S1E6 - The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Bonus Serial 1, Episode 6

S1E6 - The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Bonus Serial 1, Episode 6 Title: The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Overview: The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is an old-time radio show which aired in the USA from the 1930s to the 1950s, as well as other countries at different dates with many of the episodes, considered lost media. The series was based on the Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Notably starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson along with other actors in previous and successive radio dramatizations along with a cast of supporting actors. A variety of radio adaptations were completed globally, most remarkably in the United Kingdom with dramatizations of the complete Sherlock Holmes canon of stories between 1989 and 1998. There are a variety of narrations of the Sherlock Holmes stories as audiobooks through LibriVox, Legamus! and other organizations. Original Air Date: October 20, 1930 - December 24, 1936; October 2, 1939 - June 14, 1950; November 5, 1989 - July 5, 1998; Date Inconnue Series: The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Radio Series (1930 - 1936; 1939 - 1950; 1989 - 1998; n.d.) Stars: Basil Rathbone, Tom Conway, John Stanley, Ben Wright, William Gillette, William Gillette, Clive Brook, Richard Gordon, Louis Hector, Clive Merrison, Nigel Bruce, Joseph Kearns, Alfred Shirley, Ian Martin, Wendell Holmes, Eric Snowden, Leigh Lovell, Harry West, Michael Williams, Roger Rees, Crawford Logan, Personne Inconnue Actors: Mary Gordon, Joseph Kearns, Lou Merrill, Frederick Worlock, Bernard Lenrow, Horace Braham, Rex Evans, Verna Felton, Paula Winslowe, Carl Harbord, Herbert Rawlinson, Paul Frees, Theodore von Eltz, June Foray, Agnes Moorehead, Edith Meiser, Lucille Wall, Louis Hector, Personne Inconnue Writers: Edith Meiser, Leslie Charteris, Denis Green, Anthony Boucher, Bert Coules, David Ashton, Michael Bakewell, Roger Danes, Robert Forrest, Denys Hawthorne, Gerry Jones, Peter Ling, Vincent McInerney, Peter Mackie, Personne Inconnue Genre: Detective Radio Drama Episode: Sherlock Holmes - Serial 1, Episode 6 Serial: 1 of 80 Length Serial: 4:37:52 Episode: 6 of 798 Length Series: 531:15:25 Announcers: Knox Manning, Owen Babbe, Marx Hartman, Bob Campbell, Harry Bartell, Joseph Bell, Cy Harrice, Herb Allen, Joseph Bell, Personne Inconnue Creator: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Directors: Personne Inconnue, David Johnston, Ian Cotterell, Enyd Williams, Patrick Rayner Producers: Personne Inconnue, David Johnston, Enyd Williams, Patrick Rayner Origin: United States, United Kingdom, Ignotum Per Ignotius Language: English Rated: Guidance Suggested Edition: Complete, Unexpurgated, Classic, Broadcast Running Time: 30, 45, 60, 90 Minute Audio: Monaural Keywords: action, sherlock, holmes, detective, radio, old-time, mbs, mystery, otr, shows, plays, vintage, classics, watson, adventure, dramas, program, bakerstreet, guns, crime, 221b, gritty, private, hollywood, broadcasts, nostalgia, hollywood, famous, celebrities, stars Hashtags: #freeoldtimeradio #freeradio #oldtimeradio #podcast #audible #amazonmusic #spotify #googlepodcasts #radio #vintageradio #vintage #oldradio #oldies #goldenageradio #retro #otr #old #amradio #radiomuseum #midcentury #radiovintage #retroradio #radioonline #vacuumradio #transistorradio #oldschool #golden #oldtimes #yesteryear #timeless #oldtime #drama #radioshow #20s #30s #40s #50s #60s #70s #80s #90s #00s #mixtape #classic #legend #nostalgia #iconic #flashback #backintheday #relaxing #nostalgic #lifestyle #anxiety #relax #sleep #rest #listen #radioprogram #antique Credits: Old-Time Radio Era Recordings in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream.

Episode Transcript

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This episode from the Life of Sherlock Holmes will be
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And now let's drop in on the good Doctor Watson, who's
waiting for us in his Californiaranch house.
Good evening, Doctor. Good evening, Mr. Foreman.
Come in and make yourself a toe.Thank you, Doctor.
Sitting here with the lights off, I see if you've been
getting yourself in the mood fortonight's Sherlock Holmes.
Story. No, my boy, I was watching the
sunset. Quite a beautiful tonight.
I doctor the sunset over an hourago.

(01:57):
Yes, I know that young full of alad, I know that.
But at my age of fellows entitled to take a little snooze
after dinner, isn't he? Of course he is, Doctor.
And now that we've settled that,how about tonight's story?
Well, a very beautiful girl figured prominently in this
adventure. Mr. Foreman.
Her name was Jasmine Lafleur. Huh.

(02:17):
Say that again, Doctor. Please, I know my boy, but that
was her stage name when she was a magician's assistant.
Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity of seeing Jasmine
Lafleur in the theatre, but I'm told that she was a fascinating
figure in tights and spangles. When Holmes and I first met her,
however, she was dressed a little more conventionally and

(02:40):
her name then Diana Venering, Lady Venering.
Lady Venering say those tights and spangles really paid off,
didn't they? Well, how did you and Sherlock
Holmes come to meet up with her doctor?
In rather spectacular style, Mr.Foreman, Miss Lafleur became
something of a femme fatale in the early 1900s.
First of all, she married seniorRossoni, the magician for whom

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she was working on the wedding night.
He was mysteriously stabbed to death a few months later.
Madame Rossoni very fetching in her widow's weeds.
I'm sure that Sir Wilfred Vennering and after a whirlwind
courtship. She married him.
Don't tell me he got murdered too.
He did. Mr. Foreman also on the night of

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the wedding, but this time the police found a suspect.
It was a certain Major Beckworth, cousin of the dead
man and an ardent suitor of the fair, Diana.
The trial at the Old Bailey was one of the most sensational to
ever remember Sherlock Holmes and I, in court on the closing
day of the jury, were still considering their verdict.

(03:45):
Holmes the. The jury's been out over 8
hours. I bet you they can't agree on a
verdict. Maybe a new?
Trial. I think not, old chap.
Look, here they come. Now, you know, there's a strong
moral probability of guilt, but I'm sure they'll agree that
there's insufficient evidence toconvict.
Oh. That's you're right.
Just look at lady veteran down there ahead of us.
What a what a stunning woman. Yes, and a woman of great poise
and. Courage.

(04:08):
Here it comes. Gentleman of the Jury, have you
arrived at a verdict? We have.
Me a lot. I'll say you.
You're paying the defendant. Guilty or not guilty?
Not guilty? Exactly.
Come on Watson, let's get a breath of fresh air.
I was wondering perhaps we shouldn't go over and
congratulate you in the veteran.On what?

(04:29):
The fact that our husband's murderer has not been found.
I suppose you were. You ever read the book of Turbid
Watson? Turbid.
I don't think so. When was it published?
All little before our time. Oh, Jeff, it's an Old Testament
story. Whatever made you think of it

(04:49):
this moment? Well, it's so remarkably
opposite for the case Lady Summering.
It deals with the highly peculiar series of murders,
seven of them if you remember correctly.
It was a murderer. A jealous demon by the name of
Asma Dares who strangled husbands on their wedding
nights. Well, judging by the verdict
just now made you back to us isn't the Asma Diaz.
So whatever you call him in thiscase, here we are.

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Lady Venring, widow of the murdered man, says that she will
marry the suspect. Lady Venring told newspaper
reporters this afternoon that ifMajor Beckwith is acquitted, she
will marry him before we get hisout.
From her soul homes, there's a positive sparkle in your eyes
you read about. Her, I must admit, the lady
fascinates me, old chap. I hope before she becomes
involved in any further tragedies that we may have the
opportunity of meeting her. And something tells me that we

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will. Sunday papers are certainly
having a field day over the veteran case.
Did you read them? No, I didn't watch it.
There's a complete life history of Lady Veteran and one of them
with photographs. It's rather interesting really.

(06:15):
What are you doing over there athome?
Looking out of the window. Ah, yes, yes.
You expecting anybody home? No.
Come over here all fella. That's it, clergyman.
There's a very agitated one, so the way he's placing up and down
and looking up at our window too.
Joe What I. Yes, there's a fanatical look

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about him which suggests either the martyr at the stake or the
Inquisitor lighting the faggots.Mrs. Hudson's letting him in
now. Well, I'll be interested to know
what he's come to us about and hear footsteps on the stairs.
Here. I'll, I'll go and have a look
how to do. Sir, Come along in with you.

(06:58):
It's all right. Thank you, Missus Hudson.
You're Mr. Sherlock Holmes. I am, Sir, and this is my
colleague, Doctor Watson. My name is Whalen, the Reverend
Arthur Whalen. How'd you do, Sir?
How'd you do, Sir? Sit down, could you, and tell me
what I can do for you? Thank you.
Mr. Holmes, this this is a very difficult subject to broach.
In fact, it's only after intensepersonal conflict that I've been

(07:19):
able to force myself to come to you.
May I ask you, are you familiar with the book of Toby?
Toby, great to see you. You were talking about that
yesterday. Huh.
I see that you've come to consult me about the venering.
Case, but that's amazing. How did you know?
Has Lady Venering been in touch with you?
No Sir, but I'm familiar with the Book of Tobit and Lady
Venering's case firstly resembles that of the woman

(07:40):
Sarah and the Old Testament story more closely.
Than you realize, Mr. Holmes, Did you know that before each
one of Lady Venering's husbands was killed, they received a
threatening note? Yes, I recall that from the
trial. Signed in some sort of gibberish
with the Sir. No, doctor, yesterday I was
permitted for the first time to examine one of these.
Books the apparent. Gibberish was, in reality

(08:00):
ancient Hebrew writing. Indeed, were you able to
translate it? Yes, Mr. Holmes, In effect it
said if you go through with thismarriage, your hours are
numbered. And it was signed as Modaeus.
The name of the jealous demon who strangled husbands in the
Book of Tobit. Exactly.
Just why have you come to me? Sir, I want you to talk to

(08:21):
Diana, to Lady Van Ring, to tellher she must not go through with
this new marriage. Mother is stalking her.
Mr. Holmes. I have argued with her, prayed
with her, implored her to realize her danger, but she is
adamant. Her.
I'm afraid I feel extremely presumptuous in giving her my
advice. No, Mr. Holmes.
I have. Prepared the way.
For you, you. Could, I'm sure, her realize her

(08:43):
danger? And she's willing to see what
you say. Willing and anxious.
Very well, but I'd like to ask you a few questions first.
Anything, Mr. Holmes. What is your interest in art?
She she's a member of my flock. She needs my guidance.
Nothing further, no. No, Mr. Holmes.
OK. I believe that you performed the
marriage ceremony at both of herprevious weddings.

(09:05):
Yes. Are you proposing to officiate
the ceremony if she marries Major Beckwith?
Well, I. I don't know.
I'm hoping that marriage will never take place, and so I want
you to help me, Mr. Holmes. Where does the lady live?
47 Berkeley Square. Very well, Doctor Watson and I
will call on her this afternoon.I doubt.

(09:25):
If I can be there myself. In fact, Diana might speak more
freely if I'm not. But here's my my card.
You'll know where to get in touch with me if you want to.
Anyway, what's up? Good day to you gentlemen and I.
I'm greatly in your debt. Good day, good day.
Strange business homes. I I can't believe that Mister

(09:45):
Whelan's motives are entirely impersonal.
Nor can I go chap. We're laughing about.
I was thinking of the book of Tobit Watson in that the.
Role of Protector the. Role I have just been asked to
take was played by the ArchangelRaphael.
I can't help feeling, Watson, that I'm making distinct strides

(10:06):
in my profession. Mr. Sherlock Holmes, I'm so glad
to meet you. I do do, Lady Vinering.
May I introduce my old friend Doctor Watson?
How are? You, Doctor Watson, we're.

(10:27):
Glad to meet you, lady. Let's sit down, shall we?
You're just in time for tea. Thank you.
You know why we're here, of course.
Naturally, Mr. Whalen came roundhere as soon as he'd left you.
You ought to persuade me to lookafter my mortal affairs while he
takes care of my immortal ones. Isn't that it may.

(10:52):
I say, Mr. Holmes, that I'm flattered that a man of your
Eminence should be sufficiently interested.
To bother about you underestimates your own
importance, Lady Ben Ring, though I may mention that if
your problem had been as simple as Mr. Whirler made it out to
be, I might have been otherwise engaged.
For being very frank and a little mysterious.
Are you suggesting that Mister Flailen didn't tell you
everything? I am, and I hope you will be

(11:15):
more candid with. Me Sherlock Holmes, I like you.
You're most refreshing milk and sugar on your.
Tea, I just know. Can you here?
You are. How about you, Doctor Watson?
It's the same way please. Thank you.
And now, Mr. Holmes, perhaps you'll tell me why you think

(11:35):
that you haven't been told everything.
Before I answer that Lady of entering, I wonder if I might
ask you some questions. But of course, anything.
When your first husband, Sigur Rosani was killed, did the
police find any suspects? Yes, one Ferdinand Gautier, a
young man who had been an assistant in our magician's act.

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A stupid good looking boy who thought he was in love with me.
But of course Inspector Lestradehad to release him.
There was no evidence. Inspector Lestrade?
Well, you can bet that if he arrested him, the boy was
innocent. A warning note was found among
your husband's effects, wasn't it?
Yes, and it was signed in Hebrewwith the name as Mudaeus that
perhaps you're not familiar withthe book of Tobid.

(12:17):
Oh, yes, yes, I I'm, I'm familiar with it, Lady
Venturing. How did you know then that the
Hebrew letter signified that name?
Mr. Whelan translated them for me.
Oh, I see. And also read me the book of
Tobid. He's always been particularly
fond of that book, perhaps because it illustrates his own
ideas on the dangers of marriage.
Home told us that he hasn't seenone of the warning notes until

(12:38):
yesterday. Precisely, Lady Venry, I read in
the papers that you intend to marry Major Bickwith, the man
who has just been tried for yourlate husband's murder.
Yes, Mr. Holmes. When you read Marian, may I ask?
When it pleases me. Doesn't it occur to you that a
great deal of comments will be caused?
Also that Major Beckwith's life is in obvious danger.
Of course, it occurs to be my dear man that because of two

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tragic marriages, am I to spend the rest of my life alone, as
Mr. Whelan would have me do? I'm young, alive.
Peter, what are you doing here? I just arrived back in England
today. Diana.
What's this I read? About you marrying Beckwith.
Peter, I have guests Mr. Sherlock Holmes and Doctor
Watson. This is Peter Mccomas, one of

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our most promising young painters.
Diana told me it isn't true. When I left England, you loved
me and I you. I come back and.
What do I find? You're planning to marry
Beckwith? Well, I won't.
Stand for it. If you think you can throw me
over like some silly boy, you'revery much mistaken.
I can tell things, you know, I can tell lots of.
Things get out of here, Peter. Get out.

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Say hi, Anna. And don't come back until you've
learned manners and discretion. But Diana.
Get out. I'm sorry, gentlemen.
Are there any more questions youwanted to ask me, Mr. Holmes?
Uh, one Lady Bennering. Uh, where is your fiance, Major

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Beckwith? He's upstairs.
I'm letting him stay here until the scandal of the trial has
died down. I must see him at once and once.
Why? Holmes, He's in no danger until
the marriage takes place. The marriage has taken place,
Watson, unless I'm very much mistaken, it.
Makes you think so, Mr. Holmes, you're much too discreet and
intelligent lady of entering to let him stay here in your house
unless you were already married.We were married this morning,

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but we plan to keep the factor secret for a few months until
the scandal had died down. Now talk to him, please.
I promise. I'll ring for the Butler and
ask. Him to come down.
May I ask Madam, who married you?
The Reverend Arthur Queen. Of course.
And all the time he talked to ustoday and you perfectly welled
this marriage had taken place. You must have just come from it.
I don't trust that man, Holmes. Oh, there you are, Hudson.

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I just rang for you. Well, you asked me to beg.
Excuse me lady, I I was just on my way to telephone the police.
The police? What do you mean?
It's Major Beckwith, my lady. He's been stabbed to death in
his breath. Mr. Beckworth murdered too.
Hudson, I'll telephone the police.

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And now I'm rather well acquainted with Inspector
Lestrade. Excuse me, gentlemen.
Dreadful business home. The third husband murdered on
his wedding day. But what a woman, Watson.
She's super magnificent. What on?
Earth do you mean? Her What courage but
unconquerable spirit in the faceof a fresh tragedy.

(15:35):
Watson. She fascinates me.
I haven't seen such a splendid female since we solved that case
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Sherlock Holmes adventure. The famous detective and his old

(16:41):
friend Doctor Watson have becomeinvolved in the affairs of
thrice married Diana, one time magician's assistant.
Each of her husbands has been mysteriously murdered on his
wedding day, the latest murder occurring on the same day that
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson are brought into the
case. As we rejoin our story, it's a
month later, and for some obscure reason, Sherlock Holmes
seems to have lost interest in the case, though not in the

(17:02):
beautiful. Mr. Holmes.
That's the start. It's over.
A month now since Major Beckwithwas murdered and we haven't
found a single clue. You expect me to supply the
deficiencies of Scotland? Yard.
Well, it's unlikely not to help us, Mr. Holmes.
And after all, you and Doctor Watson were in the house when it
happened. If you.
Ask me, the murderers I the Mccomas, that Irish painter, or

(17:24):
the clergyman Waylon, What do? You think?
As far as I'm concerned, the case is closed?
Lestraden, I wish you'd stop bothering me, but I think I am
nothing but a detecting machine.Mr. Rose, whatever's come over
you, Holmes, you're not going out again this evening Are.
You. I'm afraid so.
Well, this will be. The fourth night in a row, I was
hoping that we might have a nicequiet evening in front.

(17:47):
Of the I'm sorry, Watson, but I promised to take Diana to the
horse show at Olympia. I should be home by midnight.
I'm scarce, Mr. Whelan. You're seeing altogether too
much of Diana. She seems to be completely under
your spell. You introduced me to her in the
1st place with the request that I keep an eye on her.
I made a great mistake as her spiritual protector, I'm afraid

(18:10):
I must ask. You to stop seeing her, I'm
afraid I must ask you, Sir, to mind your own business.
I said Holmes, have you seen thepaper that that violist desire
is playing at the Albert Hall tonight?
No, I haven't looked at the paper today.
We might do along the. Same one because I can't hold

(18:31):
you up. No, I'm picking Diana to the
French maid at Dallas Theatre. I hear it's a a charming musical
comedy. Look here, we've been friends
for a good many years now. Very.
True Hello and I. Think I'm entitled to speak to
you straight from the shoulder? Of course you are, Watson.
Very well, then, this Diana Beckworth.

(18:51):
Oh, it's your own business, I suppose, but I can't bear to see
I'm making such a fool of you. You've neglected.
You're working. Tell us that you met her.
You get about as a young fellow,20 What's come over you?
Stop. Stop pacing about the old chap,
William and Saddam. In fact, it might be a good idea
if you fortified yourself with alittle Brandy from the Tantalus.
There. What I'm about to tell you.

(19:13):
Maybe something of a shock. Watson, Diana and I are getting
married tomorrow. What did you say?
I'm getting married tomorrow. Good to.
You're insane. Oh, that's not very flattering,
Watson. Anyway, I don't see why you
should be so surprised. You, you you yourself married

(19:34):
and left Baker Street once. Didn't.
You, you homes a confirmed woman.
No, no. No, no, my, you.
What's No, indeed no. You will remember in our
adventure that you titled A Scandal in Bohemia, I met a lady
that I have often referred to asa The Woman.
You mean Irene Adler? But she was a.
Criminal. Exactly.
And yet Diana has the same magnificent characteristics,
keen intelligence, courage and unconquerable spirit at Holmes.

(19:56):
Three of her husbands murdered on their wedding nights.
You're proposing to be the 40. Rubbish, my dear Philip, because
tragedy has attended her previous marriages.
Is she to go through life alone?Holmes, you you really mean it,
don't you? Of course I do.
I think I will have a lip of brand.
Oh, don't take it so bad, the old fellow.

(20:16):
We'll continue to see a lot of each other.
Diana's very fond of you, you know.
I'm glad who's going to perform the ceremony?
Not the the Reverend Mr. Whelan.No, no.
No, no, We decided, in view of Diana's previous marriages, that
he might prove to be A trifle, well, unlucky.
A serviceman named Vernay will officiate.

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Whelan, of course, insists on being present just the same.
What? Time is the wedding tomorrow.
2:00 Oh one, I should have mentioned this before.
I hope your cutaway coat and tophat are in a good state.
Preservation. You will be a pretty prominent
figure at the ceremony, you know.
You mean that? Well, I mean that if Sherlock
Holmes gets married, who else can be his best man but his old

(21:00):
friend Doctor Watson? It's elementary, my dear fellow.
Elementary. I now pronounce who men and
wife, and those whom God had joined together, let no man put
asunder. Diana, I'm going to claim the

(21:32):
privilege of the best man and give you a kiss.
Of course you shall, Doctor. Just Lucky Fuller of.
Course, I am old Jack. Sherlock, I'm going upstairs to
change my dress. Now, very well, Diana.
I'll be up shortly. I'll see you later, Doctor
Watson. Very well, Mrs. Holmes, I never

(21:53):
thought I'd love to say that. What's no fellow?
I'm worried. Worried today?
Oh, my good fellow, what's the matter?
Well, just before the ceremony, I received one of those warning
notes signed by Asma Deus. Oh, you better be careful, home.
I think I'll slip out and have apipe or two on the letter.
Yes. Look after my guests for me,
will you? And keep your eyes open and your

(22:13):
ears. I will indeed.
Very warm Stew. Ellen, would you care for a
glass of champagne or a punch orsomething or other?
Thank you. No, doctor.
I'm in no mood for celebration. I'm certain that Diana has made
a shocking mistake. Well, really, Sir, I don't.
Think I only came here in a lastminute attempt to dissuade her.
Now that I've failed, I shall leave.
Good day, Sir. Doctor Watson.

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Oh, hello, McCullough. Where's Mr. Holmes?
We'll be back in a few minutes. Would you care for a glass of
champagne, Sir? Well.
Thank you. I should like to drink a toast
of the pear. I've been in love with Diana for
years, you know, But, well, she wouldn't marry me.
And, well, I suppose I might as well make the best of it.
I must say, your friend SherlockHolmes seems like a splendid
fellow. He is indeed Mccomas.

(22:57):
In fact, I may say, excuse me, Sir.
All right, Holmes, I'm coming. What does the matter, Holmes?
Follow me. Lock the door behind you.
Allow me to introduce you to thedemon Asmodeus Watson.
Unfortunately, at the moment she's in a fate.

(23:17):
Good Lord, it's Diana. Exactly.
Always an impetuous woman, she made the mistake of trying to
stab me with that knife, so I bent over to strap up a
suitcase. She didn't allow for the wall
mirror in which I was watching her.
You mean you suspected? You're all a loss.
I did, old fellow, but probably it was to find the proof.
I first suspected her when I knew that she had been a

(23:38):
magician's assistant. The key to the profession of
magic is misdirection, and thesemurders have been a perfect
example of misdirectional motive.
How do you mean her? Well, by creating Espadares.
Thanks to the well meaning stories of the Reverend Mr.
Whelan. Whose theological libraries?
She must have copied the Hebrew signature.
She focused the murders on jealousy, concealing the fact

(23:59):
that the one person with a perfect motive was herself, the
widow who was to inherit. Why hasn't?
She been caught before. She was devilishly clever.
She left no clues except an indirect one that I had once
spotted that the likeliest person to be able to approach a
bridegroom unsuspected and stab him is his bride.
And now I wish you'd see if you can revive her, old fellow when
the police get here. I should like Missus Holmes to

(24:21):
be in full possession of all herfaculties.
Holmes, I must say I never expected to be driving back with
you to Baker Street on your wedding day.
I can't tell you I feel. Here.

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Or what's you really thought that I deserted?
You didn't. You.
Well, actually, I wish you'd tell me the truth.
Why? I couldn't tell anyone, not even
you. If the faintest shadow of
suspicion at the end of her mind, I'd never have called her.
Well, it seems to me you paid topay high price, Holmes.
You told me you made a will in her favour.
Supposing something happens to you before her trial, she'd get
the money, you know. Oh, the will.
Alone or that was worthless. I told Diana that it was a

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holographic will and perfectly valid.
Well, what on earth is a holographic?
A will drawn up in one's own handwriting on a piece of birth.
Plain paper. Such a document is quite legal,
but I drew mine up on a paper with well with a left head that
made it invalid well. I see, but the fact remains that
you are married home. I I really.
Fooled you completely, didn't I wasn't.
Didn't the name of the clergymanwho married us suggest anything?

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To you, Reverend Vernay? No.
And why her shouldn't? Well.
Vernay was a French painter of some note.
He also happens to have been a great uncle of mine and my
crops. You mean that your brother
Mycroft was a clergyman? I mean that Mycroft was
disguised as a clergyman, and a very convincing job he did too,
a more satisfactory clergyman than the Reverend Mr. Whaler, no

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doubt, whose possible complicitymay compel him to answer some
very awkward. Questions and you're not
married? Put myself home.
I don't know what to. Say, but I suggest that you say
nothing, my dear chap. Let's just sit back quietly.
AS2 good friends can and rule about the mutability of human
affairs. Well, Doctor, tonight's

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adventure was really a little extraordinary, to say the least.
Holmes sure had a narrow escape A.
Dublin Arrow Mr. Foreman, DublinArrow.
He not only escaped the the jawsof death, but he also escaped
the the clutches of matrimony. Actually, the story had a happy
ending for everybody but Lady Venering.
Jasmine Lafleur. What about that artist fellow

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Mccormus? How did he take it?
Oh, very well. Very well indeed.
In fact, in gratitude, he even painted Holmes as ported.
Not exactly a good likeness, though.
One of those garden artist who pet his impressions of a person,
but rather than a fortress. What do you mean?
Well now let me see if he would have paint his impression of
you. You'd probably end up by looking
like a bottle of Petri wine in asports.

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Jacket. Go ahead, Doctor.
You can tease me all you want, but I'll still rave about Petri
wine. And why not?
The facts bear me out that Petriwine most certainly is good
wine. After all, the Petri family
knows all there is to know aboutthe art of turning plump, sun
ripened grapes into fragrant, delicious wine.
That's because they've been making wine for generations,
ever since they started the Petri business way back in the

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1800s. And because the making of Petri
wine is a family affair, the family has been able to hand
down from father to son from father to son, all their skill
and knowledge and experience. And believe me, that adds up to
plenty. So no matter what type of wine
you prefer one to serve with meals or wine for any special

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occasion, choose one of the finePetri wines you can't miss
because Petri took time to bringyou good wine.
And now, Doctor Watson, what story do you have lined up for
us next week? Well, now let me see, Mr.
Foreman, I'm going to tell you about about a strange adventure
that began by my taking a wild cab ride through the moonlit
streets of London and ended Holmes and me being trapped in a

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luxuriously furnished cellar below a furniture warehouse down
by the waterfront. Tonight Sherlock Holmes
Adventure is written by Dennis Green and Anthony Boucher and is
based on an incident in the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle story The

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Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place.
Mr. Rathbone appears to the courtesy of Metro Goldwyn Mayer
and Mr. Bruce, to the courtesy of Universal Pictures, where
they are now starring in the Sherlock Holmes series.
The Petri Wine Company of San Francisco, CA invites you to
tune in again next week. Same time, same station.

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Oh, the Petri family took the time to bring you such good
wine. So when you eat and when you
cook, remember Petri wine. To make good food better,
remember pet. Petri.

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This is Bill Foreman saying goodnight for the Petri family.
Sherlock Holmes comes to you from our Hollywood studios.
This is the Mutual Broadcasting System.