Episode 2
(Later that night, the Inferno club is all but empty. The only ones still present are the Doctor, Princess, Polly and Ben, and the owner, Kitty. The Doctor is pacing up and down the floor, while the Princess stands at the bar, one hand under her chin with her fingers curled up to her lip while her other hand taps her fingertips anxiously against the counter. At one of the tables, Ben is sat in a chair, while Polly is sat on the table and Kitty wipes down the surfaces.)
KITTY: (To Princess) Look, I really am sorry about your friend not turning up, but I've got to lock up now.
PRINCESS: No, of course, we understand.
KITTY: You can hang a note on the door if you like?
DOCTOR: Yes, a good idea. Thank you, that's very kind.
PRINCESS: Do you have a pencil and some paper?
KITTY: Of course (Reaches underneath the bar and produces a pencil and a piece of paper) Here you are.
PRINCESS: Thank you.
(The Princess starts writing a note, while Polly stands up and approaches the Doctor. Ben follows her.)
POLLY: I think we ought to phone the police.
DOCTOR: Perhaps.
BEN: They won't do much, not around here. They'll just tell us to wait and call again in the morning if she hasn't turned up.
POLLY: Well, I'll try the hospitals then.
BEN: What for?
POLLY: Well, she might have had an accident.
BEN: Oh, regular little ray of sunshine, ain't ya?
POLLY: Well, look, it's better than just sitting around here on our backsides doing nothing.
(Suddenly Dodo walks, looking down from the landing above.)
DODO: Hello, I see you found us all right.
(All at once.)
DOCTOR: Oh, my dear child?!
PRINCESS: Dodo!
BEN: Where've you been then?!
POLLY: What happened to you?!
(Dodo comes down the stairs.)
DODO: I've just been around the corner.
POLLY: But you've been hours.
PRINCESS: Yes, we were worried about you, are you, all right?
DODO: Yes, I'm fine. I just spotted some old friends. I was only around the corner with them. Was I really that long?
DOCTOR: Indeed, you were. But in any case, you're here now and that's what matters. You said it yourself, Princess, she just spotted some old friends. All this worrying for not.
PRINCESS: Well, it couldn't have hurt to say something to Polly before you went off, Dodo.
DODO: I know. But they were leaving, and I was afraid I was going to miss them. Then we got talking and I fully meant to come back in and say to Polly, but thing just got away from me. I am sorry, Princess.
PRINCESS: Oh, come here.
(The Princess gives Dodo a hug.)
PRINCESS: But next time, please say something before you go running off. You know how I worry about you.
DODO: Yes, Princess, I will.
DOCTOR: Well, with that all sorted, time we were off. Sir Charles Summer has invited us to spend the night with his family and I think we've kept them waiting long enough. (To Ben and Polly) If you'll excuse us.
(Dodo, the Princess and the Doctor start climbing the stairs to the exit, with Ben, Polly and Kitty following them.)
BEN: Yeah, well, I think I ought to get some kip too.
DOCTOR: Yes, I suppose it isn't too late to get a cab, is it?
POLLY: No, we'll get one outside.
DOCTOR: Oh, good, good.
(The group exit the Inferno club onto the street.)
POLLY: Goodnight Kitty.
KITTY: Goodnight.
PRINCESS: Goodnight.
DOCTOR: Yes, Goodnight.
(Kitty closes the door behind them, locking it for the night from inside.)
BEN: I'll go and get us a taxi.
PRINCESS: Oh, thank you, Ben.
DOCTOR: Yes, most helpful of you.
(Ben heads off down the street.)
POLLY: Wait for me, Ben. I know where we'll find one.
(Polly chase after Ben.)
DODO: (Irritated) They shouldn't have done that.
DOCTOR: Well, that's very helpful of him, I thought.
DODO: Oh, yes, you're quite right. Of course, it was.
PRINCESS: Are you sure you're all right, Dodo?
DODO: Yes. Probably just tired, that's all.
DOCTOR: Well, when we get to Sir Charles, you get yourself straight off to bed.
DODO: All right... You know, those two have gone off in the wrong direction. (Pointing down an alleyway, where three men are loitering) The taxies are all down there.
DOCTOR: But, are you sure, my dear?
DODO: I've just seen three go past. Come along.
PRINCESS: Well, let's wait for Ben and Polly to come back first.
DODO: No, we'll come back and pick them up.
(Dodo starts guiding the Doctor and Princess towards the alley.)
DOCTOR: All right, child, all right, there's no need to push–
BEN: Doctor! Princess!
(A taxi is coming towards them, with Ben and Polly running alongside it.)
PRINCESS: Oh, look, they've found one.
(The taxi pulls up next to the time travellers, while Ben and Polly join them.)
BEN: We were lucky enough to score this one for you.
DOCTOR: Oh, yes, good boy, good boy.
(A man in rags with a bundle wrapped in his arms gets out the taxi. He has long messy hair on his head and face, with a worn cap atop his head. He is about to walk away.)
MAN: Ta-ta, then.
(The driver grabs him by the coat.)
DRIVER: Oi, not so fast! What about my fare?
MAN: I was just about to pay you, my man. (Reaches into his pocket and pulls out a note) Have you got change of a quid?
DRIVER: Oh, no, not another one. No, I haven't got the change, mate.
MAN: Then I'll just pop over to the all-night cafe and get some.
(The driver once again grabs the man by his coat.)
DRIVER: You're staying right here, mate.
DOCTOR: Oh, come along, my man. We're in a hurry. Come along.
DRIVER: Not until he pays. We all know him round here.
POLLY: I think I've got change. Here you are.
(Polly gives the man some change.)
MAN: Thank you, Miss. (To driver) There you are, my man. Half a crown on the top.
DRIVER: Thanks. Now be off with you!
PRINCESS: (To herself) What a strange social ritual.
BEN: Pardon?
PRINCESS: Oh, nothing.
BEN: (Opening the back door of the taxi) Well, your chariot awaits.
(The Princess gets in with Dodo, while the Doctor gets in the front passenger seat.)
DRIVER: Right, where to, governor?
DOCTOR: Oh, yes, yes. (Pulls a card out of his pocket) Here you are, my man.
(The driver glances at the card and nods.)
DRIVER: All right.
PRINCESS: Are you coming, Polly?
POLLY: Yes.
(Polly climbs into the available seat next to the Princess as the driver starts the engine.)
PRINCESS: Sorry, Ben, there doesn't appear to be enough room.
BEN: Oh, that's all right, I'll walk.
POLLY: Where are you heading?
BEN: Oh, just to a services club around the corner.
POLLY: Right. Listen, if you meet me at the reception of the Post Office Tower tomorrow, I'll stand you lunch.
BEN: Yeah… Yeah, all right. But I'm no Deb's delight, you know.
POLLY: I can see that.
BEN: Yeah, well, goodnight Doctor, goodnight, ladies. See you tomorrow, Polly.
DOCTOR: Goodbye young man, goodbye.
PRINCESS: Goodbye, Ben, and thank you for your help tonight.
DODO: Bye!
POLLY: See you tomorrow!
(The taxi pulls away and drives off down the road.)
(The Next morning, at Sir Charles Summer's home, the Doctor and Princess are sat in the living room at the dining table, having finished breakfast. The Doctor is reading through the morning paper, while the Princess is reading a book that she picked from one of the many selves around the room. Summer enters the room with his post in hand, reading as he enters. He then notices the Princess with her book.)
SUMMER: (To Princess) Ah, I see you've found something.
PRINCESS: Yes. It's a book about pirates.
SUMMER: Pirates? I wouldn't have thought such a subject would catch your eye, my dear.
PRINCESS: Oh, no, I find it very interesting. (Pointing to book) Take this one here, Henry Avery, he lived a very adventurous life, and people spent years looking for his lost treasure.
SUMMER: Really?
PRINCESS: Supposedly it was never found.
DOCTOR: (Reading the paper) Good gracious!
PRINCESS: Doctor?
SUMMER: What is it, Doctor?
DOCTOR: Take a look at this, my dear.
(The Doctor stands up and comes around to show the Princess the paper. Summer leans over for a glance, as the Doctor points to a picture of shaggy looking man, with the title, 'Dead Man Found In Garden,' above it.)
DOCTOR: Do you recognise him?
PRINCESS: Yes… Yes, wasn't he that man from last night?
DOCTOR: Indeed, he was, my dear.
SUMMER: Did you know the fellow?
DOCTOR: Not as such, no.
PRINCESS: We only briefly saw him last night. He was getting out of a taxi as we were getting in it. (Reads the paper) Says here the police aren't sure if it was a street accident or not.
SUMMER: Well, what else could it be?
DOCTOR: Oh, I don't know, Sir Charles, I don't know.
SUMMER: Well, if you'd just stop worrying about the indefinable, you might be able to give me a little advice on a very real problem.
DOCTOR: Oh, yes? What's this then?
(Summer passes the Doctor the letters in his hand. The Doctor begins reading them.)
SUMMER: Letters of resignation from scientists, both of them in my faculty.
DOCTOR: Oh, yes, I see, yes.
PRINCESS: What was the reason for their departure?
SUMMER: That's just it, they haven't given any.
PRINCESS: How odd.
SUMMER: Indeed. Now those are two of the best men in England and I haven't been able to get in touch with them since receiving those letters. No one appears to have seen or heard from them since last night. Now, isn't it an extraordinary thing, that two such well known men can vanish so suddenly?
DOCTOR: Yes, extraordinary, most certainly, but what do you expect us to do about it?
SUMMER: Well, I was wondering if you knew of someone who could take their place, Doctor? Or perhaps even lend your services, for a suitable fee, of course. And only until I can find suitable replacements.
DOCTOR: I see…
(At that moment, the door to the room opens and Polly walks in.)
POLLY: Good morning, Sir Charles, Doctor, Princess.
PRINCESS: Good morning, Polly, it's nice to see you again.
(The Doctor sits back down, taking the paper from the Princess – who had been in the middle of reading it.)
DOCTOR: Yes, good morning, good morning.
POLLY: (To Summer) I'm sorry I'm late.
SUMMER: Late? Late, what for?
POLLY: Well, for work. If you'll just show me where your secretary does work, I'll take over.
SUMMER: I'm afraid I don't quite understand.
POLLY: But Major Green told me to come straight round at once as Professor Brett didn't want me this morning, and your secretary was ill.
SUMMER: Yes, well, my secretary is away today, but how on Earth Brett knew…? Still, if you're here, I'd be very grateful of your help. The office is through there. I'll be there in a moment.
POLLY: Right, thank you very much. How's Dodo this morning, Princess?
(At that moment, Dodo enters the room.)
PRINCESS: Perhaps you can ask her yourself.
POLLY: Hello, Dodo, how are you feeling?
DODO: Quite well, thank you. Hadn't you better start work?
POLLY: Pardon me for asking.
(Polly heads through the other door to Summer's office.)
PRINCESS: Are you feeling all right this morning, Dodo?
DODO: Yes, fine, why do you ask?
PRINCESS: Well, the way you spoke to Polly just now. It was little rude.
DODO: You're right, I'm sorry. Still haven't quite woken up, I think. I hope I haven't kept you and the Doctor waiting for me today?
DOCTOR: No, child, no. You're right on time.
(The Doctor folds up the paper and leaves it on the table, standing up to join Summer.)
DOCTOR: I'm sorry, Sir Charles, but myself and the Princess can't help you with your problem, I'm afraid we're rather out of touch. Given time, perhaps I could be brought up to speed, but I'm not sure how long we'll be staying, and I wouldn't want to get your hopes up.
SUMMER: Yes, well, I understand. Still, it's not going to be easy. Men of that quality are very hard to find. Especially men with their knowledge of computers.
DODO: Computers? Well, surely the person who can bring you up to speed on computers is Professor Brett, Doctor. We could call round and see him now.
PRINCESS: That's all right, Dodo. We thought we'd explore London today. It's been a while since we've all been here after all.
DODO: But this sounds more important. I think we should go and see Professor Brett at once.
(The Princess looks to the Doctor, confused. The Doctor is also confused but doesn't appear as concerned as the Princess.)
DOCTOR: Well…if that's what you want. I suppose we could stop in on him.
DODO: Good, I'm ready.
DOCTOR: All right then. I suppose we'll be off.
(The Doctor is about to leave, when he stops.)
DOCTOR: Ah, I think perhaps I'd better phone his office first.
DODO: Yes, that might be best. You should both listen in.
DOCTOR: Whatever for, child?
DODO: He might have something important to say. You both should be listening.
DOCTOR: Don't be ridiculous child, I'm only phoning to tell him we're coming around. (Pointing to the phone) Sir Charles, may I?
SUMMER: Oh, by all means.
DOCTOR: Thank you.
(The Doctor picks up the phone.)
DOCTOR: (Into the phone) Yes, yes, I want to speak to Professor Brett… Yes, he's at the General Post Office tower... That's right, yes. (A pause for a moment) Ah, Professor Brett. Hello, my good man, it's the Doctor calling you. Myself and my companions were thinking of stopping by, would that be all right? (Pause) What? (Another pause) Well…if it can't wait. Very well. Princess, come here, the Professor wants to say something and for both of us to hear it.
PRINCESS: (Frowning) Can't it wait until we get there?
DOCTOR: Apparently not.
(The Princess comes over to join the Doctor, who angles the receiver so that they can both hear with it placed between them.)
DOCTOR: All right, Professor, we're both listening. (No response) Professor?
(Suddenly a strange noise comes through the receiver. The Doctor drops the receiver and clutches his head, as does the Princess. Both groan in pain, swaying as they almost collapse.)
DODO: Doctor!
(Dodo helps the Doctor while Summer helps the Princess.)
SUMMER: My dear, what's happening?
PRINCESS: (In pain) It's…It's in…
SUMMER: (To Dodo) Let's sit them down.
(Dodo puts the Doctor into a nearby armchair, while Summer puts the Princess into one of the dining chairs and holds her there so that she doesn't fall over. Still the Doctor and Princess continue to clutch their heads in pain.)
SUMMER: Miss Chaplet, go and get Brett's secretary to phone for a doctor.
DOCTOR: No, no, no, no.
SUMMER: Well, a little brandy then?
DOCTOR: No. Water.
SUMMER: All right, I'll get some water.
PRINCESS: Quiet. Must…concentrate…
(Summer hurries out of the room, leaving Dodo alone with the Doctor and Princess, still clutching their heads.)
PRINCESS: (Quietly, to self) Breathing… Deep breaths… Concentrate…
(The pain on the Princess' features fades, as she takes deep breaths. The Doctor is also recovering, though not as quickly, his brow still wrinkled in pain.)
DODO: Don't be alarmed, either of you. This is the method of establishing contact. Time is very short. Construction has already begun. You are needed.
PRINCESS: Dodo, please, I need silence.
DODO: It's all right, Princess. You are now one of us. My function was to bring both you and the Doctor into contact. Now I shall serve as an assistant.
DOCTOR: Oh, what are you talking about, child?
DODO: Listen, Doctor, construction is taking place at strategic points in London.
PRINCESS: (Sighs) There… (Opens her eyes) Oh, that's it. It's over…
DODO: (Confused) Over…?
PRINCESS: Doctor, are you, all right?
DOCTOR: Yes, yes, my dear. It's just taking me a little longer to… (To Dodo) What were you saying, my dear?
DODO: But you…you took the call. You made the telephone call. You made contact, didn't you?
PRINCESS: Contact with who?
DOCTOR: No, wait, it's coming back now. Yes, yes, I…I think I remember. I was speaking to Professor Brett and…
PRINCESS: And then you asked me to listen in.
DOCTOR: Yes, yes, that's right.
PRINCESS: And then…something tried to invade our minds… It came through the telephone.
DODO: Was that all?
PRINCESS: I…I think so.
DODO: Then you received no instruction?
DOCTOR: Instruction?
DODO: You should have received instructions.
(The Doctor and Princess look to one another in concern, before looking to Dodo who is staring ahead with a blank yet confused look on her face.)
PRINCESS: Dodo, are you, all right?
DOCTOR: Who was to give us instructions, my dear?
DODO: (Quietly) You were supposed to–
(Polly hurries into the room with two glasses of water, Summer right behind her.)
POLLY: Here you are, Doctor. I've got one for you too, Princess.
(Polly hands one glass of water to the Doctor and then the other to the Princess.)
PRINCESS: Thank you, Polly.
DOCTOR: Oh, yes, thank you, my dear.
(The Doctor and Princess take a sip of their water. And while Polly and Summer are focused on them, Dodo goes to leave the room. The Princess quickly finishes her drink.)
PRINCESS: Dodo, stay where you are!
(Dodo stops walking, but doesn't turn around.)
POLLY: Princess, what's the matter?
SUMMER: Yes, what is going on?
PRINCESS: Something just tried to take control of me and the Doctor. And I suspect it already has control of Dodo.
SUMMER: Something's controlling her?
DOCTOR: And whatever it is, it's dangerous. And it's coming from Professor Brett's office.
POLLY: From my office? I don't understand.
DOCTOR: None of us do, (Looks to Dodo) and yet…
PRINCESS: I'll handle this.
(The Princess struggles to her feet, Summer helps her.)
PRINCESS: Thank you, Sir Charles.
(The Princess then walks over to Dodo on her own. Once with her, the Princess gently turns Dodo around to face them all. There's a still blank expression on Dodo's face as she stares straight ahead.)
PRINCESS: Dodo? Dodo, can you look me in the eye, please.
(Dodo turns, looking the Princess straight in the eye, without blinking. The Princess maintains eye contact.)
PRINCESS: She's definitely been hypnotised, Doctor.
DOCTOR: Can you break it?
PRINCESS: I think so. (To Dodo) Can you take a seat for me, Dodo.
(The Princess, with her eyes still locked with Dodo's guides her towards the seat the Doctor is in. The Doctor quickly vacates it, and Summer and Polly move out of the Princess' way, before the old lady lowers Dodo into the arm chair.)
PRINCESS: There we go, that was very well done, Dodo. You're doing very well. I'm very proud of you. Just keep looking into my eyes. That's it, just relax. It's a comfy chair, isn't it? You're still feeling tired from yesterday. And that chair is very comfy. It's all right if you want to fall asleep, Dodo, we won't mind. Just rest your eyes, feel your body relax, and sink into the chair. In a moment, I will start counting down from five to one. With each number, you will feel yourself dropping further and further, becoming more and more relaxed. You trust me, Dodo. You and I are good friends. My voice is one you trust, and so you know, that when I tell you to sleep, it's okay to do so. Five. Just keep focusing on my voice, looking into my eyes. Four. Eyes starting to flutter, vision blurring. Even so, you keep looking into my eyes. Three. That chair is the comfiest you've ever been in. You feel glued to it. Your limbs are too heavy to lift. But you don't mind. You're comfy, and ready to fall asleep. Two. I'm right here, Dodo. You draw comfort from the sound of my voice, it fills you with comfort and trust. You're almost asleep now, Dodo. Your eyes are closed. You're not worried though, because I'm here with you, and I'm your trusted friend. It's time to sleep now, Dodo. One.
(Dodo's head drops forward, her eyes closed.)
PRINCESS: Can you hear me, Dodo?
(Dodo nods her head.)
PRINCESS: Dodo, something has infected your mind. But I know you can fight it, force it out.
DOCTOR: (Quietly) Can you find out anything more from her?
PRINCESS: (Quietly) Not without risking her mental state. I don't know how tight a grip it has on her.
DOCTOR: Very well, just focus on freeing her.
PRINCESS: (To Dodo) Remember, my voice fills you with comfort and trust. You trust me, Dodo. When I tell you, you can fight this force inside your mind, you believe it. When I tell you to expel this evil from your mind, you feel empowered by my voice. Focus your thoughts, Dodo. Remember who you are. You are Dodo Chaplet. Say it with me.
PRINCESS & DODO: (Slowly) I am Dodo Chaplet.
PRINCESS: Well done. Now, each time you say it, you feel your strength double. You feel the evil inside your mind being pushed out. Every time you hear your name, Dodo, you feel a sense of control, a control that cannot be taken from you. You are in control of your mind and body, no one else, Dodo. Some evil has taken over, but you, Dodo, can free yourself.
DODO: Princess…?
PRINCESS: I'm right here, Dodo. You're doing so well.
DODO: I…I didn't want…
PRINCESS: It's all right. Everything's fine. You can trust my voice, remember. My voice brings you comfort. When I tell you everything is fine, you know it's the truth. You are safe. Me and the Doctor are safe.
DODO: I'm sorry…
PRINCESS: It's not your fault. An evil took over your mind. But now you're strong enough to push it out. Never again will you be controlled. Remember, you are Dodo Chaplet.
DODO: I am Dodo Chaplet.
PRINCESS: That's right, and remember, every time you say that, it fills you with strength. The evil is expelled now, you're free of its control. Now, I want you to rest. Let yourself sink further into the chair, so warm and comfy. That's right, just let go. Feel every muscle relax, as a wave of bliss washes over you. You will sleep deeply now, Dodo. And when you awaken, your mind will be free of all hypnotic control. You will be in control of your mind and body once more, and you will never be taken control of again.
(Dodo is fast asleep. The Princess stands up, rubbing her face with her hands.)
DOCTOR: Well done, my dear.
PRINCESS: Hopefully she'll be at peace for a while now.
POLLY: Is she, all right?
PRINCESS: Yes. I've put her to sleep to allow her to recover. I can only imagine how exhausted she must be after having something take control of her like that. I only felt it for a moment, but the oppressive force at work… Well, at least she's free of it now.
DOCTOR: How long will she sleep for?
PRINCESS: Until she's ready to wake up. We best not move her. Sir Charles, we don't wish to impose…?
SUMMER: She'll be safe here. My wife will make sure of it.
PRINCESS: Thank you.
POLLY: Excuse me.
(Polly hurries out of the room.)
DOCTOR: (To Princess) My dear, do you recall what Dodo was saying, while we were recovering just now? Something about strategic points in London?
PRINCESS: It sounds familiar, but I was a little preoccupied.
DOCTOR: Yes, I wonder…I wonder…
(Later on, in Sir Charles Summer's living room, the Doctor is sat in the armchair opposite Dodo, watching her. At the dining table, the Princess is sat, her head in her hands. Both are unaware of Ben, who has entered through the door.)
BEN: Excuse me?
(The Doctor and Princess look, to see Ben stood before them.)
DOCTOR: Oh, Ben. How did you know we were here?
BEN: Well, I was supposed to meet Polly for lunch, see, but they told me at the tower that she'd come here.
PRINCESS: You've been to the Post Office Tower?
BEN: Well, to the reception, yeah. Wouldn't let me go any further though. Not that I wanted to once they told me Polly was here.
PRINCESS: Well, she was here, Ben.
BEN: Pardon?
DOCTOR: We had hoped she'd gone to meet with you, to keep the appointment we overheard you two making last night. But that doesn't appear to be the case.
BEN: Is there something that matter, Doctor? (Notices Dodo asleep in the chair) What's up with Dodo?
(Ben goes to nudge her when–)
PRINCESS: Leave her, Ben. She's resting. And she's been through quite a lot.
BEN: But what's going on?
PRINCESS: I'm afraid we're not entirely sure, Ben.
DOCTOR: But you could help us find out.
BEN: All right.
DOCTOR: It could be dangerous.
BEN: I'm no stranger to it.
DOCTOR: Very well. Did you read the paper this morning?
BEN: Yeah, why?
DOCTOR: Specifically, the article about the man who was found dead?
BEN: Not ringing a bell.
PRINCESS: Here.
(The Princess hands Ben the folded-up paper. Ben spots the article immediately, along with the photograph.)
BEN: Oh, it's him from last night, the one you got the taxi off of. But what's this got to do with everything else going on?
DOCTOR: I have a suspicion, that what happened to him may be connect to what's happened to Dodo and what may be happening to Polly. So, if you're willing, dear boy, I'd like you investigate the area around that night club.
BEN: The Inferno?
DOCTOR: Yes. Go down there, have a look around. See if you can find anything out of the ordinary.
PRINCESS: And see if you can find out more about what happened to that man after we saw him.
BEN: Well, after you left, I had a short chat with him. He mentioned he was dossing in one of the warehouses.
PRINCESS: He was what?
BEN: Eh, spending the night in one.
PRINCESS: Oh. Well, that could be a good place to start. But be careful. As we've said, we're not entirely sure what we're dealing with. And if you don't want to do it, you don't–
BEN: Don't worry, Princess, I'll watch out for it. See you later then.
DOCTOR: Good luck, my boy.
PRINCESS: And be careful.
(Ben leaves the room, closing the door behind him.)
PRINCESS: Was it wise, to let him go on his own?
DOCTOR: We're dealing with a powerful foe, my dear. Until I know more, I dare not make a move myself. We can't risk falling into the hands of this evil force. If it were to get a hold of me, it'd be bad enough, but you… Well, we've had a few close shaves with that idea already.
PRINCESS: You're right. But I don't like putting other people in danger.
DOCTOR: It's his choice, Princess. Besides, I think he'll be all right. He seems like a fine young man.
PRINCESS: I hope you're right, Doctor.
(The Princess looks towards the door Ben left through, an expression of worry consuming her face…)
