North by Northwest Scene 14 Summary

  • In her compartment, Eve talks to Thornhill, who's hidden in the berth (the closable train bed) above her complaining that he can't breathe in there.
  • Police enter Eve's compartment and ask her about Thornhill. They know she was seated across from him at dinner and "getting along pretty good."
  • She lies and says that she didn't know his name and that they only engaged in small talk.
  • Before leaving, the police tell her to keep an eye out for Thornhill.
  • When the coast is clear, Eve opens the upper berth, and Thornhill comes tumbling out.
  • "Why are you so good to me?" Thornhill asks, and Eve replies seductively: "Shall I climb up and tell you why?"
  • A long, steamy exchange of kisses follows.
  • Eve says what they're doing is ridiculous, since they're just "strangers on a train."
  • Their kisses and conversation are interrupted by a porter, who comes to make Eve's bed.
  • Thornhill hides in the bathroom while the porter does his thing.
  • After the porter leaves, Thornhill asks what they're going to do about only having one bed, clearly thinking she'll offer to share it.
  • Eve says he'll be sleeping on the floor.