experiments and I can say with a great deal of certainty - absolute crap. Dear Watson, to cheer you up I can play you something more familiar to your ear. He is very secretive. Never talks about his past, about his family. Do you know what he does for living? No, even though we know each other 3 years already. - It didn't seem proper to pry. - I agree. That is why I decided to observe him more attentively. Yes? And what did your observations lead to? Wait. Have patience. I will tell you everything in due time. I noticed right away that he has a very narrow sphere of interests. He... is not familiar with the most simple things, but is an expert in the Criminal Code and chemistry. Especially in part of poisons and explosives. He knows everything about cold steel and fire arms. - Is a fairly good shot. - And he boxes. Boxes? Well, I can check that. So, what are you saying? I will say everything I want to say. He is receiving very odd visitors. I saw women, who left his room crying. One disgusting looking old man went in but didn't come out. He disappeared in Holmes' bedroom and never came out. - So where did he go? - I don't know. Maybe he was hiding from the police, and Holmes helped him to escape through the window. - Maybe worse. - You're not saying that Holmes has criminal connections? Tss! Look on your left, only be cartful. Do it discretely. - You see him? - So? A man reading a newspaper. It's not that simple. There's a hole in his paper. He's watching us through it. Oh-oh, there's another one. Where? Over at the tree. Staring at us. Those must be his people. Watson, this poor guy found the paper it in a garbage bin. That's why it's got a hole in it. He is waiting to pick up the butt after you finish smoking. I know, It's hard to believe. I wouldn't want to believe it myself. There is much attractive about Sherlock Holmes. He's pleasant company. I like him. But facts speak against him. This is what I found on the dresser in the hall. Master keys. Still I can't believe that such a man like Sherlock Holmes would end up being a common criminal. Not a common one. That's just it! He's an unusual one. I'm sure he doesn't commit crimes himself. He's the Mastermind. The Brain of the criminal world. How can I help you, sir? Watson, you've come right in time. I couldn't fiend my keys. There they are. Thank you. I'm glad you found them. - Mister Holmes. - Come in. - Cart to box with me? - You serious? You may regret it. I was the champion of my regiment. It's time we had a serious talk, Watson. No doubt, you think that I steal wallets, Cut off watches from gawks, scare passers-by in dark alleys... You haven't forgotten about the Doctor's arm, sir? Poor observation. I am not boxing with my left one. - So our chances art even. - Then I'll go bring sherry. To begin with, you started to hide your watch. You used to leave it on the fireplace, on the table, on the sideboard. Supposing you are afraid of my visitors. But that's not all. You used to subscribe to the "Times", now to "Daily News". Why? Because they publish apartments-to-rent ads. You want to change the apartment. And finally. As of late you started to lock your door. You used to leave the key sticking out on the outside. This allows me to conclude, that you art afraid. And you are afraid of me. At first I found it amusing. On the one hand. On the other, I understood that wt have to clear the matter. I knew you had a gun hidden away for our final conversation. A "Webbly-Scott", 38. A military gun, If I'm not mistaking. Of course. Accept my congratulations, Watson. Your deductions are correct. But for the sign. You should have put a plus instead of a minus. I am most closely connected with the criminal world. I am a private detective. A detective. - Of course! Of course. - Please calm down. - Mister Holmes. - Here, drink ------------------------------ Читайте также: - текст Луни Тьюнз: Снова в деле на английском - текст Посейдон на английском - текст Гадкие лебеди на английском - текст Доктор Живаго на английском - текст Братья Блюз на английском |