1 00:01:34,430 --> 00:01:40,929 05 Sherlock Holmes In Washington English. 2 00:01:51,740 --> 00:01:52,929 Your name please? 3 00:01:52,940 --> 00:01:54,599 William Easter. 4 00:01:54,610 --> 00:01:55,979 Mr. William Easter? 5 00:01:55,990 --> 00:01:56,989 Right. 6 00:01:56,990 --> 00:01:58,289 Your passport please. 7 00:01:58,300 --> 00:02:00,260 Do I have to go through this rigmarole every time? 8 00:02:00,284 --> 00:02:01,439 Regulations, sir. 9 00:02:01,450 --> 00:02:03,379 Beastly nuisance I call it. 10 00:02:13,670 --> 00:02:16,199 You'll receive your American Visa in Lisbon. 11 00:02:16,210 --> 00:02:17,289 Will there be time? 12 00:02:17,300 --> 00:02:18,819 Definitely. 13 00:02:21,290 --> 00:02:24,409 We've seemed to cut our time pretty close, Sir Henry. Ha? 14 00:02:24,420 --> 00:02:26,129 Have you a word Sir Henry? 15 00:02:26,140 --> 00:02:27,919 - Do you wish to make any comments, sir? - Nothing at the present. 16 00:02:27,930 --> 00:02:30,250 Sir Henry, what is your destination New York or Washington? 17 00:02:30,274 --> 00:02:31,589 I'm sorry, I have nothing to say. 18 00:02:31,600 --> 00:02:33,389 Sir Henry Marchmont official business. 19 00:02:33,400 --> 00:02:35,129 Oh, Sir Henry Marchmont. 20 00:02:36,440 --> 00:02:38,019 - Sir Henry. - Thank You. 21 00:02:39,650 --> 00:02:42,939 - Good luck, Sir Henry. - Thanks, I may need it. 22 00:02:42,950 --> 00:02:44,189 Shall I take your case, sir? 23 00:02:44,200 --> 00:02:45,439 Definitely not. 24 00:02:45,450 --> 00:02:47,399 Sorry, gentlemen. 25 00:02:47,410 --> 00:02:49,609 I say, you think the old boy carried 26 00:02:49,620 --> 00:02:51,909 the fate of the empire in that little black case. 27 00:02:51,920 --> 00:02:53,159 Perhaps he does. 28 00:02:53,170 --> 00:02:55,199 Times up, boys. Roll it away. Lively now. 29 00:02:55,210 --> 00:02:57,369 Hey just a moment, you are shy one passenger. 30 00:02:57,380 --> 00:02:58,709 Hold on. 31 00:02:58,720 --> 00:03:00,709 Wait a bit. 32 00:03:00,720 --> 00:03:01,999 Wait I say. 33 00:03:02,010 --> 00:03:04,169 - I've got passage. - Yes. Your name sir? 34 00:03:04,180 --> 00:03:06,129 Grayson's the name, John Grayson, 35 00:03:06,140 --> 00:03:07,879 senior clerk Farlow Nash and Farlow, 36 00:03:07,890 --> 00:03:10,049 solicitor of Chancery Lane. 37 00:03:10,060 --> 00:03:13,049 You've got it all there. Everything quite regular. 38 00:03:13,060 --> 00:03:15,259 Sorry to delay you, 39 00:03:15,270 --> 00:03:17,269 missed the bus had to take a taxi. 40 00:03:17,280 --> 00:03:19,960 - Fearful nuisance. - Yes, sir. Hop aboard will you, we're late now. 41 00:03:19,984 --> 00:03:20,489 Thanks. 42 00:03:20,490 --> 00:03:23,309 Thanks awfully. Sorry to delay. 43 00:03:23,320 --> 00:03:26,059 - Thank you. - Right, old boy. Put her away. 44 00:03:29,790 --> 00:03:31,989 Excuse me, sir. I'm awfully sorry. 45 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:33,239 It's quite all right. 46 00:03:33,250 --> 00:03:36,049 I've no sense of balance, none whatever. 47 00:03:37,300 --> 00:03:38,869 Thanks. 48 00:03:40,880 --> 00:03:42,369 Clumsy of me. 49 00:03:42,380 --> 00:03:45,379 No sense of balance. That's what it is. 50 00:03:45,390 --> 00:03:48,029 The effects of the inner ear, I fancy. 51 00:05:25,919 --> 00:05:28,439 And when I read that you were in route to Washington, Sir Henry, 52 00:05:28,450 --> 00:05:30,859 I just couldn't rest until I found you. 53 00:05:30,870 --> 00:05:32,779 Now dear, when can you dine with us? 54 00:05:32,790 --> 00:05:36,239 Very kind Mrs. Jellison I'll put you first on my unofficial list. 55 00:05:36,250 --> 00:05:37,739 Oh, I have a much better idea. 56 00:05:37,750 --> 00:05:39,470 You must let me put you up during your stay. 57 00:05:39,471 --> 00:05:41,551 - Thanks very much but... - Washington is so crowded. 58 00:05:41,575 --> 00:05:43,703 I'll put you in the blue room. 59 00:05:45,880 --> 00:05:47,259 Come in. 60 00:05:58,310 --> 00:05:59,479 Thank you, sir. 61 00:06:05,070 --> 00:06:07,269 But if Sir Henry isn't the one who is? 62 00:06:07,280 --> 00:06:08,899 I don't know. 63 00:06:08,910 --> 00:06:11,769 But Sir Henry received a cable from London tipping him off. 64 00:06:11,780 --> 00:06:13,500 It's up to us to find the real British agent 65 00:06:13,501 --> 00:06:14,941 before this train reaches Washington. 66 00:06:14,965 --> 00:06:16,489 Yeah. 67 00:06:16,500 --> 00:06:18,819 Whoever got the document will be protected there. 68 00:06:18,830 --> 00:06:21,379 If Sir Henry isn't carrying it... 69 00:06:24,420 --> 00:06:25,579 I've got it. 70 00:06:25,590 --> 00:06:27,789 Besides Sir Henry and myself 71 00:06:27,800 --> 00:06:30,289 only one man's come all the way from London. 72 00:06:30,300 --> 00:06:32,709 A chap called Grayson, John Grayson. 73 00:06:32,720 --> 00:06:34,879 Well, then Grayson's are man. 74 00:06:34,890 --> 00:06:36,589 Grayson's carrying the document 75 00:06:36,600 --> 00:06:39,839 while Sir Henry is being used as a decoy. 76 00:06:39,850 --> 00:06:42,239 It's so old it's new. 77 00:06:43,650 --> 00:06:47,269 When Grayson leaves the club car and goes to get his luggage 78 00:06:47,280 --> 00:06:49,259 that's our cue. 79 00:06:52,370 --> 00:06:53,819 We know what to do, Easter. 80 00:06:53,830 --> 00:06:55,189 Good. 81 00:06:55,200 --> 00:06:57,529 That's Grayson standing at the bar, 82 00:06:57,540 --> 00:06:59,569 the little fellow. 83 00:07:14,890 --> 00:07:17,549 - Excuse me, sir. - Don't give it thought, brother. 84 00:07:17,560 --> 00:07:19,759 I'm in politics, I'm used to hard knocks. 85 00:07:19,770 --> 00:07:21,759 I'm Henry Babcock, Senator Babcock. 86 00:07:21,770 --> 00:07:23,719 How do you do? John Grayson. 87 00:07:23,730 --> 00:07:25,139 Sit down, Grayson. 88 00:07:25,150 --> 00:07:27,769 Have a glass of grape juice from my home state. 89 00:07:27,780 --> 00:07:31,639 Used to know a man named Grayson. Mighty fine man. 90 00:07:31,650 --> 00:07:33,019 He was murdered. 91 00:07:33,030 --> 00:07:34,609 Two grapes, George. 92 00:07:34,620 --> 00:07:35,620 Fine, sir. 93 00:07:36,700 --> 00:07:38,569 This book has got me all confused. 94 00:07:38,580 --> 00:07:41,359 I do wish you'd set me straight on the international situation. 95 00:07:41,370 --> 00:07:44,909 Rather large order I'm afraid. 96 00:07:44,920 --> 00:07:47,119 Oh, you're so right, Sir Henry. 97 00:07:47,130 --> 00:07:51,659 One must take the broader view I always say. 98 00:07:59,100 --> 00:08:00,419 Another grape juice, Grayson, 99 00:08:00,430 --> 00:08:03,339 you can't have too many vitamins I always say. 100 00:08:03,350 --> 00:08:05,509 Thanks, Senator but if you don't mind 101 00:08:05,520 --> 00:08:07,429 I'll have a whiskey and soda. 102 00:08:07,440 --> 00:08:09,309 Why sure. 103 00:08:09,320 --> 00:08:11,200 - George, bring them over, will you? - Yes, sir. 104 00:08:11,224 --> 00:08:13,923 Let's get a chair. I was built for comfort. 105 00:08:24,790 --> 00:08:26,569 Solid little beggars. 106 00:08:26,580 --> 00:08:28,449 Kept some myself as a lad, 107 00:08:28,460 --> 00:08:30,159 till mother got a cat. 108 00:08:30,170 --> 00:08:31,869 Shh. 109 00:08:31,880 --> 00:08:34,669 Don't say C-A-T. 110 00:08:34,680 --> 00:08:36,809 Oh, sorry. 111 00:08:42,600 --> 00:08:47,139 - Permit me, ma'am. - Oh, thank you. You're very kind, I'm sure. 112 00:08:47,150 --> 00:08:48,209 Pardon me, sir. 113 00:08:49,360 --> 00:08:51,719 Here we are. 114 00:08:51,730 --> 00:08:52,649 Porter. 115 00:08:52,650 --> 00:08:53,259 Yes, sir. 116 00:08:53,320 --> 00:08:54,809 Are we on time? 117 00:08:54,820 --> 00:08:57,999 Yes, sir. We'll be in Washington in twenty-minutes. 118 00:09:01,740 --> 00:09:04,149 By the way Grayson, what's your line? 119 00:09:04,160 --> 00:09:05,569 Line? 120 00:09:05,580 --> 00:09:07,420 Yeah, what business you in? What's your racket? 121 00:09:07,444 --> 00:09:09,159 Oh, I represent a London legal firm. 122 00:09:09,170 --> 00:09:10,579 Farlow, Nash and Farlow. 123 00:09:10,590 --> 00:09:11,699 Farlow? 124 00:09:11,710 --> 00:09:13,749 I used to know a man named Farlow. 125 00:09:13,760 --> 00:09:16,000 No, no it was Marlow. Couldn't have been the same fellow. 126 00:09:16,024 --> 00:09:17,853 No, I suppose not. 127 00:09:19,600 --> 00:09:21,339 I've been making a tour of my state 128 00:09:21,350 --> 00:09:23,209 getting the opinions of the home folks. 129 00:09:23,220 --> 00:09:25,589 Taking a lot of their ideas back to Washington. 130 00:09:25,600 --> 00:09:27,759 I'd like to hear more of your activities, Senator. 131 00:09:27,770 --> 00:09:29,049 Give me your address, sir 132 00:09:29,060 --> 00:09:32,009 and I'll have all my speeches mailed to you. 133 00:09:32,020 --> 00:09:34,349 You're quite too kind, sir. 134 00:09:34,360 --> 00:09:36,949 Sorry, I have no card. 135 00:09:43,330 --> 00:09:44,569 Oh, porter. 136 00:09:44,580 --> 00:09:46,819 Yes, miss? 137 00:09:46,830 --> 00:09:48,919 Permit me. 138 00:09:52,590 --> 00:09:53,699 Thank you very much. 139 00:09:53,710 --> 00:09:55,339 Not at all. 140 00:09:58,880 --> 00:10:02,209 I'll be at this address for the next week or so, 141 00:10:02,220 --> 00:10:03,379 I hope. 142 00:10:03,390 --> 00:10:04,709 Thank you. 143 00:10:04,720 --> 00:10:06,839 I'll get my papers together. 144 00:10:06,850 --> 00:10:08,879 Pleasant meeting, my friend. 145 00:10:08,890 --> 00:10:10,339 Better look me up in Washington. 146 00:10:10,350 --> 00:10:11,759 I'll just get my bag. 147 00:10:11,770 --> 00:10:13,499 Thank you, thank you. 148 00:10:16,990 --> 00:10:20,549 Oh, I forgot to pay George. Excuse me, sir. 149 00:10:24,830 --> 00:10:27,109 Everybody be calm. Just a little blackout. 150 00:10:27,120 --> 00:10:28,139 Keep your seats. 151 00:10:29,540 --> 00:10:32,239 Don't get excited. Just a little blackout. 152 00:10:32,250 --> 00:10:33,419 Keep your seats. 153 00:10:36,880 --> 00:10:38,559 Mice! 154 00:10:40,430 --> 00:10:42,969 Oh, dear. All gone. 155 00:11:03,030 --> 00:11:04,409 Peter! 156 00:11:05,790 --> 00:11:07,969 - Peter. - Nancy, darling. 157 00:11:09,040 --> 00:11:10,909 I didn't dream you'd be able to meet me. 158 00:11:10,920 --> 00:11:12,449 I got leave. 159 00:11:12,460 --> 00:11:14,460 - Oh, darling, that's wonderful. - Just three days. 160 00:11:14,484 --> 00:11:15,369 Oh, that's awful. 161 00:11:15,380 --> 00:11:16,869 We haven't a second to lose. 162 00:11:16,880 --> 00:11:19,079 First thing I did... 163 00:11:19,090 --> 00:11:21,919 - Was get this. - Oh, darling. 164 00:11:21,930 --> 00:11:22,999 This finger. 165 00:11:23,010 --> 00:11:25,199 Well I haven't had much experience. 166 00:11:28,430 --> 00:11:31,009 Look, day after tomorrow your aunt's giving us a reception 167 00:11:31,020 --> 00:11:34,009 until then you and I are going to be a couple of busy people. 168 00:11:34,020 --> 00:11:37,019 Oh, I beg your pardon. 169 00:11:41,240 --> 00:11:42,969 Goodbye. 170 00:11:43,610 --> 00:11:45,229 Who's your boyfriend? 171 00:11:45,240 --> 00:11:46,269 You needn't worry. 172 00:11:46,280 --> 00:11:48,319 He just lit a cigarette for me. 173 00:12:17,060 --> 00:12:20,219 This is the BBC News Bureau 174 00:12:20,230 --> 00:12:22,179 broadcasting from London. 175 00:12:22,190 --> 00:12:27,109 At this time we present our regular morning summary of the news. 176 00:12:27,120 --> 00:12:31,899 A British subject has disappeared under curious circumstances. 177 00:12:31,910 --> 00:12:33,489 John Grayson, 178 00:12:33,500 --> 00:12:37,119 senior clerk in the firm of Farlow Nash and Farlow, 179 00:12:37,130 --> 00:12:39,539 solicitors, Chancery Lane, 180 00:12:39,550 --> 00:12:43,829 has not arrived at his firm's representatives in Washington. 181 00:12:43,840 --> 00:12:46,329 Foul play is suspected. 182 00:12:47,140 --> 00:12:49,419 Deplorable, simply deplorable. 183 00:12:49,430 --> 00:12:52,129 It's the sort of thing that shakes your faith, by George. 184 00:12:52,140 --> 00:12:54,679 I say, Holmes, shakes your faith in everything. 185 00:12:54,690 --> 00:12:56,299 You alarm me, Watson. 186 00:12:56,310 --> 00:12:58,099 I've never seen you affected by the news however startling. 187 00:12:58,110 --> 00:13:00,009 Startling, my dear fellow, it's devastating. 188 00:13:00,020 --> 00:13:01,219 Seen the scores? 189 00:13:01,230 --> 00:13:04,349 The Navy got 428 for six wickets. 190 00:13:04,360 --> 00:13:06,229 Against the Army at Lords. 191 00:13:06,240 --> 00:13:08,840 May I draw your attention to the fact that really momentous things 192 00:13:08,864 --> 00:13:10,189 are happening in the world today? 193 00:13:10,200 --> 00:13:13,239 I know all about that. I'll get to them later on. 194 00:13:13,250 --> 00:13:14,529 Excuse me. 195 00:13:14,540 --> 00:13:17,159 - Mind my egg, old boy. - Oh, I'm sorry. 196 00:13:17,170 --> 00:13:18,779 With your consuming interest in the game 197 00:13:18,790 --> 00:13:20,470 I'm surprised that you've changed your mind 198 00:13:20,471 --> 00:13:22,752 about running up to Lord's cricket grounds this afternoon. 199 00:13:22,776 --> 00:13:25,999 Well, it can't be helped. I had to put it off... 200 00:13:26,010 --> 00:13:27,579 How did you know I'd changed my mind? 201 00:13:27,590 --> 00:13:29,249 Elementary, my dear Watson. 202 00:13:29,260 --> 00:13:31,629 Invariably when you go to a cricket match 203 00:13:31,640 --> 00:13:33,919 you fill your flask with my best whiskey. 204 00:13:33,930 --> 00:13:36,929 Just now I noted in passing that the flask was empty. 205 00:13:36,940 --> 00:13:39,300 A single whiff informed me that it had been recently filled, 206 00:13:39,324 --> 00:13:40,759 obviously after filling it, 207 00:13:40,770 --> 00:13:42,769 you would pour the contents back into the bottle, 208 00:13:42,780 --> 00:13:45,849 therefore you would have changed your mind about a cricket match. 209 00:13:45,860 --> 00:13:51,049 You amaze me, Holmes. You're positively... amazing. 210 00:13:51,580 --> 00:13:54,359 Come in, Mrs. Hudson. 211 00:13:54,370 --> 00:13:56,529 Oh, excuse me, Mr. Holmes, there's a gentleman 212 00:13:56,540 --> 00:13:58,199 and he's very insistent. 213 00:13:58,210 --> 00:14:01,119 Well I do declare, he followed me right up the stairs. 214 00:14:01,130 --> 00:14:02,539 Didn't I ask you to wait? 215 00:14:02,550 --> 00:14:04,159 My good woman, you may ask me to wait 216 00:14:04,170 --> 00:14:05,869 but not the British Empire. 217 00:14:05,880 --> 00:14:08,869 Mr. Holmes, I must talk to you immediately. 218 00:14:08,880 --> 00:14:10,209 How are you, Mr. Ahrens? 219 00:14:10,220 --> 00:14:11,980 That will be all now. Thank you, Mrs. Hudson. 220 00:14:12,004 --> 00:14:14,603 My good woman indeed. Huh. 221 00:14:15,180 --> 00:14:17,009 Ahrens? I seem to know that name. 222 00:14:17,020 --> 00:14:18,509 Don't tell me, my dear Watson, 223 00:14:18,520 --> 00:14:20,299 that you don't recognize Mr. Ahrens of the home office. 224 00:14:20,310 --> 00:14:22,009 Why yes, of course. I knew you the moment you came in. 225 00:14:22,020 --> 00:14:23,679 - How are you, Ahrens? - How do you do? 226 00:14:23,690 --> 00:14:25,429 Did you see what the Navy did to the Army at Lords yesterday? 227 00:14:25,440 --> 00:14:27,160 All right Watson, go on with your breakfast. 228 00:14:27,184 --> 00:14:29,189 Bad show. 428/6 wickets. 229 00:14:29,200 --> 00:14:33,569 Mr. Holmes, I am here on a matter of the utmost secrecy. 230 00:14:33,580 --> 00:14:36,540 I assure you, Mr. Ahrens that Doctor Watson is the very sole of discretion. 231 00:14:36,564 --> 00:14:37,989 Won't you sit down? 232 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:39,859 By the by, Watson 233 00:14:39,870 --> 00:14:41,659 please be so good as to keep tapping on the table with your knife. 234 00:14:41,670 --> 00:14:43,779 Tapping on the table with a knife? 235 00:14:43,790 --> 00:14:45,789 It will break the wavelength if by any chance there's a dictograph in the walls. 236 00:14:45,800 --> 00:14:47,369 Oh, really? 237 00:14:49,550 --> 00:14:51,639 - Cigarette? - No, thank you. 238 00:14:53,850 --> 00:14:56,839 You can stop now, Watson. 239 00:14:56,850 --> 00:14:59,129 Well, Mr. Ahrens 240 00:14:59,140 --> 00:15:02,009 I take it you have called on me in connection with the kidnapping 241 00:15:02,020 --> 00:15:05,509 of John Grayson in America last night. 242 00:15:05,520 --> 00:15:07,179 Why yes. 243 00:15:07,190 --> 00:15:10,519 Yes, exactly. 244 00:15:10,530 --> 00:15:13,109 Grayson was carrying a document of a very confidential nature. 245 00:15:13,120 --> 00:15:14,689 Indeed. 246 00:15:14,700 --> 00:15:17,229 It's contents were of such great international importance 247 00:15:17,240 --> 00:15:19,189 that I am not at liberty to reveal them 248 00:15:19,200 --> 00:15:23,569 but if that document falls into the hands of the enemy, 249 00:15:23,580 --> 00:15:26,289 I can only say it will be absolutely disastrous 250 00:15:26,300 --> 00:15:29,119 for this government and our allies. 251 00:15:29,130 --> 00:15:30,789 For that reason 252 00:15:30,800 --> 00:15:34,709 we did not wish to transport it to Washington in the usual way. 253 00:15:34,720 --> 00:15:37,709 So a regular King's messenger, Sir Henry Marchmont, was dispatched. 254 00:15:37,720 --> 00:15:39,259 - Not carrying the document of course. - That's right. 255 00:15:39,270 --> 00:15:41,429 - Sir Henry was the sort of... - A decoy shall we say? 256 00:15:41,440 --> 00:15:43,339 Precisely. 257 00:15:43,350 --> 00:15:46,099 The document was actually entrusted 258 00:15:46,110 --> 00:15:50,679 to a reliable but insignificant man in our secret service. 259 00:15:50,690 --> 00:15:52,519 On his arrival in Washington 260 00:15:52,530 --> 00:15:54,439 he was to make himself known to Sir Henry 261 00:15:54,450 --> 00:15:56,689 and deliver the document. 262 00:15:56,700 --> 00:15:59,149 Now not even Sir Henry knew that this man, Pettibone, 263 00:15:59,160 --> 00:16:01,109 who travelled under the name of John Grayson, 264 00:16:01,120 --> 00:16:02,909 was the real messenger. 265 00:16:02,920 --> 00:16:03,919 - Pettibone? - Yes. 266 00:16:03,920 --> 00:16:05,119 - Alfred Pettibone? - Yes. 267 00:16:05,130 --> 00:16:07,369 Good man. None better. 268 00:16:07,380 --> 00:16:10,749 I've worked with him often. 269 00:16:10,760 --> 00:16:13,669 I hope you may be able to work with him again. 270 00:16:13,680 --> 00:16:15,520 But he's completely disappeared, he's vanished, 271 00:16:15,544 --> 00:16:17,999 gone without leaving a trace. 272 00:16:18,010 --> 00:16:21,969 I can see the possibility of serious ramifications in his disappearance. 273 00:16:21,980 --> 00:16:24,089 Exactly. 274 00:16:24,100 --> 00:16:26,549 So far we've been able to keep the knowledge of our loss 275 00:16:26,560 --> 00:16:29,139 from both the American and British public. 276 00:16:29,150 --> 00:16:32,479 Holmes, you must retrieve that document 277 00:16:32,490 --> 00:16:36,609 before it can be used against us. 278 00:16:36,620 --> 00:16:39,229 Of course the Washington Police have been notified 279 00:16:39,240 --> 00:16:40,859 of Grayson's disappearance 280 00:16:40,870 --> 00:16:43,699 but even they don't know that he was carrying the document. 281 00:16:43,710 --> 00:16:46,569 Now, that's about all the detail I'm at liberty to give you. 282 00:16:46,580 --> 00:16:48,949 Well, if they've got Grayson, that is Pettibone, 283 00:16:48,960 --> 00:16:51,699 - they must got the papers! - Not necessarily, Watson. 284 00:16:51,710 --> 00:16:55,039 It doesn't follow because they got the man, they got the document. 285 00:16:55,050 --> 00:16:56,709 What form is this document in? 286 00:16:56,720 --> 00:16:59,419 It was typed on two sheets of legal paper. 287 00:16:59,430 --> 00:17:01,459 Two sheets? That's too bulky to swallow. 288 00:17:01,470 --> 00:17:03,419 And dry, Watson, cheerfully dry. 289 00:17:03,430 --> 00:17:05,299 Especially legal papers. 290 00:17:05,310 --> 00:17:07,549 Well, whatever shape the document was in 291 00:17:07,560 --> 00:17:09,259 I trust Pettibone to get rid of it 292 00:17:09,270 --> 00:17:11,269 before anyone could lay hands on him. 293 00:17:11,280 --> 00:17:14,160 The document must be found before it falls into the hands of our enemies. 294 00:17:14,161 --> 00:17:15,961 I'm here on behalf of His Majesty's government 295 00:17:15,985 --> 00:17:17,349 who urges you to find it. 296 00:17:17,360 --> 00:17:19,019 That means going to Washington, of course. 297 00:17:19,030 --> 00:17:20,519 With all possible speed. 298 00:17:20,530 --> 00:17:23,069 A bomber is waiting for you at Creighton. 299 00:17:23,080 --> 00:17:24,680 - Goodbye, Doctor Watson. - Goodbye, sir. 300 00:17:24,704 --> 00:17:25,989 Goodbye, Ahrens. 301 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:28,279 - Goodbye, Holmes. Good luck. - Thanks very much. 302 00:17:28,290 --> 00:17:30,119 We're relying on you. 303 00:17:31,500 --> 00:17:33,199 Well, Watson 304 00:17:33,210 --> 00:17:35,159 we're off to Washington at once. 305 00:17:35,170 --> 00:17:37,810 America, I say that's exciting. I've never seen a game of baseball. 306 00:17:37,834 --> 00:17:40,089 - Let's go and start packing at once... - Presently. 307 00:17:40,100 --> 00:17:44,009 First, I'd like to take a look at the home of Alfred Pettibone. 308 00:17:44,020 --> 00:17:45,799 Come along, Watson. 309 00:18:12,130 --> 00:18:15,409 Why Doctor Watson, what a surprise. 310 00:18:15,420 --> 00:18:17,409 And Mr. Holmes, won't you come in? 311 00:18:17,420 --> 00:18:18,709 Thank you. 312 00:18:18,720 --> 00:18:20,289 I'm frightfully sorry 313 00:18:20,300 --> 00:18:22,999 but you've won't find my son in he's gone to Washington. 314 00:18:23,010 --> 00:18:24,419 Some business or other. 315 00:18:24,430 --> 00:18:27,049 Poor fellow I'm afraid that he'll never... 316 00:18:27,060 --> 00:18:29,219 never get used to the climate over there. 317 00:18:29,230 --> 00:18:31,150 Would you mind if we looked over your son's room? 318 00:18:31,174 --> 00:18:33,259 - Why of course, it's upstairs. - Thank you. 319 00:18:33,270 --> 00:18:35,929 Some friends tell me it's very, very muggy, very sticky. 320 00:18:35,940 --> 00:18:37,889 You'll find it's like Philadelphia... 321 00:18:37,900 --> 00:18:40,149 You'll find his room in a dreadful pickle, Mr. Holmes. 322 00:18:40,160 --> 00:18:41,399 Quite messy he is. 323 00:18:41,410 --> 00:18:43,729 If I so much as put my nose inside, 324 00:18:43,740 --> 00:18:47,759 as if I cared anything about his silly old collection. 325 00:18:57,260 --> 00:19:00,749 This fellow, Pettibone, seems a curious sort of a fellow. 326 00:19:00,760 --> 00:19:03,169 Sort of a collector of collections. 327 00:19:03,180 --> 00:19:05,999 Postage stamps, 328 00:19:06,010 --> 00:19:08,299 military buttons, 329 00:19:08,310 --> 00:19:12,009 butterfly, oh, bugs, 330 00:19:12,020 --> 00:19:15,389 snapshots, 331 00:19:15,400 --> 00:19:17,519 all sorts of rubbish. 332 00:19:17,530 --> 00:19:20,849 Yes, I shall write a monograph some day 333 00:19:20,860 --> 00:19:25,849 on the noxious habit of accumulating useless trivia. 334 00:19:30,790 --> 00:19:32,869 Please be so good as to stop pacing, Watson. 335 00:19:32,880 --> 00:19:34,119 You distract me. 336 00:19:34,130 --> 00:19:37,179 All right, all right. 337 00:19:42,720 --> 00:19:44,749 Unless I'm greatly mistaken, our friend Pettibone, 338 00:19:44,760 --> 00:19:49,129 did not carry two pages of legal paper when he left this room. 339 00:19:49,140 --> 00:19:51,299 I wouldn't be too sure, Holmes. 340 00:19:51,310 --> 00:19:52,839 Ashes are deceptive you know? 341 00:19:52,850 --> 00:19:55,099 On the contrary, my dear, Watson. 342 00:19:55,110 --> 00:19:58,019 The rag used on artificial documents 343 00:19:58,030 --> 00:20:00,599 leads an ash that is unmistakable. 344 00:20:00,610 --> 00:20:02,099 Oh, do stop pacing! 345 00:20:02,110 --> 00:20:04,609 I'm not pacing. I haven't moved an inch. 346 00:20:04,620 --> 00:20:07,819 I'm sorry, old fellow. My error. 347 00:20:11,540 --> 00:20:13,319 Must be Mrs. Pettibone, 348 00:20:13,330 --> 00:20:15,029 heavy woman, light on her feet. 349 00:20:15,040 --> 00:20:16,739 Doesn't follow. 350 00:20:16,750 --> 00:20:18,989 Our friend seems to be quite a camera enthusiast. 351 00:20:19,000 --> 00:20:20,999 What's this? 352 00:20:21,010 --> 00:20:24,249 Cook F / 1 .5, that's a very fast lens. 353 00:20:24,260 --> 00:20:27,339 F / 3.5, 354 00:20:27,350 --> 00:20:29,229 and a Sommer. 355 00:20:30,220 --> 00:20:32,219 Copying set up. 356 00:20:32,230 --> 00:20:33,839 American match folders. 357 00:20:33,850 --> 00:20:36,349 That's right, U.S.A. 358 00:20:36,360 --> 00:20:41,769 Now why would Pettibone want American match folders in his work? 359 00:20:41,780 --> 00:20:44,229 And a microscope, most interesting. 360 00:20:44,240 --> 00:20:45,359 What's this? 361 00:20:49,450 --> 00:20:54,779 Watson this microscope was last used for examining microfilm. 362 00:20:54,790 --> 00:20:56,909 I'm beginning to see the pattern. 363 00:20:56,920 --> 00:20:58,409 It stopped now. 364 00:20:58,420 --> 00:21:00,540 Did you know that the letters of our soldiers overseas 365 00:21:00,564 --> 00:21:02,119 are being photographed on microfilm 366 00:21:02,130 --> 00:21:05,039 so that one carrier pigeon can carry the equivalent of 18,000 letters? 367 00:21:05,050 --> 00:21:06,249 Oh really? 368 00:21:06,260 --> 00:21:08,459 We had a carrier pigeon in the last war. 369 00:21:08,470 --> 00:21:11,549 - Back in 1915 belonging to the Brigade Signal Corp. - Did you? 370 00:21:11,560 --> 00:21:15,839 Yeah, the poor bird kept flying round and round in circles all day long. 371 00:21:15,850 --> 00:21:19,099 Found out later on that it was cross-eyed. 372 00:21:19,110 --> 00:21:21,929 Tragic thing. 373 00:21:21,940 --> 00:21:24,279 Where are you going, huh? 374 00:21:27,320 --> 00:21:29,729 Oh, dark room, huh? 375 00:21:29,740 --> 00:21:32,399 This is what I was looking for. 376 00:21:32,410 --> 00:21:36,149 This projector magnifies tremendously anything placed on the slide 377 00:21:36,160 --> 00:21:38,349 like this piece of microfilm. 378 00:21:42,089 --> 00:21:43,089 Understand? 379 00:21:43,090 --> 00:21:44,499 Can't say I do exactly, no. 380 00:21:44,510 --> 00:21:45,569 Wait a minute. 381 00:21:47,630 --> 00:21:49,919 I'll show you what he's photographed. 382 00:21:54,270 --> 00:21:55,879 Well, it's that match folder. 383 00:21:55,890 --> 00:21:57,509 Why did he want to photograph that for? 384 00:21:57,520 --> 00:21:59,679 Probably to line up his equipment 385 00:21:59,690 --> 00:22:01,809 before he photographed the document. 386 00:22:01,820 --> 00:22:04,099 - We got him, Watson. - Oh, have we? 387 00:22:04,110 --> 00:22:05,269 Yes. 388 00:22:05,280 --> 00:22:06,389 Come along. 389 00:22:06,400 --> 00:22:09,229 All is clear as mud to me. 390 00:22:09,240 --> 00:22:10,689 Just as I thought, 391 00:22:10,700 --> 00:22:12,939 this document has been reduced to microfilm 392 00:22:12,950 --> 00:22:14,859 to make its concealment possible. 393 00:22:14,870 --> 00:22:17,399 Alfred Pettibone is a most ingenious fellow. 394 00:22:17,410 --> 00:22:20,319 A bulky document is obviously difficult to conceal 395 00:22:20,330 --> 00:22:23,619 but two pages of a state paper, photographed on microfilm, 396 00:22:23,630 --> 00:22:26,829 would be reduced to a size no larger than a stamp. 397 00:22:26,840 --> 00:22:30,289 Slitting a match folder with this a... 398 00:22:30,300 --> 00:22:32,539 With this razor blade. 399 00:22:35,430 --> 00:22:37,549 Pettibone placed the now minute document inside, 400 00:22:37,560 --> 00:22:39,299 stuck it together again and there he had it. 401 00:22:39,310 --> 00:22:40,870 An American match folder, rare in London 402 00:22:40,894 --> 00:22:43,599 but completely inconspicuous in the United States. 403 00:22:43,610 --> 00:22:47,059 Do you mean to say were off to America just to look for a match folder? 404 00:22:47,070 --> 00:22:48,479 It's a big country. 405 00:22:48,490 --> 00:22:50,519 A big country, Watson 406 00:22:50,530 --> 00:22:53,279 and a small match folder. Come along. 407 00:22:59,540 --> 00:23:01,569 Did you find what you were looking for, Mr. Holmes? 408 00:23:01,580 --> 00:23:03,619 Yes, thank you, Mrs. Pettibone. 409 00:23:03,630 --> 00:23:05,230 By the by you haven't been up on the roof 410 00:23:05,254 --> 00:23:06,689 in the last twenty minutes have you? 411 00:23:06,690 --> 00:23:08,409 Why no. What made you think that... 412 00:23:08,420 --> 00:23:10,780 - Well, we distinctly heard footsteps... - Nonsense, Watson, 413 00:23:10,804 --> 00:23:12,659 - it was the house settling. - Gracious yes. 414 00:23:12,660 --> 00:23:16,049 Such popping and groaning, we're quite used to it. 415 00:23:16,060 --> 00:23:17,579 Thank you. 416 00:23:19,640 --> 00:23:21,839 - Goodbye, Mr. Holmes. - Goodbye, Mrs. Pettibone. 417 00:23:21,850 --> 00:23:23,389 - Goodbye, Doctor Watson. - Goodbye. 418 00:23:23,400 --> 00:23:25,059 So sorry you missed Alfred. 419 00:23:25,070 --> 00:23:26,769 I'll tell him the minute he gets back. 420 00:23:26,780 --> 00:23:29,599 Gets back? Oh yes, yes, yes of course. 421 00:23:29,610 --> 00:23:31,559 Goodbye again, Mrs. Pettibone. 422 00:23:31,570 --> 00:23:33,099 Just a minute, Watson. 423 00:23:44,710 --> 00:23:46,739 That was no accident I assure you, Watson. 424 00:23:46,750 --> 00:23:48,550 Well, aren't you going to find out who did it? 425 00:23:48,574 --> 00:23:50,789 Time's too precious now. 426 00:23:50,800 --> 00:23:53,081 At least I know they've learned of my entry into the case. 427 00:23:53,105 --> 00:23:55,339 They? Who are they? 428 00:23:55,350 --> 00:23:58,709 The same group that took Alfred Pettibone off the train on his way to Washington. 429 00:23:58,720 --> 00:24:00,839 A group that will stop at nothing 430 00:24:00,850 --> 00:24:03,469 to get their hands on the document he carried. 431 00:24:03,480 --> 00:24:06,599 Their leader is a clever, resourceful criminal 432 00:24:06,610 --> 00:24:09,309 who seems to have sources of information from everywhere. 433 00:24:09,320 --> 00:24:11,769 That means a worldwide organization 434 00:24:11,780 --> 00:24:14,059 - who'll stop at nothing, you say. - Quite. 435 00:24:14,070 --> 00:24:15,830 That's why we must get our bags and ourselves 436 00:24:15,854 --> 00:24:17,729 aboard that bomber without delay. 437 00:24:17,740 --> 00:24:20,359 We're opposed by an adversary worthy of our best efforts. 438 00:24:20,370 --> 00:24:23,029 At present he has all the advantages. 439 00:24:23,040 --> 00:24:28,239 Even that of being only a merciless, nameless shadow. 440 00:24:28,250 --> 00:24:29,999 Think of it, Watson, 441 00:24:30,010 --> 00:24:33,309 in a few hours we'll be flying out over the Atlantic. 442 00:24:39,560 --> 00:24:41,849 We're flying over New York, sir. 443 00:24:44,520 --> 00:24:46,449 New York, eh? 444 00:24:48,650 --> 00:24:50,059 Yes, sir. 445 00:24:50,070 --> 00:24:53,049 We've been cleared by radio, non-stop Washington. 446 00:24:58,910 --> 00:25:02,239 What is that book that so engrosses your attention, Watson? 447 00:25:02,250 --> 00:25:05,409 A book on the quaint customs and manners of America. 448 00:25:05,420 --> 00:25:09,119 We must be half way across and I've only got to page thirty-seven. 449 00:25:09,130 --> 00:25:10,739 For your information, my dear fellow, 450 00:25:10,750 --> 00:25:13,709 we are now flying over New York. 451 00:25:13,720 --> 00:25:15,869 Flying over New York? 452 00:25:15,880 --> 00:25:18,169 Good gracious me. 453 00:25:18,180 --> 00:25:20,009 Extraordinary. 454 00:25:46,250 --> 00:25:47,819 This is the embassy car, Mr. Holmes. 455 00:25:47,830 --> 00:25:49,409 You're being very helpful, Mr. Lang. 456 00:25:49,420 --> 00:25:52,079 Detective Lieutenant Grogan of the Washington Police. 457 00:25:52,090 --> 00:25:53,409 - How do you do? - Welcome to Washington. 458 00:25:53,420 --> 00:25:54,959 Thank you. This is my associate Doctor Watson. 459 00:25:54,970 --> 00:25:56,370 - How do you do, sir? - How are you? 460 00:25:56,394 --> 00:25:58,289 I suppose I should say, how are you, buddy? 461 00:25:58,300 --> 00:26:00,879 What's... what's cooking? 462 00:26:00,890 --> 00:26:02,379 Oh, come along, Watson. 463 00:26:02,390 --> 00:26:05,629 Oh, it says it here in the book. Oh, what's cooking? 464 00:26:15,900 --> 00:26:18,059 Grogan's in charge of investigating the Grayson case 465 00:26:18,070 --> 00:26:19,729 for the Washington Police. 466 00:26:19,740 --> 00:26:21,309 Any new developments Grogan? 467 00:26:21,320 --> 00:26:22,569 None, Mr. Holmes. 468 00:26:22,580 --> 00:26:24,439 I'd be glad let you have our complete file 469 00:26:24,450 --> 00:26:26,359 and of course we'll cooperate in every way. 470 00:26:26,370 --> 00:26:28,409 Thank you. I shall appreciate your help, 471 00:26:28,420 --> 00:26:30,369 especially as I'm unfamiliar with your country. 472 00:26:30,380 --> 00:26:33,199 Oh yes, of course, this is your first visit. 473 00:26:33,210 --> 00:26:35,399 Oh, there's the Lincoln Memorial. 474 00:26:39,590 --> 00:26:41,379 Most impressive. 475 00:26:41,390 --> 00:26:42,879 Oh, by the by, Mr. Lang, 476 00:26:42,890 --> 00:26:44,549 thank you for your cablegram. 477 00:26:44,560 --> 00:26:46,379 I received it just before I left London. 478 00:26:46,390 --> 00:26:48,759 Cable? I sent no cable. 479 00:26:48,770 --> 00:26:51,139 About our reservations at the Hotel Metropole. 480 00:26:51,150 --> 00:26:53,849 Why no, we thought you'd stay at the Embassy of course. 481 00:26:53,860 --> 00:26:55,809 Look at that. 482 00:26:55,820 --> 00:26:58,099 Well, since some strange person 483 00:26:58,110 --> 00:27:00,979 has taken such an extraordinary interest in my welfare 484 00:27:00,990 --> 00:27:03,149 I think I shall stay at the Hotel Metropole. 485 00:27:03,160 --> 00:27:06,149 Oh, Mr. Holmes, there's the Washington Monument. 486 00:27:09,540 --> 00:27:11,829 There's the Capitol, Mr. Holmes. 487 00:27:17,510 --> 00:27:19,689 Magnificent. 488 00:27:29,140 --> 00:27:32,069 - We're expecting you, Mr. Holmes. - Thank you. 489 00:27:35,480 --> 00:27:39,179 I've questioned everybody known to have been in that club car, as a matter of course. 490 00:27:39,190 --> 00:27:40,889 Sir Henry Marchmont confirms 491 00:27:40,900 --> 00:27:45,939 that Grayson had contact only with the people on this list. 492 00:27:45,950 --> 00:27:48,689 Now he had a drink with Senator Babcock 493 00:27:48,700 --> 00:27:52,489 and he chatted with a Miss Pringle about some mice she had in a cage 494 00:27:52,500 --> 00:27:55,949 and then he picked up a book dropped by a Mrs. Jellison. 495 00:27:55,960 --> 00:27:57,789 Not very much to go on. 496 00:27:57,800 --> 00:28:00,909 How many of these people have been attacked already? 497 00:28:00,920 --> 00:28:03,539 I've heard about your deductions, Mr. Holmes. 498 00:28:03,550 --> 00:28:06,249 Well, Senator Babcock was held up on his way from the station 499 00:28:06,260 --> 00:28:07,839 but nothing taken. 500 00:28:07,850 --> 00:28:10,049 Mrs. Jellison's home was ransacked that night. 501 00:28:10,060 --> 00:28:12,180 And she found the book that she carried from the train 502 00:28:12,204 --> 00:28:14,389 literally torn to bits. 503 00:28:14,400 --> 00:28:15,679 That's right. 504 00:28:15,690 --> 00:28:17,259 Miss Pringle? 505 00:28:17,270 --> 00:28:19,510 Miss Pringle said someone released the mice from the cage 506 00:28:19,534 --> 00:28:20,889 that during the night sometime 507 00:28:20,900 --> 00:28:23,559 and she found the cage torn apart. 508 00:28:23,570 --> 00:28:25,899 What happened to the mice I wonder? 509 00:28:25,910 --> 00:28:28,899 An intriguing line of thought, Watson, but not essential to the case. 510 00:28:28,910 --> 00:28:30,529 Oh, I'm sorry. 511 00:28:30,540 --> 00:28:33,949 Apparently, Grogan, they're still looking for the document. 512 00:28:33,960 --> 00:28:36,239 I'd very much like to have a look at that club car. 513 00:28:36,250 --> 00:28:38,119 Well that will be easy, 514 00:28:38,130 --> 00:28:39,989 - I had the car held on the side in the rail road yards. - Good. 515 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:41,869 But we searched the car thoroughly, Mr. Holmes. 516 00:28:41,880 --> 00:28:43,469 We couldn't find a thing. 517 00:28:49,719 --> 00:28:50,999 What are you doing? What's this? 518 00:28:51,020 --> 00:28:52,049 Mr. Holmes your trunk. 519 00:28:52,060 --> 00:28:53,549 Trunk? I have no trunk. 520 00:28:53,560 --> 00:28:55,049 It says right there. 521 00:28:55,060 --> 00:28:57,509 "To Sherlock Holmes, Hotel Metropole." 522 00:28:57,520 --> 00:28:58,680 How was this trunk delivered? 523 00:28:58,704 --> 00:29:00,049 An express man brought it, sir. 524 00:29:00,060 --> 00:29:01,769 What's the name of the company? 525 00:29:01,780 --> 00:29:03,389 Do you remember the license number? 526 00:29:03,400 --> 00:29:05,720 Well, naturally I didn't notice that, I just signed for it. 527 00:29:05,744 --> 00:29:07,773 All right, thank you, that'll do. 528 00:29:08,070 --> 00:29:09,979 Well, this trunk's not locked. 529 00:29:15,330 --> 00:29:17,449 Great Scott! 530 00:29:17,460 --> 00:29:19,619 Poor chap. 531 00:29:19,630 --> 00:29:21,789 - You recognize him, Mr. Holmes? - Yes. 532 00:29:21,800 --> 00:29:23,619 Who was he? 533 00:29:23,630 --> 00:29:26,499 The man were looking for, John Grayson. 534 00:29:26,510 --> 00:29:29,169 His real name is Alfred Pettibone, 535 00:29:29,180 --> 00:29:31,089 British Secret Service. 536 00:29:31,100 --> 00:29:32,669 Why should they send the body here? 537 00:29:32,680 --> 00:29:34,339 Obviously to frighten us. 538 00:29:34,350 --> 00:29:37,429 Or, to tell us they know that Sherlock Holmes is on the case. 539 00:29:37,440 --> 00:29:39,219 Gentlemen, they knew we are on the case 540 00:29:39,230 --> 00:29:42,099 as early as their attempt on our lives in London. 541 00:29:42,110 --> 00:29:43,929 They're much too intelligent to believe 542 00:29:43,940 --> 00:29:47,019 that a corpse would frighten a trained detective. 543 00:29:47,030 --> 00:29:50,479 No, I rather think they intended this as a message 544 00:29:50,490 --> 00:29:52,479 and they wanted to be sure 545 00:29:52,490 --> 00:29:54,610 that I'd be here at the Hotel Metropole to receive it. 546 00:29:54,634 --> 00:29:55,989 Message? What do you mean? 547 00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:58,949 They want us to believe that they found the document 548 00:29:58,960 --> 00:30:01,159 and therefore have no further use for Grayson. 549 00:30:01,170 --> 00:30:02,949 Well, if that's true then we're done for. 550 00:30:02,960 --> 00:30:05,289 I'm not so sure that it is true, Watson. 551 00:30:05,300 --> 00:30:08,829 If they have the document why are they wasting time sending me this? 552 00:30:08,840 --> 00:30:11,749 No. It's an attempt to throw me off the track. 553 00:30:11,760 --> 00:30:14,339 Grogan, you have a police laboratory of course? 554 00:30:14,350 --> 00:30:15,629 Certainly. 555 00:30:15,640 --> 00:30:17,360 I'll see what I can find out about the body. 556 00:30:17,384 --> 00:30:19,509 Yes, whatever marks it reveals and the trunk. 557 00:30:19,520 --> 00:30:21,389 A microscopic examination, 558 00:30:21,400 --> 00:30:23,099 everything about it, the lining, 559 00:30:23,110 --> 00:30:25,269 the blanket in which the body is wrapped, everything. 560 00:30:25,280 --> 00:30:27,099 Let nothing escape. 561 00:30:27,110 --> 00:30:29,189 We have the best police laboratories in the world, Mr. Holmes. 562 00:30:29,200 --> 00:30:30,979 I beg your pardon, Lieutenant Grogan, 563 00:30:30,990 --> 00:30:33,269 you see I'm so accustomed to working quite alone 564 00:30:33,280 --> 00:30:34,939 at my lodgings on Baker Street 565 00:30:34,950 --> 00:30:37,449 that I sometimes forget the more modern scientific methods 566 00:30:37,460 --> 00:30:40,029 so particularly effective here in America. 567 00:30:40,040 --> 00:30:41,829 Well, if there's anything there they'll find it, Mr. Holmes. 568 00:30:41,840 --> 00:30:44,080 While you're doing that I'll take a look at the club car. 569 00:30:44,104 --> 00:30:45,423 Coming, Watson? 570 00:30:46,709 --> 00:30:48,869 Here we are, Mr. Holmes. I have the porter as you asked 571 00:30:48,870 --> 00:30:51,239 and the rail road company's sent Mr. Moore to unlock for us. 572 00:30:51,250 --> 00:30:52,499 - Delighted. - How do you do? 573 00:30:52,510 --> 00:30:53,749 Very good, let's go in. 574 00:30:53,760 --> 00:30:55,189 This way gentlemen. 575 00:30:58,060 --> 00:31:00,429 Well. 576 00:31:00,440 --> 00:31:04,889 It looks as if the police have made a thorough search. 577 00:31:04,900 --> 00:31:09,229 Whoever did it, it wasn't the police. 578 00:31:09,240 --> 00:31:12,939 There have been visitors here since our friend Grogan. 579 00:31:12,950 --> 00:31:14,939 My goodness, look at our car. 580 00:31:14,950 --> 00:31:18,149 Talk about a blitz. 581 00:31:18,160 --> 00:31:21,779 I say Holmes, if Grayson hid anything in this car 582 00:31:21,790 --> 00:31:23,239 it certainly isn't here now. 583 00:31:23,250 --> 00:31:26,409 Not necessarily, Watson. 584 00:31:26,420 --> 00:31:29,119 If you will help me put this place in some kind of order. 585 00:31:29,130 --> 00:31:31,619 Yes sir, boss. 586 00:31:31,630 --> 00:31:32,999 This would go about here I imagine. 587 00:31:33,010 --> 00:31:34,499 Yeah. That's it boss. 588 00:31:34,510 --> 00:31:37,709 And, wait a minute. 589 00:31:37,720 --> 00:31:40,589 Yeah, that's certainly more like it, yes sir. 590 00:31:40,600 --> 00:31:43,299 Thank you. That will be all. 591 00:31:43,310 --> 00:31:45,759 Watson, will you be Mr. Grayson for a moment? 592 00:31:45,770 --> 00:31:46,849 Grayson? 593 00:31:46,860 --> 00:31:48,729 If you want me to, old man. 594 00:31:48,740 --> 00:31:51,260 - What do you want me to do? - You're having a drink at the bar. 595 00:31:51,284 --> 00:31:55,269 Oh, drink, not a bad idea. Drink at the bar. 596 00:31:55,280 --> 00:31:57,069 Bring me a whiskey and soda will you Stewart? 597 00:31:57,080 --> 00:31:58,359 Stewart? 598 00:31:58,370 --> 00:32:01,109 Sorry Doctor Watson but the bar's closed. 599 00:32:01,120 --> 00:32:02,989 He says the bar's closed. 600 00:32:03,000 --> 00:32:07,989 According to Grogan's reconstruction of the scene, let me see... 601 00:32:08,000 --> 00:32:09,329 Yes. 602 00:32:09,340 --> 00:32:11,789 Grayson pauses at the bar 603 00:32:11,800 --> 00:32:14,709 while Senator Babcock moves across and sits down here. 604 00:32:14,720 --> 00:32:17,589 Do you mind being Senator Babcock for the moment, Watson? 605 00:32:17,600 --> 00:32:19,919 Going up in the world. 606 00:32:19,930 --> 00:32:22,219 Sit down please. 607 00:32:22,230 --> 00:32:25,179 Now, Miss Pringle is seated there. 608 00:32:25,190 --> 00:32:26,469 Over here, Watson. 609 00:32:26,480 --> 00:32:27,849 Hmm? 610 00:32:31,780 --> 00:32:33,309 Now I'm Miss Pringle? 611 00:32:33,320 --> 00:32:35,019 That's right, the mouse woman. 612 00:32:35,030 --> 00:32:37,019 Oh, the mouse woman. 613 00:32:37,030 --> 00:32:39,119 Watson, over here please. 614 00:32:40,790 --> 00:32:42,859 No, not there, not there, that's Senator Babcock. 615 00:32:42,870 --> 00:32:44,069 Oh, pardon me, Senator. 616 00:32:44,080 --> 00:32:45,759 Sit down please. 617 00:32:47,670 --> 00:32:49,079 Now you're Mrs. Jellison. 618 00:32:49,090 --> 00:32:52,619 Oh, excuse me, Mr. Holmes, he ain't Mrs. Jellison. 619 00:32:52,630 --> 00:32:54,249 - He's the young lady. - What? 620 00:32:54,260 --> 00:32:56,709 Sir Henry Marchmont was sitting right here 621 00:32:56,720 --> 00:33:00,339 and Mrs. Jellison was right here. 622 00:33:00,350 --> 00:33:02,879 She is sort of a big, fat lady. 623 00:33:02,890 --> 00:33:05,171 What did Grayson do with her that attracted your attention 624 00:33:05,195 --> 00:33:06,719 so particularly to Mrs. Jellison? 625 00:33:06,730 --> 00:33:10,349 The little man he retrieved her book. 626 00:33:10,360 --> 00:33:12,179 And the young lady sitting here? 627 00:33:12,190 --> 00:33:13,889 Didn't she converse with the little man? 628 00:33:13,900 --> 00:33:16,809 No, sir. 629 00:33:16,820 --> 00:33:19,189 That young lady didn't have no converse with no one. 630 00:33:19,200 --> 00:33:20,689 When the little man lit her cigarette 631 00:33:20,700 --> 00:33:23,399 she sat back and said, "Thank you very much." 632 00:33:23,410 --> 00:33:25,170 But you have matches here for your customers. 633 00:33:25,194 --> 00:33:27,739 Oh yes, she called me and I saw her cigarette 634 00:33:27,750 --> 00:33:29,239 and I knew she wanted a match. 635 00:33:29,250 --> 00:33:31,239 And Grayson used one of his own matches? 636 00:33:31,250 --> 00:33:32,579 Well, uh... 637 00:33:32,590 --> 00:33:35,329 Oh yes, he took a folder from his coat pocket. 638 00:33:35,340 --> 00:33:37,140 Did he put the match folder back in his pocket 639 00:33:37,164 --> 00:33:38,669 or, did he give it to the young lady? 640 00:33:38,680 --> 00:33:40,240 Why I don't remember, I was fairly busy. 641 00:33:40,264 --> 00:33:41,299 Try to remember! 642 00:33:41,310 --> 00:33:43,129 Oh, if I should try till doomsday 643 00:33:43,140 --> 00:33:45,839 I couldn't rightly say just what happened to that match folder. 644 00:33:45,850 --> 00:33:50,219 - Oh yes, I remember just one important thing. - What? 645 00:33:50,230 --> 00:33:52,099 When the little man lit her cigarette 646 00:33:52,110 --> 00:33:53,889 he said something peculiar. 647 00:33:53,900 --> 00:33:55,309 What was it? 648 00:33:55,320 --> 00:33:58,649 He said, "Permit me." 649 00:33:58,660 --> 00:34:01,609 Oh. 650 00:34:01,620 --> 00:34:03,399 Well... 651 00:34:03,410 --> 00:34:06,359 Well gentlemen, I'm extremely grateful to all of you. 652 00:34:06,370 --> 00:34:09,039 It's all we can do for the present I think. 653 00:34:10,250 --> 00:34:13,289 Since the place was torn to bits, after the murder of Grayson, 654 00:34:13,300 --> 00:34:16,619 the attacks on Senator Babcock, Mrs. Jellison, Miss Pringle, 655 00:34:16,630 --> 00:34:20,129 I'm convinced that the document left the club car long before these events 656 00:34:20,140 --> 00:34:21,379 but how? 657 00:34:21,390 --> 00:34:22,839 By whom? 658 00:34:22,850 --> 00:34:24,509 And who was the mysterious young lady 659 00:34:24,520 --> 00:34:28,549 whose cigarette Grayson lighted? 660 00:34:28,560 --> 00:34:30,179 Did anyone meet the young lady? 661 00:34:30,190 --> 00:34:31,349 He sure did. 662 00:34:31,360 --> 00:34:32,679 He, who's he? 663 00:34:32,690 --> 00:34:35,389 Tall, handsome and in uniform. 664 00:34:35,400 --> 00:34:37,840 I see. I suppose you wouldn't remember what kind of a uniform? 665 00:34:37,864 --> 00:34:41,359 I certainly would. Lieutenant, Navy flyer. 666 00:34:41,370 --> 00:34:42,979 My boy's in the Army, 667 00:34:42,990 --> 00:34:44,859 - he's going to be a flyer too. - Splendid. 668 00:34:44,870 --> 00:34:46,470 Did you happen to hear them say anything? 669 00:34:46,494 --> 00:34:49,529 Oh, I didn't happen I just couldn't help hearing it. 670 00:34:49,540 --> 00:34:51,029 Well, what did they say? 671 00:34:51,040 --> 00:34:53,199 Oh yes, they said they had three day leave, 672 00:34:53,210 --> 00:34:56,369 they had to move fast before the big party her Aunt was given them. 673 00:34:56,380 --> 00:34:58,579 And then too he put a ring on her finger 674 00:34:58,590 --> 00:35:00,579 and they both looked mighty happy. 675 00:35:00,590 --> 00:35:03,539 Just the way you look right now. 676 00:35:03,550 --> 00:35:06,049 And the way I'm looking myself. 677 00:35:06,060 --> 00:35:07,129 Come on, Watson. 678 00:35:09,640 --> 00:35:10,969 That's the girl. 679 00:35:10,980 --> 00:35:13,639 I curled her hair. I could swear to it. 680 00:35:13,650 --> 00:35:14,809 Is the address there? 681 00:35:14,820 --> 00:35:16,969 All there. Right in our laps. 682 00:35:16,980 --> 00:35:18,979 And also right into the lap of Sherlock Holmes. 683 00:35:18,990 --> 00:35:20,519 That's the least of our worries. 684 00:35:20,530 --> 00:35:22,439 The head could handle ten like Holmes. 685 00:35:22,450 --> 00:35:24,649 I hope so. 686 00:35:24,660 --> 00:35:26,399 But don't underrate that Englishman. 687 00:35:26,410 --> 00:35:28,069 I have several friends who did. 688 00:35:28,080 --> 00:35:31,259 They now grace some of the best prisons in England. 689 00:35:41,380 --> 00:35:42,919 Yes, sir? 690 00:35:42,930 --> 00:35:45,050 I talked to the catering company it's quite all right. 691 00:35:45,074 --> 00:35:46,459 They could hardly refuse me. 692 00:35:46,470 --> 00:35:48,379 It's the Acton Company. 693 00:35:48,390 --> 00:35:50,799 The Acton Catering Company. 694 00:35:50,810 --> 00:35:54,169 Yes, sir. I know what to do. 695 00:35:59,860 --> 00:36:01,189 Pop over there. 696 00:36:01,200 --> 00:36:03,000 You're going to work for the catering company? 697 00:36:03,024 --> 00:36:03,769 Right. 698 00:36:03,780 --> 00:36:04,489 When you get in the house find out all you can. 699 00:36:04,530 --> 00:36:05,239 - Cady? - Yes. 700 00:36:05,280 --> 00:36:06,519 You're to go as a guest. 701 00:36:06,530 --> 00:36:08,109 - Will it be safe? - It will have to be. 702 00:36:08,120 --> 00:36:09,520 I'll try and get in the girl's room. 703 00:36:09,544 --> 00:36:12,703 Unless you hear from me carry on as we planned. 704 00:36:14,670 --> 00:36:16,159 Oh. 705 00:36:16,170 --> 00:36:18,079 Flash Gordon. 706 00:36:18,090 --> 00:36:20,959 Seems a very capable fellow. 707 00:36:20,970 --> 00:36:22,949 Sports pages, hmm. 708 00:36:26,260 --> 00:36:28,959 These Brooklyn fellows seem to be arguing with the umpire. 709 00:36:28,970 --> 00:36:32,089 Sorted thing. 710 00:36:32,100 --> 00:36:35,719 What are you eating, Watson? 711 00:36:35,730 --> 00:36:36,759 Gum. 712 00:36:36,770 --> 00:36:39,819 Oh, put it away. 713 00:36:48,700 --> 00:36:52,859 Never seen you take an interest in the society columns before. 714 00:36:52,870 --> 00:36:55,069 It's a concern I'll drop at once I assure you, Watson. 715 00:36:55,080 --> 00:36:56,449 Huh? 716 00:36:56,460 --> 00:36:58,869 You find what you're looking for? 717 00:36:58,880 --> 00:37:01,159 Well, how'd you know this is the girl? 718 00:37:01,170 --> 00:37:03,409 It would be an extraordinary coincidence wouldn't it 719 00:37:03,420 --> 00:37:05,579 if more than one Naval lieutenant in Washington 720 00:37:05,590 --> 00:37:08,230 were to become engaged in the last few days to a girl from New York 721 00:37:08,254 --> 00:37:10,169 who's aunt was giving them the reception? 722 00:37:10,180 --> 00:37:11,919 By Jove, you must be right. 723 00:37:11,930 --> 00:37:14,469 She's a pretty girl. 724 00:37:14,480 --> 00:37:16,759 Yes. 725 00:37:16,770 --> 00:37:19,889 She's walking around with dynamite in her handbag. 726 00:38:05,070 --> 00:38:07,099 635 Waldorf Place. 727 00:38:19,130 --> 00:38:20,499 Who is it? 728 00:38:21,470 --> 00:38:22,470 It's me Pete. 729 00:38:22,500 --> 00:38:24,639 You can't come up here. 730 00:38:26,510 --> 00:38:28,389 I did though. 731 00:38:30,640 --> 00:38:32,369 One gets you two. 732 00:38:35,470 --> 00:38:38,679 Ah, that party's going to be awfully dull after this. 733 00:38:38,690 --> 00:38:40,299 Let's not go. 734 00:38:40,310 --> 00:38:41,849 Let's go away and get married. 735 00:38:41,860 --> 00:38:43,759 You've only got one more day. 736 00:38:43,770 --> 00:38:45,469 That's an idea. 737 00:38:45,480 --> 00:38:47,689 Nah, we can't do that to Anne. 738 00:38:47,700 --> 00:38:48,939 I'll tell you, 739 00:38:48,950 --> 00:38:51,399 let's sneak a look at the new apartment. 740 00:38:51,410 --> 00:38:52,850 It was awful sweet of Anne to give us 741 00:38:52,874 --> 00:38:55,189 the whole floor of this house for our apartment. 742 00:38:55,200 --> 00:38:58,899 The least we can do is let her have the fun of showing it to us. 743 00:38:58,910 --> 00:39:01,659 Okay. Let's face the party. 744 00:39:01,670 --> 00:39:03,549 I'll get my bag. 745 00:39:10,090 --> 00:39:11,419 Thank you. 746 00:39:11,430 --> 00:39:14,579 Oh, no you don't. That's the way I got them. 747 00:39:41,370 --> 00:39:44,119 Oh, how do you do? So glad you come. 748 00:39:44,130 --> 00:39:46,659 This is Mrs... Oh dear, what is your name? 749 00:39:46,670 --> 00:39:49,159 - Muxton. - Of course I know it as well as my own. 750 00:39:49,170 --> 00:39:51,829 - And this is Mrs. Vail. - How do you do? 751 00:39:51,840 --> 00:39:53,329 Isn't it? 752 00:39:53,340 --> 00:39:54,499 Quite. 753 00:39:54,510 --> 00:39:56,139 Oh, of course. 754 00:39:58,520 --> 00:39:59,589 Any luck? 755 00:39:59,600 --> 00:40:03,219 Not yet. 756 00:40:03,230 --> 00:40:07,109 That must be Lieutenant Merriam and Miss Pattridge over there. 757 00:40:07,650 --> 00:40:09,139 Certainly glad to hear the news, Pete. Congratulations. 758 00:40:09,150 --> 00:40:10,470 Well, thank you, Major. Thank you. 759 00:40:10,494 --> 00:40:12,099 You're a lucky guy, Pete. 760 00:40:12,110 --> 00:40:13,729 I'll see you later. 761 00:40:13,740 --> 00:40:15,979 Third floor, first door. 762 00:40:15,990 --> 00:40:17,399 Right. 763 00:40:17,410 --> 00:40:19,069 I'll wait there you bring him up. 764 00:40:19,080 --> 00:40:21,059 Thank you, sir. 765 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:23,319 A toast to the happy couple. 766 00:40:23,330 --> 00:40:24,759 A toast. 767 00:40:26,960 --> 00:40:28,619 Very good. 768 00:40:28,630 --> 00:40:29,789 Happy landings. 769 00:40:29,800 --> 00:40:31,409 - May I have one of those? - Me too. 770 00:40:31,420 --> 00:40:32,949 Thank you. 771 00:40:35,220 --> 00:40:36,459 - Lieutenant Merriam? - Hmm? 772 00:40:36,470 --> 00:40:38,669 Telephone, sir. Navy department calling. 773 00:40:38,680 --> 00:40:40,629 Oh yes, be right back. 774 00:40:40,640 --> 00:40:42,929 - Lead on McDuff. - This way, sir. 775 00:40:44,480 --> 00:40:46,759 Matches, match me darling. 776 00:40:46,770 --> 00:40:48,549 Dig them up. 777 00:40:50,280 --> 00:40:51,339 Thank you. 778 00:40:53,860 --> 00:40:55,289 Oh, Pete hold it. 779 00:40:56,570 --> 00:40:59,309 - You can keep them, Major. - Oh, thank you. 780 00:41:05,210 --> 00:41:07,029 Thank you. 781 00:41:07,040 --> 00:41:09,519 - Not for me, thank you. - No thank you. 782 00:41:12,260 --> 00:41:13,329 Why up here? 783 00:41:13,340 --> 00:41:14,959 They said it was private. 784 00:41:14,970 --> 00:41:16,329 There's a phone in here, sir. 785 00:41:16,340 --> 00:41:18,289 Hey it's my new apartment. 786 00:41:18,300 --> 00:41:22,499 Miss Pattridge didn't want me to see it till after it was finished. 787 00:41:23,770 --> 00:41:25,429 Here you are, sir. 788 00:41:25,440 --> 00:41:27,619 Quite a smell of paint, sir. 789 00:41:30,150 --> 00:41:31,979 In here, sir. 790 00:41:33,740 --> 00:41:35,109 Thank you. 791 00:41:42,500 --> 00:41:44,379 Okay now. 792 00:41:48,210 --> 00:41:51,409 We should get some action, Sir Henry, with Sherlock Holmes in Washington. 793 00:41:51,420 --> 00:41:52,659 Yes. 794 00:41:52,670 --> 00:41:54,999 I don't mind telling you I'd give anything 795 00:41:55,010 --> 00:41:57,289 to get my hands on that document. 796 00:41:57,300 --> 00:41:58,879 Yes, I know. 797 00:41:58,890 --> 00:42:03,879 Or at least know that it's in safe hands. 798 00:42:03,890 --> 00:42:05,669 Thank you. 799 00:42:08,100 --> 00:42:11,009 Engaged today and married tomorrow. 800 00:42:11,020 --> 00:42:13,009 No thanks. 801 00:42:15,780 --> 00:42:16,809 Have you a match? 802 00:42:16,820 --> 00:42:18,689 - Miss Pattridge? - Yes? 803 00:42:18,700 --> 00:42:20,689 Lieutenant Merriam asked if you would come to the new apartment. 804 00:42:20,700 --> 00:42:22,229 But he's not supposed to see it yet. 805 00:42:22,240 --> 00:42:23,359 The new apartment? 806 00:42:23,370 --> 00:42:25,279 He must think you're already married. 807 00:42:25,290 --> 00:42:27,859 Yes. I don't dare let that man out of my sight. 808 00:42:27,870 --> 00:42:30,229 - Excuse me will you please? - Surely. 809 00:42:31,960 --> 00:42:34,759 Oh, I'm so sorry. 810 00:42:38,180 --> 00:42:39,999 May I? 811 00:42:40,010 --> 00:42:41,429 Thank you. 812 00:42:45,600 --> 00:42:48,799 This way please. 813 00:42:48,810 --> 00:42:51,099 Oh, I know the way, thank you. 814 00:43:04,080 --> 00:43:05,279 Peter. 815 00:43:05,290 --> 00:43:12,289 Where are you? 816 00:43:31,149 --> 00:43:33,229 - Well, here we are, Grogan. - Awe, good connections. 817 00:43:33,250 --> 00:43:35,719 We'd better go into the party. 818 00:43:35,730 --> 00:43:37,139 Well, I think you'd better go in first, Mr. Holmes, 819 00:43:37,150 --> 00:43:38,710 I'm not very good at this sort of thing. 820 00:43:38,734 --> 00:43:40,323 I think you do all right. 821 00:43:45,830 --> 00:43:47,439 It's the only possible explanation. 822 00:43:47,450 --> 00:43:49,699 Mrs. Pattridge, forgive my intruding, 823 00:43:49,710 --> 00:43:52,630 but is your niece the kind of girl who would just disappear in this manner 824 00:43:52,654 --> 00:43:53,529 of her own free will? 825 00:43:53,540 --> 00:43:55,449 Ordinarily, of course not. 826 00:43:55,460 --> 00:43:57,039 But the girl's in love. 827 00:43:57,050 --> 00:43:58,869 In love. 828 00:43:58,880 --> 00:44:00,600 Well of course, if they're in love that's... 829 00:44:00,624 --> 00:44:02,119 Even so, 830 00:44:02,130 --> 00:44:04,169 they'd naturally tell you of their destination. 831 00:44:04,180 --> 00:44:05,709 Really, I've no idea. 832 00:44:05,720 --> 00:44:07,799 Oh, but they'll be back here again tomorrow. 833 00:44:07,810 --> 00:44:10,169 You see, I prepared an apartment for them 834 00:44:10,180 --> 00:44:12,759 an entire floor in this house. 835 00:44:12,770 --> 00:44:15,179 By the by Mrs. Pattridge, 836 00:44:15,190 --> 00:44:17,259 I gather the rug you ordered for the apartment 837 00:44:17,270 --> 00:44:18,969 was not entirely satisfactory? 838 00:44:18,980 --> 00:44:22,019 Oh, those tiresome workmen. 839 00:44:22,030 --> 00:44:23,229 I told them not to come in here this afternoon but they did. 840 00:44:23,240 --> 00:44:25,859 And walked out with the rug, 841 00:44:25,870 --> 00:44:28,110 which they no doubt informed you had been sent by mistake 842 00:44:28,134 --> 00:44:29,689 and would be replaced tomorrow. 843 00:44:29,700 --> 00:44:34,019 - Yes, but however did you know that? - Quick, show me the apartment! 844 00:44:34,330 --> 00:44:36,029 Yes, there were two rugs there. 845 00:44:36,040 --> 00:44:38,199 One for the living room and one for the dining room. 846 00:44:38,210 --> 00:44:40,409 Well you're workman wear rubber sole shoes do they not? 847 00:44:40,420 --> 00:44:43,119 Oh yes, always. Their company requires them to. 848 00:44:43,130 --> 00:44:45,709 Nevertheless, there have been leather heels on this floor 849 00:44:45,720 --> 00:44:48,459 and a woman's heels, very recently I should say. 850 00:44:48,470 --> 00:44:50,459 They're not yours, Mrs. Pattridge 851 00:44:50,470 --> 00:44:52,259 but recently enough 852 00:44:52,270 --> 00:44:54,969 so that no dust has had time to settle on the imprints. 853 00:44:54,980 --> 00:44:57,469 Stay over there please. 854 00:45:02,900 --> 00:45:05,019 There seems to have been a struggle over there. 855 00:45:05,030 --> 00:45:10,729 A woman's footprints disappear and a man's leather heels come round, 856 00:45:10,740 --> 00:45:12,739 and stop there. 857 00:45:12,750 --> 00:45:16,119 Either she was carried out in the carpet or else... 858 00:45:16,130 --> 00:45:17,319 Where's that door lead to? 859 00:45:17,330 --> 00:45:19,369 Why, it's a dressing room. 860 00:45:21,920 --> 00:45:23,369 Perhaps an ordinary skeleton key. 861 00:45:23,380 --> 00:45:25,309 Try it. 862 00:45:27,180 --> 00:45:28,999 Watson, this is a matter for you I'm afraid. 863 00:45:29,010 --> 00:45:30,249 Excuse me. 864 00:45:30,260 --> 00:45:32,049 - Who is it? - Is it Merriam? 865 00:45:32,060 --> 00:45:34,299 - Peter! - Take it easy, Mrs. Partridge. 866 00:45:34,310 --> 00:45:36,089 Let the doctor examine him. 867 00:45:36,100 --> 00:45:37,429 How is he, Watson? 868 00:45:37,440 --> 00:45:39,219 Nasty crack on the head. 869 00:45:39,230 --> 00:45:40,889 Nothing serious, thank heavens. 870 00:45:40,900 --> 00:45:42,500 Is there somewhere where he can lie down? 871 00:45:42,524 --> 00:45:44,349 Of course. 872 00:45:44,360 --> 00:45:45,979 Poor Peter. Take him to my room. 873 00:45:45,990 --> 00:45:47,649 Here, put your arm around my neck. 874 00:45:47,660 --> 00:45:49,979 That's it, old chap. 875 00:45:49,990 --> 00:45:51,899 - Mr. Holmes you must find Nancy. - Quite. 876 00:45:51,910 --> 00:45:54,399 Poor Peter. 877 00:45:57,210 --> 00:45:59,369 That girl disappeared right from under our noses. 878 00:45:59,380 --> 00:46:01,659 It's unbelievable. 879 00:46:01,670 --> 00:46:04,369 - I better try to trace that truck. - That won't lead us anywhere. 880 00:46:04,380 --> 00:46:06,869 Our antagonist is too clever for that 881 00:46:06,880 --> 00:46:09,879 but the girl must be found immediately. 882 00:46:09,890 --> 00:46:12,549 You're sure the police chemist found nothing definite 883 00:46:12,560 --> 00:46:14,009 in their examination of the trunk? 884 00:46:14,020 --> 00:46:17,179 Not one thing pertinent to the case. 885 00:46:17,190 --> 00:46:18,429 What about Grayson's body and the blanket it was wrapped in? 886 00:46:18,440 --> 00:46:20,259 Nothing. 887 00:46:20,270 --> 00:46:21,710 Every object connected with this case 888 00:46:21,734 --> 00:46:24,269 has some kind of story to tell. 889 00:46:24,280 --> 00:46:26,479 Do you think they'd mind if... 890 00:46:26,490 --> 00:46:29,370 - The laboratory is completely at your disposal, Mr. Holmes. - Thank you. 891 00:46:29,394 --> 00:46:32,393 Doctor Watson and I will go there at once. 892 00:46:32,910 --> 00:46:35,609 The usual findings on the trunk, Mr. Holmes. 893 00:46:35,620 --> 00:46:37,660 Bought in Washington, been banged about a good deal, 894 00:46:37,684 --> 00:46:38,859 all labels removed. 895 00:46:38,870 --> 00:46:41,199 - And the body? - No marks of any kind. 896 00:46:41,210 --> 00:46:42,039 Very well. 897 00:46:42,040 --> 00:46:43,369 If you need me call. 898 00:46:43,380 --> 00:46:45,159 Thank you. 899 00:46:49,430 --> 00:46:50,879 Watson, please. 900 00:46:50,890 --> 00:46:52,589 Just tidying up a bit. 901 00:46:52,600 --> 00:46:54,520 This blanket is beginning to tell me many things. 902 00:46:54,544 --> 00:46:56,799 Oh really, you don't say so. 903 00:46:56,810 --> 00:47:00,259 It only remains to translate them properly. 904 00:47:00,270 --> 00:47:03,139 Yes, just as I thought. 905 00:47:03,150 --> 00:47:05,389 This blanket has had a most varied history. 906 00:47:05,400 --> 00:47:07,019 It's been on a many a sea voyage. 907 00:47:07,030 --> 00:47:10,559 The latest not six months ago. 908 00:47:10,570 --> 00:47:14,569 Since then it has been used to wrap a multiplicity of objects. 909 00:47:14,580 --> 00:47:16,859 Carvings of teak wood, 910 00:47:16,870 --> 00:47:19,569 candle snuffers made of pewter and... 911 00:47:27,550 --> 00:47:30,119 - And furniture. - Furniture? 912 00:47:30,130 --> 00:47:32,289 Yes. 913 00:47:32,300 --> 00:47:33,179 Teak wood leaves an unmistakable stain. 914 00:47:33,180 --> 00:47:35,339 Pewter rubs off easily 915 00:47:35,350 --> 00:47:37,339 and there is evidences of wax drippings 916 00:47:37,350 --> 00:47:40,089 but what particularly concerns us, Watson 917 00:47:40,100 --> 00:47:42,179 is the furniture. 918 00:47:42,190 --> 00:47:44,679 Most likely a chair. 919 00:47:44,690 --> 00:47:48,889 Louis the XV, in yellow and maroon satin. 920 00:47:48,900 --> 00:47:52,479 What do all these things suggest to you, Watson? 921 00:47:52,490 --> 00:47:55,090 Well, I would say an aunt of mine, Matilda, who lives in Brighton. 922 00:47:55,114 --> 00:47:55,899 Very old fashioned. 923 00:47:55,910 --> 00:47:57,859 - Very aged. - Exactly. 924 00:47:57,870 --> 00:48:00,569 Antiques. 925 00:48:00,580 --> 00:48:03,989 We've a lot of ground to cover before nightfall. 926 00:48:04,000 --> 00:48:06,449 Ground? What ground? 927 00:48:06,460 --> 00:48:09,789 If necessary, every antique shop in Washington. 928 00:48:09,800 --> 00:48:12,669 A-A-N-T-I, here we are antiques. 929 00:48:12,680 --> 00:48:13,959 Antiques? 930 00:48:13,970 --> 00:48:15,459 Well what connection is there, 931 00:48:15,470 --> 00:48:18,669 Louis the XV's chair with this Pattridge girl? 932 00:48:18,680 --> 00:48:21,549 This sliver of wood came from a Louis the XV chair 933 00:48:21,560 --> 00:48:23,549 that had once been wrapped in that blanket. 934 00:48:23,560 --> 00:48:25,759 From other evidences the blanket supplies 935 00:48:25,770 --> 00:48:28,059 I deduced that it's been used in an antique shop 936 00:48:28,070 --> 00:48:30,139 and whoever controls those antiques 937 00:48:30,150 --> 00:48:32,849 - murdered Grayson and kidnapped the girl. - What? 938 00:48:32,860 --> 00:48:34,689 That's it, Watson. 939 00:48:37,530 --> 00:48:40,149 Come along, 940 00:48:40,160 --> 00:48:43,209 before the girl's kidnapper becomes her murderer. 941 00:49:06,770 --> 00:49:10,059 Holmes, I'm fed up with all this shopping for antiques. 942 00:49:10,070 --> 00:49:13,729 We must keep searching, Watson, the girl's in grave danger. 943 00:49:13,740 --> 00:49:15,689 - Hello. - Hello. 944 00:49:15,700 --> 00:49:17,059 Oh sorry, what is it, Holmes? 945 00:49:17,070 --> 00:49:18,939 This isn't the place it seems to be. 946 00:49:18,950 --> 00:49:20,779 Look, Watson. 947 00:49:20,790 --> 00:49:23,109 Those cabinets, obviously imitation 948 00:49:23,120 --> 00:49:25,569 and yet there priced as if they were authentic. 949 00:49:25,580 --> 00:49:27,699 Buyer beware and all that aye, Holmes. 950 00:49:27,710 --> 00:49:30,789 Watson, I feel certain this is it. 951 00:49:30,800 --> 00:49:32,119 This is my purse. 952 00:49:32,130 --> 00:49:33,539 May I? 953 00:49:33,550 --> 00:49:34,999 Thank you. 954 00:49:35,010 --> 00:49:37,329 What kind of a joke is this? 955 00:49:37,340 --> 00:49:40,089 Oh, don't bother to answer you can tell the police all about it. 956 00:49:40,100 --> 00:49:41,919 And you shall I promise you. 957 00:49:41,930 --> 00:49:46,049 There are no police here haven't you noticed we are quite alone. 958 00:49:46,060 --> 00:49:49,099 I sent for you to ask you a few questions. 959 00:49:49,110 --> 00:49:51,389 You always send a rug for your guests? 960 00:49:51,400 --> 00:49:53,639 That's a very nice rug, Miss Pattridge. 961 00:49:53,650 --> 00:49:56,439 It's not my idea of a method of transportation. 962 00:49:56,450 --> 00:49:59,939 No, I'm sorry about that but I'm afraid it was unavoidable. 963 00:49:59,950 --> 00:50:02,149 But why? 964 00:50:02,160 --> 00:50:04,189 You've no right to bring me here like this. 965 00:50:04,200 --> 00:50:07,449 I've always found it wise to take what rights I can get. 966 00:50:07,460 --> 00:50:10,619 Miss Pattridge you have a document, which I must have. 967 00:50:10,630 --> 00:50:12,539 Document? I have no document. 968 00:50:12,550 --> 00:50:14,909 It won't do you any good to deny it. 969 00:50:14,920 --> 00:50:17,749 But I do deny it. I don't know what you're talking about. 970 00:50:17,760 --> 00:50:19,749 You'll remain a prisoner until you produce it. 971 00:50:19,760 --> 00:50:22,089 How can I produce it when I haven't got it? 972 00:50:22,100 --> 00:50:24,339 But you have. 973 00:50:24,350 --> 00:50:27,469 You'll observe that on the train 974 00:50:27,480 --> 00:50:29,761 you had contact with a little British agent named Grayson. 975 00:50:29,785 --> 00:50:32,009 He gave you something, where is it? 976 00:50:32,020 --> 00:50:34,679 But I hardly even noticed the man. 977 00:50:34,690 --> 00:50:37,139 I wouldn't even had remembered him 978 00:50:37,150 --> 00:50:38,790 if I hadn't seen his picture in the paper. 979 00:50:38,814 --> 00:50:41,059 He disappeared or something. 980 00:50:41,070 --> 00:50:43,859 He's dead, Miss Pattridge. 981 00:50:43,870 --> 00:50:45,389 Oh. 982 00:50:46,870 --> 00:50:48,699 Now will you tell me what I want to know? 983 00:50:48,710 --> 00:50:50,529 But I can't. 984 00:50:50,540 --> 00:50:51,869 You won't. 985 00:50:51,880 --> 00:50:54,369 I can't I tell you. 986 00:50:54,380 --> 00:50:56,869 Let me out of here. He gave me nothing. 987 00:50:56,880 --> 00:51:01,459 That's strange because I know he spoke to you. 988 00:51:01,470 --> 00:51:03,839 There's something very curious about that door up there. 989 00:51:03,850 --> 00:51:07,379 To open it you'll have to know the combination. 990 00:51:07,390 --> 00:51:10,509 But I tell you, I spoke to no one on that train. 991 00:51:10,520 --> 00:51:12,889 Well didn't that little man try to be attentive to you? 992 00:51:12,900 --> 00:51:16,929 Oh he, he may have offered the usual courtesies. I don't even remember. 993 00:51:16,940 --> 00:51:18,829 I see. 994 00:51:19,780 --> 00:51:21,859 I'm sorry. 995 00:51:21,870 --> 00:51:24,819 Won't you smoke one of these? 996 00:51:24,830 --> 00:51:27,569 Thank you. 997 00:51:27,580 --> 00:51:30,069 And you're quite sure he said nothing at all to you? 998 00:51:30,080 --> 00:51:33,199 Of course I'm sure. 999 00:51:33,210 --> 00:51:35,189 Permit me. 1000 00:51:45,310 --> 00:51:49,509 And your certain that nothing passed between you? 1001 00:51:49,520 --> 00:51:51,649 I'm certain. 1002 00:51:54,860 --> 00:51:56,889 Mr. Howell please. 1003 00:51:59,780 --> 00:52:03,109 I must ask you to trust me with your bag a little longer. 1004 00:52:03,120 --> 00:52:06,149 I have an eccentric interest in the linings of purses, 1005 00:52:06,160 --> 00:52:08,239 it's a foible. 1006 00:52:10,910 --> 00:52:14,369 Ah, you know Mr. Howe I believe. 1007 00:52:14,380 --> 00:52:17,409 Mr. Howe is a gentleman of unusual accomplishments. 1008 00:52:17,420 --> 00:52:23,959 Under his influence I've known people to talk fluently who never talked before. 1009 00:52:23,970 --> 00:52:26,289 But I don't know anything I tell you, nothing! 1010 00:52:26,300 --> 00:52:28,459 Nothing, I swear it! 1011 00:52:28,470 --> 00:52:30,859 I don't know anything! 1012 00:52:34,900 --> 00:52:36,889 You stay out here. I'll go inside. 1013 00:52:36,900 --> 00:52:40,479 I'll assume the character of an eccentric art collector. 1014 00:52:40,490 --> 00:52:43,149 As soon as I'm convinced that this is the place were looking for 1015 00:52:43,160 --> 00:52:45,769 I'll signal to you 1016 00:52:45,780 --> 00:52:47,939 and you get Grogan and bring him here on the run 1017 00:52:47,950 --> 00:52:51,509 but don't take any time, an extra second may cost a life. 1018 00:52:59,300 --> 00:53:01,329 No madam, I don't know who she is 1019 00:53:01,340 --> 00:53:05,459 but notice the modelling. It has good symmetry, good lines. 1020 00:53:05,470 --> 00:53:06,959 Oh, I'll be right with you, sir. 1021 00:53:06,970 --> 00:53:09,509 Thank you, I'll just take a look around. 1022 00:53:17,560 --> 00:53:19,599 What an extraordinary cabinet. 1023 00:53:19,610 --> 00:53:20,609 Spanish. 1024 00:53:20,610 --> 00:53:21,679 Moorish influence. 1025 00:53:21,690 --> 00:53:23,769 Imitation of course. 1026 00:53:23,780 --> 00:53:25,300 It is not an imitation, it's authentic. 1027 00:53:25,324 --> 00:53:26,769 Oh, come now, my dear man. 1028 00:53:26,780 --> 00:53:29,939 Ah, may I see some of these ceramics? 1029 00:53:29,950 --> 00:53:32,399 Those aren't for sale. 1030 00:53:32,410 --> 00:53:34,730 They're Ming vases mostly and they haven't been marked yet. 1031 00:53:34,754 --> 00:53:36,859 Well, naturally that's of very little consequence, 1032 00:53:36,860 --> 00:53:39,739 you see, if they're genuine 1033 00:53:39,750 --> 00:53:41,619 I can tell to within a shilling 1034 00:53:41,630 --> 00:53:43,289 what the international price might be. 1035 00:53:43,300 --> 00:53:45,579 If you please, sir. There are other customers. 1036 00:53:45,590 --> 00:53:46,879 Oh yes, yes of course. 1037 00:53:46,890 --> 00:53:48,629 Well, I'll just look around. 1038 00:53:48,640 --> 00:53:52,859 Ah, what a very interesting collection of pewter. 1039 00:54:33,600 --> 00:54:35,589 That will be five hundred dollars. 1040 00:54:35,600 --> 00:54:38,040 Now would you just give me the address where you want it sent? 1041 00:54:38,064 --> 00:54:41,349 Yes. Mrs. J. Wellington, Junior, 1042 00:54:41,360 --> 00:54:43,589 Duponte Circle. 1043 00:55:15,100 --> 00:55:17,049 Good night. 1044 00:55:17,060 --> 00:55:20,719 Good night. I'll have it sent out in the morning. 1045 00:55:23,520 --> 00:55:26,519 Oh dear, oh dear. 1046 00:55:26,530 --> 00:55:28,559 I'm most terribly sorry. 1047 00:55:28,570 --> 00:55:30,309 You've broken one of our best pieces, sir. 1048 00:55:30,320 --> 00:55:32,359 Ming Dynasty. 1049 00:55:32,370 --> 00:55:35,229 Tang dynasty not Ming. Definitely not Ming. 1050 00:55:35,240 --> 00:55:36,899 It is my business to know, sir. 1051 00:55:36,910 --> 00:55:38,189 The pottery is Ming 1052 00:55:38,200 --> 00:55:40,199 and worth twenty-three hundred dollars. 1053 00:55:40,210 --> 00:55:42,819 As were closing for the evening I must ask you to settle at once. 1054 00:55:42,830 --> 00:55:44,739 Nonsense, my good man. 1055 00:55:44,750 --> 00:55:47,869 Tang pottery is worth six hundred dollars at best. 1056 00:55:48,420 --> 00:55:50,969 - Just a moment please. - Yes, of course. 1057 00:55:52,970 --> 00:55:54,289 Hello. 1058 00:55:54,300 --> 00:55:57,049 What's going on out there? 1059 00:55:57,060 --> 00:55:59,299 A customer dropped a valuable piece of pottery. 1060 00:55:59,310 --> 00:56:01,549 I'll finish with him immediately. 1061 00:56:03,730 --> 00:56:05,059 How could you say that it's Ming? 1062 00:56:05,070 --> 00:56:06,599 Twenty-three hundred fiddlesticks. 1063 00:56:06,610 --> 00:56:08,179 You ask twenty-three hundred dollars 1064 00:56:08,190 --> 00:56:10,230 for something that's worth no more than six hundred. 1065 00:56:10,254 --> 00:56:13,099 - I demand to see the proprietor. - Now wait a minute. 1066 00:56:13,110 --> 00:56:15,430 There are bureaus for the protection of innocent customers. 1067 00:56:15,454 --> 00:56:17,319 Show me to the owner of this establishment 1068 00:56:17,330 --> 00:56:19,109 or I'll turn the entire affair to my legal representative. 1069 00:56:19,120 --> 00:56:20,079 - Ming indeed. - Just a minute. 1070 00:56:20,080 --> 00:56:21,489 What skulduggery. 1071 00:56:21,500 --> 00:56:23,869 I mean to put an end to it this very night. 1072 00:56:23,880 --> 00:56:27,909 Ming for Tang indeed and I won't be put off. 1073 00:56:27,920 --> 00:56:30,249 Call the proprietor immediately! 1074 00:56:30,260 --> 00:56:33,509 Very well, just a minute. 1075 00:56:35,510 --> 00:56:36,959 Yes? 1076 00:56:36,970 --> 00:56:39,169 This man's mad. An eccentric collector. 1077 00:56:39,180 --> 00:56:42,589 I can't get rid of him. Insists on seeing you in person. 1078 00:56:42,600 --> 00:56:45,599 All right. Stall him for a half-minute then send him into my office. 1079 00:56:45,610 --> 00:56:47,889 I'll get rid of him and quickly. 1080 00:56:51,530 --> 00:56:55,849 Now Howe, no screams until the customer's gone. 1081 00:57:19,310 --> 00:57:20,879 You get downstairs. 1082 00:57:20,890 --> 00:57:22,469 Yes, sir. 1083 00:57:49,920 --> 00:57:52,109 I'm most frightfully sorry... 1084 00:57:54,470 --> 00:57:57,079 I'm most frightfully sorry about the vase but, 1085 00:57:57,090 --> 00:58:00,090 but really sir, you're clerk is guilty of attempting the most obvious fraud. 1086 00:58:00,114 --> 00:58:03,589 You see he tried to convince me that I'd broken a Ming pottery. 1087 00:58:03,600 --> 00:58:06,629 And anyone could see that it belonged to Tang era. 1088 00:58:06,640 --> 00:58:09,759 Its value is no more than six hundred dollars. 1089 00:58:09,770 --> 00:58:12,490 All right, you pay him the six hundred we'll call the matter settled. 1090 00:58:12,514 --> 00:58:13,849 Oh. 1091 00:58:13,860 --> 00:58:15,420 Oh, thank you very much, sir. Thank you. 1092 00:58:15,444 --> 00:58:17,309 I'll send you my check in the morning. 1093 00:58:17,320 --> 00:58:22,399 I... I see you know the London value of these pieces. 1094 00:58:22,410 --> 00:58:24,399 It's my business. 1095 00:58:24,410 --> 00:58:26,779 Exactly. Yes. Exactly. 1096 00:58:26,790 --> 00:58:29,489 You know, I think you're just the man 1097 00:58:29,500 --> 00:58:32,199 to help me find some furniture I'm anxious to get. 1098 00:58:32,210 --> 00:58:34,810 I'm most frightfully bored with the usual conglomeration of pieces 1099 00:58:34,834 --> 00:58:38,169 that we can pick up on the other side. 1100 00:58:38,180 --> 00:58:42,669 What do you really want Mr. Sherlock Holmes? 1101 00:58:42,680 --> 00:58:44,709 Herr Heinrich Hinckel 1102 00:58:44,720 --> 00:58:48,509 or as you now call yourself Mr. Richard Stanley. 1103 00:58:48,520 --> 00:58:51,799 In 1914, secret agent of the German Kaiser. 1104 00:58:51,810 --> 00:58:55,019 Since then, 1105 00:58:55,030 --> 00:58:56,679 head of the most insidious international spy ring that ever existed. 1106 00:58:56,690 --> 00:58:57,979 You're wrong. 1107 00:58:57,990 --> 00:59:00,519 A case of mistaken identity. 1108 00:59:00,530 --> 00:59:04,229 I've been a respected member of this community for a great many years. 1109 00:59:04,240 --> 00:59:07,109 I deal in antiques because of their rarity and beauty. 1110 00:59:07,120 --> 00:59:10,069 Merely a device to cover up your real business 1111 00:59:10,080 --> 00:59:13,119 of transporting secret information to the enemies of this country. 1112 00:59:13,130 --> 00:59:16,199 Very interesting but just a figment of your imagination. 1113 00:59:16,210 --> 00:59:19,709 I am a very busy man, Mr. Sherlock Holmes. 1114 00:59:19,720 --> 00:59:22,919 Where is Nancy Pattridge? 1115 00:59:22,930 --> 00:59:24,589 You're not looking for that girl you're looking for a certain document. 1116 00:59:24,600 --> 00:59:26,379 Dear me, no. 1117 00:59:26,390 --> 00:59:28,799 The document's perfectly safe. 1118 00:59:28,810 --> 00:59:34,849 You see the man who has it doesn't know he has it. 1119 00:59:34,860 --> 00:59:37,979 That's a very pretty tale but quite untrue. 1120 00:59:37,990 --> 00:59:40,309 The only man who had any contact with Grayson on the train 1121 00:59:40,320 --> 00:59:42,149 was Senator Babcock. 1122 00:59:42,160 --> 00:59:44,609 The Senator doesn't have the document 1123 00:59:44,620 --> 00:59:47,109 we took the trouble to find out. 1124 00:59:54,790 --> 00:59:56,829 Permit me. 1125 00:59:59,170 --> 01:00:02,079 Thank you. 1126 01:00:02,090 --> 01:00:04,371 Perhaps you've been mislead by the common notion regarding 1127 01:00:04,395 --> 01:00:05,799 the shape and bulk of state papers. 1128 01:00:05,810 --> 01:00:08,339 They might easily been reduced to a, 1129 01:00:08,350 --> 01:00:10,089 to a convenient size you know? 1130 01:00:10,100 --> 01:00:14,599 Say, a document no larger than a, than a postage stamp. 1131 01:00:14,610 --> 01:00:16,559 A postage stamp, huh? 1132 01:00:16,570 --> 01:00:19,179 That's a very interesting theory but not supported by the facts. 1133 01:00:19,190 --> 01:00:21,519 And quite beside the point. 1134 01:00:21,530 --> 01:00:24,269 Where's the girl? 1135 01:00:24,280 --> 01:00:26,019 She's not here of course but you're quite at liberty to look around if you care too. 1136 01:00:26,030 --> 01:00:29,029 Thank you. I shall do so. 1137 01:00:47,850 --> 01:00:49,589 Interesting piece. 1138 01:00:49,600 --> 01:00:51,169 Spanish isn't it? 1139 01:00:51,180 --> 01:00:51,979 Moorish. 1140 01:00:51,980 --> 01:00:54,089 Oh, my error. 1141 01:00:54,100 --> 01:00:56,259 It's an amazing specimen 1142 01:00:56,270 --> 01:00:58,551 but I assure you won't find what you're looking for there. 1143 01:00:58,575 --> 01:01:01,174 You stimulate my curiosity. 1144 01:01:06,530 --> 01:01:08,769 This might be interesting. 1145 01:01:24,260 --> 01:01:27,169 The Moors were an incredibly inventive people weren't they? 1146 01:01:27,180 --> 01:01:30,299 Yes, it was in shocking condition when I got hold of it 1147 01:01:30,310 --> 01:01:32,549 but I had it restored. 1148 01:01:32,560 --> 01:01:37,889 Very lively now but old fashioned. 1149 01:01:37,900 --> 01:01:40,639 If that's the best you can do, Mr. Stanley, 1150 01:01:40,650 --> 01:01:42,610 I think I may safely examine the rest of the room. 1151 01:01:42,634 --> 01:01:44,923 - Help yourself. - Thank you. 1152 01:01:45,110 --> 01:01:47,399 Take your hand away from that drawer. 1153 01:01:48,780 --> 01:01:50,689 Why Mr. Holmes, 1154 01:01:50,700 --> 01:01:53,319 you didn't think I was going to draw a weapon. 1155 01:01:53,330 --> 01:01:56,909 I never touch the things. 1156 01:01:56,920 --> 01:02:01,189 How odd to find you squeamish. 1157 01:02:10,180 --> 01:02:11,629 That connects only with the shop. 1158 01:02:11,640 --> 01:02:13,759 You're very quick to say so 1159 01:02:13,770 --> 01:02:17,549 and yet a short while ago I saw two other men in this room 1160 01:02:17,560 --> 01:02:21,389 and they didn't go back into the shop so there must be another exit 1161 01:02:21,400 --> 01:02:24,399 and perhaps another room. 1162 01:02:25,570 --> 01:02:28,689 Yes, Mr. Stanley what is it? 1163 01:02:28,700 --> 01:02:31,519 Bring Miss Pattridge here at once. 1164 01:02:31,530 --> 01:02:33,359 Excellent, Holmes. 1165 01:02:33,370 --> 01:02:36,899 I see your voice hasn't lost its flexibility. 1166 01:02:36,910 --> 01:02:39,759 And my hand hasn't lost it's cunning either. 1167 01:02:44,340 --> 01:02:46,159 When they come here 1168 01:02:46,170 --> 01:02:48,369 tell them to leave the girl with you and to clear out. 1169 01:02:48,380 --> 01:02:50,629 You think I'll do that? 1170 01:02:50,640 --> 01:02:52,129 Yes, you will. 1171 01:02:52,140 --> 01:02:54,839 You're playing with lives now Stanley. 1172 01:02:54,850 --> 01:02:57,469 Not just the girl's but thousands, millions perhaps 1173 01:02:57,480 --> 01:03:00,679 and we don't intend to let one man have that much power. 1174 01:03:00,690 --> 01:03:04,659 Not now, not at any time in the future. 1175 01:03:06,940 --> 01:03:10,729 I'd prefer you alive to face the retribution that's coming to you 1176 01:03:10,740 --> 01:03:13,329 but if I have to do it. 1177 01:03:17,370 --> 01:03:19,449 All right, Mr. Holmes, 1178 01:03:19,460 --> 01:03:23,729 I suppose we all must meet our match sooner or later. 1179 01:03:33,810 --> 01:03:37,369 That's enough boys, take your hands off him. 1180 01:03:38,730 --> 01:03:41,319 Well, Mr. Holmes? 1181 01:03:45,320 --> 01:03:49,319 Tell the clerk to go home and see that the front door is locked. 1182 01:03:49,860 --> 01:03:51,559 Well, Mr. Stanley? 1183 01:03:51,570 --> 01:03:54,929 It's the last strike that counts hey, Holmes? 1184 01:04:00,540 --> 01:04:03,289 I'll remind you of that later. 1185 01:04:08,970 --> 01:04:11,289 Miss Pattridge allow me to present Mr. Sherlock Holmes, 1186 01:04:11,300 --> 01:04:12,999 the world famous detective. 1187 01:04:13,010 --> 01:04:15,379 He's come to rescue you. 1188 01:04:15,390 --> 01:04:18,549 I don't believe you. 1189 01:04:18,560 --> 01:04:20,799 Oddly enough he's telling you the truth. 1190 01:04:20,810 --> 01:04:23,679 My name is Sherlock Holmes and I did come here to help you 1191 01:04:23,690 --> 01:04:25,809 but I've seemed rather to have missed it. 1192 01:04:25,820 --> 01:04:27,269 I'm sorry. 1193 01:04:27,280 --> 01:04:29,019 I'm afraid you've had a bad time. 1194 01:04:29,030 --> 01:04:30,849 Well that doesn't matter its Peter, 1195 01:04:30,860 --> 01:04:33,349 they say they'll do something to him if I don't tell them. 1196 01:04:33,360 --> 01:04:34,769 They say they've got him. 1197 01:04:34,780 --> 01:04:37,069 Cheer up, he's quite safe. 1198 01:04:37,080 --> 01:04:38,649 A tough customer like Peter 1199 01:04:38,660 --> 01:04:40,779 isn't disabled very long by a clunk on the head. 1200 01:04:40,790 --> 01:04:42,609 He's all right. 1201 01:04:42,620 --> 01:04:44,119 All okay, Mr. Stanley. 1202 01:04:44,130 --> 01:04:46,409 Look here, Stanley this girl knows nothing. 1203 01:04:46,420 --> 01:04:48,289 I promise she won't even identify you. 1204 01:04:48,300 --> 01:04:50,829 Well, unfortunately she knows enough to hang us, 1205 01:04:50,840 --> 01:04:53,619 so do you. 1206 01:04:53,630 --> 01:04:56,089 I'm surprised that you're walking into a trap like this 1207 01:04:56,100 --> 01:04:58,300 but you see the position I'm in and what has to be done. 1208 01:04:58,324 --> 01:05:00,363 Cady, Howe. 1209 01:05:17,410 --> 01:05:23,029 It will give me great pleasure to attend to Mr. Holmes personally. 1210 01:05:23,040 --> 01:05:25,989 Easter the girl's yours. 1211 01:05:32,260 --> 01:05:33,959 It's the police. 1212 01:05:33,970 --> 01:05:35,749 Open up, this is the police. 1213 01:05:46,600 --> 01:05:48,829 Holmes where are you? You all right? 1214 01:05:52,150 --> 01:05:54,589 Holmes! Holmes! Where are you? 1215 01:06:10,000 --> 01:06:11,429 Darling. 1216 01:06:14,340 --> 01:06:16,119 Thank heavens your safe. 1217 01:06:24,890 --> 01:06:27,079 Quick, Stanley's escaped. 1218 01:06:28,690 --> 01:06:30,139 All right boys bring them along. 1219 01:06:30,150 --> 01:06:32,499 Come on, Lieutenant. Let's go, Doctor. 1220 01:06:34,400 --> 01:06:36,879 The Senate office building double quick. 1221 01:06:48,580 --> 01:06:50,059 Come in. 1222 01:06:53,420 --> 01:06:55,199 I'm glad your safe Senator. 1223 01:06:55,210 --> 01:06:56,999 Safe? No man is safe. 1224 01:06:57,010 --> 01:07:00,619 Look at the way my constituents snipe at me. 1225 01:07:07,730 --> 01:07:10,049 I don't recall seeing your face before stranger. 1226 01:07:10,060 --> 01:07:12,759 I don't think we've met. 1227 01:07:12,770 --> 01:07:14,389 - Well, that explains it. - My name is Sherlock Holmes. 1228 01:07:14,400 --> 01:07:15,229 Glad to know you, Holmes. What's on your mind? 1229 01:07:15,230 --> 01:07:17,269 Senator Babcock, 1230 01:07:17,280 --> 01:07:19,899 I'm here to inform you of great peril to your life. 1231 01:07:19,910 --> 01:07:20,939 Richard Stanley, a dangerous criminal, is now on his way here. 1232 01:07:20,950 --> 01:07:23,319 Richard Stanley? 1233 01:07:23,330 --> 01:07:24,979 Why he's the most respectable citizen in Washington has been for years. 1234 01:07:24,990 --> 01:07:26,689 What could Stanley possibly want from me? 1235 01:07:26,700 --> 01:07:29,069 A document and under the stamps of a letter 1236 01:07:29,080 --> 01:07:30,819 given to you by chap named Grayson. 1237 01:07:30,830 --> 01:07:32,699 Grayson? Grayson? 1238 01:07:32,710 --> 01:07:36,579 Used to know a man name... Grayson! 1239 01:07:36,590 --> 01:07:38,329 Why that's the fellow that disappeared. 1240 01:07:38,340 --> 01:07:42,129 Say, I got that envelope right here in my wallet. 1241 01:07:42,140 --> 01:07:45,169 Now what does Stanley think could be under these stamps? 1242 01:07:45,180 --> 01:07:48,009 A secret document of grave importance. 1243 01:07:48,020 --> 01:07:49,719 Reduced to microfilm 1244 01:07:49,730 --> 01:07:52,049 and concealed under these very stamps. 1245 01:07:52,060 --> 01:07:55,059 Thank you very much, Mr. Holmes. 1246 01:07:55,070 --> 01:07:58,599 That's just what I wanted to know. 1247 01:07:58,610 --> 01:08:01,689 I might have missed this microfilm if you hadn't lead me to it. 1248 01:08:01,700 --> 01:08:04,319 I've seemed to have underestimated your capabilities, Mr. Stanley. 1249 01:08:04,330 --> 01:08:07,489 Yes, Mr. Holmes, you're famous powers of deduction and observation 1250 01:08:07,500 --> 01:08:10,029 made of very well in Limehouse or Soho 1251 01:08:10,040 --> 01:08:13,409 but here in America I believe you're out of your depth. 1252 01:08:13,420 --> 01:08:16,579 If so, the verdict of history will be severe indeed. 1253 01:08:16,590 --> 01:08:19,209 You nervous, Sherlock Holmes? 1254 01:08:19,220 --> 01:08:21,209 I must confess to a mark irritation. 1255 01:08:21,220 --> 01:08:24,269 Do you mind if I smoke? 1256 01:08:30,560 --> 01:08:32,129 Thank you. 1257 01:08:32,140 --> 01:08:35,599 The whole course of the world might be changed 1258 01:08:35,610 --> 01:08:37,309 by your acquisition of the microfilm. 1259 01:08:37,320 --> 01:08:39,229 It will be and for the better. 1260 01:08:39,240 --> 01:08:41,309 Have you a match? 1261 01:08:41,320 --> 01:08:43,309 You can keep those. 1262 01:08:43,320 --> 01:08:44,689 Thank you. 1263 01:08:44,700 --> 01:08:48,919 And now if you'll pardon me, Mr. Holmes. 1264 01:08:50,899 --> 01:08:53,739 Why don't you do something, Holmes if that thing so all fired important? 1265 01:08:53,750 --> 01:08:55,029 The English senator. 1266 01:08:55,040 --> 01:08:57,949 Cricket old boy, always cool in the crisis. 1267 01:08:57,960 --> 01:08:59,619 The last trick, hey Holmes? 1268 01:08:59,630 --> 01:09:06,539 Yes, the last trick. 1269 01:09:06,550 --> 01:09:10,169 Say, you're a smart fellow, Holmes. 1270 01:09:12,890 --> 01:09:16,859 - Here's the microfilm, Holmes. - Thank you, Senator. 1271 01:09:22,990 --> 01:09:25,529 I say, Holmes. 1272 01:09:38,540 --> 01:09:41,159 This is the microfilm with the document on it. 1273 01:09:41,170 --> 01:09:44,119 It'll be in the proper hands within the hour. 1274 01:09:44,130 --> 01:09:46,129 As I told you Mr. Stanley, 1275 01:09:46,140 --> 01:09:49,039 the man who had it didn't know he had it. 1276 01:09:49,050 --> 01:09:51,189 Well, come on let's go. 1277 01:09:53,520 --> 01:09:56,969 Well, it'll be nice to get home to Baker Street, hey Holmes? 1278 01:09:56,980 --> 01:10:00,679 Yes, but this is a great country, Watson. 1279 01:10:00,690 --> 01:10:03,679 It certainly is, my dear fellow. 1280 01:10:03,690 --> 01:10:05,899 Look, up there ahead, 1281 01:10:05,910 --> 01:10:07,479 the Capitol, 1282 01:10:07,490 --> 01:10:09,769 the very heart of this democracy. 1283 01:10:09,780 --> 01:10:15,319 Democracy, the only hope for the future, hey Holmes? 1284 01:10:15,330 --> 01:10:19,779 "It's not given to us to peer into the mysteries of the future" 1285 01:10:19,790 --> 01:10:23,539 but in the days to come the British and American people 1286 01:10:23,550 --> 01:10:27,039 will, for their own safety and for the good of all, 1287 01:10:27,050 --> 01:10:32,379 "walk together in majesty, and justice, and in peace." 1288 01:10:32,390 --> 01:10:33,959 That's magnificent. 1289 01:10:33,970 --> 01:10:36,219 I quite agree with you. 1290 01:10:36,230 --> 01:10:37,929 Not with me, 1291 01:10:37,940 --> 01:10:40,179 with Mr. Winston Churchill. 1292 01:10:40,190 --> 01:10:43,309 I was quoting from the speech he made not so long ago 1293 01:10:43,320 --> 01:10:50,319 in that very building.