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The Adventure of the Speckled Band (1949)

Alan Napier: Sherlock Holmes

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• Dr. Grimesby Roylott : [Referring to Helen]  What did she want?

  Sherlock Holmes : Who?

  Dr. Grimesby Roylott : [Belligerently]  I know my stepdaughter was here.

  Sherlock Holmes : Since it's obvious you're determined to deduce matters for yourself, what need do you have for a detective?

  Dr. Grimesby Roylott : I saw her leave here. What has she been saying to you?

  Sherlock Holmes : That, sir, unless you're a crystal gazer, you shall never know, and now leave my quarters.

  Dr. Grimesby Roylott : Very well, I shall, but I give you final warning to stay out of my affairs, and if you're tempted to forget,

  [He bends an iron bar with his hands] 

  Dr. Grimesby Roylott : let that be a reminder to you.

  [He leaves] 

  Sherlock Holmes : [Holmes twists the bar back into shape]  I feel now I'm liable to forget.

  [Watson tries to bend the bar unsuccessfully] 

• Dr. Watson : But how do gypsies come into this?

  Sherlock Holmes : I can't imagine.

  Dr. Watson : I'm afraid I see many objections to admitting them.

  Sherlock Holmes : So do I, my dear Watson, so do I. That's why we're going down there this afternoon if you'd like to join me.

  Dr. Watson : O-o-o, I always say, two heads are better than one.

• Sherlock Holmes : [to Watson]  Now we shall wait for our visitor in any form he should come.

• Sherlock Holmes : One of the few times in my life I find the facts and my instincts completely at odds. I would like to gamble on my instincts.

  Helen Stoner : I should too.