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Ambitious Plans for a Diabolical Scheme
Professor Ratigan
My friends! We are about to embark on the most odious, the most evil, the most diabolical scheme of my illustrious career! A crime to top all crimes, a crime that will live in infamy! Tomorrow evening, our beloved monarch celebrates her Diamond Jubilee. And... with the enthusiastic help of our good friend, Mr. Flaversham... it promises to be a night she may never forget! Her last night... and my first, as supreme ruler of all mousedom!
[The henchmen cheered. Ratigan holds up a newspaper featuring the Queen's picture on the front page.; The henchmen chuckle; burns her picture with his cigarette. The henchmen gasp in terror; The henchmen cheer.]
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Recognizing a Genius Twisted for Evil
Basil of Baker Street
He's a genius, Dawson! A genius twisted for evil! The ] of Crime!
[about Professor Ratigan; [Napoleon]
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Professor Ratigan's Frustration with Basil
Professor Ratigan
How dare that idiot Basil poke his stupid nose into my wonderful scheme and foul up everything?
[Rubbing his head, irritated]
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A Monstrous Scheme Unfolds
Professor Ratigan
Quite an ingenious scheme, eh, Flaversham? And aren’t you proud to be a part of it?
[Chuckles evilly]
Hiram Flaversham
This whole thing…i-i-it’s monstrous!
Professor Ratigan
We will have our device ready by tomorrow evening, won’t we? You know what will happen if you…fail?
Hiram Flaversham
I-I-I don’t care!
Hiram Flaversham
You can do what you want with me. I won’t be a part of this… this…this evil any longer!
Professor Ratigan
Mmm… Very well. If that is your decision. Oh, uh, by the way, I’m taking the liberty of having your daughter brought here.
[Biting off rage; Normally; He picks up Olivia's ballerina doll and winds it up.]
Hiram Flaversham
O-Olivia?
Professor Ratigan
Yes. Hm-hm, yes.
Professor Ratigan
I would spend many a sleepless night if anything unfortunate were to befall her.
[Mockingly]
Hiram Flaversham
You…you wouldn’t?!
Professor Ratigan
FINISH IT, FLAVERSHAM!!
[Yelling]
Professor Ratigan
Oh, I love it when I’m nasty.
Professor Ratigan
Fidget?
Professor Ratigan
FIDGET!
[Calling back]
Professor Ratigan
Bright and alert as always. Here’s the list. You know what to do, and no mistakes!
Fidget
No, no. No mistakes, sir. Tools, gears, girl, uniforms…
[quickly reads the list.]
Professor Ratigan
NOW, Fidget!
Fidget
I’m going, I’m going! I’m going!
[rushes over to a drain grate, lifts it up and disappears below.]
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A Delightful Dilemma of Demise
Professor Ratigan
You don't know what a delightful dilemma it was, trying to decide on the most appropriate method for your demise. Oh, I had so many ingenious ideas I didn't know which to choose. So I decided to use them all. Marvelous, isn't it? Oh, ho, but, here, let me show you how it works. Picture this, first, a sprightly tune I've recorded especially for you. As the song plays, the cord tightens, and when the song ends, the metal ball is released, rolling along its merry way until... Snap! Boom! Twang! Thunk! SPLAT! And so ends the short, undistinguished career of Basil of Baker Street.
[the camera zooms out to show many various weapons aimed at the mousetrap; gestures to mousetrap; gestures to gun; gestures to crossbow; gestures to axe; gestures to anvil]
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Fidget's Checklist and Basil's Commands
Fidget
Get the following. Tools, check. I got tools. Gears, double check. I got gears. Girl… No, didn’t get girl. Uniforms… I got plenty of uniforms! Oh, no, oh, no. I gotta hide! I gotta hide! Ooh, I gotta hide!
[Remembering he does not have Olivia yet, he makes a check and then erases it.; Chuckles; He chuckles again, and is then startled as Toby howls outside.; Fidget grabs the hats from the soldiers and stuffs them into his bag. He jumps on top of a clown toy and onto a higher shelf, as the list flutters in front of the toy soldiers without him noticing.]
Basil of Baker Street
Splendid job, Toby!
Basil of Baker Street
Now Toby…sit!
Basil of Baker Street
Toby, sit.
Olivia Flaversham
Sit, Toby.
Basil of Baker Street
Good boy. If you’ll excuse me.
[Moving past Olivia…]
Olivia Flaversham
You be good now. We’re going to find my father.
[To Toby]
Basil of Baker Street
Ah-ha! Here is our friend’s entrance.
Dr. David Q. Dawson
But Basil, how could he fit through such a tiny…
Basil of Baker Street
Observe, Doctor.
[takes Dawson's hand and sticks one of his fingers into the hole. He watches confidently as Dawson pulls his hand back, displaying that Fidget has used the window as a door.]
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Basil, you astound me!
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Ooh! I beg your pardon, I- Oh my. Upon my word I’ve never seen so many toys.
[He stops when he sees that what he hit was a huge doll. He and Olivia look around the toy store.]
Basil of Baker Street
Behind any of which could lurk a bloodthirsty assassin! So please, Doctor…be very careful.
[Warningly darts out from behind the doll’s leg.]
Basil of Baker Street
Oh! What the dev… Ooh!
Basil of Baker Street
Please! Quiet! Don’t let this girl out of your sight!
[Intensely; Softly; To Dawson]
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Now, Olivia dear, stay close.
Basil of Baker Street
Hmm. Checkmate. Ah-ha! Evidence of our peg-legged adversary. Hmm… how very odd.
[He pushes the rook over one space.; holds his magnifying glass to his eye, staring at Fidget's footprints.; hums as he follows the footprints, stopping at the rows of naked toy soldiers.]
Dr. David Q. Dawson
What is it, Basil?
Basil of Baker Street
Isn’t it painfully obvious, Doctor? These dolls have been stripped of their uniforms. And not by any child, either. Hello. Someone has taken the liberty of removing the clockwork mechanisms from these toys.
[More exasperated; He and Olivia glance at each other as they both examine the footprints. Basil looks over his shoulder, having seen more strange evidence.; He looks around the insides of mechanical toys, where all the gears are missing.]
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Basil…
Basil of Baker Street
Please, I’m trying to concentrate.
Dr. David Q. Dawson
But Basil, I-I-
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Olivia!
Fidget
Gotcha!
[throws her in his bag.]
Basil of Baker Street
Quickly, Doctor!
Basil of Baker Street
Ah, ya, ah! Look out!
Fidget
Bye-bye.
[Laughing; He opens the window again, and is nearly eaten by Toby, who barks and growls at the exit. Fidget slams the window shut and climbs up the cash register and back onto the shelves.]
Basil of Baker Street
Stop, you fiend!
Olivia Flaversham
Help! Mister Basil, help! Help!
[Muffled]
Fidget
I got the gears, I got the tools, I got the uniforms, I got the girl, heh-heh-heh-heh!
[Singsong voice]
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Basil! Basil! Basil! Olivia, she's…
[finds Basil with his leg tangled to a doll's pull string]
Basil of Baker Street
Yes! She's gone, Dawson! Confound it! I told you to watch over the girl! Now she's been spirited away by that maniacal little monster! Soon to be in the clutch of the most depraved mind in all of London! I should've known better than to… than to… Dawson? I say! Dawson old chap!
[frees himself from the pull string]
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Poor girl. I should have watched her more closely.
Basil of Baker Street
Don't worry, old fellow. It's not entirely hopeless.
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Do you think there's a chance?
Basil of Baker Street
There's always a chance, Doctor! As long as one can think.
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Get the following: Tools, Gears...
[finds Fidget's checklist; reads:]
Basil of Baker Street
What?
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Girl...
Basil of Baker Street
Get the following...
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Unif-
Basil of Baker Street
Dawson, you've done it! This list is precisely what we need!
Dr. David Q. Dawson
What?
Basil of Baker Street
Quickly! Back to Baker Street!
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A Tribute to the Queen's Reign
The Mouse Queen
To our beloved Queen, this gift we send, as her sixty-year reign.... comes to an end?
[reading Professor Ratigan's letter]
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Professor Ratigan's Praise and Expectation
Professor Ratigan
Bravo, Basil! A marvelous performance. Though frankly, I expected you 15 minutes earlier. Trouble with the chemistry set, old boy?
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Basil's Opinion of Ratigan
Basil of Baker Street
Ratigan, no one can have a higher opinion of you than I have. And I think that you are a slimy, contemptible sewer rat!
[in an almost friendly tone; furiously]
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Acknowledging Our Unrefined Nature
Basil of Baker Street
Remember, Dawson, we're low-life ruffians.
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Olivia's Search for Her Father
Olivia Flaversham
Dad, where are you?! Father... where are you?!! Papa! DADDY!
[after the fight's over with Fidget, door closes, and the cupboard door, Olivia was put in, creaks open with big mess.; goes to a window; echoes noise]
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The Threat of Ratigan's Schemes
Basil of Baker Street
Not a corner of London is safe while Ratigan is at large. There's no evil scheme he wouldn't concoct, no depravity he wouldn't commit! Who knows what dastardly scheme that that villain may be plotting even as we speak?
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The Importance of Thinking in Uncertainty
Basil of Baker Street
There's always a chance, Doctor, as long as one can think.
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A Warm Welcome for a Visitor
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Good evening, Madam. Is this the residence of Basil of Baker Street?
Mrs. Judson
I’m afraid it is. He’s not here at the moment, but you’re welcome to come in and wait.
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Oh, I-I don’t want to impose. It’s just…the girl.
Mrs. Judson
Oh my! You poor dear! You must be chilled to the bone! Oh, but I know just the thing. Let me fetch you a pot of tea and some of my fresh cheese crumpets.
[Concerned; She takes off Olivia’s hat and wrings it dry, then removes the girl’s scarf.; Mrs. Judson rushes to the kitchen and shuts the door.]
Basil’s Voice
Ah-ha! The villain’s slipped this time! I shall have him! Out of my way! Out of my way!
[Triumphantly; The door bursts open to reveal a large mouse dressed in Chinese robes. He smiles triumphantly with a gun in his hand as lightning strikes. Dawson is petrified as the mouse bursts inside, rushing towards one of the many tables.]
Dr. David Q. Dawson
I say, who - Who are you?
[His question is cut short as the mouse’s hat is thrown directly on his own head. He takes it off and addresses him once more.]
Basil’s Voice
What? Oh?
[Speaking more normally; He pauses and turns to Dawson.]
Basil of Baker Street
Basil of Baker Street, my good fellow.
[Formally]
Olivia Flaversham
Mr. Basil! I need your help, and I-
Basil of Baker Street
All in good time.
Olivia Flaversham
But-but you don’t understand. I’m in terrible trouble.
[More desperately]
Basil of Baker Street
If you’ll excuse me.
[Ignores'' Olivia]
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Here, now, now. Now see here!
[Impatiently]
Dr. David Q. Dawson
This young lady is in need of assistance. I think you ought…
Basil of Baker Street
Will you hold this, please, Doctor?
[interrupts him by handing him the gun.]
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Of course.
[Dawson accepts gracefully…]
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Ah, wait just a moment. How did you know I was a doctor?
[Puzzled]
Basil of Baker Street
A surgeon, to be exact. Just returned from military duty in Afghanistan. Am I right?
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Why… Oh, yes. Major David Q. Dawson. But how could you possibly-
[Chuckles]
Basil of Baker Street
Quite simple, really. You’ve sewn your torn cuff together with the Lembert stitch, which of course, only a surgeon uses. And the thread is a unique form of catgut distinguished by its… …peculiar pungency…
[He holds up Dawson's arm to reveal a stitch mark on his jacket.; He continues speaking as he gathers several pillows.; whispers to Olivia]
Basil of Baker Street
…found only in the Afghan provinces.
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Amazing!
[Muffled]
Basil of Baker Street
Actually it’s…elementary, my dear Dawson.
[Simply]
Mrs. Judson
What in heaven’s name?! Oh! Oh! My… MY GOOD PILLOWS! MR. BASIL!
[Panicking; She soon discovers her pillows are nothing but feathers.; Distraught; She spits out several feathers.; She glares angrily in Basil's direction. He is kneeling in the chair, tossing the feathers aside.]
Mrs. Judson
How many times have I told you not to…?
Basil of Baker Street
There, there, Mrs. Judson, it’s quite all right. Ah… Mmm! I believe I smell some of those delightful cheese crumpets of yours. Why don’t you fetch our guests some?
[smells cheese crumpets from the kitchen.; Sniffs; He gently pushes Mrs. Judson back to the kitchen.]
Mrs. Judson
But, ah, but, but…
Basil of Baker Street
Now… I know that bullet’s here somewhere.
[shuts the door, silencing her.; He gets on his hands and knees and searches on the floor]
Basil of Baker Street
Thank you, Miss…
[Grudgingly'', like Sylvester]
Olivia Flaversham
Flaversham. Olivia Flaversham.
Basil of Baker Street
Whatever.
[Distracted]
Olivia Flaversham
Yes, but you don’t understand--
Basil of Baker Street
Shhh! Yeah… . Yes! OH, NO! Drat! Another dead end. He was within my grasp.
[Basil opens a small box and pulls out another bullet. Taking the one he just fired, he puts them under a microscope and compares their markings. The first reading matches…; …so does the second one.; However, from the third direction, the markings go off in separate directions. He yells.; Depressed; Dejected, Basil tosses the extra bullet aside and slowly walks over to his chair.]
Olivia Flaversham
Now will you please listen to me? My daddy’s gone and I’m all alone.
Basil of Baker Street
Young lady, this is a most inopportune time. Surely your mother knows where he is.
[pauses temporarily, feeling still depressed; He resumes playing, but after seeing Olivia's sad face, decides to humor her.]
Olivia Flaversham
I--- I don’t have a mother.
Basil of Baker Street
Well… um… well, then perhaps… See here! I simply have no time for lost fathers.
[Uncertainly; Firmly; He turns away. Olivia is now annoyed, and puts her hands on her hips.]
Olivia Flaversham
I didn’t lose him. He was taken by a bat.
[Defiantly]
Basil of Baker Street
Did you say…BAT?
Olivia Flaversham
Yes.
Basil of Baker Street
Did he have a crippled wing?
[Expectantly]
Olivia Flaversham
I don’t know. But he had a peg leg!
Basil of Baker Street
HA!
Dr. David Q. Dawson
I say, do you know him?
Basil of Baker Street
Know him? That bat, one Fidget by name, is in the employ of the fiend who was the very target of my experiment! The horror of my every waking moment. The nefarious Professor Ratigan!
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Uh…Ratigan?
Basil of Baker Street
He’s a genius, Dawson. A genius… twisted for evil. The Napoleon of crime!
[He ducks down and reappears at the side.; Then he moves in front of the chair.]
Dr. David Q. Dawson
As bad as all that, eh?
Basil of Baker Street
Worse! For years, I’ve tried to capture him and I’ve come close… …so very close. But each time he’s narrowly evaded my grasp.
[Hoarsely; He stands and holds his fist out towards the picture.]
Basil of Baker Street
Not a corner of London’s safe while Ratigan’s at large. There’s no evil scheme he wouldn’t concoct! No depravity he wouldn’t commit.
Basil of Baker Street
Who knows what dastardly scheme that villain may be plotting even as we speak…
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A Family Reunion Amidst Danger
Professor Ratigan
Ah, Mr. Flaversham.
Professor Ratigan
Allow me to present… …your charming daughter!
[Ratigan moves his cape to reveal Olivia in Fidget's grasp.]
Hiram Flaversham
Olivia!
Olivia Flaversham
Father!
Fidget
Owww! My foot, my only foot!
Hiram Flaversham
Oh, there, there, there, there, my bairn. I’m all right. Oh, I was so worried about my little girl.
Professor Ratigan
Oh, how sweet. Oh, I just love tearful reunions. Now, come along, my dear.
[He pretends to wipe at his eyes with his handkerchief, crying.; The rat then grabs the young girl back.]
Olivia Flaversham
Oh please! Please! Father!
[She reaches out towards Flaversham as Fidget takes her away.]
Hiram Flaversham
Olivia! Oh, please, professor!
Professor Ratigan
Now, now, Fidget will take good care of her. That is, as long as we have no further delays!
[Threateningly]
Hiram Flaversham
Yes, yes, I-I’ll finish it. Oh, just don’t hurt my daughter.
[fearfully returns to work on the robot.]
Professor Ratigan
Remember, it must be ready…tonight!
[He slams the door.]
Olivia Flaversham
Stop! Let me go! You ugly old thing!
Fidget
That ought to hold ya!
[pushes her inside and puts the cork in the bottle.]
Olivia Flaversham
Help! LET ME OUT! LET ME OUT!!!
[gets in the green bottle by the cork, yelling]
Fidget
See how you like that!
[He blows her raspberry, then strides away towards Ratigan, who is looking through the bag.]
Professor Ratigan
Ah, the uniforms! Oh, Fidget, I knew I could rely on you. Now, you didn't forget anything?
Fidget
No problem. I took care of everything. Everything on the list. Uh-oh.
[tries to display the list, but finds it's not there]
Professor Ratigan
What's wrong?
Fidget
The list, but I knew I had it!
[searching himself, to no avail]
Professor Ratigan
Where's the list?
Fidget
Well, you see, it was.... It was like this; I was in the toy store, getting the uniforms, when I heard a Aroo! Aroo!
[reenacting]
Professor Ratigan
You're not coming through.
[irritated]
Fidget
A dog came. I ran! I had a baby bonnet, girl in bag, and Basil… he chase me!
[reenacting still]
Professor Ratigan
What?! (You know what, Fidget) BASIL ON THE CASE?! WHY, YOU GIBBERING LITTLE--!!! Oh, my dear Fidget. You have been hanging upside down too long.
[shocked; furious; groans as he holds his anger in, then calms down and picks Fidget up]
Fidget
You mean, you're not mad? I'm glad you're taking it so well. Not me, you idiot! No, stop, you stupid furball! Open up! Open up! Oh! Ay! Ah! Ooh! You're hurting my wing!
[Professor Ratigan takes Fidget behind a wall. A bell is heard ringing and screaming soon follows. Cut to Felicia holding a struggling Fidget in her paw, about to eat him; He breaks free, but Felicia catches him and stuffs him into her mouth]
Professor Ratigan
How dare that idiot Basil pokes his stupid nose into my wonderful scheme and foul up everything?!
[ranting to himself]
Fidget
Let me out! Let me out! Help!
[inside Felicia's mouth; opens Felicia's mouth and still struggling for help; Felicia puts Fidget backs in her mouth with her finger]
Professor Ratigan
Oh, I can just see that insufferable grin on his smug face! Yes. Yes, I can just see it. Felicia, release him.
[realizes something]
Fidget
I'm too young to die!
[inside Felicia's mouth]
Professor Ratigan
Fidget, you delightful little maniac. You've presented me with a singular opportunity. Poor Basil. Oh, he's in for a little surprise.
[holding Fidget up by his cheeks; drops Fidget, feigning a look of concern]
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Confidence in Basil's Abilities Against the Villain
Olivia Flaversham
Just wait! Basil's smarter than you! He's going to put you in jail. He's not afraid of a big, old, ugly, rat like youǃ
[to Ratigan; tugs on his tail to accent her next few insults.; '''Professor Ratigan''': Would you kindly sit down and shut up?!]
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Intriguing Case of a Missing Toy Maker
Basil of Baker Street
This case is most intriguing with its multiplicity of elements…its many twists and turns. Now, you’re certain you’ve told me everything? The slightest detail may be important.
[He turns to Olivia.]
Olivia Flaversham
It’s just as I said. And then my father was gone.
Dr. David Q. Dawson
What do you make of it?
Basil of Baker Street
Hmm. Ratigan’s up to something. A crime of the most sinister nature no doubt. The question is…what would he want with a toy maker?
[begins to pace as Olivia follows him.]
Olivia Flaversham
Aaaaaaah!
Basil of Baker Street
Quickly, Dawson, we’ve not a moment to lose!
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Uh, uh I’m right behind you, Basil.
Dr. David Q. Dawson
No sign of the blackguard anywhere.
Basil of Baker Street
Not quite, Dawson. He left some rather unusual footprints. They obviously belong to the same fiend who abducted the girl’s father - Ratigan’s peg-legged lackey.
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Uh…Basil?
Basil of Baker Street
Ah-ha! Excellent work, old man. Ha, ha, ha!
[delighted, snatching up the hat.]
Mrs. Judson
Now… there’s nothing to be afraid of, my dear.
Dr. David Q. Dawson
The scoundrel’s quite gone.
[To Olivia]
Basil of Baker Street
Ha-ha! But not for long, Miss Flamhammer.
Olivia Flaversham
Flaversham!
[Exasperated]
Basil of Baker Street
Whatever. Now, we simply pursue our peg-legged friend until he leads us to the girl’s father.
Olivia Flaversham
Then you’ll get my daddy back?
[She rushes over and hugs Basil tightly.]
Basil of Baker Street
Yes! And quite soon, if I’m not mistaken. Now, hurry along, Dawson. We must be off to…Toby’s.
[He pushes Olivia down and pulls his legs free from her grasp.; He retrieves an Inverness cape from a suit of armor and puts it on.]
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Toby's?
Basil of Baker Street
Oh, you must meet him, he's just the chap for this.
Dr. David Q. Dawson
You- You want me to come?
Basil of Baker Street
Hah! I should think a stout-hearted army mouse like you would surely leap at the chance for adventure!
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Well, I am rather curious.
[chuckles]
Olivia Flaversham
Wait for me! I'm coming, too!
[her hat and scarf knocks over Basil's violin in the process. He dives down to catch it]
Basil of Baker Street
What?! Certainly not! This is no business for children. Isn't it?
[sets the violin back on the chair]
Olivia Flaversham
Are we going to take a cab?
Basil of Baker Street
My dear, I don't think you'd understand. It will be quite dangerous. Why you-! Look what- Young lady, you are most definitely NOT accompanying us! AND THAT IS FINAL!!!!!
[puts his hand on his forehead with a sigh as Olivia puts several crumpets into her pocket; sits on his violin, snapping it in two; restrains himself]
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Professor Ratigan's Affectionate Praise for Fidget
Professor Ratigan
Fidget, you delightful little maniac!
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Professor Ratigan's Determination to Prevail
Professor Ratigan
There's no escape this time, Basil!
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A Conversation on Music and Introspection
Basil of Baker Street
And not a word out of you. Is that clear?
Sherlock Holmes
I observe that there’s a good deal of German music on the program. It is introspective, and I want to introspect.
Dr. Watson
But Holmes, that music is so frightfully dull.
Sherlock Holmes
Come along.
Basil of Baker Street
Toby? Toby?
Olivia Flaversham
Who is Toby?
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Well my dear, Toby is… well, he’s uh, uh…
Dr. David Q. Dawson
I say, Basil, who is this Toby chap?
Basil of Baker Street
Ahh! Here he is now!
Basil of Baker Street
Dawson…Toby.
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Charmed, I’m sure.
Basil of Baker Street
Now Toby! Toby, stop that! Toby, cease! Desist! Ha!
Basil of Baker Street
Tsk, tsk, tsk. Frightfully sorry, old man. Toby has the most splendid sense of smell of any hound I’ve trained. But he can be deucedly frisky.
Olivia Flaversham
Hello, Toby! Silly doggy! Would you like a crumpet?
[She pats his nose and Toby sniffs her again.]
Basil of Baker Street
Here now, Toby? Toby! To the matter at hand. I want you to-
Basil of Baker Street
Good, now Toby! Toby…I want you to find…this fiend! Yes, you know his type. A villain. A scoundrel! Low brow. Close set eyes. Broken wing.
[whips out Fidget's hat, and Toby starts to growl. He barks and growls along with Toby to drill the dog into searching for the bad guy.]
Basil of Baker Street
Oh, he’s a peg-legged bat with a broken wing.
[Chortling]
Basil of Baker Street
Yes! Yes! That’s the spirit! Got his scent?
Basil of Baker Street
Good boy, good boy! Miss Flamchester!
[He turns to face Toby again, but he has turned around and is smiling at Olivia and Dawson. He moves in front of Toby.]
Olivia Flaversham and Dr. David Q. Dawson
Flaversham!
Basil of Baker Street
Whatever. Your father is as good as found. (He hooks on Toby's leash.) Toby…
Basil of Baker Street
Sic ‘em!
Basil of Baker Street
Ah-ha! Yoinks! Tally ho! Ha-ha! Ha-ha!
Basil of Baker Street
The thrill of the hunt, eh, Dawson?
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Q-q-quite!
Basil of Baker Street
Oh-hoo-hoo. Our peg-legged quarry can’t be far now.
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A Chance Encounter in London
Dawson’s voice
It was the Eve of our good Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and the year Her Majesty’s government came… to the very brink of disaster. She… Oh… I’m… I’m getting ahead of myself. My name is Dr. David Q. Dawson, most recently of the Queen’s 66th Regiment. I had just arrived in London after lengthy service in Afghanistan and was anxious to find a quiet place… …preferably dry…where I could rest and find a bit of peace. Little did I know, but my life was about to change forever.
[More forebodingly; chuckles; The camera focuses briefly on the passenger inside the carriage before it pans down, revealing Dr. Dawson sitting on the foot pedestal reading his paper.; The carriage stops, and after his human traveling companion departs, Dawson hops onto the sidewalk. He opens his paper again, and we see that he has marked several places available for rent.; As thunder booms in the distance, a drop of rain falls onto the paper; chuckling, Dawson notices this, folds up the paper and opens his umbrella.]
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Oh! Oh my! Are you all right, my dear? Come now, come, come. Here, dry your eyes. Ah, yes, that’s better. Now tell me, what’s troubling you, my dear?
[Olivia was heard crying.; Olivia turns to him. Dawson removes a handkerchief from his jacket pocket and hands it to her.; Olivia takes the handkerchief and blows her nose. She gives it back to Dawson and he puts it back in his pocket, taking a seat beside her.]
Olivia Flaversham
I…I’m lost. I-I-I’m trying to find Basil of Baker Street.
[Sadly; She hands him a small newspaper clipping.]
Dr. David Q. Dawson
Now, let me see here… "Famous detective solves baffling disappearance." Mmm, hmmm. But where are your mother and father?
[Dawson puts his bifocals on and reads the headline.; Reading headline]
Olivia Flaversham
That’s why I m-m-must find Basil!
[More upset; She begins to sob into her scarf.]
Dr. David Q. Dawson
There, there, there. Now, now, now. Well, I don’t know any Basil… …but I do remember where Baker Street is. Now, come with me. We’ll find this Basil chap together.
[Calmly; Olivia looks at him sadly, but then Dawson gives her a warm smile as he takes off his glasses.; Her face brightens a bit as Dawson reopens his umbrella.]
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Desperate Plea for Freedom
Olivia Flaversham
Stop! Let me go! You ugly old thing! Help, let me out! Let me out!
[to Fidget]
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A Reminder to Smile for the Camera
Professor Ratigan
Now, you will remember to smile for the camera, won't you?
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Unexpected Turns Await Basil
Professor Ratigan
Poor Basil. Oh, he is in for a surprise!
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A Threat to Life and Safety
Professor Ratigan
Stay where you are. Or the girl dies.
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The Mouse Queen's Affection for Jubilees
The Mouse Queen
Ah, I just adore Jubilees.
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A Fondness for Wickedness
Professor Ratigan
Oh, I love it when I'm nasty.
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A Special Birthday Surprise Unfolds
Olivia Flaversham
You know, Daddy, this is my very best birthday.
Hiram Flaversham
Ahh…but I haven’t given you your present yet.
Olivia Flaversham
What is it? What is it?
[Excited]
Hiram Flaversham
Now, now. Close your eyes. Uh-uh-uh-uh. Auch, no. No peeking now.
[He moves to a small cupboard as Olivia tries to sneak a peek between her fingers.]
Olivia Flaversham
Oh, Daddy! You made this just for me?
[Gasps]
Olivia Flaversham
You’re the most wonderful father in the… in the whole world!
Olivia Flaversham
Who is that?
Hiram Flaversham
I-I don’t know! Quickly, dear, stay in here and don’t come out!
Fidget
Now I gotcha, toy maker!
[Cackles]
Hiram Flaversham
Oh, no! Olivia!
Olivia Flaversham
Daddy, where are you? Daddy…where are you?! Daddy! DADDY!!
[Echoing]
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Professor Ratigan's Instructions to Fidget
Professor Ratigan
Fidget? Fidget?! Thank you. Bright and alert as always. Here's the list. You know what to do, and no mistakes.
[looks above the doorway to another barrel, where Fidget, the bat, is hanging from the faucet, sleeping; Fidget doesn't wake up, so Ratigan screams in his ear.; Startled, Fidget falls from his perch and rolls down the stairs at Rattigan's feet.; hands Fidget a list]
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Professor Ratigan's Diabolical Scheme Unveiled
Professor Ratigan
My friends, we are about to embark on the most odious, the most evil, the most diabolical scheme of my illustrious career. A crime to top all crimes…a crime that will live in infamy!
Professor Ratigan
Tomorrow evening, our beloved monarch celebrates her Diamond Jubilee, and…with the enthusiastic help of our good friend, Mr. Flaversham…
Professor Ratigan
…it promises to be a night she will never forget!
Professor Ratigan
Her last night…and my first, as supreme ruler of all mousedom!
Professor Ratigan
From the brain that brought you the Big Ben Caper The head that made headlines in every newspaper And wondrous things like the Tower Bridge Job That cunning display that made Londoners sob…
[Singing]
Professor Ratigan
Now comes the real tour de force Tricky and wicked, of course My earlier crimes were fine for their times But now that I’m at it again.. An even grimmer plot has been simmering In my great criminal brain
[kicks Bartholomew into the fountain.]
Thugs
Even meaner? You mean it? Worse than the widows and orphans you drowned?
[Singing]
Thugs
You’re the best of the worst around Oh, Ratigan Oh, Ratigan The rest fall behind To Ratigan To Ratigan The world’s greatest criminal mind.
Professor Ratigan
Thank you, Thank you. But it hasn’t all been champagne and caviar. I’ve had my share of adversity, thanks to that miserable second-rate detective, Basil of Baker Street.
Professor Ratigan
For years, that insufferable pipsqueak has interfered with my plans. I haven’t had a moment’s peace of mind.
[Mock crying]
Thugs
Aww!
Professor Ratigan
But, all that’s in the past! This time, nothing, not even Basil, can stand in my way! All will bow before me!
Thugs
Oh, Ratigan Oh, Ratigan You’re tops and that’s that To Ratigan To Ratigan…
[Singing]
Bartholomew
To Ratigan, the world’s greatest rat!
[hiccups]
Professor Ratigan
What was THAT?!
Professor Ratigan
What did you call me?
Thug 1
Oh, oh, he didn’t mean it, Professor.
Thug 2
I-it was just a slip of the tongue.
Professor Ratigan
I am NOT A RAT!
[to Bartholomew was break free]
Thug 3
‘Course you’re not. You’re a mouse!
Thug 1
Yeah, that’s right. Right! A mouse.
Thug 2
Yeah, a big mouse!
Professor Ratigan
SILENCE!
Professor Ratigan
Oh, my dear Bartholomew… I’m afraid that you’ve gone and upset me. You know what happens when someone upsets me…
[Dramatically]
Bartholomew
Oh, Ratigan Oh, Ratigan You’re the tops and that’s that. Oh dear. To Ratigan To Ratigan
[Singing; hic]
Bartholomew
To Ratigan…the world’s greatest-
Professor Ratigan
Tsk, tsk, tsk. Oh, Felicia, my precious, my baby. Did Daddy’s little honey bun enjoy her tasty treat?
[hugging Felicia'' ''fatherly'']
Professor Ratigan
I trust there will be no further interruptions. : And now, as you were singing?
[He clears his throat and wraps his arms around his men.]
Thugs
Even louder We’ll shout it! No one can doubt what we know you can do.
Thugs
You’re more evil than even you Oh, Ratigan Oh, Ratigan You’re one of a kind To Ratigan To Ratigan
Thugs
The world’s greatest criminal mind!!
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