Phillipe, the son of an ambassador in London, hero-worships his father's butler Baines. His perception of the man changes when he accidentally discovers the secret that Baines keeps and witnesses the consequences that adults' lies can cause.
Baines
Julie
Mrs. Baines
Phillipe
Inspector Crowe
Detective Ames
Dr. Fenton
Mrs. Patterson
Mrs. Barrow
First Secretary
Ambassador
Policeman
Perry
Detective Davis
Detective Hart
Dr. Wilson
Clock Winder
Rose
Police Sergeant
