1 00:00:01,523 --> 00:00:04,682 The murder weapon. Wise of you to keep it. 2 00:00:04,683 --> 00:00:06,042 Lucia Rojas. 3 00:00:06,043 --> 00:00:08,602 My mother, she was another victim of The Red Thread. 4 00:00:08,603 --> 00:00:09,634 They are preparing to commit 5 00:00:09,659 --> 00:00:12,202 the greatest offense ever conceived. 6 00:00:12,203 --> 00:00:13,043 (gun fires) 7 00:00:13,044 --> 00:00:15,362 Now that our lordship is gone, my lady, 8 00:00:15,363 --> 00:00:17,583 perhaps we can think of a better way to get acquainted. 9 00:00:18,556 --> 00:00:19,844 He tried to... 10 00:00:20,403 --> 00:00:22,562 It is telephony that I wish to study. 11 00:00:22,563 --> 00:00:25,202 Telephones serve no useful purpose in detection. 12 00:00:25,203 --> 00:00:27,202 Take my rescue of the American ambassador's daughter. 13 00:00:27,203 --> 00:00:30,602 You also recovered the ambassador's stolen jewels? 14 00:00:30,603 --> 00:00:32,082 Not yet, no. 15 00:00:32,083 --> 00:00:34,562 I am personally taking over this investigation, 16 00:00:34,563 --> 00:00:36,642 so I'm confident the jewels will be found. 17 00:00:36,643 --> 00:00:37,882 I'm Michael Wiley. 18 00:00:37,883 --> 00:00:40,442 Alias adopted by the son of a very dangerous criminal, 19 00:00:40,443 --> 00:00:42,882 also known as Dan Moriarty. 20 00:00:42,883 --> 00:00:44,282 I think spying is an ugly word. 21 00:00:44,283 --> 00:00:45,642 What are you interested in then? 22 00:00:45,643 --> 00:00:48,082 Your employer's relationship to Professor Moriarty. 23 00:00:48,083 --> 00:00:50,282 If you could find out, I'd be very grateful. 24 00:00:50,283 --> 00:00:51,203 I'll wait for you tomorrow 25 00:00:51,204 --> 00:00:54,763 at Mrs. Bailey's Tea House on Park Road. 26 00:01:01,763 --> 00:01:06,762 (dramatic orchestral music) (horse hooves clopping) 27 00:01:06,763 --> 00:01:07,723 (knuckles rapping) 28 00:01:07,724 --> 00:01:09,322 Come in, Mrs. Halligan, 29 00:01:09,323 --> 00:01:12,363 and bring Detective Swann and his friend with you. 30 00:01:13,483 --> 00:01:15,922 Sorry, Mr. Holmes, but how did you know who was visiting? 31 00:01:15,923 --> 00:01:18,282 I heard three sets of feet on the stairs, 32 00:01:18,283 --> 00:01:20,242 and it took no great effort to deduce 33 00:01:20,243 --> 00:01:23,242 that the telephone installer Detective Swann promised 34 00:01:23,243 --> 00:01:26,682 would be here by 9 A.M. has inexplicably arrived 35 00:01:26,683 --> 00:01:29,122 at half past three in the afternoon. 36 00:01:29,123 --> 00:01:32,722 Good day, Mr. Holmes, and allow me to introduce you to... 37 00:01:32,723 --> 00:01:35,002 Mr. Pete Pound, at your service. 38 00:01:35,003 --> 00:01:37,042 (bag thuds) 39 00:01:37,043 --> 00:01:39,282 I suppose in the future, whenever you're delayed, 40 00:01:39,283 --> 00:01:41,602 you could always call ahead on my new telephone. 41 00:01:41,603 --> 00:01:42,603 As you say, sir. 42 00:01:42,604 --> 00:01:45,322 Now, where do you want the device installed? 43 00:01:45,323 --> 00:01:47,122 Somewhere over here by the desk. 44 00:01:47,123 --> 00:01:49,442 Mr. Holmes, reconsider. 45 00:01:49,443 --> 00:01:51,722 Bringing that contraption into your rooms 46 00:01:51,723 --> 00:01:53,322 will be the end of your privacy. 47 00:01:53,323 --> 00:01:55,322 Oh, no, no, no, Mrs. Halligan. 48 00:01:55,323 --> 00:01:57,322 Imagine connecting to the whole wide world 49 00:01:57,323 --> 00:01:59,362 while sitting comfortably in your parlor. 50 00:01:59,363 --> 00:02:03,362 Why, you could summon the police, or a doctor, 51 00:02:03,363 --> 00:02:05,602 or even speak to distant relatives and friends. 52 00:02:05,603 --> 00:02:06,802 It's quite marvelous. 53 00:02:06,803 --> 00:02:09,122 Excuse me sir, I just need to make some measurements. 54 00:02:09,123 --> 00:02:11,282 (footsteps pounding) 55 00:02:11,283 --> 00:02:12,442 Sorry, sir. 56 00:02:12,443 --> 00:02:14,842 When I opened the door, these hoodlums ran past me. 57 00:02:14,843 --> 00:02:16,082 It's no problem, Mr. Halligan. 58 00:02:16,083 --> 00:02:17,402 I was expecting these young men. 59 00:02:17,403 --> 00:02:18,962 Yes, sure. What is it? 60 00:02:18,963 --> 00:02:20,202 Sorry to come unannounced, Mr. Holmes, 61 00:02:20,203 --> 00:02:21,882 but we found that Michael Wiley you were looking for. 62 00:02:21,883 --> 00:02:23,363 Wonderful, wonderful. 63 00:02:24,403 --> 00:02:25,443 Detective Swann, 64 00:02:26,923 --> 00:02:28,922 I assume you can finish this installation without me. 65 00:02:28,923 --> 00:02:30,402 Yes, of course. Mr. Holmes. 66 00:02:30,403 --> 00:02:31,882 And Mr. And Mrs. Halligan, 67 00:02:31,883 --> 00:02:33,602 I will leave you in command and now, 68 00:02:33,603 --> 00:02:35,082 Shaw, if you and your friends 69 00:02:35,083 --> 00:02:38,162 could please introduce me to Mr. Wiley. 70 00:02:38,163 --> 00:02:42,963 (dramatic orchestral music) (diners chattering) 71 00:02:46,243 --> 00:02:48,322 I began to think you weren't going to come. 72 00:02:48,323 --> 00:02:49,722 Am I permitted to say how much I 73 00:02:49,723 --> 00:02:50,523 was looking forward to seeing you? 74 00:02:50,524 --> 00:02:52,802 You can keep your flowers. 75 00:02:52,803 --> 00:02:54,322 I'm only here to say that I won't tell you 76 00:02:54,323 --> 00:02:55,562 anything about Mr. Holmes. 77 00:02:55,563 --> 00:02:56,842 But I thought we'd agreed that you'd... 78 00:02:56,843 --> 00:03:01,162 No, my agreement was with someone called Michael Wiley. 79 00:03:01,163 --> 00:03:03,602 Your name is Dan Moriarty and your father 80 00:03:03,603 --> 00:03:06,522 is a dangerous criminal who's tried to kill Mr. Holmes, 81 00:03:06,523 --> 00:03:07,802 who was talking about you 82 00:03:07,803 --> 00:03:09,202 as I walked out the door this morning. 83 00:03:09,203 --> 00:03:11,202 Please, please. People will hear. 84 00:03:11,203 --> 00:03:13,482 What? That's how you begin an apology for lying? 85 00:03:13,483 --> 00:03:14,483 No, no, no, no. 86 00:03:14,484 --> 00:03:16,562 Of course I regret very much that I lied, but... 87 00:03:16,563 --> 00:03:18,922 (knuckles rapping) 88 00:03:18,923 --> 00:03:22,523 (dramatic orchestral music) 89 00:03:26,563 --> 00:03:27,882 Mrs. Halligan, 90 00:03:27,883 --> 00:03:31,042 please make sure that neither Detective Swann nor Mr. Pound 91 00:03:31,043 --> 00:03:33,042 enter this room for the next few minutes. 92 00:03:33,043 --> 00:03:36,443 Of course, sir. (footsteps tapping) 93 00:03:39,443 --> 00:03:41,882 Now I demand an explanation 94 00:03:41,883 --> 00:03:44,002 for your reprehensible behavior. 95 00:03:44,003 --> 00:03:46,243 - I didn't... - Not you. The Moriarty. 96 00:03:47,323 --> 00:03:49,122 Now on our journey over here, 97 00:03:49,123 --> 00:03:52,442 Miss Rojas claimed that you pressured her into spying on me. 98 00:03:52,443 --> 00:03:53,762 Do you deny it? 99 00:03:53,763 --> 00:03:56,682 And I warn you, sir, this is not mere curiosity. 100 00:03:56,683 --> 00:03:57,802 Before you leave here today, 101 00:03:57,803 --> 00:04:00,802 I must be satisfied with your answers. 102 00:04:00,803 --> 00:04:02,802 It's a long story Mr. Holmes. 103 00:04:02,803 --> 00:04:04,882 Well, feel free to summarize. 104 00:04:04,883 --> 00:04:06,482 As your father has learned, to his cost, 105 00:04:06,483 --> 00:04:08,042 my ability to extrapolate 106 00:04:08,043 --> 00:04:10,722 from limited information may surprise you. 107 00:04:10,723 --> 00:04:12,643 It's with my father the story begins. 108 00:04:13,803 --> 00:04:15,242 After my mother died, 109 00:04:15,243 --> 00:04:18,402 my father was consumed with grief and work. 110 00:04:18,403 --> 00:04:19,842 Left to my own devices, 111 00:04:19,843 --> 00:04:23,802 I was adopted by a band of thieves who tricked me 112 00:04:23,803 --> 00:04:26,042 into picking peoples' pockets for their benefit. 113 00:04:26,043 --> 00:04:28,083 Another missing chapter from Oliver Twist. 114 00:04:28,963 --> 00:04:30,602 I had little skill as a thief, 115 00:04:30,603 --> 00:04:32,522 and at the age of nine I was arrested. 116 00:04:32,523 --> 00:04:33,722 But you were just a child. 117 00:04:33,723 --> 00:04:35,722 The Crown saw it differently. 118 00:04:35,723 --> 00:04:38,402 They bundled me off to Australia and I was sold 119 00:04:38,403 --> 00:04:41,922 as an indentured servant to an isolated sheep farm. 120 00:04:41,923 --> 00:04:43,202 Well, how could they do such a thing? 121 00:04:43,203 --> 00:04:45,282 There was a plague of juvenile delinquents 122 00:04:45,283 --> 00:04:47,762 in London and a labor shortage in Australia, 123 00:04:47,763 --> 00:04:49,962 and the decision to solve one of these problems 124 00:04:49,963 --> 00:04:54,002 with the other was both inhumane and extremely popular. 125 00:04:54,003 --> 00:04:56,482 Politics. - They emptied the jails, yes, 126 00:04:56,483 --> 00:04:59,003 but they also emptied the poor houses and the orphanages. 127 00:05:00,523 --> 00:05:03,842 Little kids torn from their families, 128 00:05:03,843 --> 00:05:05,562 exiled halfway around the world, 129 00:05:05,563 --> 00:05:10,042 in conditions it would be improper for a young lady to hear. 130 00:05:10,043 --> 00:05:12,842 I know a lot about forced child labor. 131 00:05:12,843 --> 00:05:15,722 Maybe the British got the idea from California's missions. 132 00:05:15,723 --> 00:05:18,162 Surely you were never treated so badly. 133 00:05:18,163 --> 00:05:19,882 I could have been... 134 00:05:19,883 --> 00:05:22,003 If my mother and I had not had our own ranch. 135 00:05:23,003 --> 00:05:26,922 How long were you living in forced servitude? 136 00:05:26,923 --> 00:05:29,282 Took me 14 months to escape 137 00:05:29,283 --> 00:05:31,043 and change my name to Michael Wiley, 138 00:05:32,243 --> 00:05:36,402 and 14 years of constant application in order to obtain a 139 00:05:36,403 --> 00:05:39,083 position in a trading company with a branch here in London. 140 00:05:40,603 --> 00:05:44,203 Since my father had not found me, I resolved to find him. 141 00:05:45,403 --> 00:05:47,362 Not long after arriving here, however, 142 00:05:47,363 --> 00:05:50,082 I discovered that Professor James Moriarty 143 00:05:50,083 --> 00:05:52,162 was not teaching mathematics, 144 00:05:52,163 --> 00:05:54,322 but is the master of a vast criminal empire, 145 00:05:54,323 --> 00:05:55,442 and sentenced to prison. 146 00:05:55,443 --> 00:05:57,562 Where he insists you visit him. 147 00:05:57,563 --> 00:06:00,122 One day, once he's paid his debt to society, 148 00:06:00,123 --> 00:06:04,082 I hope that Father and I will be reunited, 149 00:06:04,083 --> 00:06:06,562 but should I visit him under his current circumstances, 150 00:06:06,563 --> 00:06:08,882 my employer might discover who I really am and... 151 00:06:08,883 --> 00:06:10,962 Your job and your future would be forfeit. 152 00:06:10,963 --> 00:06:12,923 Imagine, abandoned by your father. 153 00:06:13,763 --> 00:06:15,122 Growing up the child of a man 154 00:06:15,123 --> 00:06:17,282 who didn't seem to know you existed. 155 00:06:17,283 --> 00:06:19,202 Yes. How awful. 156 00:06:19,203 --> 00:06:21,922 Amelia, please go upstairs and pack your belongings. 157 00:06:21,923 --> 00:06:23,522 What? Why? 158 00:06:23,523 --> 00:06:25,082 Well, as we discussed, 159 00:06:25,083 --> 00:06:27,082 you'll be moving to the ambassador's household 160 00:06:27,083 --> 00:06:28,443 as chaperone to his daughter. 161 00:06:29,883 --> 00:06:31,002 But I thought... 162 00:06:31,003 --> 00:06:32,682 We will review this great good change 163 00:06:32,683 --> 00:06:35,722 in your personal fortunes once you have packed. 164 00:06:35,723 --> 00:06:40,443 (inquisitive orchestral music) (door slams) 165 00:06:41,723 --> 00:06:43,562 Mr. Holmes, please. 166 00:06:43,563 --> 00:06:45,723 I beg you. Hear me out. 167 00:06:47,283 --> 00:06:48,762 Oh, hello. 168 00:06:48,763 --> 00:06:52,122 Detective Swann of the Scotland Yard Scientific Division. 169 00:06:52,123 --> 00:06:54,122 Nice to meet you. I'm Amelia Rojas. 170 00:06:54,123 --> 00:06:56,082 Are you here to consult Mr. Holmes? 171 00:06:56,083 --> 00:06:58,682 - No, I worked for him. - Well, I'm here 172 00:06:58,683 --> 00:07:02,402 to supervise the installation of his new telephone. 173 00:07:02,403 --> 00:07:03,602 Have you ever used one before? 174 00:07:03,603 --> 00:07:04,523 - No. - No? 175 00:07:04,523 --> 00:07:05,403 - Not yet. - Oh! 176 00:07:05,404 --> 00:07:07,282 Well, if you'd ever like to practice, 177 00:07:07,283 --> 00:07:09,083 just call this number. 178 00:07:10,603 --> 00:07:13,163 I've just had it connected so I will answer. 179 00:07:14,163 --> 00:07:18,002 I spend most of my days in my office. All hours. 180 00:07:18,003 --> 00:07:19,843 - Can I just...? - Oh yes, of course. 181 00:07:20,843 --> 00:07:24,483 Sorry to delay you. (footsteps tapping) 182 00:07:26,003 --> 00:07:28,162 And since visiting him in prisoners out of the question, 183 00:07:28,163 --> 00:07:31,282 I'm worried my father's release could be further delayed 184 00:07:31,283 --> 00:07:33,722 should you bring more accusations against him, 185 00:07:33,723 --> 00:07:36,522 which I believe you would, if you could. 186 00:07:36,523 --> 00:07:38,482 On that point, you speak truthfully. 187 00:07:38,483 --> 00:07:39,522 If the law allowed, 188 00:07:39,523 --> 00:07:41,842 I would keep the professor behind bars forever. 189 00:07:41,843 --> 00:07:44,082 That, alas, is beyond my ability. 190 00:07:44,083 --> 00:07:45,402 What I can do, however, 191 00:07:45,403 --> 00:07:49,242 is demand that you stay as far away from Amelia as possible. 192 00:07:49,243 --> 00:07:50,243 You have no right to make a demand like that. 193 00:07:50,244 --> 00:07:52,682 Now listen to me very carefully, Mr. Moriarty. 194 00:07:52,683 --> 00:07:53,962 I am ordering you... 195 00:07:53,963 --> 00:07:55,162 Under what authority? 196 00:07:55,163 --> 00:07:56,362 You just released her from your employment. 197 00:07:56,363 --> 00:07:58,202 I'll not argue the point! 198 00:07:58,203 --> 00:08:02,202 A foreigner of mixed heritage without rank or position 199 00:08:02,203 --> 00:08:04,162 cannot afford to associate herself 200 00:08:04,163 --> 00:08:07,202 with a man who uses an alias, Mr. Wiley. 201 00:08:07,203 --> 00:08:10,082 Besides, you can no longer keep your father at a distance. 202 00:08:10,083 --> 00:08:11,602 He insists you visit him. 203 00:08:11,603 --> 00:08:13,882 I'm only a clerk on the exchange. 204 00:08:13,883 --> 00:08:17,362 My hours are determined by Sir Nigel Parks, my employer. 205 00:08:17,363 --> 00:08:19,962 If you can find the time to take tea with my maid, 206 00:08:19,963 --> 00:08:21,522 you can manage to see your father. 207 00:08:21,523 --> 00:08:25,002 Sir! I told him to stay outside. 208 00:08:25,003 --> 00:08:26,842 Perhaps I should finish another day. 209 00:08:26,843 --> 00:08:28,842 I'll be available again three weeks from tomorrow. 210 00:08:28,843 --> 00:08:31,042 This is preposterous that a paying customer 211 00:08:31,043 --> 00:08:33,002 should be so ill-used. 212 00:08:33,003 --> 00:08:34,843 Very well, Mr. Pound, continue your work. 213 00:08:38,923 --> 00:08:41,123 Any last words, Mr. Wiley? 214 00:08:43,163 --> 00:08:45,122 I'm surprised to find someone of your intellect, 215 00:08:45,123 --> 00:08:48,162 Mr. Holmes, mistaking current circumstances 216 00:08:48,163 --> 00:08:49,802 for future prospects. 217 00:08:49,803 --> 00:08:51,282 Perhaps time will reveal just 218 00:08:51,283 --> 00:08:53,523 how much you underestimated my abilities. 219 00:08:56,243 --> 00:08:59,882 Oh, before I take my leave, Mr. Holmes, 220 00:08:59,883 --> 00:09:01,522 I should like to say that Amelia 221 00:09:01,523 --> 00:09:04,203 refused a considerable sum to spy on you. 222 00:09:05,243 --> 00:09:07,402 Well, that's just exactly what I would expect you 223 00:09:07,403 --> 00:09:09,082 to say under the circumstances. 224 00:09:09,083 --> 00:09:11,402 Mrs. Halligan, please show our guest out. 225 00:09:11,403 --> 00:09:15,763 Yes sir. Mr. Holmes. (footsteps tapping) 226 00:09:20,843 --> 00:09:22,322 You nearly finished Mr. Pound? 227 00:09:22,323 --> 00:09:23,563 Oh sure. Extremely close. 228 00:09:25,843 --> 00:09:28,843 (footsteps tapping) 229 00:09:40,763 --> 00:09:43,763 (curtains rattling) 230 00:09:45,883 --> 00:09:48,442 I told Mr. Halligan you're sending me away. 231 00:09:48,443 --> 00:09:50,482 It's completely unfair. 232 00:09:50,483 --> 00:09:52,722 Just because I didn't tell you that Dan was following me? 233 00:09:52,723 --> 00:09:55,962 Well, you keep things from me all the time. 234 00:09:55,963 --> 00:09:58,242 Your move to the ambassador's household was settled 235 00:09:58,243 --> 00:10:00,082 long before I discovered you with Mr. Moriarty, 236 00:10:00,083 --> 00:10:02,202 about whom I will say only this. 237 00:10:02,203 --> 00:10:04,322 You're newly arrived in London and young men 238 00:10:04,323 --> 00:10:07,122 will take ruthless advantage of naive young girls. 239 00:10:07,123 --> 00:10:10,162 I beg you do not encourage his attentions. 240 00:10:10,163 --> 00:10:13,002 I'm a stranger to London, not boys. 241 00:10:13,003 --> 00:10:15,802 I know we talked about me working with the Andersons, 242 00:10:15,803 --> 00:10:17,562 but this just feels like you're punishing me 243 00:10:17,563 --> 00:10:19,122 for jumping down after you told me not 244 00:10:19,123 --> 00:10:21,322 to confront anyone for following me. 245 00:10:21,323 --> 00:10:24,482 You disobeyed me, true, and you should not have, 246 00:10:24,483 --> 00:10:25,882 and you ought to have admitted it sooner, 247 00:10:25,883 --> 00:10:29,242 but your new job as Clara's chaperone is not a punishment. 248 00:10:29,243 --> 00:10:31,282 It is an accommodation with the Andersons 249 00:10:31,283 --> 00:10:33,242 that I could not refuse. 250 00:10:33,243 --> 00:10:35,242 Once you're inside the ambassador's household, 251 00:10:35,243 --> 00:10:37,362 then you will no longer be overtly connected to me 252 00:10:37,363 --> 00:10:39,162 and the risk to your life should diminish. 253 00:10:39,163 --> 00:10:41,043 - I can take care of myself. - Can Clara? 254 00:10:42,203 --> 00:10:45,162 Now remember, she was released by her kidnappers 255 00:10:45,163 --> 00:10:47,722 in exchange for keys, but keys to what? 256 00:10:47,723 --> 00:10:50,042 Now, we must protect Clara. 257 00:10:50,043 --> 00:10:51,722 We don't know which keys the ambassador 258 00:10:51,723 --> 00:10:53,362 traded for her return, 259 00:10:53,363 --> 00:10:56,202 and Charlie, the coachman, is lost to us. 260 00:10:56,203 --> 00:10:59,322 So Clara is our best connection to The Thread, 261 00:10:59,323 --> 00:11:01,842 and if we want to find Watson and Mrs. Hudson, 262 00:11:01,843 --> 00:11:03,442 and identify your mother's killer, 263 00:11:03,443 --> 00:11:06,282 then we must seize every opportunity thrown our way 264 00:11:06,283 --> 00:11:09,202 and your position in the ambassador's household 265 00:11:09,203 --> 00:11:10,842 increases our reach. 266 00:11:10,843 --> 00:11:14,802 Now, this will be my telephone number 267 00:11:14,803 --> 00:11:18,202 whenever this interminable installation ends. 268 00:11:18,203 --> 00:11:22,043 If you learn anything new about The Thread, call me at once. 269 00:11:24,483 --> 00:11:29,122 - Alright. I'll do what I can. - Thank you. 270 00:11:29,123 --> 00:11:32,922 And Amelia, remember, Lord Willacy killed himself 271 00:11:32,923 --> 00:11:36,082 to escape The Red Thread and to spare his family, 272 00:11:36,083 --> 00:11:41,202 so please, please stay on your guard. 273 00:11:41,203 --> 00:11:46,003 (sentimental orchestral music) (footsteps tapping) 274 00:11:46,803 --> 00:11:51,723 (door unlatches) (door latches) 275 00:11:53,843 --> 00:11:56,042 Each of you is either a foreigner 276 00:11:56,043 --> 00:11:57,882 or a merchant's daughter, 277 00:11:57,883 --> 00:12:00,642 disadvantaged by birth and class. 278 00:12:00,643 --> 00:12:03,642 You may depend on it when I tell you posture is 279 00:12:03,643 --> 00:12:05,642 synonymous with nobility. 280 00:12:05,643 --> 00:12:08,122 Men of rank can spot a slump shoulder 281 00:12:08,123 --> 00:12:09,402 from across a ballroom. 282 00:12:09,403 --> 00:12:11,962 Everyone one step forward, 283 00:12:11,963 --> 00:12:14,202 two steps back. 284 00:12:14,203 --> 00:12:18,282 Again. Head erect, faint smile. 285 00:12:18,283 --> 00:12:21,522 One step forward, two steps back. 286 00:12:21,523 --> 00:12:25,242 This is what it means to be a lady. 287 00:12:25,243 --> 00:12:27,763 Now... (book thuds) 288 00:12:28,643 --> 00:12:29,643 Now, 289 00:12:31,563 --> 00:12:34,403 while maintaining your balance, 290 00:12:37,883 --> 00:12:40,842 suggest a suitable topic for a lady 291 00:12:40,843 --> 00:12:43,082 to discuss with a gentleman. 292 00:12:43,083 --> 00:12:45,042 Clara? - Art. 293 00:12:45,043 --> 00:12:48,562 Good. Especially if you never take too strong an opinion. 294 00:12:48,563 --> 00:12:50,602 Gentleman may disagree with what you like. 295 00:12:50,603 --> 00:12:52,602 Emma. - Politics. 296 00:12:52,603 --> 00:12:54,562 Absolutely not. 297 00:12:54,563 --> 00:12:58,482 The gentleman might share his opinions. They often do. 298 00:12:58,483 --> 00:13:03,562 Ladies are above these mundane concerns. 299 00:13:03,563 --> 00:13:05,203 Over brandy and cigars, men 300 00:13:05,204 --> 00:13:06,842 believe they control the world, 301 00:13:06,843 --> 00:13:09,722 but we will control them, ladies, 302 00:13:09,723 --> 00:13:13,442 and that is our path to power. 303 00:13:13,443 --> 00:13:14,802 (books thudding) 304 00:13:14,803 --> 00:13:17,282 God. That will be all for the day. 305 00:13:17,283 --> 00:13:18,482 Clara, I should like to talk 306 00:13:18,483 --> 00:13:19,882 with you privately for a moment. 307 00:13:19,883 --> 00:13:21,642 Someone gather up all the books 308 00:13:21,643 --> 00:13:23,482 and put them back where they belong. 309 00:13:23,483 --> 00:13:26,603 - Where would you like them? - Those go on the top shelf. 310 00:13:28,003 --> 00:13:31,602 My dear girl, I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news. 311 00:13:31,603 --> 00:13:32,642 There you are, 312 00:13:32,643 --> 00:13:34,642 still first in line in case one appears 313 00:13:34,643 --> 00:13:36,002 and the season might extend, 314 00:13:36,003 --> 00:13:40,002 but we don't yet have a date for your ball. 315 00:13:40,003 --> 00:13:41,282 I have a plan. 316 00:13:41,283 --> 00:13:42,602 (Emma shrieks) (body thuds) 317 00:13:42,603 --> 00:13:44,002 (all gasping) 318 00:13:44,003 --> 00:13:46,162 Oh, my gosh! Clara, help me! 319 00:13:46,163 --> 00:13:48,682 - Is she okay? - Oh, Emma? Please. 320 00:13:48,683 --> 00:13:51,922 Somebody, help Emma! (bell rings) 321 00:13:51,923 --> 00:13:53,723 - She's dead. - Oh my gosh. 322 00:13:55,283 --> 00:14:00,083 (dramatic orchestral music) (women chattering nervously) 323 00:14:06,203 --> 00:14:08,162 I'm not surprised you want to share evidence, 324 00:14:08,163 --> 00:14:10,882 for your interest in this case is well known to me. 325 00:14:10,883 --> 00:14:12,722 - Oh, how so? - The young woman 326 00:14:12,723 --> 00:14:14,722 who helped rescue the ambassador's daughter 327 00:14:14,723 --> 00:14:16,322 is none other than your maid. 328 00:14:16,323 --> 00:14:18,602 You don't deny she's following your orders. 329 00:14:18,603 --> 00:14:22,082 She pursues a personal cause in connection with the case. 330 00:14:22,083 --> 00:14:23,922 What can Miss Rojas possibly have to do 331 00:14:23,923 --> 00:14:26,282 with 50,000 pounds worth of stolen jewel? 332 00:14:26,283 --> 00:14:27,682 Well you asked the same question 333 00:14:27,683 --> 00:14:29,322 of Lord Willacy a few days ago, 334 00:14:29,323 --> 00:14:32,242 and three murders and one suicide later. 335 00:14:32,243 --> 00:14:35,762 I had no idea Willacy was in financial distress. 336 00:14:35,763 --> 00:14:40,602 Today I'll admit his involvement seems more probable. 337 00:14:40,603 --> 00:14:43,322 Willacy's complicity was never less than conspicuous, 338 00:14:43,323 --> 00:14:45,682 but I hardly think he killed three men 339 00:14:45,683 --> 00:14:46,763 before shooting himself. 340 00:14:47,683 --> 00:14:49,602 It's a pity, his coachmen, 341 00:14:49,603 --> 00:14:51,883 O'Leary of Belfast, was murdered. 342 00:14:53,043 --> 00:14:55,122 He would've made an excellent suspect. 343 00:14:55,123 --> 00:14:58,202 The police say he is a revolutionary dedicated 344 00:14:58,203 --> 00:15:00,122 to overthrowing the crown. 345 00:15:00,123 --> 00:15:02,722 Well, that's an odd sort to be employed by a Lord. 346 00:15:02,723 --> 00:15:04,882 Did you find the missing jewels at Willacy's estate? 347 00:15:04,883 --> 00:15:06,282 Alas, no. 348 00:15:06,283 --> 00:15:10,002 I did find two clues that might interest you, however. 349 00:15:10,003 --> 00:15:12,922 You suggested we share information, 350 00:15:12,923 --> 00:15:14,162 yet I've done all the talking 351 00:15:14,163 --> 00:15:15,482 and you've done nothing but listen. 352 00:15:15,483 --> 00:15:18,442 That's a habit you would do well to cultivate, Bertie. 353 00:15:18,443 --> 00:15:20,002 Nevertheless, I'll take my turn. 354 00:15:20,003 --> 00:15:22,482 Well, the two other dead men you found 355 00:15:22,483 --> 00:15:26,082 at the Willacy estate, Misters Weems and Maggart were not, 356 00:15:26,083 --> 00:15:28,802 in fact, Clara Anderson's fellow hostages, 357 00:15:28,803 --> 00:15:30,682 but accomplices to her kidnapper, 358 00:15:30,683 --> 00:15:32,882 all murdered by the largest 359 00:15:32,883 --> 00:15:35,762 and most nefarious criminal syndicate I've yet to encounter, 360 00:15:35,763 --> 00:15:38,162 attempting a crime which appears to be, 361 00:15:38,163 --> 00:15:42,202 absurd as it may sound, beyond my imagination. 362 00:15:42,203 --> 00:15:45,482 This is the same syndicate with whom your maid 363 00:15:45,483 --> 00:15:46,682 has some personal enemies. 364 00:15:46,683 --> 00:15:48,802 They also murdered her mother whilst the two 365 00:15:48,803 --> 00:15:50,282 of them were living in California. 366 00:15:50,283 --> 00:15:53,842 By the way, you don't suppose during your search 367 00:15:53,843 --> 00:15:55,962 for the missing jewels you have 368 00:15:55,963 --> 00:15:59,043 ever come across a weapon such as this? 369 00:16:00,643 --> 00:16:01,923 I'm afraid not. 370 00:16:03,123 --> 00:16:06,322 Why haven't you followed up these allegations yourself? 371 00:16:06,323 --> 00:16:08,122 People are watching me, Bertie. 372 00:16:08,123 --> 00:16:11,042 If I'm seen to meddle in these affairs, it could cost lives. 373 00:16:11,043 --> 00:16:15,002 Well, suddenly my clues no longer seem, well, 374 00:16:15,003 --> 00:16:16,402 quite so thrilling. 375 00:16:16,403 --> 00:16:17,403 Well, they are to me. 376 00:16:18,443 --> 00:16:20,722 I can't stay long. What have you discovered? 377 00:16:20,723 --> 00:16:22,523 Five pairs of footprints and a button. 378 00:16:24,843 --> 00:16:27,202 Well, that sounds promising. 379 00:16:27,203 --> 00:16:28,722 May well be, Mr. Holmes. 380 00:16:28,723 --> 00:16:29,883 May well be. Follow me. 381 00:16:32,483 --> 00:16:35,042 I understand the wilderness 382 00:16:35,043 --> 00:16:37,882 was poor training for civilization, 383 00:16:37,883 --> 00:16:42,882 but a servant may never demand help of an employer. 384 00:16:42,883 --> 00:16:47,042 Emma just died. (dramatic orchestral music) 385 00:16:47,043 --> 00:16:49,282 Be careful, little girl. 386 00:16:49,283 --> 00:16:51,282 Like the lion in the jungle, 387 00:16:51,283 --> 00:16:53,682 we did not turn the world into an empire 388 00:16:53,683 --> 00:16:56,043 without very sharp claws. 389 00:16:58,483 --> 00:17:01,363 You may want to remember that when next you cry for help. 390 00:17:11,603 --> 00:17:14,403 (footsteps tapping) 391 00:17:20,243 --> 00:17:22,682 You can see the first set of prints belonged 392 00:17:22,683 --> 00:17:24,602 to a man with a slight limp. 393 00:17:24,603 --> 00:17:26,122 The second set belonged to a woman 394 00:17:26,123 --> 00:17:29,122 who stumbled once or twice in her journey. 395 00:17:29,123 --> 00:17:31,202 These two sets of prints vanished 396 00:17:31,203 --> 00:17:33,282 next to the tracks of a large carriage, 397 00:17:33,283 --> 00:17:36,042 which rolled out the driveway headed to London. 398 00:17:36,043 --> 00:17:40,002 I think this button was lost by the gentlemen en route, 399 00:17:40,003 --> 00:17:41,642 but there's no way to tell. 400 00:17:41,643 --> 00:17:42,962 Oh, well there is. 401 00:17:42,963 --> 00:17:45,042 The button is not weathered. Yes? 402 00:17:45,043 --> 00:17:47,602 So freshly lost, but not by accident. 403 00:17:47,603 --> 00:17:49,442 Note how the thread broke. 404 00:17:49,443 --> 00:17:52,402 This has been yanked deliberately from a man's waistcoat 405 00:17:52,403 --> 00:17:54,602 and left behind as a talisman for us to follow. 406 00:17:54,603 --> 00:17:58,682 Hah! Well done dear, old friend. Well done. 407 00:17:58,683 --> 00:18:00,842 That's kind of you to say. 408 00:18:00,843 --> 00:18:03,322 I'm happy the button tells us more of what happened. 409 00:18:03,323 --> 00:18:04,323 Not what, but whom. 410 00:18:05,523 --> 00:18:08,922 You see how the button is mother of pearl 411 00:18:08,923 --> 00:18:11,722 and the fabric to which it was sewn was broadcloth? 412 00:18:11,723 --> 00:18:14,562 So this comes from the wardrobe of a professional fellow, 413 00:18:14,563 --> 00:18:17,082 and you see how there is a dent across the front 414 00:18:17,083 --> 00:18:19,002 where it WAs regularly bumped against metal, 415 00:18:19,003 --> 00:18:21,042 such as one might find on a stethoscope? 416 00:18:21,043 --> 00:18:24,722 This button, Bertie, is proof of life, 417 00:18:24,723 --> 00:18:26,922 and I shall regard the moment you gave it to me 418 00:18:26,923 --> 00:18:29,322 as the first truly hopeful sign in many weeks. 419 00:18:29,323 --> 00:18:32,722 So, this investigation is big enough for the both of us? 420 00:18:32,723 --> 00:18:34,522 Shall we proceed together? 421 00:18:34,523 --> 00:18:38,802 If whilst continuing your search for the missing jewels, 422 00:18:38,803 --> 00:18:42,762 you could quickly verify the recent murder of Lucia Rojas 423 00:18:42,763 --> 00:18:44,482 outside the city of Los Angeles 424 00:18:44,483 --> 00:18:47,442 and confirm that Amelia is indeed her daughter, 425 00:18:47,443 --> 00:18:49,922 I'll share more with you on this case tomorrow. 426 00:18:49,923 --> 00:18:50,923 Until then, 427 00:18:52,003 --> 00:18:55,442 I suggest you carry a revolver with you at all times. 428 00:18:55,443 --> 00:18:59,562 And on that note, I bid you farewell. 429 00:18:59,563 --> 00:19:03,242 Good day to you, Mr. Holmes. And good luck. 430 00:19:03,243 --> 00:19:04,562 (door latches) 431 00:19:04,563 --> 00:19:07,162 Friends with Sherlock Holmes, eh? 432 00:19:07,163 --> 00:19:08,602 Imagine that. 433 00:19:08,603 --> 00:19:12,323 (inquisitive orchestral music) 434 00:19:18,483 --> 00:19:20,842 I can't get the sight of Emma out of my head. 435 00:19:20,843 --> 00:19:22,962 Dead, just like that. 436 00:19:22,963 --> 00:19:25,242 And Lady Violet seems so indifferent. 437 00:19:25,243 --> 00:19:28,882 - Did she dislike Emma? - No, not at all. 438 00:19:28,883 --> 00:19:30,842 Emma was better at her lessons than the rest of us, 439 00:19:30,843 --> 00:19:32,043 and at dancing too. 440 00:19:34,043 --> 00:19:37,922 I've saved my invitations for every ball of the season 441 00:19:37,923 --> 00:19:39,642 so I can one day show my own daughter. 442 00:19:39,643 --> 00:19:41,242 Emma's was quite beautiful 443 00:19:41,243 --> 00:19:42,962 and she was so looking forward to the 18th. 444 00:19:42,963 --> 00:19:43,963 Now... 445 00:19:45,603 --> 00:19:50,403 (Clara sobbing) (tense orchestral music) 446 00:19:57,003 --> 00:19:58,922 I did not ask you to grease the top step 447 00:19:58,923 --> 00:20:01,882 of your library ladder so a girl would slip and fall. 448 00:20:01,883 --> 00:20:03,922 Clara could wait another year to debut, 449 00:20:03,923 --> 00:20:07,322 except for your intrigues, which I have advised against. 450 00:20:07,323 --> 00:20:09,242 No, you listen to me. 451 00:20:09,243 --> 00:20:11,722 My daughter will not have her ball on the 18th 452 00:20:11,723 --> 00:20:13,482 unless I have received the full settlement 453 00:20:13,483 --> 00:20:15,482 for the jewels two days prior. 454 00:20:15,483 --> 00:20:18,402 I have focused on my part of this enterprise. 455 00:20:18,403 --> 00:20:21,442 Use your authority so that the insurance company pays me 456 00:20:21,443 --> 00:20:25,842 immediately for my losses, or else suffer the consequences. 457 00:20:25,843 --> 00:20:29,962 I bid you goodnight. (telephone slams) 458 00:20:29,963 --> 00:20:33,442 (tense orchestral music) (footsteps tapping) 459 00:20:33,443 --> 00:20:35,922 (door unlatches) (door creaks) 460 00:20:35,923 --> 00:20:40,923 (candle sizzling) (door latches) 461 00:20:42,083 --> 00:20:44,763 (floor creaking) 462 00:20:55,923 --> 00:21:00,883 (door unlatches) (door creaks) 463 00:21:01,963 --> 00:21:06,763 (door latches) (tense orchestral music) 464 00:21:07,563 --> 00:21:12,323 (telephone rattles) (numbers rattling) 465 00:21:14,763 --> 00:21:18,283 Hello, operator? Can you ring Marlybone 15? 466 00:21:19,963 --> 00:21:21,763 - You mean Marylebone? - Yes. Yes. 467 00:21:22,803 --> 00:21:23,883 [Operator] One moment. 468 00:21:24,443 --> 00:21:25,962 I'm sorry, 469 00:21:25,963 --> 00:21:28,323 the telephone you're trying to call is not a working number. 470 00:21:29,683 --> 00:21:32,563 (telephone clicks) 471 00:21:38,003 --> 00:21:40,522 Mr. Pound. I must demand an explanation. 472 00:21:40,523 --> 00:21:43,882 You told me this telephone will be operational yesterday. 473 00:21:43,883 --> 00:21:45,042 If you don't want me to finish, 474 00:21:45,043 --> 00:21:47,002 call the other telephone company. 475 00:21:47,003 --> 00:21:50,282 Oh, wait. There is no other telephone company. 476 00:21:50,283 --> 00:21:53,963 (inquisitive orchestral music) 477 00:21:56,043 --> 00:21:58,402 Your friend seems to take great pride 478 00:21:58,403 --> 00:21:59,762 in ridiculing his customers. 479 00:21:59,763 --> 00:22:01,002 Oh, I don't think he's any worse 480 00:22:01,003 --> 00:22:02,403 than the other installers, sir. 481 00:22:03,723 --> 00:22:05,162 While he finishes, 482 00:22:05,163 --> 00:22:07,602 let us compare these two telephone bills, 483 00:22:07,603 --> 00:22:10,362 one listing calls to and from the late Lord Willacy, 484 00:22:10,363 --> 00:22:12,042 and the other documenting all the calls 485 00:22:12,043 --> 00:22:14,282 in Chief Inspector Whitlock's office. 486 00:22:14,283 --> 00:22:16,082 Now, we will cross reference the numbers 487 00:22:16,083 --> 00:22:17,642 to see which of them appear on both 488 00:22:17,643 --> 00:22:19,042 and perhaps we can begin 489 00:22:19,043 --> 00:22:21,802 to identify some of our conspirators. 490 00:22:21,803 --> 00:22:24,242 But sir, should we not have a warrant 491 00:22:24,243 --> 00:22:26,442 to study private telephone bills? 492 00:22:26,443 --> 00:22:29,242 As to that Swann, I am not an officer of the court. 493 00:22:29,243 --> 00:22:32,442 I recognize no authority higher than my own curiosity, 494 00:22:32,443 --> 00:22:34,162 and this bill was handed to me 495 00:22:34,163 --> 00:22:36,402 by Chief Inspector Whitlock himself. 496 00:22:36,403 --> 00:22:38,843 We are on firm legal ground. 497 00:22:42,083 --> 00:22:44,283 1, 2, 3.1, 2, 3.1, 2, 3. 498 00:22:45,683 --> 00:22:50,082 1, 2, 3.1, 2, 3. Very good, or good enough. 499 00:22:50,083 --> 00:22:52,322 Now, (hands clap) 500 00:22:52,323 --> 00:22:55,442 as you know, the residence of the Italian ambassador 501 00:22:55,443 --> 00:22:57,322 lacks a proper ballroom, 502 00:22:57,323 --> 00:23:01,042 so his daughter's debut will be held here tomorrow, 503 00:23:01,043 --> 00:23:03,842 starting in the late afternoon due to the ambassador's 504 00:23:03,843 --> 00:23:06,242 inability to comprehend our customs. 505 00:23:06,243 --> 00:23:08,202 For now, however, 506 00:23:08,203 --> 00:23:12,002 I have invited some young men with whom you might practice 507 00:23:12,003 --> 00:23:13,082 what we shall... - Young men! 508 00:23:13,083 --> 00:23:15,522 Charitably refer to as your dancing. 509 00:23:15,523 --> 00:23:16,602 (girls giggling) 510 00:23:16,603 --> 00:23:21,603 While these boys are not marriageable in any sense, 511 00:23:21,963 --> 00:23:25,562 on the floor of the ballroom, and to the proper music, 512 00:23:25,563 --> 00:23:26,922 they know the steps. 513 00:23:26,923 --> 00:23:30,123 Come. (footsteps tapping) 514 00:23:34,483 --> 00:23:36,562 Like this, see? (lively violin music) 515 00:23:36,563 --> 00:23:38,243 Isn't it lovely? 516 00:23:44,883 --> 00:23:47,882 Eleanor, please hold your head up when you move 517 00:23:47,883 --> 00:23:51,362 so your chin doesn't spread out over your neck. 518 00:23:51,363 --> 00:23:55,003 Deborah, you are supposed to be led, not dragged. 519 00:23:57,723 --> 00:24:00,602 (Violet gagging) 520 00:24:00,603 --> 00:24:01,923 You clumsy oaf. 521 00:24:10,723 --> 00:24:13,723 (footsteps tapping) 522 00:24:21,323 --> 00:24:23,282 I did not ask you to grease the top step 523 00:24:23,283 --> 00:24:26,402 of your library ladder so a girl would slip and fall. 524 00:24:26,403 --> 00:24:27,642 All done, sir, 525 00:24:27,643 --> 00:24:30,402 you may now use your telephone at your leisure. 526 00:24:30,403 --> 00:24:35,202 Thank you. Oh, Mr. Pound, you've been so very helpful. 527 00:24:35,203 --> 00:24:37,362 - I have? - Yes, and it occurs to me, 528 00:24:37,363 --> 00:24:40,322 with such specialized knowledge you might know how 529 00:24:40,323 --> 00:24:43,642 to identify a customer from their telephone number alone. 530 00:24:43,643 --> 00:24:45,762 As it so happens, I can do that. 531 00:24:45,763 --> 00:24:47,802 Ah, wonderful. Please explain. 532 00:24:47,803 --> 00:24:50,003 Just call them up and ask their name. 533 00:24:53,163 --> 00:24:55,242 Will there be anything else, sir? 534 00:24:55,243 --> 00:24:57,483 Apparently not. See yourself out. 535 00:24:59,483 --> 00:25:00,962 (telephone rattling) 536 00:25:00,963 --> 00:25:03,322 Some inconvenience, but think, sir, 537 00:25:03,323 --> 00:25:06,122 you will be the first to use a telephone like this. 538 00:25:06,123 --> 00:25:08,682 Hello, operator, could you please connect me 539 00:25:08,683 --> 00:25:12,082 to Belgravia 4-8-3? 540 00:25:12,083 --> 00:25:13,802 I cannot believe I've paid a company 541 00:25:13,803 --> 00:25:15,442 to treat me with such incivility. 542 00:25:15,443 --> 00:25:18,282 This decline in decorum will be the end of common decency. 543 00:25:18,283 --> 00:25:21,202 Oh, hello, this is the Department of Lost Property 544 00:25:21,203 --> 00:25:22,402 at Paddington Station. 545 00:25:22,403 --> 00:25:24,762 I was calling about that three volume novel 546 00:25:24,763 --> 00:25:26,802 which you reported missing. 547 00:25:26,803 --> 00:25:29,962 - Mr. Holmes! - Oh, who I've called then? 548 00:25:29,963 --> 00:25:33,362 No, the Dowager Duchess of Lincolnshire! 549 00:25:33,363 --> 00:25:36,762 Well, how about that. - Mr. Holmes, sir! 550 00:25:36,763 --> 00:25:39,482 You've just complained about the decline of common decency, 551 00:25:39,483 --> 00:25:41,722 and here you are lying to a complete stranger. 552 00:25:41,723 --> 00:25:43,082 Wasn't a lie. 553 00:25:43,083 --> 00:25:46,042 It was a simple misdirectional note. 554 00:25:46,043 --> 00:25:47,682 It yielded the information we seek, 555 00:25:47,683 --> 00:25:49,922 a name attached to one of the many telephones used 556 00:25:49,923 --> 00:25:53,002 to call both Willacy and the chief inspector's office. 557 00:25:53,003 --> 00:25:56,282 Let's try again. (telephone dial rattling) 558 00:25:56,283 --> 00:25:57,283 No. Ugh. 559 00:25:58,243 --> 00:26:03,043 Yes, Operator, could you please connect me to East 31? 560 00:26:03,643 --> 00:26:04,802 Those of a delicate sensibility 561 00:26:04,803 --> 00:26:06,163 might want to leave the room. 562 00:26:07,323 --> 00:26:08,962 Oh yes, yes. 563 00:26:08,963 --> 00:26:12,402 Hello? Oh, am I speaking to the head of the household? 564 00:26:12,403 --> 00:26:15,322 Well, you see, I did speak to Sir Thomas last year 565 00:26:15,323 --> 00:26:19,122 about cleaning his carpets with my new patented... 566 00:26:19,123 --> 00:26:20,123 Hello? 567 00:26:21,763 --> 00:26:22,882 (telephone slams) 568 00:26:22,883 --> 00:26:24,882 They both called the same stockbroker. 569 00:26:24,883 --> 00:26:27,402 The game is afoot. - Justice is no game, 570 00:26:27,403 --> 00:26:28,403 Mr. Holmes. 571 00:26:28,404 --> 00:26:29,882 You've taken an invention designed 572 00:26:29,883 --> 00:26:31,402 to more closely connect the world 573 00:26:31,403 --> 00:26:35,042 and you've abused its purpose with more lies and deceit. 574 00:26:35,043 --> 00:26:37,562 Criminals have already corrupted your precious telephone. 575 00:26:37,563 --> 00:26:38,563 With lives at stake, 576 00:26:38,564 --> 00:26:40,883 I have little choice but to follow their example. 577 00:26:42,003 --> 00:26:43,242 (telephone dialing) 578 00:26:43,243 --> 00:26:44,442 Yes. Hello? 579 00:26:44,443 --> 00:26:49,642 Operator, could you please connect me to Kensington 19? 580 00:26:49,643 --> 00:26:51,682 Go and prepare yourself for greater shocks. 581 00:26:51,683 --> 00:26:52,683 There is worse to come. 582 00:26:53,883 --> 00:26:57,563 Go on. (exciting orchestral music) 583 00:26:59,523 --> 00:27:01,162 (door slams) 584 00:27:01,163 --> 00:27:04,562 (telephone dial rattling) (chalk scraping) 585 00:27:04,563 --> 00:27:08,322 (telephone slamming) 586 00:27:08,323 --> 00:27:12,482 (dramatic orchestral music) 587 00:27:12,483 --> 00:27:15,203 (chalk scraping) 588 00:27:30,843 --> 00:27:33,882 Dr. Collier. Wait, there's more. 589 00:27:33,883 --> 00:27:36,922 If you did subscribe to horse and hound, 590 00:27:36,923 --> 00:27:38,882 we would add the strand. 591 00:27:38,883 --> 00:27:40,763 We'd have quite the eclectic waiting room. What? 592 00:27:42,283 --> 00:27:47,283 Oh, Ravencrest Asylum for the Criminally Insane. 593 00:27:48,163 --> 00:27:51,723 Sorry, doctor. Well, perhaps for visitors? 594 00:27:56,283 --> 00:27:58,962 (telephone receiver clacks) 595 00:27:58,963 --> 00:28:02,762 Amelia, there you are. I want to introduce... 596 00:28:02,763 --> 00:28:05,403 Michael Wiley. I've already had the pleasure. 597 00:28:06,923 --> 00:28:09,722 Nice to see you again, Miss Rojas. 598 00:28:09,723 --> 00:28:12,402 I bet there's a story here. Excuse me. 599 00:28:12,403 --> 00:28:15,323 I want to go see if Eleanor has her ostrich feathers yet. 600 00:28:18,083 --> 00:28:22,362 (inquisitive orchestral music) 601 00:28:22,363 --> 00:28:24,282 I am surprised you can get away from your busy job 602 00:28:24,283 --> 00:28:26,683 in exchange for this weird dancing. 603 00:28:28,563 --> 00:28:31,243 My employer is friends with that witch lady, Violet. 604 00:28:32,803 --> 00:28:36,522 She offered two shillings for young men to dance with these, 605 00:28:36,523 --> 00:28:39,122 these snobby girls, 606 00:28:39,123 --> 00:28:42,082 along with a free dinner if we come for the ball tomorrow. 607 00:28:42,083 --> 00:28:45,282 I only accepted for a chance of seeing you, 608 00:28:45,283 --> 00:28:50,442 and then you left. (footsteps tapping) 609 00:28:50,443 --> 00:28:52,242 You upset with me? 610 00:28:52,243 --> 00:28:56,442 Upset? Because Mr. Holmes has lost his trust in me? 611 00:28:56,443 --> 00:28:58,802 Upset because I've lost a job that I love in order 612 00:28:58,803 --> 00:29:00,882 to play nurserymaid to a boy-crazy girl? 613 00:29:00,883 --> 00:29:03,122 I only asked for what I thought was a small favor 614 00:29:03,123 --> 00:29:05,043 without considering it could do you harm. 615 00:29:06,683 --> 00:29:08,843 I offer my sincerest apologies. 616 00:29:10,123 --> 00:29:11,242 Are you at least better paid 617 00:29:11,243 --> 00:29:13,042 than when you were with Mr. Holmes? 618 00:29:13,043 --> 00:29:15,563 Not everybody chooses their job based on their salary. 619 00:29:16,683 --> 00:29:19,522 Besides, I work too much to spend it. 620 00:29:19,523 --> 00:29:21,402 (telephone ringing) 621 00:29:21,403 --> 00:29:22,403 Hello? 622 00:29:24,643 --> 00:29:26,562 I said hello. 623 00:29:26,563 --> 00:29:28,002 Oh, hello, ma'am. 624 00:29:28,003 --> 00:29:32,042 I represent the Fund for Police, Widows, and Orphans, 625 00:29:32,043 --> 00:29:34,802 and I was wondering if you might offer... 626 00:29:34,803 --> 00:29:37,202 Why Sherlock Holmes, you rascal! 627 00:29:37,203 --> 00:29:39,802 I was about to hang up until I realized it was you. 628 00:29:39,803 --> 00:29:42,802 Oh, how annoying. 629 00:29:42,803 --> 00:29:45,922 I was hoping my vocal disguise would hold up long enough 630 00:29:45,923 --> 00:29:48,722 to receive one of your legendary reprimands. 631 00:29:48,723 --> 00:29:50,162 I should tell you off, 632 00:29:50,163 --> 00:29:53,722 but I'm more interested in why you really called. 633 00:29:53,723 --> 00:29:56,002 Well to say how wonderful it was 634 00:29:56,003 --> 00:29:58,002 to see you in person last week. 635 00:29:58,003 --> 00:30:00,522 [Violet] Oh, how very kind. 636 00:30:00,523 --> 00:30:02,482 [Sherlock] And also to ask if Miss Rojas 637 00:30:02,483 --> 00:30:05,682 has been a suitable chaperone to the ambassador's daughter. 638 00:30:05,683 --> 00:30:08,202 I would hardly describe the girl as sophisticated, 639 00:30:08,203 --> 00:30:10,642 but she does take her responsibility seriously. 640 00:30:10,643 --> 00:30:13,322 Would you care to see your former maid in action? 641 00:30:13,323 --> 00:30:14,762 I'm throwing an afternoon ball 642 00:30:14,763 --> 00:30:17,522 for the daughter of the Italian ambassador's debut. 643 00:30:17,523 --> 00:30:19,722 I will send you an invitation at once. 644 00:30:19,723 --> 00:30:23,562 - An afternoon ball? - Come, please. 645 00:30:23,563 --> 00:30:25,122 Very well. I'll come. 646 00:30:25,123 --> 00:30:27,122 But do you not find these debutante balls 647 00:30:27,123 --> 00:30:29,562 to be a series of pretentious bores? 648 00:30:29,563 --> 00:30:31,762 [Violet] How else to prepare young girls to be the wives 649 00:30:31,763 --> 00:30:33,162 of aristocrats, 650 00:30:33,163 --> 00:30:35,922 except by surrounding them with pretentious bores? 651 00:30:35,923 --> 00:30:37,042 Now I must go. 652 00:30:37,043 --> 00:30:38,282 I look forward to seeing you, Sherlock. 653 00:30:38,283 --> 00:30:39,922 4 P.M., please. Au revoir. 654 00:30:39,923 --> 00:30:41,202 (telephone slams) 655 00:30:41,203 --> 00:30:44,803 (dramatic orchestral music) 656 00:30:48,603 --> 00:30:51,962 (footsteps tapping) 657 00:30:51,963 --> 00:30:53,002 (knife clangs) 658 00:30:53,003 --> 00:30:55,723 (chalk scraping) 659 00:31:02,163 --> 00:31:06,083 (inquisitive orchestral music) 660 00:31:14,563 --> 00:31:17,082 It might seem strange being dressed up in broad daylight, 661 00:31:17,083 --> 00:31:18,562 but it'll do you good to be 662 00:31:18,563 --> 00:31:21,802 amongst the quality for an afternoon, Mr. Holmes. 663 00:31:21,803 --> 00:31:22,803 Dancing? 664 00:31:24,203 --> 00:31:26,282 Music? - Yes. 665 00:31:26,283 --> 00:31:28,802 Without stimulating conversation, 666 00:31:28,803 --> 00:31:32,042 perhaps because the afternoon will be spent without it. 667 00:31:32,043 --> 00:31:34,082 Mr. Halligan, I will want you to drop me at the gate 668 00:31:34,083 --> 00:31:36,602 and come back one hour later, if you don't mind. 669 00:31:36,603 --> 00:31:38,242 I don't believe it would be proper 670 00:31:38,243 --> 00:31:40,482 for me to mind, Mr. Holmes. 671 00:31:40,483 --> 00:31:41,802 (buzzer ringing) 672 00:31:41,803 --> 00:31:45,003 Ah, that will be Mr. Birtwistle. Please show him up. 673 00:31:46,563 --> 00:31:51,363 (footsteps tapping) (floor creaking) 674 00:31:52,883 --> 00:31:57,883 (Sherlock sighs) (footsteps tapping) 675 00:31:59,363 --> 00:32:03,282 (chalkboard rattling) 676 00:32:03,283 --> 00:32:05,202 (knuckles rapping) 677 00:32:05,203 --> 00:32:08,802 - Good afternoon, Sherlock. - Ah, Bertie. 678 00:32:08,803 --> 00:32:12,242 Ah, you seem a little overdressed to receive my report. 679 00:32:12,243 --> 00:32:13,243 Yes. Yes. 680 00:32:13,244 --> 00:32:16,402 Sadly, I have been asked out for the afternoon. 681 00:32:16,403 --> 00:32:19,722 Yes. Perhaps you have been up to something of more interest? 682 00:32:19,723 --> 00:32:21,242 Indeed, I have. 683 00:32:21,243 --> 00:32:25,482 First, there was a notice for Lucia Rojas's murder, 684 00:32:25,483 --> 00:32:27,602 then no official investigation followed. 685 00:32:27,603 --> 00:32:30,962 And the poor woman did have a girl, father unknown, 686 00:32:30,963 --> 00:32:32,162 possibly an Englishman, 687 00:32:32,163 --> 00:32:33,762 I suppose since the girl was born six months 688 00:32:33,763 --> 00:32:36,682 after the Wild West Show completed its London run. 689 00:32:36,683 --> 00:32:39,122 Six months? Are you certain? 690 00:32:39,123 --> 00:32:40,123 Quite certain. 691 00:32:40,963 --> 00:32:43,202 I was able to determine the date through an exchange 692 00:32:43,203 --> 00:32:46,282 with no less a personage than Buffalo Bill himself, 693 00:32:46,283 --> 00:32:49,322 though he did not refer to the mother as Lucia Rojas, 694 00:32:49,323 --> 00:32:52,002 but as... - Yes, yes. Little Dove. 695 00:32:52,003 --> 00:32:54,643 It was her Wild West show nom de guerre. 696 00:32:56,083 --> 00:32:57,083 Excuse me. 697 00:32:58,603 --> 00:33:03,562 Whether Amelia is, in fact, Lucia Rojas' daughter, 698 00:33:03,563 --> 00:33:05,322 I cannot say. 699 00:33:05,323 --> 00:33:08,082 We must at least consider her to be an imposter. 700 00:33:08,083 --> 00:33:09,282 For a near penniless girl, 701 00:33:09,283 --> 00:33:12,842 she did quite well out of all these arrangements. 702 00:33:12,843 --> 00:33:13,962 Yes. 703 00:33:13,963 --> 00:33:16,362 Nevertheless, I'm grateful to you for establishing 704 00:33:16,363 --> 00:33:18,762 as many of these facts as possible. 705 00:33:18,763 --> 00:33:20,683 Very grateful. - Oh, it was my pleasure. 706 00:33:21,843 --> 00:33:25,322 And there was also a series of telegrams sent overseas. 707 00:33:25,323 --> 00:33:28,922 Yes. (throat clears) 708 00:33:28,923 --> 00:33:31,002 Oh yes. (coins clinking) 709 00:33:31,003 --> 00:33:32,443 There we go. - Thank you. 710 00:33:36,043 --> 00:33:37,522 You learned anything else? 711 00:33:37,523 --> 00:33:38,842 No. 712 00:33:38,843 --> 00:33:41,402 Just that there is some connection between the theft 713 00:33:41,403 --> 00:33:43,802 of the jewels and someone of rank at Scotland Yard. 714 00:33:43,803 --> 00:33:45,602 Well, I'm not surprised. 715 00:33:45,603 --> 00:33:47,442 With 50,000 pounds to distribute, 716 00:33:47,443 --> 00:33:49,362 I mean, one could bribe the entire police force. 717 00:33:49,363 --> 00:33:50,682 Couldn't one? (Sherlock laughs) 718 00:33:50,683 --> 00:33:51,762 Yes. 719 00:33:51,763 --> 00:33:53,322 You are holding out on me, Sherlock. 720 00:33:53,323 --> 00:33:54,323 I am. 721 00:33:56,123 --> 00:33:59,522 Though others might consider you a pompous windbag, 722 00:33:59,523 --> 00:34:03,282 I know you to be an extremely serious would-be investigator. 723 00:34:03,283 --> 00:34:05,922 - Well, thank you. I think. - Yes, 724 00:34:05,923 --> 00:34:07,722 Come along. (door slams) 725 00:34:07,723 --> 00:34:09,922 The jewels will only be found by bringing 726 00:34:09,923 --> 00:34:12,282 down the criminal syndicate that has stolen them, 727 00:34:12,283 --> 00:34:15,602 so I say to you, advisedly, Bertie, watch your step, 728 00:34:15,603 --> 00:34:17,842 dear fellow, watch your step. 729 00:34:17,843 --> 00:34:21,043 (horse hooves clopping) 730 00:34:29,963 --> 00:34:31,042 (Clara gasps) 731 00:34:31,043 --> 00:34:34,002 Oh my goodness, Amelia. Isn't it beautiful? 732 00:34:34,003 --> 00:34:35,683 It's like a fairy tale! 733 00:34:38,683 --> 00:34:41,082 Only you, Miss Anderson, not your servant. 734 00:34:41,083 --> 00:34:43,283 She's not my servant. She's a chaperone. 735 00:34:44,363 --> 00:34:47,042 The foreign girl must stay outdoors during the ball. 736 00:34:47,043 --> 00:34:48,802 I'd like her to come inside with me. 737 00:34:48,803 --> 00:34:50,602 - Miss Anderson. - No, I'd like... 738 00:34:50,603 --> 00:34:52,442 - If you would be so kind. - Her to come inside, please. 739 00:34:52,443 --> 00:34:53,602 - Miss Anderson please. - Please. 740 00:34:53,603 --> 00:34:54,843 But I need her... 741 00:34:56,003 --> 00:34:57,642 Don't draw attention to yourself, Clara. 742 00:34:57,643 --> 00:34:59,162 It's just a party. 743 00:34:59,163 --> 00:35:01,282 Just don't dance with the same boy twice, 744 00:35:01,283 --> 00:35:02,883 or get pulled away from the crowd. 745 00:35:03,883 --> 00:35:04,922 Okay? - Okay. 746 00:35:04,923 --> 00:35:07,963 Go inside. It's fine. (birds chirping) 747 00:35:09,763 --> 00:35:11,563 There's a bench over there. Go. Go. 748 00:35:13,003 --> 00:35:16,403 (lively orchestral music) 749 00:35:20,083 --> 00:35:22,282 The daughter of the American Ambassador 750 00:35:22,283 --> 00:35:25,563 to the Court of St. James, Miss Clara Anderson. 751 00:35:35,683 --> 00:35:38,883 (horse hooves clopping) 752 00:35:42,243 --> 00:35:45,963 (inquisitive orchestral music) 753 00:35:50,523 --> 00:35:53,802 Why are you out here instead of looking after your charge? 754 00:35:53,803 --> 00:35:55,282 That's the least of it. 755 00:35:55,283 --> 00:35:58,282 Wait until you hear what I found out about Lady Violet. 756 00:35:58,283 --> 00:35:59,362 She's deeply... 757 00:35:59,363 --> 00:36:02,562 Deeply involved with The Red Thread. Yes, I know. 758 00:36:02,563 --> 00:36:04,083 No, it's much more than that. 759 00:36:06,083 --> 00:36:07,083 Come. 760 00:36:11,643 --> 00:36:16,443 (gravel crunching) (inquisitive orchestral music) 761 00:36:21,203 --> 00:36:24,642 (lively orchestral music) 762 00:36:24,643 --> 00:36:25,643 Miss Anderson. 763 00:36:26,643 --> 00:36:29,722 We meet again. - We do indeed. 764 00:36:29,723 --> 00:36:33,922 Mr. Wiley, was it? - How kind of you to remember. 765 00:36:33,923 --> 00:36:36,362 May I be allowed to write my name on your dance card? 766 00:36:36,363 --> 00:36:39,562 Of course, but only one dance. 767 00:36:39,563 --> 00:36:41,122 I've been ordered to mingle. 768 00:36:41,123 --> 00:36:42,123 And you are certain 769 00:36:42,124 --> 00:36:44,722 about the weaponry in Lady Violet's parlor? 770 00:36:44,723 --> 00:36:46,322 The same design as the knife 771 00:36:46,323 --> 00:36:48,282 left behind in your mother's body? 772 00:36:48,283 --> 00:36:49,243 As certain as you are 773 00:36:49,244 --> 00:36:50,682 that the button found by Mr. Birtwistle 774 00:36:50,683 --> 00:36:52,043 belongs to Dr. Watson. 775 00:36:54,483 --> 00:36:56,243 We're closing in on them, Amelia. 776 00:36:57,923 --> 00:36:59,722 Perhaps separating you from Clara 777 00:36:59,723 --> 00:37:02,082 was more than just snobbery. 778 00:37:02,083 --> 00:37:04,682 You always said they would try to approach her again. 779 00:37:04,683 --> 00:37:05,683 Clara is... 780 00:37:08,243 --> 00:37:09,762 So impressionable. 781 00:37:09,763 --> 00:37:13,003 Do I detect a growing fondness for your young charge? 782 00:37:14,163 --> 00:37:17,042 Now that I'm seeing how she was brought up, 783 00:37:17,043 --> 00:37:20,082 I know it's not Clara's fault she's the way she is. 784 00:37:20,083 --> 00:37:22,522 She was really kind to me when we met. 785 00:37:22,523 --> 00:37:25,442 Maybe I'm just jealous that she still has a mother 786 00:37:25,443 --> 00:37:29,123 to talk to, and I'd give anything to speak to mine again. 787 00:37:30,723 --> 00:37:32,083 Even if it was just for a minute. 788 00:37:33,643 --> 00:37:36,323 Even if it was just to tell her I'm doing what she wanted. 789 00:37:38,083 --> 00:37:41,643 Anyway. (horse hooves clopping) 790 00:37:43,283 --> 00:37:48,083 Amelia, I wanted to tell you that if I seemed distant 791 00:37:51,323 --> 00:37:54,643 when I sent you to the ambassador's house, I am sorry. 792 00:37:56,243 --> 00:37:57,763 Extremely sorry. Yeah. 793 00:37:59,123 --> 00:38:00,323 It's all right Mr. Holmes. 794 00:38:01,483 --> 00:38:03,682 I'm still getting to know you, 795 00:38:03,683 --> 00:38:05,003 so I didn't take it personally. 796 00:38:07,723 --> 00:38:10,442 Also, you told me someone needs to 797 00:38:10,443 --> 00:38:13,282 keep watch over Clara and I can't now. 798 00:38:13,283 --> 00:38:17,202 Your mind never strays far from the case. Commendable. 799 00:38:17,203 --> 00:38:19,242 We will save the subject of Lady Violet for later. 800 00:38:19,243 --> 00:38:21,922 Meanwhile, I will look after the young lady in your absence. 801 00:38:21,923 --> 00:38:23,082 These people don't spend time 802 00:38:23,083 --> 00:38:25,402 talking to servants, Mr. Holmes. 803 00:38:25,403 --> 00:38:26,963 I'm sure someone's watching us. 804 00:38:29,083 --> 00:38:31,562 There's more I want to tell you, but later. 805 00:38:31,563 --> 00:38:33,802 Quite right. I won't be long. 806 00:38:33,803 --> 00:38:38,762 (birds chirping) (gravel crunching) 807 00:38:38,763 --> 00:38:43,002 Mr. Sherlock Holmes of Baker Street, London. 808 00:38:43,003 --> 00:38:45,562 - It's him! - Oh, my. 809 00:38:45,563 --> 00:38:47,962 - Holmes. - Sherlock Holmes. 810 00:38:47,963 --> 00:38:52,122 (lively orchestral music) 811 00:38:52,123 --> 00:38:55,123 (guests chattering) 812 00:38:59,243 --> 00:39:02,043 (footsteps tapping) 813 00:39:04,243 --> 00:39:09,242 - You arrived on time. - I had hoped to surprise you. 814 00:39:09,243 --> 00:39:11,562 Well done. Now, excuse me briefly. 815 00:39:11,563 --> 00:39:13,002 I must check the ballroom 816 00:39:13,003 --> 00:39:15,922 and chide my students on their wretched dancing. 817 00:39:15,923 --> 00:39:17,562 Chase me down later. 818 00:39:17,563 --> 00:39:18,803 On that, you have my word. 819 00:39:25,563 --> 00:39:29,002 (coachman gasping) 820 00:39:29,003 --> 00:39:33,442 I am dying! Help me! Help! In the name of God, someone! 821 00:39:33,443 --> 00:39:34,243 Are you okay? 822 00:39:34,244 --> 00:39:35,682 Shall we visit the ballroom 823 00:39:35,683 --> 00:39:36,962 and take your first waltz? 824 00:39:36,963 --> 00:39:39,042 Thank you, Mr. Wiley. 825 00:39:39,043 --> 00:39:40,202 I will always remember you were the first 826 00:39:40,203 --> 00:39:41,322 to ask me to dance, 827 00:39:41,323 --> 00:39:44,522 but I'm afraid my principles do not allow me to stay. 828 00:39:44,523 --> 00:39:48,002 Miss Anderson, you cannot be leaving so quickly. 829 00:39:48,003 --> 00:39:50,482 Mr. Holmes, how lovely it is to see you, 830 00:39:50,483 --> 00:39:53,282 but I'm afraid, I must say farewell. 831 00:39:53,283 --> 00:39:55,242 My chaperone was forced to remain with the carriages, 832 00:39:55,243 --> 00:39:57,322 and I cannot enjoy myself inside 833 00:39:57,323 --> 00:39:58,922 while my friend is outside in the cold. 834 00:39:58,923 --> 00:40:02,722 Are you okay? (Amelia groaning) 835 00:40:02,723 --> 00:40:06,323 (dramatic orchestral music) 836 00:40:12,283 --> 00:40:14,842 (reins jingling) 837 00:40:14,843 --> 00:40:16,882 (Amelia grunting) (feet pounding) 838 00:40:16,883 --> 00:40:21,522 What do you mean, Amelia was denied entry? Unacceptable. 839 00:40:21,523 --> 00:40:22,682 Excuse me. 840 00:40:22,683 --> 00:40:25,082 I just spoke to her. Wait, Mr. Wiley... 841 00:40:25,083 --> 00:40:26,682 I beg your pardon, Miss Anderson. 842 00:40:26,683 --> 00:40:28,602 (glass shattering) 843 00:40:28,603 --> 00:40:30,003 Help! Help me! 844 00:40:32,843 --> 00:40:36,602 Help! (dramatic orchestral music) 845 00:40:36,603 --> 00:40:38,603 Help! Hey! Anyone, please! 846 00:40:42,763 --> 00:40:44,043 Help! - Come on! 847 00:40:45,563 --> 00:40:46,963 [Amelia] Help! 848 00:40:49,883 --> 00:40:54,683 (gun fires) (horse nickers) 849 00:40:55,523 --> 00:40:57,762 (gravel crunching) 850 00:40:57,763 --> 00:41:01,283 (dramatic orchestral music) 851 00:41:04,723 --> 00:41:07,722 (Amelia gasping) 852 00:41:07,723 --> 00:41:11,563 (inquisitive orchestral music) 853 00:41:20,763 --> 00:41:21,763 Ah. 854 00:41:26,443 --> 00:41:28,802 (Amelia sighs) 855 00:41:28,803 --> 00:41:32,003 (lively orchestral music)