The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (TV Series)
The Solitary Cyclist (1984)
David Burke: Dr. John Watson
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Quotes
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Dr Watson : Did I *really* do remarkably badly?
Sherlock Holmes : [ponders] Yes!
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[last lines]
Dr Watson : Is that the answer, Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes : Yes, that is the answer, Watson. Come on, let me explain.
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[first lines]
Sherlock Holmes : Watson.
Dr Watson : Yes?
Sherlock Holmes : Watch.
[they move to his chemistry setup]
Sherlock Holmes : The chemical reaction you are about to witness will solve the mystery concerning the persecution of Mr John Vincent Harden.
Dr Watson : Oh. Excellent! The tobacco millionaire. Shall I take notes?
Sherlock Holmes : No, I will dictate in the fullness of time.
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Sherlock Holmes : And Carruthers, you made the mistake of falling in love with her.
Carruthers : The first time that ever I knew what love was, Mr. Holmes.
Sherlock Holmes : Why didn't you tell her of the danger she was in?
Carruthers : Because-because she would have left me, and I couldn't bear to face that.
Carruthers : Oh, what will happen to my daughter, Sarah?
Dr Watson : We'll see she's well taken care of.
Carruthers : You see, even if she couldn't love me, it meant a great deal to see her about the house and hear the sound of her voice.
Dr Watson : You may call it love, Mr. Carruthers, I should call it selfishness.
Carruthers : Maybe the two things go together.
Carruthers : But I tried to protect her,