Sherlock Holmes and the Woman in Green Page #6

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Sit down.

Wake up now.

See. What did I tell you.

It didn't work with me.

Why. Nobody with an

ounce of charac...

I think you'll need these.

(Laughing)

Nothing to laugh at.

Watson. She's here!

Who?

The woman you're

looking for?

Yes. I'm going

to meet her.

Perhaps I can induce her

to take me to Moriarity.

Do you think that's

wise. Holmes?

May not be wise.

But it's essential.

After all.

I've held my own with

Moriarity in the past.

But isn't it dangerous?

She might be a hypnotist.

If my will isn't

stronger than hers.

I deserve to

be hypnotized.

Shh!

I feel I must

protest. Dr. Onslow.

I was told this

was a gathering

of serious students

of a great science.

And I find myself in

a company of buffoons.

Oh. My dear...

(unintelligible)

They're brave.

Were those men

martyrs for the truth?

But you may laugh

over your childish.

Cruel tricks.

I must say.

I'm in complete

agreement with you. Madam.

This was a

most unnecessary

performance. Dr. Onslow.

Beg your pardon. Sir?

My name is Holmes.

Sherlock Holmes.

At your service. Madam.

Thank you. Mr. Holmes.

I'm afraid I've created

a rather

embarrassing situation.

But you see. I'm

interested in the serious

study of hypnotism.

So am I. Too.

Perhaps we have something

in common. Mr. Holmes.

Perhaps we have.

Would you join

me for a cocktail

at Pembroke House?

I should be delighted.

Good.

Thank you.

I didn't know there

was such a pleasant

place in London.

It was so nice of you to

suggest our coming here.

I thought a

little pick-me-up

would do us good.

You mean. you

thought I looked...

I like the way you look.

Thank you.

I suppose I did

lose my head a little

at the Mesmer Club.

But you see.

Hypnotism is almost

a religion with me.

I know so well

what it can do

to help and heal.

And I can't bear

to see it used

for trivial purposes.

I know very

little about it.

That's why I went

to the Mesmer Club.

You see. I'm rather

puzzled just now

with a case that

I am working on.

How fascinating.

Tell me about it.

It's the murder

of Sir George Fenwick.

Fenwick?

Who's he?

Quite a well-known figure.

Odd. Now I come

to think of it.

The last time

I saw Sir George

was here at

Pembroke House.

Strange.

Yes. Isn't it.

He was sitting um.

I believe he was sitting

at this very table.

Cigarette?

Thanks. Do go on.

There was a

charming lady with him.

He was. Um.

He was lighting

her cigarette.

Charming.

Did you see her face?

No.

Merely her back.

How unenterprising

of you.

Yes. Wasn't it.

Afraid I'm getting

a little older.

I shouldn't say so.

That's nice of you.

Still. The first

time in my life

I've got a hold of a

case that's beyond me.

I'm actually losing

sleep over it.

You know. Mr. Holmes.

I believe

I could help you.

Really?

I should be very grateful.

You're amused?

No. Merely skeptical.

How would you go about it?

I've used hypnotism more

than once in healing.

Not for profit.

I'm not a professional.

But I do think

I could help you.

If you'd care to...

I can't think of a

pleasanter experience.

Low lights. Music.

Is that all

there is to it?

You must relax.

Mr. Holmes.

I'm afraid you're a

rather difficult subject.

So. I thought

perhaps a little help.

Materia medica

might be advisable.

Drugs?

No. I'd rather not.

If you don't mind?

As a matter of fact.

I'd rather not myself.

But Schrenck-Notzing

practiced in

Munich. you know.

Believed it

the best means

for difficult subjects.

Do you mind?

Well. As a

matter of fact.

I don't approve

of sedatives.

Just as you wish.

We don't have to go

on with this at

all. you know?

Wait a minute.

Wait a minute.

All right.

I'll take a chance.

It's really

quite harmless.

What is it?

Cannabis Japonica. An

Oriental soporific.

You'll need water.

Thank you.

You must sit

down. Mr. Holmes.

You'll feel yourself

going drowsy.

Don't fight it.

Give in to it.

Because you do want

to sleep. you know?

Just fix your eyes on

this one white flower.

Floating on the water.

Empty your mind of

every other thought.

Follow the motion

of the water.

So smooth.

Not a ripple.

Waters of forgetfulness.

Steady.

Deep.

Strong.

Strange. Isn't it.

How the light

is reflected.

Little specks of light

that move and move.

It's restful here.

It's peaceful.

It's friendly.

And you're very close

to finding what

you're looking for.

You'll find them soon now.

The guilty ones.

When you're rested.

Gentle waters

closing over you.

Steady.

Deep.

Strong.

Drawing you down.

Down.

Down.

Sleep.

Sleep.

Sleep.

Here he is.

Professor Moriarity.

Stand up. Mr. Holmes.

Open your eyes.

Face this way.

Are you satisfied?

We're dealing

with a clever man.

He may be shamming.

There's just

one infallible test

for profound hypnosis.

You ready. Dr. Simnell?

That will do. Doctor.

He couldn't fake

insensibility

to the knife.

I congratulate you. Lydia.

Turn around. Mr. Holmes.

Now. Walk to the desk.

Sit down.

Take that pen.

And write what

I tell you to write.

I've at last found a

case which I cannot solve.

I have outlived

my usefulness.

Therefore. I have

decided to end my life.

Sign your name.

Now. Blot it.

Fold it up.

And put it in your pocket.

Come. Mr. Sherlock Holmes.

Go out onto the terrace.

But it won't look

like suicide. Sir.

I'm sorry. But

Mr. Holmes' injuries

must all be

self-inflicted.

Let's walk a

little. Mr. Holmes.

It's so pleasant

here in the garden.

Just step up here

onto the terrace.

It's a nice.

Broad terrace.

Now. Turn to the left

and walk slowly to

the end of the terrace.

Don't stop.

You must walk to

the end. you know.

The end leads

to an open doorway.

You can pass through

it in perfect safety.

In the room

beyond the doorway.

you'll find what

you're looking for.

Must you drag this on?

This is the moment

I've been anticipating

for a long time. My dear.

Go on. Mr. Holmes.

Through the open doorway

you'll find the man

responsible for

the finger murders

and the death of

Sir George Fenwick.

Professor Moriarity!

Holmes!

Stand still!

What a beautiful

view. Watson.

I'm quite enjoying it.

No. you're not.

You're hypnotized!

You're under a spell.

Stand still. Don't move.

Steady. Holmes.

Steady does it.

Stand perfectly

still where you are.

Nonsense. Watson.

You don't know

what you're doing.

Of course I know

what I'm doing.

You mean. you're

not hypnotized?

Certainly not.

Then get off the

wall. you idiot.

Dear fellow.

What were you

doing out there?

Holding the fort

until you arrived.

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