The doorbell rings. Ludlow barges in. He says, "I've come to see Mr Talbot." Ludlow goes into Anthony's office. Anthony says, "Ludlow, what on earth are you doing here?" Ludlow says, "Pudding Club business, Mr Talbot." Anthony says, "Not now, Ludlow. I'm busy." Ludlow says, "Sir Walter's door was always open for me, day and night." Anthony says, "Well, mine isn't. Please leave." Ludlow pulls a large ladle from his jacket and says, "I'm afraid this can't wait." Anthony says, "My God." Ludlow says, "You have been very remiss, Mr Talbot. Very remiss indeed." Anthony says, "I'm calling the police." Ludlow smashes the phone. Anthony says, "Ludlow, for God's sake, try and get a grip of yourself. (Ludlow smashes things on the desk) Ludlow, for God's sake, what's the matter with you? Ludlow! Ludlow! There must be some sort of arrangement we can come to for goodness sakes man. (Outside the room, Miranda listens and smiles) I'm sure we can come to some sort of arrangement. There is no need to behave like this, Ludlow. I beg you, please don't hurt me. Miranda! Miranda! Call the police." Anthony falls back on the couch. ( Sirens wail ) Ludlow throws the ladle. "As I always thought, Mr Talbot, sir. Just not up to it." He punches Anthony and then starts to strangle him. The police race in and pull Ludlow off of Anthony.
