgot to telephone ahead about my extra guests. We’ve all been somewhat distracted by Eunice’s mother’s murder.
A murder, miss?
I do hope they chloroformed her first, but hanging’s never pleasant. [Jane walks past.] Keep your eye on this one. She’s a stowaway, a thief, and probably needs delousing. I expect the police will come looking for her, but you can just refer them to me. [She starts to walk inside, before turning back.] Oh, and while I remember, careful with the hand luggage. My pistol’s in there somewhere and it may still be loaded.
Of course, Miss. [He looks up at Bert and Cec who are on the balcony.] Appreciate the warning.
The inspector is expecting you at the station in the morning to explain why you abducted a juvenile.
Well, I’m sure I’ll have a very good answer by then.
Can I offer you a drink?
Perhaps... just the one.
What about babes of your own?
Er, no. No, we were never blessed.
To all the kids who’ve been through the wringer then, Inspector Robinson.
You might as well call me Jack. Everyone else does.
Very well, Jack. And you may call me Phryne, although hardly anyone else does.
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