[originaltext]W: No luck then, John?M: I’m afraid not, ma’ am. Not yet, anyho

W: No luck then, John?
M: I’m afraid not, ma’ am.  Not yet, anyhow.  We’re still checking on stolen ears.
W: Mm.
M: Where do you think he’ll head for, ma’ am?
W: Well, he definitely won’ t try to leave the country yet. He may try to get a passport, and he’ll certainly need clothes and money.  He’ll probably get in touch with Cornfield for those, so I expect he’ll make for Birmingham.
M: Right. I’ll put some men on the house.
W: Yes, do that. Mind you, I doubt if he’ll show up there in person. Hammond’ s no fool, you know. I should think he’ll probably use a telephone.
M: What about his wife?
W: Mm. I shouldn’ t think he’ll go anywhere near her--though he might get her to join him after he’s left the country. And when he does leave, he probably won’t use a major airport, either. So you’ d better notify the coastguard, and keep an eye on the private airfields.
M: Right, ma’ am. I’d better get his description circulated.
W: Yes. He may change his appearance, of course.  And John--be careful.  He could be armed. And if I know Hammond, he certainly won’ t give himself up without a fight.