Task: Story Composition
Input (English): Fact1: Barratt allows himself to be taken to De Gue 's chateau, Fact2: Aristide discusses business next day, Fact3: Countess is upset by decision, Fact4: Francoise finds accusing him of wanting to see dead, Fact5: Gaston provides unshakable alibi having driven Barratt to rendezvous with Bela
Output (English): John Barratt Alec Guinness, a lonely, discontented teacher of French at a British university, vacations in France. There, by chance, he meets his double, French nobleman Jacques De Gue Guinness again. They become acquainted. Barratt becomes drunk and accepts De Gues invitation to share his hotel room. When he wakes up the next morning, Barratt finds himself alone in the room, with his clothes and passport missing. De Gues chauffeur Gaston Geoffrey Keen shows up to take his master home, and Barratt is unable to convince him that he is not the nobleman. Gaston calls Dr. Aloin Noel Howlett, who diagnoses the Englishman as suffering from schizophrenia. A bewildered Barratt allows himself to be taken to De Gues chateau, where he meets his family: daughter MarieNoel, wife Francoise Irene Worth, sister Blanche Pamela Brown and formidable mother, the Countess Bette Davis. None of them believe his story  it appears that De Gue is a malicious liar  so Barratt resigns himself to playing along. As time goes on, he feels needed, something missing in his sterile prior life. The next day, brotherinlaw Aristide Peter Bull discusses business with him. Later, in the nearby town, Barratt is nearly run down by De Gues mistress, Bela Nicole Maurey, on her horse. He spends the usual Wednesday afternoon tryst getting acquainted with her. The next time they meet, before he can confess the truth, she informs him that she has already guessed it. Barratt delves into the neglected family glassmaking business. He decides to renew a contract with the local foundry, even on unfavourable terms, to avoid throwing the longtime employees out of work. The Countess is upset by his decision and mentions a marriage contract. When Barratt investigates, he learns that Francoises considerable wealth, tied up by her businessman father, would come under his control if she were to die. Francoise finds him reading the contract and becomes very upset, accusing him of wanting to see her dead. Barratt consoles her by telling her that the contract can be changed. He begins to suspect the reason for De Gues disappearance. One day, Barratt receives a message from Bela. He goes to see her and spends a pleasant afternoon with her, though she denies having sent for him. When he returns to the chateau, he learns that Francoise has died from a fall. Blanche accuses Barratt of murder, stating that she overheard him with his wife in her room just before her death. However, Gaston provides an unshakable alibi, having driven Barratt to his rendezvous with Bela. Barratt is not surprised when De Gue resurfaces shortly afterwards. They meet in private; the Frenchman demands his identity back, but Barratt refuses. Both men have come armed and shots are exchanged. Barratt emerges victorious and returns to his new life and Bela.