In this captivating episode, we delve into a thrilling Sherlock Holmes adventure set against the vibrant backdrop of a Parisian circus. Holmes and Watson find themselves embroiled in a complex case involving a mysterious murder of a beautiful bareback rider, Giselle Gironde. As they navigate the colorful world of the circus, they encounter a host of intriguing characters, including a jealous tightrope walker and a suspicious animal trainer. Holmes's sharp wit and Watson's unexpected involvement lead to a surprising resolution, showcasing the detective's unparalleled deductive skills.
Meanwhile, the episode also touches on the cultural impact of classic radio shows, highlighting the unique challenges faced by South African audiences in accessing popular British series like The Avengers. This nostalgic reflection on the golden age of radio is complemented by a delightful interlude featuring the Petri Wine Company, adding a touch of vintage charm to the narrative. Join us for an hour of mystery, intrigue, and a touch of humor as Holmes and Watson unravel yet another perplexing case.
(00:34) The Avengers in South Africa
(01:22) Sherlock Holmes and the Circus Adventure
(03:00) A Mysterious Client at the Circus
(07:24) The Intrigue of Giselle Gironde
(13:00) The Murder Investigation Begins
(19:18) The Unraveling of the Mystery
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Come here. Come in. Come in. Come in. Good evening, doctor. Good evening, mister Bartell. Come over here by the fire. I was just having a cup of coffee. Would you care to join me? Thanks. That would be nice. It will prevent you falling asleep during my story tonight. There's no chance of that, doctor. From the hints you gave us last week, it sounded like quite a story.
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It began in a circus in Paris, you told us? Yes, my boy. The circus.
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A colorful world of sawdust and spangles. A world, mister Bartel, that I may tell you confidentially, always held an irresistible fascination for me when I was a youngster. Me too, doctor. In fact, when I was eight years old, I fell desperately in love with a with a lady bareback rider, a stunning creature who wore pink silk tights with gold sequins on them. Unfortunately, my mother caught me writing her proposal marriage, and I'm afraid that, well, that's another story and one that you probably wouldn't find very interesting.
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I'm sure I would, doctor, but I think it would be safer to stick to your Sherlock Holmes story. You're probably right, my boy. Well, it was a winter in the eighteen nineties,
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and Holmes and I were in Paris. On our second day there, Holmes suggested we attend that night's performance of the Cirque Royale. Needless to remark, I was delighted, mister Martel. And shortly after 09:00 that night, I found myself seated beside Holmes in a box near the ringside. It was an incredibly vivid scene, even for that city of color and light. The gay costumes of the women and the gaudy trappings of the ring masters and towns looked like a giant kaleidoscope under the blazing glare of the art lamps. As we sat there, a brass band nearby blared forth some popular music of the day, and yet he didn't appear to be enjoying himself. And so I leaned across and touched his
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arm. What is it, Watson? Well, you're very quiet, Holmes. Aren't you having a good time? A good time always, first of all, Jap. I was just wondering where mister Edwards is. Mister Edwards? Who who's he? An extremely distinguished client who was to meet us in this box at 09:00. Our client. So this little excursion was on business after all years. I might have known it. No, my old fellow. In your case, I think you'll be able to combine quite a little pleasure over the business. Can't you be a little more explicit, Holmes? Here comes the ringmaster.
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She's over. Good on the yes. I've heard of her. She's a bareback rider. Isn't she?
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She also has quite a repetition as a femme fatal. Three jewels have been fought over her. A young English officer on the Grenadier Guards committed suicide last year because of her. And a famous French banker is at present languishing in prison
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because her extravagances drove into appropriate funds that did not belong to him. Here's what She's an extremely colorful personality. You know Holmes, the funny thing. When I was eight years old, I fell violently in love with a lady bareback rider. She wore big suit tights with gold and sequins on them but, unfortunately Yes, she's all alone. Yes, yes. Rose, she's exquisite. Look at the way she's jumping from the back of one horse to the other. Sheer perky of motion. The lady appeals to you, wasn't it? By geologists, indeed she does. In fact, Holmes, I don't mind telling you if I weren't a married man and a poor man. Like the court committee. Yes. I I should indeed. Oh, excellent. That's the very reason for our attendance. What in heaven's name are you talking about, Holmes?
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Oh, there you are. Good evening, mister Edwards. Oh, miss my dear fellow. How are you? I haven't seen you since, since that little affair at Windsor Castle when mother Excuse me, sir. I am mister Mycroft, Sir William Nigel. Of course. Of course. And I am mister Edwards. We must, respect each other's incognito. How'd you do, sir William?
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Well, I'm extremely honored to meet you, your your royal,
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Mr. Edward. How do you like Giselle? Isn't she a stunning creature? Yes, indeed she is. The four of us to have supper together after the performance tonight, I understand this dream. Well, unfortunately I can't be there Mycroft for some stupid affair at the embassy, which I have to attend. We must postpone the dinner until tomorrow. Come over to my hotel a little early and we can discuss the whole business. Personally, I think a lot of fuss is being made about nothing. Now if you'll excuse me, gentlemen, I must go back and see Giselle for a moment and tell her that I can't keep our appointment for tonight. I'll see you tomorrow, mycroft. Good night, sir William. Good night. Good night, sir.
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Holmes, what's all this mister? That wasn't mister Edwards. It was the prince of Watch and eat. The expression will fall on. Mister Edwards, as you know, is extremely democratic too much so possibly when one considers his position and responsibilities. He's become quite seriously involved with mademoiselle Giselle, the lady bareback rider who has just left the ring. Oh, so that's it. The foreign office quite naturally, I suppose, is deeply concerned over the matter. And I've been entrusted with the delicate mission of protecting Mr. Edwards. Oh, does you know, is your own day know that his two identitators first? That's the first thing that we have to find out. It's possible that she is simply captivated by having a rich Englishman at her feet. If on other hand, she knows who mister Edwards is, then we may be in for a great deal of trouble. Yes. But how are you going to find that, by tempting her with a richer Englishman and one with a title that my dear fellow is why you are sir William Nigel. You mean that, your job over is to do your utmost to steal a Giselle from Mr. Edwards. But, well, you don't even know the girl. It's a remedy that defect in a few minutes. As soon as the performance is over, my dear chap, I shall take you to our dressing room and arrange an introduction.
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I must say, Holmes, the backstage life in the circus is even more colorful than in the ring. What makes you say hello, fella? Well, I just saw a pinhead having tea with a bearded lady while a sword swallower was standing behind him practicing his act. Oh, hello.
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See that man standing talking to the girl in tights? Yeah. Attractive, isn't she? The gentleman is inspector Bernay of the French police, an old friend and a distant relative of mine. Bernay, how are you? Well, missus Monscher Ami. Come on, sir. Bernay, please. On this occasion, my name is Mycroft, if you don't mind. And this is my friend, sir William Nigel. How do you do, inspector?
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Sir William, permit me to introduce mademoiselle Yvette Mara. How you doing? How you doing mademoiselle?
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What brings you behind the scenes at the circus, may I ask Monsieur Miquel? My friend, sir William is most anxious to meet the acquaintance of mademoiselle Gironday. But of course, every man wishes to meet Giselle
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He will present you to her. In not a way. Oh, no. In fact, she really do not begin that all over again. You are in love with her. You have always been in love with her. I highly don't wish you were dead. Sometimes I think I could tell her myself.
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Pardon my son, Inspector. She's a funny little thing, isn't she? Ah, sir. Sir William.
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Many times I've told her that Jiselle Gouronde would never waste her time with a simple police inspector. She prefers a wealthy foreigner, but she does not understand and she does not believe. Was
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dressed in tights, Vermeer. And what does she do in the circus? She walks the tightrope. She's, queen of the high wire. Mhmm. A charming and a talented girl, but a most, most, most jealous one. Now, Vermeer, my distinguished friend, sir William Nigel, is most anxious to meet Giselle Gironde. Will you introduce him? I should prefer not to appear on the matter of this stage. Oh, mister Tandon. I I will take you to her dressing room. Please come with me, sir William. Yeah. Right. I'll I'll see you later, home. I'll be waiting for you, old chap. Good luck. Okay. Good.
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Hey. You're a lucky man, sir William. Giselle has quite a penchant for the Englishman. And when they're rich and have a title, I am sure she finds them irresistible. You you think so? Oh, but of course. I can't imagine that I'm only a poor policeman. Here we are. Okay. Giselle Monchu, permit me to present to you sir William Nagel. He's a great admirer of you. Yes, indeed, madam.
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Sir William Nagel. Go home and sit here beside me, sir William.
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I shall leave you. Sit
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closer.
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There. That is much more cozy. No? Oh, it's very nice of you to see me, madamoiselle.
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Oh, don't be so formal, my Englishman. You may call me Giselle, and I shall call you let me see. I shall call you Sir William
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Willie. I shall call you Willie. You do not mind? My life. I'm very delightful. Quite delightful, my dear. I was hoping perhaps that you'd care to have a little little supper with me tonight, Gidelle. So what about some some oysters, a cold pheasant, and a bottle of two of Pomeranian Green o 72. And you get a taste rather well, don't you think? Oh, really? I can see you have a perfect order. Oh, I don't know about that. One more more. I get my my clock. Well, you know, Giselle, it's it's a funny thing. What? It's a funny thing, Willy? When I was eight years old, I fell violently in love with a lady bareback rider at a circus. History seems to be repeating itself. Here.
Alfeo Alfieri. Do you no longer knock when you come to my door? Who is this man? My name is Nigel. Sir William Nigel, my good man. And who may you be? I am Alfeo Alfieri.
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I am Alfeo Alfieri. And what is he? A train of wild animals. An ambuscule.
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You must not speak to Alfeo in that way. You belong to me. Send this stupid English man away. Found an impudence? Of course, yes. Belong to you. This hell belong to no one. No. I have to take my whip. Put it down, Edward. Put it down, you scoundrel. That's the time it will be your face, Stanley. You will. Scandal blackout.
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Holding your hand against the woman. Shocking. Oh,
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Monsieur Willy has knocked him down. He certainly deserved it. Willy. And you in turn deserve something, Willy. Oh, what was that? Come close, Willy. I give it to you. A little kiss? A kiss?
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Thanks
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awfully. Oh, really? You are so strong. So restless.
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Giselle?
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He says, which do I prefer? The five string color of pearls or the three string color of pearls? What does my really think? So that you can't hang too many pearls on a pearly neck like yours. I'll take the five string color, my good fellow.
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You're doing splendidly, Watson. Splendidly. Yes. But Holmes, I thought you blasted fool handing that jeweler fellow a check signed by sir William Nigel. You're quite sure that it'll be all good? Don't worry, Othello.
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Remember who our town is. Money is the least important concern in this matter. On with the masquerade, Othello. On with the masquerade. More champagne,
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Really? You are such a hit strong boy.
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Good evening, Vermeer. Has madam associate on day come into the evening performance yet? Yes, miss Jones. I escorted her to a dressing room a half an hour ago. Mister Edwards is in there with her now. At last, it seems she has used for a poor policeman. Last night, she found a threatening letter on her makeup table. Since then, she has been most grateful for my company. A threatening letter, Any idea who might have sent it? Oh, yes. Of course. I'm afraid I have, Miss Holmes. I told her to pay no attention, by the perfume of the notepaper, I recognized the sender. A jealous tightrope worker called Yvette Mara. Oh.
Poor Yvette. She would make a very inferior criminal, I'm afraid. Still, Giselle asked me to stay outside her dressing room till the performance starts. You wish to see her? Yes. Oh, good evening, miss Redwood. Evening, Mycroft. Evening, Inspector Verne.
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Look here, Mycroft. I think this little game has gone far enough. Giselle has just refused another invitation of mine. Now I know who sir William Nigel is and I swear I'll tell her. Don't you think, sir, that the lady is hardly worth bothering about? Surely, this this whole incident with sir William proves that she's a scheming little adventurist, a fictitious title and an apparently bottomless purse have shown her up in her two colors.
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I could have told you the same thing without such an experiment, my friend. Well, I suppose you're right, Mycroft. I've been a fool. An idiot who lets a pretty ankle turn his head. A conceited dote.
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Let us just say, monsieur, that you have been a man.
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Good evening, sir. Good evening. Good evening. Just going back to see you, sir. Hold for a moment. I brought us these flowers for her. I'll be back in a jig. Just a minute, Watson.
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I, I hate to dampen your ardor, old chap, but, the masquerade is ended. And then what what do you mean it's It is no longer necessary for you to impersonate Sir William Nigel
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or to pay court to Giselle.
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Oh, really? Oh, oh, oh, really? Really? Well, that's a that's a great relief, sir. Great relief. I've hated the whole business. Oh, yes. Yes. I'm sure you have. We, appreciate the sacrifices that you've made. Don't be so right, brother? Yes. Yes. Indeed. Well, I must go back and see her once more though. We had a rendezvous for tonight and I must cancel it. I don't have anything to do, you know. I I won't be a minute.
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Never have I seen a man more downcast. Obviously, with him, my dear Ormes, business was a pleasure. And theory,
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bow your boy. That Englishman. I just saw him go into his head's room. Whom are you referring? That man that call himself sir William Nigel.
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Two day ago, he strike me. I have to settle with him. No man may strike, Alfieri. Do not cause any more trouble, Alfieri.
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From what I've been told, you thoroughly deserved what happened to you. Here he come now. You English you. I'll surely challenge you to a duel. Holmes. How much oh, chap, what is it? You're a spite as a ghost. It's it's Giselle. What's wrong with her? She's dead. She's lying there in her dressing room.
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Strangled. Strangled. And only half an hour ago, I spoke with her myself. Since then, I've been standing in this corridor, guarding her door at her own request. Only two men have entered Giselle's dressing room since then. You, monsieur Edwards, and you, sir William Nagel. What are you suggesting, Bayoune? I am suggesting nothing. I am stating that these two gentlemen are under arrest for suspicion of murder.
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mister Edwards got yourselves arrested on suspicion of murder. Yes, mister Bartel. Holmes did everything in his part to persuade Inspector Vernay to release us, but it was useless. And so, while mister Edwards and myself were languishing in detention cells, the local theute, Holmes and the French inspector were examining the dressing room of the dead woman.
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I'm I'm sure, inspector Vermeer, that, being as keen and effective as you are, you must suspect two identities of Mr. Edwards. Of course, Monsieur Holmes.
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But that is the danger of incognitos.
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If he chooses to assume the identity of plain Mr. Edwards, then he must run the risks of plain Mr. And you are convinced that either he or my friends strangled mademoiselle Gironde? Which is obvious. Then I'll have to prove to you that they didn't. Let me examine the body again. No. If she had been strangled by either of my friends, why would her body be lying here under the window? It's as far away from the door by which they left this room as possible. That was nothing. No, but it's odd.
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Giselle was a strong girl. There might easily have been a struggle.
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Perhaps she tried to get away through the window. And yet there are no marks of balance on her throat. Just this piece of very fine cord that did its deadly work so cleanly. Mhmm. Cut for the mic. Please do not remove the cord, miss Jorms. The body has not yet been photographed. Yeah. My Veronique, you're making it very hard for me, aren't you? You notice, of course, that the window is open. Yes. But we have examined the snow outside.
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There were no footprints within three yards of the window. The murderer must have entered by the door that I was watching. Yes. It would be hard even for a professional acrobat to jump in.
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An acrobat? Your young friend, ma'am, was an Yvette Marais, a tightrope walker. Yvette? But Yeah. She certainly had a motive. She'd even sent a threatening letter. I heard her express hatred and jealousy for this dead woman. It's conceivable that she could enter a room by a window without leaving footprints in the snow. Where was she at the time of the murder? I do not know. I was waiting for her in the corridor. Then I suggest that we investigate her alibi at once. And after that inspector, I must pay a visit to the. I don't want my friends to think that I've deserted them. Excuse me, sir. Yes, Holmes. I'm afraid it looks rather black. As I was telling you, Yvette Marais, the tightrope walker, was able to establish completely satisfactory alibi. Then I still suspect you or doctor Watts. Well, that's ridiculous.
May I ask you a very straightforward question, sir? Of course. I can well understand that if you had gone into the dressing room and found the woman already murdered, you might easily be tempted to conceal the fact to avoid a scandal involving your present. Will you swear to me, sir, on your true identity that Giselle was alive when you left her? She was, Holmes. I swear it. Thank you, sir. That's all I wanted to know.
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Holmes, I'm glad to see you. You know, I've been thinking. All this depends on Verne's evidence.
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But supposing he was a murderer, he told us that Gizelle had turned him down, you know? I'd thought of that, but mister Edward swears that Gizelle was alive when he left the room. And yet that means that mister Edward oh, no. No. No. No. It's unthinkable. Holmes.
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You are not suggest Holmes. If I thought that that were possible, I'd confess to the murder myself. My life wouldn't matter if if it would save us cattle like that great cottage. It'd shatter the empire. Dear old Watson,
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you shall not sacrifice yourself. You're as valuable a British institution as the lion himself. No, my dear fellow. Which will never sacrifice you, not while my mind is still capable of
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My mind?
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That's it. Thank you, Watson. You've given me the answer. Holmes, what are you burping on? Be patient, doctor Lowe, in half an hour, you'll be out of this cell and the real murderer will be in it.
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Questions. Questions.
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Why must Alfieri answer so many questions? Because he will not yet tell the truth. You murdered Giselle Gironde. How many times I have to tell you? I did not kill her. Why should I want to harm her? Because you were jealous.
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Because she humiliated and tormented you. But I was not in her dressing room. I've already proved that fact. Am I imagination that I can kill somebody without entering a room? Alcari, I know how you killed Giselle Gironde without its necessitating your entering this room. And you're a smart man. Please do tell me. I don't need to tell you. With the aid of Vermeer, I'll show you. Open the window, Alfieri. What game is this? Anybody well then, I'll open the window myself. Put your head out. Come on. So, who do you see? Inspector Vermeil standing three yards away where you stood and he's got your long training whip. Don't move. Stand there. The inspector hasn't your skill with the whip, but he wants to try a little experiment.
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Holding him.
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Well, mister Edwards, I I mean, well, sir, this is a a pleasant change from a prison cell, isn't it? It certainly is. Holmes, I can't tell you how grateful I am. I still don't quite understand how you did Watson in, rather a roundabout way was responsible for giving me the clue. Oh, how was that, home? Well, on more than one occasion, old chap, I've had cause to deploy a rather florid style of writing. Tonight, I was very thankful for it. When I began to speak of the capabilities of my mind, suddenly I remembered a phrase of yours of which you referred to, its whip like rapidity and accuracy. That of course made me think about the animal trainer. Exactly. How did he kill the frog? Well, sir, he stood outside the window, far enough away to leave no incriminating footprints.
Called to Giselle, probably persuaded her to lean out then snap the whip around her neck, pulling it tight and strangling out. And then I suppose he cut the cord and let the body fall back into the room. Precisely, old fellow. We found a whip stock among his tackle, a whip stock from which the lash had been cut. The stub of lash left matched the cord around the dead girl's throat. Amazing business.
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I don't mind telling you fellas. I'm very thankful to be through with it. So am I, sir? In fact, I wouldn't be at all surprised that this whole instant cures me of my love of circuses. Oh, I didn't know you had a predilection in that direction. Oh, yes, sir. Yes. We don't mind my saying so. When he was eight years old, he fell in love with a lady bareback rider. Didn't you watch indeed.
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What happened? Well, sir, I I remember her name, but she wore pinks of tights with golden sequins on them. And I wrote her a rather hot headed letter. Unfortunately, my mother.
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Well, doctor, that was one of the most unusual stories you've ever told. And I might say you played a very prominent part in that case yourself. Oh, I suppose I did at that, mister Bartell. Giselle was a beautiful girl.
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Beautiful.
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Boy, I sure love that nickname she gave you. Wheely. Yes. I thought rather nice myself. Well, that is, I I I mean, I Don't get embarrassed over a nickname, doctor. You should hear the nickname I had. When I went to school, all the girls called me Bottles. Bottle?
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Oh, oh, I see from Bartel. Bartel. Bartel.
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Oh, excuse me. Some nickname like a prophecy. What do you mean? Well, they called me bottles, and now that's what I like to talk about, Morris. Bottles. Bottles of petri wine. I should have known. And I'd like to talk about petri wine because as far as I'm concerned, it's as swellest wine that ever poured from a bottle. That's because the Petri family really knows how to make good wine. Well, they ought to. They've been making good wine ever since they started the Petri business way back in the eighteen hundreds. And since the Petri family has always personally owned and operated their business, they've been able to keep that fine art of wine making right in the family.
Handing it on down from father to son, from father to son, from generation to generation. So it's no wonder whenever you want a good wine, you want a Petri wine, because Petri took time to bring you good wine.
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Well Well, doctor Watson, what new Sherlock Holmes story are you going to tell us about next week? Well now, next week, mister Bartell, I'm going to tell you of a strange adventure that Holmes and I had in the swampy fenlands of Norfolk, concerns a gypsy encampment, a child that vanished, and a horrible death in the murky depths of a fearsome quagmire.
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Tonight's Sherlock Holmes adventure was written by Dennis Green and Anthony Boucher, and was suggested by an incident in the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle story, the adventure of the three students. Music is by Dean Foster. Mister Rathbone appears through the courtesy of Metro Goldwyn Mayer, and mister Bruce through the courtesy of Universal Pictures, where they are now starring in the Sherlock Holmes series. The Petri Wine Company of San Francisco, California invites you to tune in again next week, same time, same station. Sherlock Holmes comes to you from our Hollywood studios.
This is Harry Bartel saying goodnight for the Petrie family. For a solid hour of exciting mystery dramas, listen every Monday on most of these same stations at 08:00 to Michael Shane, followed immediately by Sherlock Holmes. This is the mutual broadcasting system.
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Petrie wine brings you Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce in the new adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The Petri family, the family that took time to bring you good wine, invites you to listen to Doctor. Watson tell us another exciting adventure he shared with his old friend, that master detective, Sherlock Holmes. You know the lives of Holmes and Watson were not always filled with action. They spent many a quiet evening at home in Baker Street discussing the problems of the world over a glass of port. You know, it seems that no wine is more expressive of friendship and hospitality than port. And I'm sure there's no port wine more enjoyable than Petri California Port.
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Come here. Come in. Come in. Come in. Good evening, doctor. Good evening, mister Bartell. Come over here by the fire. I was just having a cup of coffee. Would you care to join me? Thanks. That would be nice. It will prevent you falling asleep during my story tonight. There's no chance of that, doctor. From the hints you gave us last week, it sounded like quite a story.
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It began in a circus in Paris, you told us? Yes, my boy. The circus.
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A colorful world of sawdust and spangles. A world, mister Bartel, that I may tell you confidentially, always held an irresistible fascination for me when I was a youngster. Me too, doctor. In fact, when I was eight years old, I fell desperately in love with a with a lady bareback rider, a stunning creature who wore pink silk tights with gold sequins on them. Unfortunately, my mother caught me writing her proposal marriage, and I'm afraid that, well, that's another story and one that you probably wouldn't find very interesting.
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I'm sure I would, doctor, but I think it would be safer to stick to your Sherlock Holmes story. You're probably right, my boy. Well, it was a winter in the eighteen nineties,
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and Holmes and I were in Paris. On our second day there, Holmes suggested we attend that night's performance of the Cirque Royale. Needless to remark, I was delighted, mister Martel. And shortly after 09:00 that night, I found myself seated beside Holmes in a box near the ringside. It was an incredibly vivid scene, even for that city of color and light. The gay costumes of the women and the gaudy trappings of the ring masters and towns looked like a giant kaleidoscope under the blazing glare of the art lamps. As we sat there, a brass band nearby blared forth some popular music of the day, and yet he didn't appear to be enjoying himself. And so I leaned across and touched his
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arm. What is it, Watson? Well, you're very quiet, Holmes. Aren't you having a good time? A good time always, first of all, Jap. I was just wondering where mister Edwards is. Mister Edwards? Who who's he? An extremely distinguished client who was to meet us in this box at 09:00. Our client. So this little excursion was on business after all years. I might have known it. No, my old fellow. In your case, I think you'll be able to combine quite a little pleasure over the business. Can't you be a little more explicit, Holmes? Here comes the ringmaster.
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She's over. Good on the yes. I've heard of her. She's a bareback rider. Isn't she?
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She also has quite a repetition as a femme fatal. Three jewels have been fought over her. A young English officer on the Grenadier Guards committed suicide last year because of her. And a famous French banker is at present languishing in prison
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because her extravagances drove into appropriate funds that did not belong to him. Here's what She's an extremely colorful personality. You know Holmes, the funny thing. When I was eight years old, I fell violently in love with a lady bareback rider. She wore big suit tights with gold and sequins on them but, unfortunately Yes, she's all alone. Yes, yes. Rose, she's exquisite. Look at the way she's jumping from the back of one horse to the other. Sheer perky of motion. The lady appeals to you, wasn't it? By geologists, indeed she does. In fact, Holmes, I don't mind telling you if I weren't a married man and a poor man. Like the court committee. Yes. I I should indeed. Oh, excellent. That's the very reason for our attendance. What in heaven's name are you talking about, Holmes?
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Oh, there you are. Good evening, mister Edwards. Oh, miss my dear fellow. How are you? I haven't seen you since, since that little affair at Windsor Castle when mother Excuse me, sir. I am mister Mycroft, Sir William Nigel. Of course. Of course. And I am mister Edwards. We must, respect each other's incognito. How'd you do, sir William?
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Well, I'm extremely honored to meet you, your your royal,
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Mr. Edward. How do you like Giselle? Isn't she a stunning creature? Yes, indeed she is. The four of us to have supper together after the performance tonight, I understand this dream. Well, unfortunately I can't be there Mycroft for some stupid affair at the embassy, which I have to attend. We must postpone the dinner until tomorrow. Come over to my hotel a little early and we can discuss the whole business. Personally, I think a lot of fuss is being made about nothing. Now if you'll excuse me, gentlemen, I must go back and see Giselle for a moment and tell her that I can't keep our appointment for tonight. I'll see you tomorrow, mycroft. Good night, sir William. Good night. Good night, sir.
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Holmes, what's all this mister? That wasn't mister Edwards. It was the prince of Watch and eat. The expression will fall on. Mister Edwards, as you know, is extremely democratic too much so possibly when one considers his position and responsibilities. He's become quite seriously involved with mademoiselle Giselle, the lady bareback rider who has just left the ring. Oh, so that's it. The foreign office quite naturally, I suppose, is deeply concerned over the matter. And I've been entrusted with the delicate mission of protecting Mr. Edwards. Oh, does you know, is your own day know that his two identitators first? That's the first thing that we have to find out. It's possible that she is simply captivated by having a rich Englishman at her feet. If on other hand, she knows who mister Edwards is, then we may be in for a great deal of trouble. Yes. But how are you going to find that, by tempting her with a richer Englishman and one with a title that my dear fellow is why you are sir William Nigel. You mean that, your job over is to do your utmost to steal a Giselle from Mr. Edwards. But, well, you don't even know the girl. It's a remedy that defect in a few minutes. As soon as the performance is over, my dear chap, I shall take you to our dressing room and arrange an introduction.
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I must say, Holmes, the backstage life in the circus is even more colorful than in the ring. What makes you say hello, fella? Well, I just saw a pinhead having tea with a bearded lady while a sword swallower was standing behind him practicing his act. Oh, hello.
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See that man standing talking to the girl in tights? Yeah. Attractive, isn't she? The gentleman is inspector Bernay of the French police, an old friend and a distant relative of mine. Bernay, how are you? Well, missus Monscher Ami. Come on, sir. Bernay, please. On this occasion, my name is Mycroft, if you don't mind. And this is my friend, sir William Nigel. How do you do, inspector?
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Sir William, permit me to introduce mademoiselle Yvette Mara. How you doing? How you doing mademoiselle?
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What brings you behind the scenes at the circus, may I ask Monsieur Miquel? My friend, sir William is most anxious to meet the acquaintance of mademoiselle Gironday. But of course, every man wishes to meet Giselle
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He will present you to her. In not a way. Oh, no. In fact, she really do not begin that all over again. You are in love with her. You have always been in love with her. I highly don't wish you were dead. Sometimes I think I could tell her myself.
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Pardon my son, Inspector. She's a funny little thing, isn't she? Ah, sir. Sir William.
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Many times I've told her that Jiselle Gouronde would never waste her time with a simple police inspector. She prefers a wealthy foreigner, but she does not understand and she does not believe. Was
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dressed in tights, Vermeer. And what does she do in the circus? She walks the tightrope. She's, queen of the high wire. Mhmm. A charming and a talented girl, but a most, most, most jealous one. Now, Vermeer, my distinguished friend, sir William Nigel, is most anxious to meet Giselle Gironde. Will you introduce him? I should prefer not to appear on the matter of this stage. Oh, mister Tandon. I I will take you to her dressing room. Please come with me, sir William. Yeah. Right. I'll I'll see you later, home. I'll be waiting for you, old chap. Good luck. Okay. Good.
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Hey. You're a lucky man, sir William. Giselle has quite a penchant for the Englishman. And when they're rich and have a title, I am sure she finds them irresistible. You you think so? Oh, but of course. I can't imagine that I'm only a poor policeman. Here we are. Okay. Giselle Monchu, permit me to present to you sir William Nagel. He's a great admirer of you. Yes, indeed, madam.
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Sir William Nagel. Go home and sit here beside me, sir William.
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I shall leave you. Sit
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closer.
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There. That is much more cozy. No? Oh, it's very nice of you to see me, madamoiselle.
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Oh, don't be so formal, my Englishman. You may call me Giselle, and I shall call you let me see. I shall call you Sir William
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Willie. I shall call you Willie. You do not mind? My life. I'm very delightful. Quite delightful, my dear. I was hoping perhaps that you'd care to have a little little supper with me tonight, Gidelle. So what about some some oysters, a cold pheasant, and a bottle of two of Pomeranian Green o 72. And you get a taste rather well, don't you think? Oh, really? I can see you have a perfect order. Oh, I don't know about that. One more more. I get my my clock. Well, you know, Giselle, it's it's a funny thing. What? It's a funny thing, Willy? When I was eight years old, I fell violently in love with a lady bareback rider at a circus. History seems to be repeating itself. Here.
Alfeo Alfieri. Do you no longer knock when you come to my door? Who is this man? My name is Nigel. Sir William Nigel, my good man. And who may you be? I am Alfeo Alfieri.
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I am Alfeo Alfieri. And what is he? A train of wild animals. An ambuscule.
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You must not speak to Alfeo in that way. You belong to me. Send this stupid English man away. Found an impudence? Of course, yes. Belong to you. This hell belong to no one. No. I have to take my whip. Put it down, Edward. Put it down, you scoundrel. That's the time it will be your face, Stanley. You will. Scandal blackout.
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Holding your hand against the woman. Shocking. Oh,
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Monsieur Willy has knocked him down. He certainly deserved it. Willy. And you in turn deserve something, Willy. Oh, what was that? Come close, Willy. I give it to you. A little kiss? A kiss?
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Thanks
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awfully. Oh, really? You are so strong. So restless.
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Giselle?
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He says, which do I prefer? The five string color of pearls or the three string color of pearls? What does my really think? So that you can't hang too many pearls on a pearly neck like yours. I'll take the five string color, my good fellow.
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You're doing splendidly, Watson. Splendidly. Yes. But Holmes, I thought you blasted fool handing that jeweler fellow a check signed by sir William Nigel. You're quite sure that it'll be all good? Don't worry, Othello.
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Remember who our town is. Money is the least important concern in this matter. On with the masquerade, Othello. On with the masquerade. More champagne,
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Really? You are such a hit strong boy.
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Good evening, Vermeer. Has madam associate on day come into the evening performance yet? Yes, miss Jones. I escorted her to a dressing room a half an hour ago. Mister Edwards is in there with her now. At last, it seems she has used for a poor policeman. Last night, she found a threatening letter on her makeup table. Since then, she has been most grateful for my company. A threatening letter, Any idea who might have sent it? Oh, yes. Of course. I'm afraid I have, Miss Holmes. I told her to pay no attention, by the perfume of the notepaper, I recognized the sender. A jealous tightrope worker called Yvette Mara. Oh.
Poor Yvette. She would make a very inferior criminal, I'm afraid. Still, Giselle asked me to stay outside her dressing room till the performance starts. You wish to see her? Yes. Oh, good evening, miss Redwood. Evening, Mycroft. Evening, Inspector Verne.
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Look here, Mycroft. I think this little game has gone far enough. Giselle has just refused another invitation of mine. Now I know who sir William Nigel is and I swear I'll tell her. Don't you think, sir, that the lady is hardly worth bothering about? Surely, this this whole incident with sir William proves that she's a scheming little adventurist, a fictitious title and an apparently bottomless purse have shown her up in her two colors.
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I could have told you the same thing without such an experiment, my friend. Well, I suppose you're right, Mycroft. I've been a fool. An idiot who lets a pretty ankle turn his head. A conceited dote.
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Let us just say, monsieur, that you have been a man.
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Good evening, sir. Good evening. Good evening. Just going back to see you, sir. Hold for a moment. I brought us these flowers for her. I'll be back in a jig. Just a minute, Watson.
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I, I hate to dampen your ardor, old chap, but, the masquerade is ended. And then what what do you mean it's It is no longer necessary for you to impersonate Sir William Nigel
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or to pay court to Giselle.
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Oh, really? Oh, oh, oh, really? Really? Well, that's a that's a great relief, sir. Great relief. I've hated the whole business. Oh, yes. Yes. I'm sure you have. We, appreciate the sacrifices that you've made. Don't be so right, brother? Yes. Yes. Indeed. Well, I must go back and see her once more though. We had a rendezvous for tonight and I must cancel it. I don't have anything to do, you know. I I won't be a minute.
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Never have I seen a man more downcast. Obviously, with him, my dear Ormes, business was a pleasure. And theory,
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bow your boy. That Englishman. I just saw him go into his head's room. Whom are you referring? That man that call himself sir William Nigel.
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Two day ago, he strike me. I have to settle with him. No man may strike, Alfieri. Do not cause any more trouble, Alfieri.
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From what I've been told, you thoroughly deserved what happened to you. Here he come now. You English you. I'll surely challenge you to a duel. Holmes. How much oh, chap, what is it? You're a spite as a ghost. It's it's Giselle. What's wrong with her? She's dead. She's lying there in her dressing room.
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Strangled. Strangled. And only half an hour ago, I spoke with her myself. Since then, I've been standing in this corridor, guarding her door at her own request. Only two men have entered Giselle's dressing room since then. You, monsieur Edwards, and you, sir William Nagel. What are you suggesting, Bayoune? I am suggesting nothing. I am stating that these two gentlemen are under arrest for suspicion of murder.
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mister Edwards got yourselves arrested on suspicion of murder. Yes, mister Bartel. Holmes did everything in his part to persuade Inspector Vernay to release us, but it was useless. And so, while mister Edwards and myself were languishing in detention cells, the local theute, Holmes and the French inspector were examining the dressing room of the dead woman.
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I'm I'm sure, inspector Vermeer, that, being as keen and effective as you are, you must suspect two identities of Mr. Edwards. Of course, Monsieur Holmes.
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But that is the danger of incognitos.
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If he chooses to assume the identity of plain Mr. Edwards, then he must run the risks of plain Mr. And you are convinced that either he or my friends strangled mademoiselle Gironde? Which is obvious. Then I'll have to prove to you that they didn't. Let me examine the body again. No. If she had been strangled by either of my friends, why would her body be lying here under the window? It's as far away from the door by which they left this room as possible. That was nothing. No, but it's odd.
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Giselle was a strong girl. There might easily have been a struggle.
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Perhaps she tried to get away through the window. And yet there are no marks of balance on her throat. Just this piece of very fine cord that did its deadly work so cleanly. Mhmm. Cut for the mic. Please do not remove the cord, miss Jorms. The body has not yet been photographed. Yeah. My Veronique, you're making it very hard for me, aren't you? You notice, of course, that the window is open. Yes. But we have examined the snow outside.
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There were no footprints within three yards of the window. The murderer must have entered by the door that I was watching. Yes. It would be hard even for a professional acrobat to jump in.
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An acrobat? Your young friend, ma'am, was an Yvette Marais, a tightrope walker. Yvette? But Yeah. She certainly had a motive. She'd even sent a threatening letter. I heard her express hatred and jealousy for this dead woman. It's conceivable that she could enter a room by a window without leaving footprints in the snow. Where was she at the time of the murder? I do not know. I was waiting for her in the corridor. Then I suggest that we investigate her alibi at once. And after that inspector, I must pay a visit to the. I don't want my friends to think that I've deserted them. Excuse me, sir. Yes, Holmes. I'm afraid it looks rather black. As I was telling you, Yvette Marais, the tightrope walker, was able to establish completely satisfactory alibi. Then I still suspect you or doctor Watts. Well, that's ridiculous.
May I ask you a very straightforward question, sir? Of course. I can well understand that if you had gone into the dressing room and found the woman already murdered, you might easily be tempted to conceal the fact to avoid a scandal involving your present. Will you swear to me, sir, on your true identity that Giselle was alive when you left her? She was, Holmes. I swear it. Thank you, sir. That's all I wanted to know.
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Holmes, I'm glad to see you. You know, I've been thinking. All this depends on Verne's evidence.
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But supposing he was a murderer, he told us that Gizelle had turned him down, you know? I'd thought of that, but mister Edward swears that Gizelle was alive when he left the room. And yet that means that mister Edward oh, no. No. No. No. It's unthinkable. Holmes.
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You are not suggest Holmes. If I thought that that were possible, I'd confess to the murder myself. My life wouldn't matter if if it would save us cattle like that great cottage. It'd shatter the empire. Dear old Watson,
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you shall not sacrifice yourself. You're as valuable a British institution as the lion himself. No, my dear fellow. Which will never sacrifice you, not while my mind is still capable of
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My mind?
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That's it. Thank you, Watson. You've given me the answer. Holmes, what are you burping on? Be patient, doctor Lowe, in half an hour, you'll be out of this cell and the real murderer will be in it.
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Questions. Questions.
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Why must Alfieri answer so many questions? Because he will not yet tell the truth. You murdered Giselle Gironde. How many times I have to tell you? I did not kill her. Why should I want to harm her? Because you were jealous.
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Because she humiliated and tormented you. But I was not in her dressing room. I've already proved that fact. Am I imagination that I can kill somebody without entering a room? Alcari, I know how you killed Giselle Gironde without its necessitating your entering this room. And you're a smart man. Please do tell me. I don't need to tell you. With the aid of Vermeer, I'll show you. Open the window, Alfieri. What game is this? Anybody well then, I'll open the window myself. Put your head out. Come on. So, who do you see? Inspector Vermeil standing three yards away where you stood and he's got your long training whip. Don't move. Stand there. The inspector hasn't your skill with the whip, but he wants to try a little experiment.
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Holding him.
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Well, mister Edwards, I I mean, well, sir, this is a a pleasant change from a prison cell, isn't it? It certainly is. Holmes, I can't tell you how grateful I am. I still don't quite understand how you did Watson in, rather a roundabout way was responsible for giving me the clue. Oh, how was that, home? Well, on more than one occasion, old chap, I've had cause to deploy a rather florid style of writing. Tonight, I was very thankful for it. When I began to speak of the capabilities of my mind, suddenly I remembered a phrase of yours of which you referred to, its whip like rapidity and accuracy. That of course made me think about the animal trainer. Exactly. How did he kill the frog? Well, sir, he stood outside the window, far enough away to leave no incriminating footprints.
Called to Giselle, probably persuaded her to lean out then snap the whip around her neck, pulling it tight and strangling out. And then I suppose he cut the cord and let the body fall back into the room. Precisely, old fellow. We found a whip stock among his tackle, a whip stock from which the lash had been cut. The stub of lash left matched the cord around the dead girl's throat. Amazing business.
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I don't mind telling you fellas. I'm very thankful to be through with it. So am I, sir? In fact, I wouldn't be at all surprised that this whole instant cures me of my love of circuses. Oh, I didn't know you had a predilection in that direction. Oh, yes, sir. Yes. We don't mind my saying so. When he was eight years old, he fell in love with a lady bareback rider. Didn't you watch indeed.
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What happened? Well, sir, I I remember her name, but she wore pinks of tights with golden sequins on them. And I wrote her a rather hot headed letter. Unfortunately, my mother.
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Well, doctor, that was one of the most unusual stories you've ever told. And I might say you played a very prominent part in that case yourself. Oh, I suppose I did at that, mister Bartell. Giselle was a beautiful girl.
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Beautiful.
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Boy, I sure love that nickname she gave you. Wheely. Yes. I thought rather nice myself. Well, that is, I I I mean, I Don't get embarrassed over a nickname, doctor. You should hear the nickname I had. When I went to school, all the girls called me Bottles. Bottle?
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Oh, oh, I see from Bartel. Bartel. Bartel.
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Oh, excuse me. Some nickname like a prophecy. What do you mean? Well, they called me bottles, and now that's what I like to talk about, Morris. Bottles. Bottles of petri wine. I should have known. And I'd like to talk about petri wine because as far as I'm concerned, it's as swellest wine that ever poured from a bottle. That's because the Petri family really knows how to make good wine. Well, they ought to. They've been making good wine ever since they started the Petri business way back in the eighteen hundreds. And since the Petri family has always personally owned and operated their business, they've been able to keep that fine art of wine making right in the family.
Handing it on down from father to son, from father to son, from generation to generation. So it's no wonder whenever you want a good wine, you want a Petri wine, because Petri took time to bring you good wine.
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Well Well, doctor Watson, what new Sherlock Holmes story are you going to tell us about next week? Well now, next week, mister Bartell, I'm going to tell you of a strange adventure that Holmes and I had in the swampy fenlands of Norfolk, concerns a gypsy encampment, a child that vanished, and a horrible death in the murky depths of a fearsome quagmire.
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Tonight's Sherlock Holmes adventure was written by Dennis Green and Anthony Boucher, and was suggested by an incident in the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle story, the adventure of the three students. Music is by Dean Foster. Mister Rathbone appears through the courtesy of Metro Goldwyn Mayer, and mister Bruce through the courtesy of Universal Pictures, where they are now starring in the Sherlock Holmes series. The Petri Wine Company of San Francisco, California invites you to tune in again next week, same time, same station. Sherlock Holmes comes to you from our Hollywood studios.
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