The embassy butler who entertains young Phillipe with fabricated tales of adventure. He is secretly having an affair with typist Julie and wants to leave his strict wife. After the housekeeper falls to her death, he is suspected of murder, lies to police, and eventually confesses his stories were fantasies before contemplating suicide.
Baines serves as Phillipe's caretaker and primary source of entertainment at the embassy.
Married couple experiencing severe marital strain and impending separation.
Baines and Julie are engaged in a secret romantic affair that Julie intends to terminate.
Ames suspects Baines of foul play regarding Mrs. Baines's death.
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