- 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: 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.