Sherlock Holmes - Mendicant Society

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2:21Now for our weekly visit with the genial Dr. Watson. Good evening, Dr.. Good evening, Mr. Foreman. Come in and settle yourself down. Thank you. You're looking particularly comfortable tonight, Dr.. Feed up on the sofa and puppies of sleep on your lap. Yes, my boy. The three of us went for long walk on the beach this afternoon. Monten Wynne had a running backle with the Seagulls. And Constantine's been fast asleep ever since become home. Oh, I hope you're not too tired, Dr.. I'm counting on a new Sherlock Holmes story, you know? No, no, no, no. I'm already a FOIL, Mr. Coleman. In fact, I was going through my notes on the case just for you to arrive. Well, last week you told us it concerned a strange society who held their meetings in an underground ball of a furniture warehouse. You know, that's right, my boy, now. Down with it. Down, down, down, down. The story really began when Storm in November, 1907. I was a marriage at the time and living away from Baker Street. On this night in question, my wife had already gone to bed and I was nodding in front of the par over one of Clark Russell's fine sea stories.

3:23I had a very tiring day, I remember. It was about the hour that a man gives his first yorn and plants at the clock. Suddenly, I broke your bell, Django, discordant, there. So our servant Edner had gone up to bed, right across to the window and opened it. This is very dark. So I could just see the outline of a figure standing on my doorstep. It looked like a woman. Suddenly a cultivated voice called up to me. He's a doctor, isn't he? A year's madam. I'm the doctor. This is the first one. He's a member of life and death. I want a carry of wings. Oh, all right, all right, I'll be down immediately. I closed the window, scribbled enough to my back, grabbed my coat and had them by bag. A few minutes later, I stepped out of the front door and closed it behind me. That edge was standing at the curb, but I couldn't see any trace of the lady who called me.

4:24The only person in sight was an old and a possible figure woman, just in rags and tattles. After a moment of bewildering, I spoke to her. I could one day. Did you see a lady leave here a moment ago? No doctor, she didn't leave. She's still waiting for you. Oh, give me a madam, but... Come on, Ziyosa. I thought you were a beggar woman. That is many tough discusses. Now please get in this carriage. What do you... Where's the driver? I'm going to drive. Please get in. No, no, no, no, no, no. Go on business. Are you sure that you can handle those horses, madam? Of course I can. You should tell me the way you're driving, man. Please don't ask the anybody who should drive. You'll find out soon enough.

5:29Oh, thank heavens we finally reached our destination. That's to give them half way across London. Oh, hello, hello, must be somewhere down near the river. No digging places here. Nothing but enormous warehouses. Why are we stopped here, madam? Well, this is where they're going. Please stop me down these stairs. I wish you'd tell me where you're taking me. We have a... a club here in the basement. I see for yourself, no? The British Solid looking dog, how are you prepared to get past it? I'll show you. The Lord must give a secret club of yours, madam. It is done. Oh, nox. Number seven. Give the password to the lanterns. You may enter.

6:29Hello, me, Doctor. Madam, I do wish you'd tell me where you're taking me. This looks like the entrance to an opium there, Nora. The thieves kitchen. Don't worry, Doctor, you're in no danger. There. Does that look like a thief, kitchen? Great, God, I don't believe my eyes. Like yours, they furnished roof. What a strange collection of people. Some look like beggars. Others in the evening dress. Feasley. Number seven. Always this, ma'am. Give the doctor, I'll visit you. I thought I said there would have been no strangers in the dark. Well, look here, my good man. I've been extremely patient. My campus beginning to well, little thin. I'll let me see your patient once or show me out. I can't valuable, and I don't propose to waste it. I'm sorry, Doctor. Where is Judith? She's in the back room. And if you know what's good for you, Doctor, whatever you call yourself,

7:30you'll forget everything you see in here. Stop threatening, Miss Irv. But not the least interested in your blasted truck, just take me to the patient. This is the man we want to do examinations. What happened? He fell down the stairs, leading into the club room. Why'd you move him? We wanted him to be comfortable. It's the worst thing in the world you could have done. Never move a person with an injured skull. It is. If you're trying to get all right, Doctor. No, madam, I'm afraid he isn't. His next broken. He's dead. I'm afraid you need an undertaker. I'm not a doctor. I'm afraid you need an undertaker. I'm afraid you need an undertaker. I'm afraid you need an undertaker. I'm afraid you need an undertaker. I'm not a doctor. I'm a still the illness. I can fight, everybody. Fight! You're dead. You're dead. This is terrible.

8:30Who is this man? He's a doctor. I better get him out of here at once. We don't want these strangers to know about you. That's right. He's not a body man. Anyway. I just want to jump a minute. I show you what I did in jump. I have the slightest desire to stay here. John, come on, I haven't the slightest desire to stay here one moment longer. If you direct me to the door again, Madame, I'll try to find a cab myself. And this guy for sake can just take him to home. Show him out and get him his money. Follow me, too. I'm delighted to. So, man, if I don't drive you home, doctor? Well, no, I can prefer it. My nerves aren't in the best shape. You mustn't be angry with me, doctor. Please, leaving at n. n. n. n. No, the disjarding is. Will you see if you can find a cab for him? To whom shall I send in my bill, Madame? Here's a five-pound note. That should cover your time and trouble, shouldn't it? No, no, no, it's far too much for him. No, the office. Late at night and hasn't a very pleasant case for you. Please, take it. Colonel, we'll wear a genocindied, but by the way, how do you happen to come to me in the first place?

9:31I was driving about looking for a doctor and a policeman directed to your house. Oh, I see. I have found a cab for you. Thank you, Madame, thank you. Oh, doctor, may I come round in the morning for a death certificate? Of course, of course. You would remember my address? Yes, but I don't know your name. And what, Dr. Watson? Dr. Watson? What? Not... Dr. Watson, who's associated with Sherlock Holmes? Madame, that is the tumor of me. Good night, doctor. And please, forget about everything you've seen, you, ma'am. Well, about myself, an amazing business. Holmes will be interested to hear about this.

10:39And that's the way it was, Holmes. One of the most curious adventures I've ever had without you. Interesting, Watson. You say the Thunder Down's syllabus was luxurious, lip-monished. Yes, and the people there were an amazing mixture of summer and rags and some in evening dress. Like the mister, right, ma'am? Some in rags and some in tags and some in both gums. Exactly. In the feeling that I was taking part in the story out of the Arabian night. I must say, though, I was pretty angry at the time, however, after a good night's rest, I felt quite different to this morning. I thought I'd just stop around and tell you all about it. Like that, you did my death alone. It was the interest you see if any repercussions of your strange adventure reaches. Oh, I doubt it. The woman seemed quite in the death when I mentioned your name. We'll see. Meanwhile, I'm expecting a fan. I'm not too busy. They have to stay. No, not too very much. Who is it, you know? Telegram will tell you much more than I can. Right, then I'll go. Tell me a little. See at your lodging this morning to discuss our problem. Signed AMS.

11:41The high handed message. The actual lodging. So please. Suppose AMS stands for. I'm just trying with that problem when you arrived. Should be the American medical school. No, no, there's no such body. The American medical association. You're here to turn the messaging clients, but you believe that the age stands for amateur. Very possibly amateur. Masked society for the amateur. Nerd rose. That would be an ice-themed. As they have represented it now, though, doubt the safest further guesswork. Holmes, it looks like the same character as I drove in last night. The girls standing on your door step, step, step, high the fetch. This is Hudson's learning her in. Spended. It seems that we have not heard the end of your adventure. Go and meet the lady at the top of the stairs. Will you watch Evans' escape and she's had some sleep. I'm sure. Thank you. That's a nice, alright. That's a nice, coming. Madam, what's the time? Thank you, Dr. Watson.

12:42Mrs. Jennifer Holmes. I thought so, this madam. Won't you, um, understand? I'm Lady Dorothy Brown, lady. It's your voice. You're the lady who fetched me last night. The step was as a bigger woman. Yes, I am, Dr. Watson. Forgive me for being so mysterious at the time. Thank you, sir. You have come to consult me regarding last night's appointment. Douglas, you have come to consult me regarding last night's unfortunate accident at the Amateur Vendican Society. If you know what the initials stood for, Mr. Holmes. After hearing Dr. Watson's story of last night's happenings, the, uh, connotations seemed obvious, am I right? Perfectly. Last night when Dr. Watson told us the blame was dead, we thought it was an accident. And now you think it is, um, murder, me? Lady Brown, if you expect my help, then it must be no more mystery. Just what is this amateur Vendican Society? I'm afraid it'll be a little hard for you to understand our motives. For a group of people, rather well-liked, I suppose, who find pleasure in deliberately leading a seeming life disguised as beggars.

13:44We used to be with the two of our past night doctors, our headquarters. To keep our beggars there and change out of them before they go home. Fantastic, I do. What a futile worth this, but spending a leisure time, will it, for me? I suppose it must seem so into home. But we are curious to learn how the other half lives. The cause is a certain thrill in rubbing shoals with the police. At least we do some good. Indeed. I should be interested to learn how. No, the money we make with beggars will give to cherish. Oh, do you really? And you feel that this gesture on your part absolves you from any responsibility to the real beggars, whose likelihood you're in pairing? I... hasn't thought of it just like this. No. Then I suppose you won't bother helping. Oh, that's quite another matter, Madam. And as a professional detective, I cannot afford to be a moralist. Yes, I will investigate this case for you. Though I warn you, my fee will be an extremely high one. Money isn't important, Mr. Holmes. As long as we can sort Julian's debt without bringing the police into the king. Lady Boundy, who is the dead man?

14:46The man you refer to as Julian. Julian Trapper, the poet. He was the one who started after that. Yes, I think I've read some of this work. Dickardham. The stink they'd decorate. Well, what makes you think that he was murdered, Lady Boundy? Last you left last night, Dr. Watson, and the terrible scene. You don't have to sit here, Houth. Oh, he's a big fellow who was so untundue. Yes, that's the one. Oh, do I remember him? Hmm. He said that he saw Lord Settler, who looked at me and looked at me and said he came to the head of the staircase. Oh, Lord Settler, being... Lord Settler, dealing with son of the Earl of Michigan. Oh, yeah. There was a bit of art in him. Settler, if you should, he had been doing the same thing. Then he had a grateful sight. He'd ended up with Settler's writing to go to the police. So that's when we decided to send a telegram to you, Mr. Holmes. Oh, yes, yes, I see. So the proof of murder depends on such stingy evidence as to whether the dead man fell or... Well, should we say, uh... Was... What does it seem like? Mr. Holmes, even though you've found a proof, please help us, won't you? Yes, Lady Boundy, I've told you. Will you come back with me now to our headquarter?

15:47I was with Dr. Watson in the yard. In the meantime, my old friend Dr. Watson can go with you. Come. What can I do without you? You know, I've got a job act accordingly. No, very well, Dr. Holmes. But you foolish, you'll be there. I promise you that I will be there, Madam. Thank you so much, Dr. Holmes. Will you expect to use... Come on, Doctor. Well, I'll just get my head and coat. Hold on. What do you want, Doctor? Go with her and ask no more questions, I will. Don't you, within the hour... Don't look into your eyes. I don't think you believe, Doctor. Of course, I do. What's the world in work? And go with it all, fellow, and keep your wits about you. The gains of foot. The story of the Amateur Mendican Society will continue in just a few seconds. Time I'd like to use to remind you that you're really missing something, and did you try having wine with your dinner? And I mean a petry one. Let's say a petry California burgundy or a petry California so-turn. Both wines are just made to make good food taste better. If you like a red wine, try a petry burgundy. Try it with hair. I'll give you a little bit of wine. I'll give you a little bit of wine.

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17:48He's the mafe of engage to settle his business, not you, or paying for his services, not those of his assistant. Mr. Holmes asked me to conduct this preliminary investigation. My good man, I'm perfectly familiar with his methods. So keep a civil time in your head if you want to continue with his case. I'm not answering any more questions till he gets here. Oh, no. Lord Cecil, you say that you saw the liberty to trip the dead man as he came down the stairs last night. Yes, I did. Well, where were you standing, sir? At the head of the staircase, Holmes beside me and his dueling came by, he delivered late. Please excuse me, number 11. Excuse me. What is it? There is a strange man just coming. He is just a Jew when you work, but I do not remember who I've seen him here before. He speaks very roughly. Did he get the correct signal? Yes, and the password. He must be a member. I suppose you better see him. Bring him in. Bad time for him to come here. Please, wait. I'm not a spacey guy here. Why not, right?

18:49Don't you do yourself a bad object? Who are you and how does he get in here? I'll get the signal in the password. Just like Julian told me to. Are you a friend in Julian? Of course I am. You come in and meet him here to die. Who are you really? Are we all friends here? Yes, you can talk freely. And tell our men to introduce myself. I am Don Louis Jose, but none do the last orders. I trust service. What? Why do you want a joint? When Julian told me about it, well, it's a secret, my heart. You say, my funny bone? It is a so charming idea to see up for those augmenting things. I suppose he's all right. Big, or should I bother? Where is Julian? He will watch for me. He's in the other room. They're an accident. I didn't. Not yet. That one I hope. Very bad. I could watch you better take him in and break the news to him. Follow me, sir. Come on. This is Teletubr. Please tell me what happened, doctor. Thank you, Mr. Tale, so for the shock, sir, you're... ...then he's dead.

19:56His neck was broken last night in some broth. Yes, except that I do believe it was an accident, what's he? Homes! Chocloch, chocloch. But not quietly enough, Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Come on. Come back to the others and let all of us take a look at you. Come on. Get moving both of you. This is not a pup gun in my hands. Sorry, Holmes, I'll give you the whole thing away. That's all right, old gentleman. Oh, Cecil, go out here. Come here. Want you to take a look at the great Sherlock Holmes. Walked into our trap just like any stupid policeman. No way I had to dress up to do it, Mr. Holmes. We were waiting for you here anyway, you know? I was one of where the bethons to hold. You see, I knew I was walking into a trap. How did you know that, Mr. Holmes? Lady Brown, the story you brought was today was obviously a false one. Just as there is no amateur, mendicant society. Well, they're home. Well, Edmiss, I'll tell him. See how much you really do. Yes, tell him. Why, Cecil, you would already know. Oh, on fork, if you know what's going to be for you. You're so persuasive, I must have heard. Very well. Undoubtedly, Julian Trevos' death last night was an accident.

20:58You fetched the doctor, Lady Brown, there, very next for a move. And later discovered that the doctor in question was the old friend of Sherlock Holmes. You're all afraid that I would become interested in your unusual society, and so you invented that very thin story about the accident being a murder. You wanted lure me here so that I could be disposed of, and you could all continue your nefarious works without ignorance. Well, now what we clever, what is on the farious work, may I ask? Oh, that's where Dave Meerkool took the lanterns. Fire the French revolutionists. They strongly aristocrats up on the Lampos. Then again, the combination of serious costumes and a luxurious establishment in a low-class area posed another question. What political belief provides a common meeting round from misguided aristocrats and dangerous commoners? And how did you answer that question? Or very simple, my dear sir, one word. Naculism. It's doctrine of assassination and overthrow of government to find every chance of being put into practice by all of you at the forthcoming jubilee celebrations

21:58to be held in London. And also with a counter for your beggars, foes, a beggar would have greater freedom of movement in a coffin and ordinary persons. You're a clever man, Mr. Holmes. You're bad, you'll have to die. I'll get the rope. What are you going to do with him? Do. Give him a first-hand taste of nihilism, of course. It can't live. I know too much. You can't possibly do this. You know the police will crack us here. I'll let you in the police get here. You and your friend Holmes will be blown to kingdom come. Oh, right. And Staghett, Mr. Holmes. That's it. Oh, my God. And the risk of my maneuver is comparatively so. I wasn't that ashamed now. Is there any better? I have the doctor's settle while I buy nomes as big. With pleasure. I can't go through this. Lifting daughter, you can't go through it. I can't stand by and see two innocent men murdered. Don't be a fool, Dorothy. We can't let them live. They know too much. I don't care. If you go on with the time going off for the police. Are you fool? Fire up as well, Sikrul. Let me alone. Sit down there beside you. Go on.

22:58You're a devil. Shut up. Now, Mr. Holmes, I'm going to fetch a little invention. A little invention I'm sure you'll be interested in. Mr. Holmes, it's a pity you and your friend didn't learn to mind your own business. I'm afraid it's too late to teach an old dog that you've tricked us. Too late now at any rate. Quite comfortable, Doctor. Don't you speak to me, sir. You're a filthy traitor at your company. Dorothy. Here we are. The example of Mikhail Petrov's mechanical genius, his powerful blow the entire building sky high, and the three of you with it. I won the time clock, so. And the Sith of Bews to go off in five minutes. We'll give us plenty of time to get away. So. Come on, Sidiness, get out of here. Ride. Carming picture. Brave your bound hand and foot sitting beside each other on the sofa. But put our door fit.

24:00Think about course during the five minutes. As for you, Mr. Holmes and your friend, what reddened the pair? Roger. Go home. Go home. This looks like the end. That's all, Jeff. I blame myself. I haven't been so inferno in noisy. When I recognize you, you wouldn't be in this mess. I wasn't sure about that, though. I think they suspected me anyway. I must say it seemed to me that you told him a big deal more than was necessary about your suspicions. Surely you could pretend you dig new. I suppose I could have done it. I can't die. You're not really the day. I think you're brown, Nick. I read. By the way, was I right in assuming that you have associates on Nailist? Of course they are. They're planning to establish a prime minister. During the Jubilee celebration. Prime Minister, great happens, Holmes. We've got to get free. As you mean something? That's what happened. We did get free in your former associates but were reigned in court. We just testify against them. Of course I would. But what chances are there? Let's talk and stay for this time.

25:01Why doesn't it hurt? Thank you. Father, you're there. I'll stop it for you. Holmes, your hands are free. Close the arm, Adepta. The bandage Ristai mentioned just now. Concealed a razor-ed blade. I cut through the ropes almost before our friends had left the room. Why did you keep us in this space, Mr. Holmes? I wondered if you were quite sure that you'd testify in the forthcoming column at them. There we are. Matthew renders the bomb. Ah! Ah! And that gives us a brief. It's from the staff that I set to your associates later on. They sluck it here that you had a change of heart. They've invented you from leading it. Holmes, Holmes, how can I ever thank you? Holmes, you had the place surrounded with police when you came in here. Of course I did, my dear fellow. Yeah. The end of your ropes. Oh, wonder who was so calm. No wonder you told them so much. You wanted them to show their hair. For a science deal, fellow. They obliged me most satisfactorily. They attempted a typical murder. They are self-contested anarchists. And for the evidence of Lady Broughton, I'm sure that we can put them all the over long.

26:02Considering it's barely known, I think you'll agree, Watson. That is a very, apprehensive morning's work. Dr. Tell the truth. Were you scared? Wait for that time, bomb to go off. Yeah, my boy. I was so scared that to this day I can't stand being in the same room with a loud ticking clock. These six of the clock. These two speak to me. These two say, ticked clock. This is the end. The clock ever speak to you, either? Yes, Dr. How did you know? What the clock did you? Ticked clock. Fetary took time to bring you good wine. Fetary took time to bring you good wine. You listen to your clock and I'll listen to mine. Gosh, Dr. Can I help it if I like to hear about Fetary wine? After all, that Fetary family really knows how to make good wine.

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28:04The Vienna's fucking like beautiful women and the looking music. And of an extraordinary murder, it takes place to be a compliment of a Mozart sonata. Or that sounds like a thriller. I'll see you for sure next week. Oh, just a minute before I go to the performance. I want to urge every registered nurse listening in to get all the facts about the ominous score. The ominous needs you, nurses. Need you just to prepare. They'll make you an offset once and give you every chance. Further your post-war career. So if you're a registered nurse under 45, call it your local red course chapter and get all the details. Or we're collecting the surgeon, just for US Army Washington DC. And if you can't qualify for the nurses call, see if you can't get into essential civilian nursing so that you can release a nurse who does qualify. But do something about it. First thing tomorrow. One two. Tonight Sherlock Holmes adventure is written by Dennis Green and Anthony Boucher.

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