The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Page #6

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Lady Conyngham's party?

- Well yes, but --

- I know Lady Conyngham

is irreproachable but

there's too much emphasis

on this date, May the 13th,

whether you should go to the

party or whether you shouldn't.

You mean Jerrold?

Miss Brandon,

we feel that...forget it.

Mr. Hunter has much to explain,

Miss Brandon.

As yet he's not been

proved guilty.

But I must know.

You really want to know?

I must.

I'll do anything rather

than bear this uncertainty,

the suspense.

Then go to

Lady Conyngham's party.

But I can't, not now.

- After Lloyd--

- I understand your feelings

but you must go to

Lady Conyngham's just the same.

She's an older woman.

She's very fond of you.

Now you're alone

in a time of trouble.

What more natural

than that you should go to her?

But she's giving a party

and my brother's--

You only have to

make an appearance.

Yes, but --

That's what I want,

Miss Brandon.

I want you to make

an appearance,

perhaps take a walk

through the grounds.

I warn you it may involve

considerable risk

but I think the kind of woman

I take you to be

would rather risk everything

on one venture

than live the rest of her

life in the shadow of doubt

and death.

Am I right?

You are right, Mr. Holmes.

I'll do as you say.

Thank you and goodbye.

No.

This time we'll say au revoir.

- Miss Brandon?

- Yes.

Are you quite sure

you're not afraid.

Of course I'm afraid

but I'll go through with it.

Good.

May the 13th.

That's tomorrow night.

Well Holmes, you've certainly

let yourself in for a busy

night tomorrow.

What about the Star of Deli

and you promise to Sir Ronald

and what about your duty

to The Crown?

All that will be taken care of.

Never fear.

I'm going to delegate

the most dependable man I know

to guard the Star of Deli in

my place while I keep an eye

on Miss Brandon.

Oh really, who may that be?

You, my dear fellow.

What?

You'd like to let that razor

slip, wouldn't you, Dawes?

No, sir.

By no means, sir.

You're a coward, Dawes.

If you weren't a coward

you'd a cut my throat long ago.

Why I give you my word, sir.

That thought never

entered my mind, sir.

Then you're worse than a

coward. You're a fool.

You have as much hatred for me

as I have contempt for you.

Excellent.

Without your beard, sir,

you look like your own son.

It's unlikely that

I shall be back tonight, Dawes.

You may as well

take the evening off.

- Thank you, sir.

- Thank you, Dawes.

I'm engaged.

Of course you are, Bassick. Why

do you think I'm paying you?

I never would have

recognized you, professor.

Yes, sir?

What'd you find out, Bassick?

Just like you said.

They're taking the goods

off the boat tonight.

The men is waiting.

Excellent.

Now let's hurry.

Yes, sir.

??

Excuse me.

Hello, darling.

Are you feeling

all right, my child.

Yes, I think so.

And has that young son of mine

been behaving himself?

He's been awfully kind.

I'm afraid I'm very tiresome

this evening.

Nonsense.

No man on the bright side of

senility could possibly call

you tiresome.

Ann, you're glad you came,

aren't you?

- Very glad.

- Good.

You see, I was right.

It was quite the best thing for

you to do to come down here.

You shouldn't have thought

of staying alone in that house,

so soon after.

Perhaps you're right.

You're going to stay on here

over the weekend.

If you want me.

- As long as you like, my dear.

- Thank you.

Has anyone

asked for me tonight?

Why no?

Are you expecting someone?

I'm not sure.

Well, it doesn't matter.

Oh, mother. May I take Ann

away? I want her to see some

of this entertainment.

Of course, dear.

I hope it will be good.

Sit here, Ann.

I want you to see

this musical chap.

He may be amusing.

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(Singing)

Everyone delights to spend

their summer holidays

Down beside the side

of the silvery sea

I'm no exception to the rule

in fact if I had my way

I'd be down beside the side

of the silvery sea

But when your just a commoner

a Smith or Jones or Brown

A business up in town

You've got to settle down

You save up all the money you

can till summer comes around

Then away you go

to a spot you know

Where the cockle shells

are found Oh I.....

Do like to be

beside the sea side

I do like to be

besides the sea

I do like to stroll

along the drom, drom, drom

Where the drum and bass,

tickely um, bum, bum

So just let me be

beside the sea side

I'll be beside myself with glee

for there are lots of

girls beside I should like

to be besides

Beside the sea side

Besides the sea

Funny fellow, isn't he?

Yes.

Ann, I wish there was something

I could do.

Could I get you an ice?

You're very kind, Tony.

I'd like that.

All right.

You stay here.

- I'll see what I can pillage,

be straight back.

- Thank you.

Good evening, Miss Brandon.

Everything all right?

What do you want?

We did have an appointment,

you know.

- Mr. Holmes, I--

- Shh, shh--

We mustn't be seen together.

Has anything happened?

Have you seen anything unusual?

No nothing yet.

Mr. Holmes, do you think I could

possibly be in danger here?

There's no doubt of it but

don't worry. I'll be watching.

- I'll be glad when it's over.

- Yes, I know.

Don't take any unnecessary risks.

Don't talk to strange people

and above all don't wander far

from the lights and the crowd.

You must go back.

Good luck.

??

Here we are, Ann.

Thank you.

Tony, that's a South American

gaucho orchestra, isn't it?

Yes.

Rather good aren't they?

Yes.

Shall we go in.

It's rather chilly out here.

Just as you like, Ann.

You're being too hard

on Holmes, Sir Ronald.

He gave me his word

he'd be here, sir.

He sent me in his place.

You?

Well, sir, I've been with

Holmes on a good many cases

and I can assure you, you might

have done considerably worse.

I dare say you might help.

Where at least are

the policemen he promised

to send me?

They'll be here directly.

A sergeant and two policemen,

picked men, sir.

What is it, sergeant?

Police officers

to see Dr. Watson, sir.

Bring 'em in.

It's about time.

- Is Dr. Watson here?

- Yes, I am Dr. Watson.

Sergeant Bullfinch

at your service, sir.

- Good evening, Sergeant.

- My I see your

identification, sir?

I told you I am Dr. Watson.

I don't doubt that, sir,

but the inspector said

I was to be particular

about identification, sir.

Well, you seem to be

a law-abiding citizen.

- I suppose you'll be

wanting to see mine?

- Yes, please.

Everything seems in order,

Sir Ronald.

Prepare to halt.

Company halt.

Captain Mannery, Royal Navy,

with escort reporting to

Sir Ronald Ramsey.

Just a moment, sir.

- Is that you, Sir Ronald?

- Yes.

Captain Mannery?

Yes, sir.

Raise the port trellis.

Well, here it is, Sir Ronald.

Ah.

The Star of Deli.

This has been a great anxiety

to me, Captain Mannery.

I can't tell you how relieved

I shall be

when I have this jewel

safely locked up in the tower.

Would you like us

to go with you, sir?

No, there's no occasion.

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