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Authority in the Pub
Max Steiner
Nobody steals in my pub, except me!
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The 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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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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Frustration with Unlearned Musical Talent
Mycroft Holmes
For Heaven's sake, stop sawing away on that infernal instrument! It was a sad day when Mother gave it to you, a sad day for her, a sad day for you, a sad day for us all... What I cannot understand is why, since you've had that violin with you so long, you never learned to play!
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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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Loneliness and Rejection in Conversation
Annie Chapman
Chunky?
Chunky
Yes, Annie?
Annie Chapman
You can have it for nothing if you want to, I'm feeling real lonely tonight, Chunky.
Chunky
Oh, no thanks, love, I'm too busy, honest.
Annie Chapman
Oh.
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Sherlock Holmes Encounters Jack the Ripper
Taglines
Sherlock Holmes meets Jack the Ripper! Here comes the original caped crusader!
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