In this thrilling episode, we delve into the mysterious tale of the Lochner family, where the legend of a limping ghost haunts the halls of Lochmere Castle. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called upon to unravel the mystery after the sudden death of Walter McMorris, who claimed to be the rightful heir to the Lochner title. As they investigate, Holmes and Watson uncover a web of deceit, family secrets, and a cleverly orchestrated plot to maintain control over the Lochner estate. The episode takes listeners on a suspenseful journey through the eerie corridors of the castle, where the line between the supernatural and reality blurs.
Holmes' keen observation and deduction skills are put to the test as he sets a trap to catch the real murderer. The investigation reveals that the ghostly appearances were part of a sinister plan to eliminate rivals and secure the family fortune. With a clever twist, Holmes identifies the true culprit, bringing justice to the Lochner family and dispelling the myth of the limping ghost. This episode is a captivating blend of mystery, intrigue, and classic detective work that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats.
(01:02) Introduction to Sherlock Holmes
(03:02) The Limping Ghost of Lochmere
(07:07) The Mysterious Death of Walter McMorris
(14:02) Holmes Sets a Trap
(24:59) The Unmasking of the Ghost
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Come in. Come in, mister Barto. You're just the man I've been expecting. How are you, doctor Watson? It's good to see you again. Thank you, my boy. It's Very nice to see you again too. I've missed our Monday night visits during the last three months. Let yourself down. Would you care to join me in a in a glass of port? Thanks, doctor. That'd be nice.
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You know, it seems to me after our summer vacation, a toast to the great Sherlock Holmes would be in order. That's an excellent idea. Here you are, young fiddler. Thanks.
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You propose the toast, doctor. To Sherlock Holmes, master detective and loyal friend whose adventures have brought considerable, we say, fame to a certain retired doctor now living in Northern California. I'll drink to that. Well, now suppose I might as well get on with tonight's story. Which particular adventure have you selected, doctor? One that I call the limping ghost. Sounds exciting. And as usual, will you find me saying, how did it begin? In Baker Street on a windy December evening at the turn of the century, a young white faced boy sat in front of our blazing fire.
And as he told us this strange story, the flickering firelight counts weird patterns on the walls. The young man was Alexander McMorris, the seventh Earl of Lochner.
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Earl of Lochner? Say, didn't I read in the papers the other day that the eighth Earl of Lochner had been killed in an airplane accident? Quite right, my boy. Even in this day and age, the tragic history of violent death
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seems to dog the footsteps of the Lochner family. But to return to my story, on that December 1900, we heard the whole history of the limping beast of Lochner. The first earl had lost a foot at the battle of flood and field in 1513. In spite of this terrible handicap, he fought on valiantly until he died on the battlefield from loss of blood. From then on, right until the time this story begins, the limping ghost clad in a suit of armor always appeared at Lochmere Castle before and after the death of the current earl. Yes, mister Bartel.
It was a strange story that Sherlock Holmes and I listened to that night. A story of death and horror over the centuries, punctuated by the limping plank of ghostly armor.
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Milady, I have terrible news for you. Your husband, the Earl, was killed in the explosion, destroyed Lord Donnelly.
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Miss Adi, the guide folks plan to block the house of parliament has failed. Your husband is in the Tower Of London. They say he's to be hanged, drawn, and quartered.
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Madam, I regret to inform you that your husband, on my instructions, has been arrested for murder. I have no doubt that he will hang. That he will hang.
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And that's the story of the Lochneres, mister Holmes. You were instrumental in sending my great uncle to the gallows, a fate which he richly deserved, I'm told. So it seemed only natural to come here to Baker Street and consult you now that I'm in trouble. I shall be most happy to do anything I can to help you, sir. I don't remember anything about your sending the old Lochner to the scaffold, though. Well, he did doctor Watson. And the servants have always sworn the ghost really did walk at midnight on the day that he was hanged. Indeed.
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Now, sir, I suggest that you tell us what problem brought him here. The ghost is walking again, mister Holmes.
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You know what that means. According to the legend that the present Earl will die. Exactly. And as I'm the present earl, you can see why I'm rather worried. Might have understand that you've actually seen this ghost yourself. Yes, mister Holmes. The night before last, Betty, well, that is miss Nolan and I were sitting in the dining hall in front of the fire when we heard a strange sound up in the musician's gallery. We looked up and in the moonlight saw a ghostly figure in armor limping towards the staircase. Oh, gracious me. My dear sir, you're you're certain that you really saw it? Moonlight can play strange tricks, you know? There wasn't any doubt about it, doctor. We both saw and heard it. What did you do? I started to go towards the stairs, but as I did so, Betty screamed and then come into the floor in a heap. Mhmm. Fainted, I swear. Yes.
While I was reviving her, the the ghost disappeared. Who's staying with you at Lochner Castle at the moment? Well, it's Betty Nolan. She's the sister of James now, and he looks after my estate. Betty and I are engaged to be married. Oh, who who Thank you. Yes, indeed. Anyone else staying with you? Yes. A distant cousin of mine, Jeremy k Mac Morris, an American. He turned up in England A Couple Of Months ago with his son, Walter. They're both with me at the present. A distant cousin? That's right, mister Holmes. Actually, they're descendants of a more than usually black sheep branch of the family.
I, I don't know how long the old man's going to be with us though. You ask me, he's a dying man. How do you say that, sir? As far as I can gather, he's been wasting away for years. It's only a question of time before his strength fails him entirely. I, was hoping perhaps you could take a look at him, doctor Watson. That is, if I could persuade you and mister Holmes to come and stay at the castle for a few days. Well, what about it, Holmes? It's an intriguing problem, Watson. The current Earl of Lochmere would seem to be in danger.
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A cousin of his is dying of an obscure disease, and the ghost of Lochmere Castle is walking again. Yes. It's an irresistible invitation. I see no reason why we can't leave on the Scotch Express tonight.
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Been quite a heavy fall of snow here in your absence, young man. Quite so. Judging from the color of the sky, there's more to come. Very angry looking. Oh, now as we round this bend, you'll be able to see the castle. Ah, yes. There you are gentlemen. Magnificent. Yes. It's a fine place alright doctor though it cost me a great deal in upkeep. Matter of fact, I only have one wing open. It's always been something of a problem to get servants to come and live here. See, the local villages have a great respect for the Lochmere ghost, you know. What servants do you have at the castle at present? My cook housekeeper, missus McClintock, fine old lady who's been with me for six years now. And then there's old Tamas. He served my family for as long as I can remember. As a matter of fact, it is now. Hello, Tamas.
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I'm glad to see you back, my lord. That's a fact. Oh, thank you, Tamas.
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Oh, these gentlemen are mister Sherlock Holmes, doctor Watson. Good good day to you, gentlemen. Good day, doctor. Good day.
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Right. Trapped around to the stables. I may as well break the news to you. Hoss? What's happened, Hoss? It's your cousin, m'Lord. Poor old mister McMorris. He's dead. Died early this morning.
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God rest his soul. Dead. I'm very sorry that I arrived too late to be of any help. Well, thank you for telling me, Tamas. Or you may take the trap down now. Aye, sir. I'll bring the baggage of me.
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So is
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it. Well, I can't say it's unexpected, but it is a shock nevertheless. I'm sure that it must be particularly as you yourself told us, you saw the ghost of Lochner the night before us. In which case? In which case, Watson, I think we may reasonably expect another visitation. Perhaps before the night is over. Should we go in?
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This is miss Nolan, my fiancee, mister Sherlock Holmes, and doctor Watson. I'm very glad to meet you. Hi, miss Mel. And, this is her brother, James Nolan, the manager of my estate. How do you do so?
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How are you, mister Nolan? Much better for seeing you both up here. I'm sure it won't take you long to lay this ghost business by the heels. Well, I trust you don't overestimate our abilities, mister Novell. Eric, you've heard about your cousin, of course. Oh, yes, my dear. Tam has told us as we drove up. Where is Walter? He went into the village with the doctor and
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the body of his father. He should be back
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soon. How's he taking
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him? Very quietly. Too quietly if you ask me. Those Americans are pretty demonstrative people, you know, and Walter has been no exception. But he behaved very strangely this morning. When the doctor told him his father was dead, he just said, now things will start to happen and then shut up like an oyster.
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I can't make head or tail of the power. Yes. Quite so, quite sir. Mister Holmes, I expect you and doctor Watson would like to go to your room? Yeah. I must I think first I'd like to take a look at the, musician's gallery, if you don't mind. Yes. Of course. Would you excuse us, darling? We're alright, Alan. It's, in the dining hall here.
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They must have been very hospitable people in those days. 50 or 60 people could eat at that table. Yes, doctor.
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Needless to remark, we hardly ever use the room nowadays. There's the musicians gallery, mister Holmes. Oh, yes. Yes. I see. How do we get up there? I'll show you. See, there's a stone staircase behind this tapestry here. Follow me. Watch your step. It's quite narrow, rather dark.
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Watch your head, Watson, old chap. Oh, don't worry about me, Holmes. I'm perfect. Oh, I see. Must have built these stairs for Pignade.
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Oh, yes. Here we are, gentlemen. This is the musician's gown. Right, Joe.
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You must have made a pretty picture in the days gone by. A little string orchestra fiddling away up here and down below the Scottish nobility bobbing and floating around in the intricacies of a Highland chatish
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or a stately gavotte or something. What does that doily do? To the bedroom wing. And that's where the ghost appeared from the other night, I suppose. Yes, mister Holmes. Uh-huh. The door's charged.
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You generally keep this door unlocked, sir? Why no. But the key mysteriously disappeared about a week ago. James is having a new one made. I must remind him about that. Alec.
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Hello, boy. Oh, we're up here, Walter. We're coming down.
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That's Walter McMorris. My dead cousin's son. Oh, fella. This must be a dreadful day for him. Yes. I I'm afraid this is going to be a rather painful interview. Hello, Walter. This is mister Sherlock Holmes and doctor Watson. How do you do, sir? How do you do? Sherlock Holmes, sir. I've heard about you and your friend doctor Watson. Walter, oh, man. I'm dreadfully sorry about your father. Are you now? Isn't that nice of you? Well, you'll be sorry enough when you hear that I'm gonna take you to court and prove that I'm the real Earl of Lochner.
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Walter, you're out of your mind. Am I? No. Father was out of his because he kept quiet all these years, but I'm going to have my rights. I've looked up the records. I've had genealogists working for months and I've got all the facts that prove you're an impostor. Oh man, what are you talking about? You know well enough. When Sherlock Holmes here sent your great uncle to the gallows twenty years ago, the title and estate should have come to my father. When I leave here tomorrow, I'm going straight to the finest lawyer in London. Then if you believe this, why have you said nothing about it till now? Because I'm smart. I found out a thing or two since I've been staying here. And one of the things I found out is that your precious fiancee and her brother wouldn't look twice as if it weren't for your money and the title. Shut up. You'll find out. She's She's a smart little and she knows what kind of a track she's running on. My
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compliment, sir.
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A very professional uppercut. Yes. And a very well deserved one. Hi. Offensive scoundrel.
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Sorry about this. Please don't say anything in front of a bed. You're gonna upset her. I quite understand. Come along, Watson. Let's go and find our room.
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Oh, it's nearly dinner time. Why are we wandering about here in the dark instead of having a glass of sherry with the others in the light?
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I don't want you to just practice now, Watson. Like to wear my keys. It, occurred to me that a further examination of his dining hall might prove profitable. Personally, Holmes, I think you're wasting your time on this case.
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What What makes you think that old chap? It's perfectly obvious that young American fellow was impersonating the ghost a few nights ago. He knew his father was going to die, and he wanted to build up the legend so as to make his own claim seem more believable. There's very sound reasoning, Watson.
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Vertically logical in his deception, he shouldn't repeat the performance
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now that his father is dead. Well, ghosts only work at midnight. So why don't we go and have a glass of sugar? What is it, home?
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Someone's coming in from the library.
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Yes?
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Who is it? It's me, missus McClinta. The who's Oh, you're waiting for me. You you gave me quite a start. I heard voices and I knew the candles were not a light in here, so I came in to see who it was. You're watching for the ghost, I suppose. Well, you'll no be disappointed, gentlemen, though you may see more than you bargain for. Those that meddle with ghostly things that do not comprehend are playing with something much more dangerous than fire. Fire burns, but the shades are dead.
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Holmes, Holmes, look up there at the gallery. The door's opening.
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It's the ghost. Aye. Here he comes, the poor buddy. See the armor on it and the way he's dragging one leg behind him. Yes. It's really quite an effective impersonation.
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And the twilight provides most appropriate lighting for his play acting too. You mean it's young American? Of course. Obviously.
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Look. Look behind him. There's another figure. Yes. Rest in the same kind of armor and carrying a sword. King's foot, Watson. I go to see them. He's turning. The second figure's raising his sword. Look out. Great hens. He's knocked him through the railings. That must be a 20 foot fall. Come on, Othello.
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Help me open his visor. Just a minute. Yes. It's Walter McMorris, the American. Now from the angle of his head, I would suggest that it might be the late Walter McMorris. Hey, Watson.
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He's dead. All right, home.
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Broken. Meanwhile, the second ticket has been able to slip back through that one escapist. Come on. He was dressed in armor. He can't go very fast. Perhaps we can overtake
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Couldn't found it, Holmes. There's no trace of the ghost in the distance gallery.
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You gave him too much of a start, I'm afraid.
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Of course, you did not find him. You'll never find him because he's not mortal.
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Missus McClintock,
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is the original suit of armor, the one worn by the first Earl of Lochmere, still in the castle? Aye, sir. It's in the library through that door there. I'll take you to it. Come on, brother. Thank you. We'll find it. Come on, Watson. Bring that candle with you. Aren't you, hon? If you know what's good for you, you'll stop dabbling and it will be a dinner really, Ken. Holmes,
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what do you make of the second gun? The impostor, obviously. But who could it have been? That's what we have to find out, old chap.
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Undoubtedly someone knew that the American Walter McMorris was impersonating the ghost and used this macabre method to kill him. But why kill him? Possibly his claims to the title and estate were valid or perhaps some fanatic was so devoted to the Lochmere legend that he assumed the role of ghost and killed him for his sacrilege. Move the cattle a little high, will you? Here you are. Here's a
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suit of armor, Holmes, lying in a heap on the floor. On the floor,
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Whereas it obviously belongs on that stand over there. It's perfectly clear what's happened. The second figure used this armor and slipped it back in here while we were examining the dead man. Possibly. What's impossibly? At least this armor gives us a definite clue, but it limits the field of possible suspects. How do you mean, Holmes? Well, it's an interesting fact that the human race has grown definitely larger in the past four hundred years. Very few modern men can wear authentic ancient armor like this. For example, take the first item on the top of the heap lying on the floor here. These gauntlets of chain mail. Slide them on.
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Well, much too small for me.
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Either you nor I could have worn this suit. No, no, no. Longer than the estate agent. Whereas his sister could have done. Yes, so could Thomas the buckler. He's a small fellow. And if it comes to that, Watson,
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our distinguished client, the young earl of Lochmere is himself a small man. You're so ears. And he might easily have had a motive. John McMurray had disputed his right with the title earlier in the day. But we mustn't jump to
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conclusions. Nevertheless, you see what valuable evidence this arm has become. Hello. Hello. It sounds like the rest of the party are on the scene. Yes. I suggest that we join them without making any reference to this suit of armor. Remember, old chap, one of them in there is a murderer, and we may have to suffer trap to catch him.
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I know, miss. What happened?
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I have Are you sure he's dead, doctor Watson? There's no doubt about it.
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His neck was broken instantly by the form. That's dreadful. Father and son both dying on the same day. And you said a real ghost came up behind him, Mr. Holmes, and struck him so they crashed through the railing up there. I set another figure dressed in armor and killed him, Mr. Noland. 'Twas the real ghost.
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I saw him when we owned two eyes. He killed that man for trying to bring shame on the name of Lochner. Shouldn't we get in touch with the police? How can I get a message to them tonight? Have you looked outside? We're almost completely Snow, dear. Oh, Eric, I'm frightened. Hush, darling. There's nothing to be afraid of anymore.
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No. At least we have the assurance that the ghost will not limp again. Why? Well, the murderer has no further motive for impersonating the ghost. To walk now would be to support the dead Americans claims. No. We shall spend a quiet night and tomorrow I shall communicate with the proper authorities as to my quite definite notions regarding the murderer's identity. But if the ghost should walk again, mister Holmes Well then, sir, I shall know that at last I have encountered a truly supernatural crime and shall retire from the practice of, of detection.
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Oh, is it it's nearly 02:00. You still over there at the window, bugging away that puppy. You know, I can't help being that young McMorris knows of it a little more than he told us. Pretty little more. But you look about him I don't like. Never did trust a fellow. Could look you squally in the eye. Don't you feel the same way, Holmes? Holmes, where are you? Holmes.
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What, Watson?
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Where have you been? I thought you was over there by the window.
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Been been talking to myself. You're not my dad, old chap. It just was on in the dressing gown. We're on the last lap of this strange eventful tragedy. Oh, thank the Lord for
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that. Perhaps I can get some sleep.
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Where have you been? I went to the musicians' bin baited the trap. Now it's ready to spring. Oh, daughter Robinson. Come on. Come on. Darling. I'm not darling. What do you mean you you baited a trap? You'll see for yourself in a few moments. As a matter of fact, I really baited it when I sat downstairs that the real ghost should walk again, I would retire from the practice of detection. I didn't understand you're saying that myself. Well, I was tempting the murderer to show his hand once more. Come on. Come on. Please. Where are we going? To wait behind the curtain at the foot of the stairs leading to the Musician's Gallery. And I hope we don't have to wait very long.
Holmes. I'm getting a crick in my neck trying to peer through this wretched curtain. How much longer do we have to wait? You're not murderer, right? You, you certainly will come. Not certain, but hopeful. Extremely hopeful. You know who it is, don't you? Yes. But my proof is too thin for a court of law. I must catch him in the act. He encountered. Splendid. Let's go and grab him. No. No. No. No. They walk into my trap. He's coming towards the head of stairs. Great. Cut. Exactly. A simple piece of wire stretched across the gallery is remarkably effective even with ghosts. Come on, Watson. Help me off, Billy Spicer.
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There we are. Good lord. It's, it's James Nowlan. Exactly. What
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happened? You walked into a simple trap, my friend. I'm afraid the next trap will be more lethal for it undoubtedly proved to be the one beneath the gallows.
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Well, now that we're headed back for London, Holmes, perhaps you'll settle one or two points in the case that are bothering me quite a bit. Oh, with pleasure, my dear chap. Chap. I still don't see what Nolan's motive was in murdering the American. Oh, that should be obvious.
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He wanted to ensure that his sister Svyazza would enjoy undisputed title to the name estates. How did you know it was Nolan? When I examined the authentic suit of armor, you see it was, obvious it had never been worn. I still don't quite understand. Oh come now old chap, the suit of armor was in a heap on the floor. Yeah. And if it had been hastily discarded and yet, well the gauntlets were on top of the pile, you remember? That's right. They were. If the suit had really been worn, the gauntlet would've been the first things to have been taken off and so would've been, underneath the pile.
Obviously, therefore the armor had been disarranged in order to make people believe the real ghost had walked. After the Americans death, the suspects were four. Miss Nolan, her brother, Thomas, the butler and the earl himself. When I ruled out Mrs. McClint because you remember she was standing behind us at the time of the murder. Oh, I'm beginning to understand all the suspect except Nolan was small enough to warn the other. That's right. Therefore only he could have pretended to use it. Pretended, but he, he did use Oh no, my dear fellow. Undoubtedly he procured a similar one of modern manufacture. An amazing case, home. An interesting one at any rate. And once again, old fellow, I'm possibly reminded of an old Scottish litany. Scottish litany? Which one's that? Oh, you remember it.
Ramgoulies and ghosties and long legged beasties and things that go bump in the night. Good Lord. Deliver us.
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Well, doctor, that's really a swell story. You know, for a while there, I was beginning to believe in ghosts. Well, I'm ashamed to admit it, but at the time, so was I. You know, this sounds silly, but I bet it would be fun to be one of those legendary English ghosts. You know, go around sticking your nose into everybody's business and playing practical jokes like mad and nobody able to figure out who did it. That would really be fun in a way. Well, you can go around scaring people all you want to, but not for me. I think a ghost leads a terrible life. So Vincent, the ghost can't have the pleasure of eating a nice juicy steak. Yeah. Or drinking a glass of really good wine. Now you're talking young fellow my lad. Petri wine. They're still talking young fellow. You see when I say good wine, I always mean Petri wine because you can depend on Petri. I know. I know. Why the Petri family has been making wine for generations.
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Now doctor, what story are you going to tell us next week? Well, now next week, mister Bartel, I'm gonna tell you a strange adventure that Holmes and I had in the English countryside. It concerns the apparent madness of a certain colonel Warburton and the puzzling mystery of two dead dogs.
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Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce in the new adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The Petrie family, the family that took time to bring you good wine, invite you to listen to doctor Watson tell us another of his fascinating stories about his old friend, that master detective, Sherlock Holmes. You know, we're really happy to be back with you once again, and we're looking forward to getting together at this time every week from here on out. And I hope you won't mind if every once in a while, I sort of get a word in edgewise about Petri wines. You know, and I really mean this.
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Come in. Come in, mister Barto. You're just the man I've been expecting. How are you, doctor Watson? It's good to see you again. Thank you, my boy. It's Very nice to see you again too. I've missed our Monday night visits during the last three months. Let yourself down. Would you care to join me in a in a glass of port? Thanks, doctor. That'd be nice.
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You know, it seems to me after our summer vacation, a toast to the great Sherlock Holmes would be in order. That's an excellent idea. Here you are, young fiddler. Thanks.
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You propose the toast, doctor. To Sherlock Holmes, master detective and loyal friend whose adventures have brought considerable, we say, fame to a certain retired doctor now living in Northern California. I'll drink to that. Well, now suppose I might as well get on with tonight's story. Which particular adventure have you selected, doctor? One that I call the limping ghost. Sounds exciting. And as usual, will you find me saying, how did it begin? In Baker Street on a windy December evening at the turn of the century, a young white faced boy sat in front of our blazing fire.
And as he told us this strange story, the flickering firelight counts weird patterns on the walls. The young man was Alexander McMorris, the seventh Earl of Lochner.
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Earl of Lochner? Say, didn't I read in the papers the other day that the eighth Earl of Lochner had been killed in an airplane accident? Quite right, my boy. Even in this day and age, the tragic history of violent death
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seems to dog the footsteps of the Lochner family. But to return to my story, on that December 1900, we heard the whole history of the limping beast of Lochner. The first earl had lost a foot at the battle of flood and field in 1513. In spite of this terrible handicap, he fought on valiantly until he died on the battlefield from loss of blood. From then on, right until the time this story begins, the limping ghost clad in a suit of armor always appeared at Lochmere Castle before and after the death of the current earl. Yes, mister Bartel.
It was a strange story that Sherlock Holmes and I listened to that night. A story of death and horror over the centuries, punctuated by the limping plank of ghostly armor.
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Milady, I have terrible news for you. Your husband, the Earl, was killed in the explosion, destroyed Lord Donnelly.
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Miss Adi, the guide folks plan to block the house of parliament has failed. Your husband is in the Tower Of London. They say he's to be hanged, drawn, and quartered.
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Madam, I regret to inform you that your husband, on my instructions, has been arrested for murder. I have no doubt that he will hang. That he will hang.
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And that's the story of the Lochneres, mister Holmes. You were instrumental in sending my great uncle to the gallows, a fate which he richly deserved, I'm told. So it seemed only natural to come here to Baker Street and consult you now that I'm in trouble. I shall be most happy to do anything I can to help you, sir. I don't remember anything about your sending the old Lochner to the scaffold, though. Well, he did doctor Watson. And the servants have always sworn the ghost really did walk at midnight on the day that he was hanged. Indeed.
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Now, sir, I suggest that you tell us what problem brought him here. The ghost is walking again, mister Holmes.
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You know what that means. According to the legend that the present Earl will die. Exactly. And as I'm the present earl, you can see why I'm rather worried. Might have understand that you've actually seen this ghost yourself. Yes, mister Holmes. The night before last, Betty, well, that is miss Nolan and I were sitting in the dining hall in front of the fire when we heard a strange sound up in the musician's gallery. We looked up and in the moonlight saw a ghostly figure in armor limping towards the staircase. Oh, gracious me. My dear sir, you're you're certain that you really saw it? Moonlight can play strange tricks, you know? There wasn't any doubt about it, doctor. We both saw and heard it. What did you do? I started to go towards the stairs, but as I did so, Betty screamed and then come into the floor in a heap. Mhmm. Fainted, I swear. Yes.
While I was reviving her, the the ghost disappeared. Who's staying with you at Lochner Castle at the moment? Well, it's Betty Nolan. She's the sister of James now, and he looks after my estate. Betty and I are engaged to be married. Oh, who who Thank you. Yes, indeed. Anyone else staying with you? Yes. A distant cousin of mine, Jeremy k Mac Morris, an American. He turned up in England A Couple Of Months ago with his son, Walter. They're both with me at the present. A distant cousin? That's right, mister Holmes. Actually, they're descendants of a more than usually black sheep branch of the family.
I, I don't know how long the old man's going to be with us though. You ask me, he's a dying man. How do you say that, sir? As far as I can gather, he's been wasting away for years. It's only a question of time before his strength fails him entirely. I, was hoping perhaps you could take a look at him, doctor Watson. That is, if I could persuade you and mister Holmes to come and stay at the castle for a few days. Well, what about it, Holmes? It's an intriguing problem, Watson. The current Earl of Lochmere would seem to be in danger.
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A cousin of his is dying of an obscure disease, and the ghost of Lochmere Castle is walking again. Yes. It's an irresistible invitation. I see no reason why we can't leave on the Scotch Express tonight.
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Been quite a heavy fall of snow here in your absence, young man. Quite so. Judging from the color of the sky, there's more to come. Very angry looking. Oh, now as we round this bend, you'll be able to see the castle. Ah, yes. There you are gentlemen. Magnificent. Yes. It's a fine place alright doctor though it cost me a great deal in upkeep. Matter of fact, I only have one wing open. It's always been something of a problem to get servants to come and live here. See, the local villages have a great respect for the Lochmere ghost, you know. What servants do you have at the castle at present? My cook housekeeper, missus McClintock, fine old lady who's been with me for six years now. And then there's old Tamas. He served my family for as long as I can remember. As a matter of fact, it is now. Hello, Tamas.
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I'm glad to see you back, my lord. That's a fact. Oh, thank you, Tamas.
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Oh, these gentlemen are mister Sherlock Holmes, doctor Watson. Good good day to you, gentlemen. Good day, doctor. Good day.
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Right. Trapped around to the stables. I may as well break the news to you. Hoss? What's happened, Hoss? It's your cousin, m'Lord. Poor old mister McMorris. He's dead. Died early this morning.
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God rest his soul. Dead. I'm very sorry that I arrived too late to be of any help. Well, thank you for telling me, Tamas. Or you may take the trap down now. Aye, sir. I'll bring the baggage of me.
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So is
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it. Well, I can't say it's unexpected, but it is a shock nevertheless. I'm sure that it must be particularly as you yourself told us, you saw the ghost of Lochner the night before us. In which case? In which case, Watson, I think we may reasonably expect another visitation. Perhaps before the night is over. Should we go in?
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This is miss Nolan, my fiancee, mister Sherlock Holmes, and doctor Watson. I'm very glad to meet you. Hi, miss Mel. And, this is her brother, James Nolan, the manager of my estate. How do you do so?
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How are you, mister Nolan? Much better for seeing you both up here. I'm sure it won't take you long to lay this ghost business by the heels. Well, I trust you don't overestimate our abilities, mister Novell. Eric, you've heard about your cousin, of course. Oh, yes, my dear. Tam has told us as we drove up. Where is Walter? He went into the village with the doctor and
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the body of his father. He should be back
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soon. How's he taking
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him? Very quietly. Too quietly if you ask me. Those Americans are pretty demonstrative people, you know, and Walter has been no exception. But he behaved very strangely this morning. When the doctor told him his father was dead, he just said, now things will start to happen and then shut up like an oyster.
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I can't make head or tail of the power. Yes. Quite so, quite sir. Mister Holmes, I expect you and doctor Watson would like to go to your room? Yeah. I must I think first I'd like to take a look at the, musician's gallery, if you don't mind. Yes. Of course. Would you excuse us, darling? We're alright, Alan. It's, in the dining hall here.
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They must have been very hospitable people in those days. 50 or 60 people could eat at that table. Yes, doctor.
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Needless to remark, we hardly ever use the room nowadays. There's the musicians gallery, mister Holmes. Oh, yes. Yes. I see. How do we get up there? I'll show you. See, there's a stone staircase behind this tapestry here. Follow me. Watch your step. It's quite narrow, rather dark.
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Watch your head, Watson, old chap. Oh, don't worry about me, Holmes. I'm perfect. Oh, I see. Must have built these stairs for Pignade.
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Oh, yes. Here we are, gentlemen. This is the musician's gown. Right, Joe.
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You must have made a pretty picture in the days gone by. A little string orchestra fiddling away up here and down below the Scottish nobility bobbing and floating around in the intricacies of a Highland chatish
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or a stately gavotte or something. What does that doily do? To the bedroom wing. And that's where the ghost appeared from the other night, I suppose. Yes, mister Holmes. Uh-huh. The door's charged.
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You generally keep this door unlocked, sir? Why no. But the key mysteriously disappeared about a week ago. James is having a new one made. I must remind him about that. Alec.
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Hello, boy. Oh, we're up here, Walter. We're coming down.
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That's Walter McMorris. My dead cousin's son. Oh, fella. This must be a dreadful day for him. Yes. I I'm afraid this is going to be a rather painful interview. Hello, Walter. This is mister Sherlock Holmes and doctor Watson. How do you do, sir? How do you do? Sherlock Holmes, sir. I've heard about you and your friend doctor Watson. Walter, oh, man. I'm dreadfully sorry about your father. Are you now? Isn't that nice of you? Well, you'll be sorry enough when you hear that I'm gonna take you to court and prove that I'm the real Earl of Lochner.
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Walter, you're out of your mind. Am I? No. Father was out of his because he kept quiet all these years, but I'm going to have my rights. I've looked up the records. I've had genealogists working for months and I've got all the facts that prove you're an impostor. Oh man, what are you talking about? You know well enough. When Sherlock Holmes here sent your great uncle to the gallows twenty years ago, the title and estate should have come to my father. When I leave here tomorrow, I'm going straight to the finest lawyer in London. Then if you believe this, why have you said nothing about it till now? Because I'm smart. I found out a thing or two since I've been staying here. And one of the things I found out is that your precious fiancee and her brother wouldn't look twice as if it weren't for your money and the title. Shut up. You'll find out. She's She's a smart little and she knows what kind of a track she's running on. My
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compliment, sir.
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A very professional uppercut. Yes. And a very well deserved one. Hi. Offensive scoundrel.
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Sorry about this. Please don't say anything in front of a bed. You're gonna upset her. I quite understand. Come along, Watson. Let's go and find our room.
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Oh, it's nearly dinner time. Why are we wandering about here in the dark instead of having a glass of sherry with the others in the light?
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I don't want you to just practice now, Watson. Like to wear my keys. It, occurred to me that a further examination of his dining hall might prove profitable. Personally, Holmes, I think you're wasting your time on this case.
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What What makes you think that old chap? It's perfectly obvious that young American fellow was impersonating the ghost a few nights ago. He knew his father was going to die, and he wanted to build up the legend so as to make his own claim seem more believable. There's very sound reasoning, Watson.
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Vertically logical in his deception, he shouldn't repeat the performance
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now that his father is dead. Well, ghosts only work at midnight. So why don't we go and have a glass of sugar? What is it, home?
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Someone's coming in from the library.
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Yes?
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Who is it? It's me, missus McClinta. The who's Oh, you're waiting for me. You you gave me quite a start. I heard voices and I knew the candles were not a light in here, so I came in to see who it was. You're watching for the ghost, I suppose. Well, you'll no be disappointed, gentlemen, though you may see more than you bargain for. Those that meddle with ghostly things that do not comprehend are playing with something much more dangerous than fire. Fire burns, but the shades are dead.
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Holmes, Holmes, look up there at the gallery. The door's opening.
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It's the ghost. Aye. Here he comes, the poor buddy. See the armor on it and the way he's dragging one leg behind him. Yes. It's really quite an effective impersonation.
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And the twilight provides most appropriate lighting for his play acting too. You mean it's young American? Of course. Obviously.
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Look. Look behind him. There's another figure. Yes. Rest in the same kind of armor and carrying a sword. King's foot, Watson. I go to see them. He's turning. The second figure's raising his sword. Look out. Great hens. He's knocked him through the railings. That must be a 20 foot fall. Come on, Othello.
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Help me open his visor. Just a minute. Yes. It's Walter McMorris, the American. Now from the angle of his head, I would suggest that it might be the late Walter McMorris. Hey, Watson.
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He's dead. All right, home.
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Broken. Meanwhile, the second ticket has been able to slip back through that one escapist. Come on. He was dressed in armor. He can't go very fast. Perhaps we can overtake
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Couldn't found it, Holmes. There's no trace of the ghost in the distance gallery.
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You gave him too much of a start, I'm afraid.
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Of course, you did not find him. You'll never find him because he's not mortal.
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Missus McClintock,
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is the original suit of armor, the one worn by the first Earl of Lochmere, still in the castle? Aye, sir. It's in the library through that door there. I'll take you to it. Come on, brother. Thank you. We'll find it. Come on, Watson. Bring that candle with you. Aren't you, hon? If you know what's good for you, you'll stop dabbling and it will be a dinner really, Ken. Holmes,
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what do you make of the second gun? The impostor, obviously. But who could it have been? That's what we have to find out, old chap.
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Undoubtedly someone knew that the American Walter McMorris was impersonating the ghost and used this macabre method to kill him. But why kill him? Possibly his claims to the title and estate were valid or perhaps some fanatic was so devoted to the Lochmere legend that he assumed the role of ghost and killed him for his sacrilege. Move the cattle a little high, will you? Here you are. Here's a
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suit of armor, Holmes, lying in a heap on the floor. On the floor,
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Whereas it obviously belongs on that stand over there. It's perfectly clear what's happened. The second figure used this armor and slipped it back in here while we were examining the dead man. Possibly. What's impossibly? At least this armor gives us a definite clue, but it limits the field of possible suspects. How do you mean, Holmes? Well, it's an interesting fact that the human race has grown definitely larger in the past four hundred years. Very few modern men can wear authentic ancient armor like this. For example, take the first item on the top of the heap lying on the floor here. These gauntlets of chain mail. Slide them on.
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Well, much too small for me.
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Either you nor I could have worn this suit. No, no, no. Longer than the estate agent. Whereas his sister could have done. Yes, so could Thomas the buckler. He's a small fellow. And if it comes to that, Watson,
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our distinguished client, the young earl of Lochmere is himself a small man. You're so ears. And he might easily have had a motive. John McMurray had disputed his right with the title earlier in the day. But we mustn't jump to
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conclusions. Nevertheless, you see what valuable evidence this arm has become. Hello. Hello. It sounds like the rest of the party are on the scene. Yes. I suggest that we join them without making any reference to this suit of armor. Remember, old chap, one of them in there is a murderer, and we may have to suffer trap to catch him.
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I know, miss. What happened?
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I have Are you sure he's dead, doctor Watson? There's no doubt about it.
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His neck was broken instantly by the form. That's dreadful. Father and son both dying on the same day. And you said a real ghost came up behind him, Mr. Holmes, and struck him so they crashed through the railing up there. I set another figure dressed in armor and killed him, Mr. Noland. 'Twas the real ghost.
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I saw him when we owned two eyes. He killed that man for trying to bring shame on the name of Lochner. Shouldn't we get in touch with the police? How can I get a message to them tonight? Have you looked outside? We're almost completely Snow, dear. Oh, Eric, I'm frightened. Hush, darling. There's nothing to be afraid of anymore.
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No. At least we have the assurance that the ghost will not limp again. Why? Well, the murderer has no further motive for impersonating the ghost. To walk now would be to support the dead Americans claims. No. We shall spend a quiet night and tomorrow I shall communicate with the proper authorities as to my quite definite notions regarding the murderer's identity. But if the ghost should walk again, mister Holmes Well then, sir, I shall know that at last I have encountered a truly supernatural crime and shall retire from the practice of, of detection.
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Oh, is it it's nearly 02:00. You still over there at the window, bugging away that puppy. You know, I can't help being that young McMorris knows of it a little more than he told us. Pretty little more. But you look about him I don't like. Never did trust a fellow. Could look you squally in the eye. Don't you feel the same way, Holmes? Holmes, where are you? Holmes.
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What, Watson?
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Where have you been? I thought you was over there by the window.
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Been been talking to myself. You're not my dad, old chap. It just was on in the dressing gown. We're on the last lap of this strange eventful tragedy. Oh, thank the Lord for
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that. Perhaps I can get some sleep.
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Where have you been? I went to the musicians' bin baited the trap. Now it's ready to spring. Oh, daughter Robinson. Come on. Come on. Darling. I'm not darling. What do you mean you you baited a trap? You'll see for yourself in a few moments. As a matter of fact, I really baited it when I sat downstairs that the real ghost should walk again, I would retire from the practice of detection. I didn't understand you're saying that myself. Well, I was tempting the murderer to show his hand once more. Come on. Come on. Please. Where are we going? To wait behind the curtain at the foot of the stairs leading to the Musician's Gallery. And I hope we don't have to wait very long.
Holmes. I'm getting a crick in my neck trying to peer through this wretched curtain. How much longer do we have to wait? You're not murderer, right? You, you certainly will come. Not certain, but hopeful. Extremely hopeful. You know who it is, don't you? Yes. But my proof is too thin for a court of law. I must catch him in the act. He encountered. Splendid. Let's go and grab him. No. No. No. No. They walk into my trap. He's coming towards the head of stairs. Great. Cut. Exactly. A simple piece of wire stretched across the gallery is remarkably effective even with ghosts. Come on, Watson. Help me off, Billy Spicer.
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There we are. Good lord. It's, it's James Nowlan. Exactly. What
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happened? You walked into a simple trap, my friend. I'm afraid the next trap will be more lethal for it undoubtedly proved to be the one beneath the gallows.
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Well, now that we're headed back for London, Holmes, perhaps you'll settle one or two points in the case that are bothering me quite a bit. Oh, with pleasure, my dear chap. Chap. I still don't see what Nolan's motive was in murdering the American. Oh, that should be obvious.
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He wanted to ensure that his sister Svyazza would enjoy undisputed title to the name estates. How did you know it was Nolan? When I examined the authentic suit of armor, you see it was, obvious it had never been worn. I still don't quite understand. Oh come now old chap, the suit of armor was in a heap on the floor. Yeah. And if it had been hastily discarded and yet, well the gauntlets were on top of the pile, you remember? That's right. They were. If the suit had really been worn, the gauntlet would've been the first things to have been taken off and so would've been, underneath the pile.
Obviously, therefore the armor had been disarranged in order to make people believe the real ghost had walked. After the Americans death, the suspects were four. Miss Nolan, her brother, Thomas, the butler and the earl himself. When I ruled out Mrs. McClint because you remember she was standing behind us at the time of the murder. Oh, I'm beginning to understand all the suspect except Nolan was small enough to warn the other. That's right. Therefore only he could have pretended to use it. Pretended, but he, he did use Oh no, my dear fellow. Undoubtedly he procured a similar one of modern manufacture. An amazing case, home. An interesting one at any rate. And once again, old fellow, I'm possibly reminded of an old Scottish litany. Scottish litany? Which one's that? Oh, you remember it.
Ramgoulies and ghosties and long legged beasties and things that go bump in the night. Good Lord. Deliver us.
[00:26:38] Unknown:
Well, doctor, that's really a swell story. You know, for a while there, I was beginning to believe in ghosts. Well, I'm ashamed to admit it, but at the time, so was I. You know, this sounds silly, but I bet it would be fun to be one of those legendary English ghosts. You know, go around sticking your nose into everybody's business and playing practical jokes like mad and nobody able to figure out who did it. That would really be fun in a way. Well, you can go around scaring people all you want to, but not for me. I think a ghost leads a terrible life. So Vincent, the ghost can't have the pleasure of eating a nice juicy steak. Yeah. Or drinking a glass of really good wine. Now you're talking young fellow my lad. Petri wine. They're still talking young fellow. You see when I say good wine, I always mean Petri wine because you can depend on Petri. I know. I know. Why the Petri family has been making wine for generations.
Handing on down from father to son, from father to son, all their skill and knowledge and experience. When you realize they started the Petri business way back in the eighteen hundreds, well, common sense tells you the Petri family knows practically all there is to know about the fine art of turning luscious grapes into clear fragrant wine. Yep. Whether you're looking for a swell wine to serve before dinner or with dinner or after dinner for any occasion, you just can't go wrong with a Petri wine because Petri took time to bring you good wine.
[00:27:58] Unknown:
Now doctor, what story are you going to tell us next week? Well, now next week, mister Bartel, I'm gonna tell you a strange adventure that Holmes and I had in the English countryside. It concerns the apparent madness of a certain colonel Warburton and the puzzling mystery of two dead dogs.
[00:28:26] Unknown:
Tonight's Sherlock Holmes adventure is written by Dennis Green and Anthony Boucher and is based on an incident in the sir Arthur Conan Doyle story, the crooked man. 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 Petrie Wine Company of San Francisco, California invites you to tune in again next week, same time, same station.
[00:29:02] Unknown:
Oh, the Petrie family took the time to bring you such good wine. So when you eat and when you cook, remember Petri wine.
[00:29:09] Unknown:
To make good food taste better, remember Pet.
[00:29:15] Unknown:
Pet. Petri.
[00:29:25] Unknown:
This is Harry Bartel saying good night for the Petrie family. Sherlock Holmes comes to you from our Hollywood studios. This is the mutual broadcasting system.
