Memorable Quotes from John Neville
9 quotesThe Nature of Evidence and Conjecture
Dr. Murray
That is mere conjecture, Holmes.
Sherlock Holmes
All circumstantial evidence is conjecture, Murray, but it is often right.
Inspector Lestrade
Mr. Holmes is usually right.
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Origin of the Case Discussed
Duke of Shires
Where did you get this case?
Sherlock Holmes
I believe it to have come from a White Chapel pawn shop, sir.
Duke of Shires
A Pawn shop. No more than I predicted for him...
Sherlock Holmes
For whom, sir?
Duke of Shires
My eldest son, Michael.
Sherlock Holmes
Do you know of his present address?
Duke of Shires
He is dead.
Sherlock Holmes
Oh, of what accident or sickness, your grace?
Duke of Shires
Disobedience. From the day he left this house against my wishes, he has been dead, sir.
Sherlock Holmes
You mean disowned, your grace.
Dr. Watson
Someone should have sent for us before this, Holmes.
Sherlock Holmes
Someone has. The woman who sent me that instrument case.
Dr. Watson
Oh, but then why doesn't she come out into the open?
Sherlock Holmes
Being a woman, she uses a women's art. She intrigues us to White Chapel.
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Holmes' Indestructibility Explained to Watson
Dr. Watson
But how on Earth did you get out of it, Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes
You know my methods, Watson, I am well known to be indestructable.
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Reaction Over Reason
Sherlock Holmes
Come, Mister Beck, your face reacts faster than your brain. You remember very well...
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Identical Murders Spark Sherlock's Interest
Dr. Watson
Holmes, there was an identical murder of a woman in Whitechapel just three days ago.
Sherlock Holmes
Aha, a second murder!
Dr. Watson
Mm.-hmmm
Sherlock Holmes
Now, that is interesting.
Dr. Watson
Why?
Sherlock Holmes
Because it is the second murder.
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Searching for a Missing Child
Mr. Andrews
Your name's McCray?
Mrs. McCray
Yeah. What did I do?
Mr. Andrews
We're looking for a missing child.
Mrs. McCray
These are my kids.
Mr. Andrews
Mind if we take a look?
[enters the room]
Agent Dale Grissom
Hello, ma'am.
Young Girl
Hi.
[waves at Larine]
Mr. Andrews
Sir, in here.
Laraine
Baby. You have a beautiful little boy.
[watches in him in happiness]
Mrs. McCray
Thank you, ma'am. I'll pray he comes back to you. These kids are all I've got, so I know how I'd feel if I was in your place.
Laraine
I hope you never are, for your children's sake.
Agent Dale Grissom
Sorry, we inconvenienced you.
Bennington
Be there in a second. I'm sorry for the trouble.
Mrs. McCray
Sir? I believe in my heart that someone somewhere watches over the babies.
Bennington
Yes, I hope so.
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Social Visit Turns to Business Discussion
Sherlock Holmes
My dear Mycroft, this is a surprise! Watson, some sherry... Is this a social call?
Mycroft Holmes
Yes, yes, oh yes, purely social. How are you?
[pause]
Sherlock Holmes
Very well. Well, now that the social call is over, hadn't we better get down to business?
[pause]
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A Question of Standing Up
Sherlock Holmes
Would you stand up?
Dr. Watson
Whatever for?
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Unexpected Observations in Pursuit
Lord Carfax, Richard Osborne
What's all this about, Holmes, how did you get here?
Sherlock Holmes
I followed this young lady.
Sally
I saw no one.
Sherlock Holmes
That is exactly what you'd expect to see when I follow someone.
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