Sherlock Holmes in New York Page #3

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That'll take a half an hour.

Driver, what is this?

It's the new subway, sir.

Subway'?

What's a subway?

It's their word for 'Underground'.

Now that he mentions it,

I recall reading of its construction.

New York's first, I understand.

You mean to tell me they don't have

an underground railway here?

Stands to reason, doesn't it?

They don't have hansoms!

Driver, where are we now?

8th Avenue, sir.

Almost at 34th Street

Good. Come along, Watson.

The Empire Theatre

is on 39th and Broadway.

The walk will do us good.

Driver, would you be kind enough to

get our cases to the Algonquin Hotel

the best way you are able?

I'm sure that this will take care

of any inconvenience.

Thank you.

Come along, Watson, we walk this distance

ten fold on a single afternoon in London.

Heads up, mister!

- I say, look here...

Come along, Watson.

To think we fought a war to keep

these barbarians in the Commonwealth.

Watson, see if you can purchase two

tickets for this evening's performance.

I will endeavour to find out

what I can, inside.

Yes, of course.

I'll join you when I've done.

Oh, excuse me, is this a queue?

Yes, sir?

Oh, how do you do?

Is Miss Irene Adler in the theatre,

do you know?

Nobody here but me, sir.

Oh, I must speak with her at once.

Do you know where I might find her?

No-one is to be disturbed

until curtain time. Mr Furman's orders.

This is extremely urgent.

- So are Mr Furman's orders!

Well, do you know her address?

Look, I just finished telling you...

- Yes, quite.

Now, look here, my good me,

when did you last see Miss Adler?

This morning, at line rehearsal.

Was she all right?

Letter perfect.

Was she?

I cannot tell you how relieved I am

to learn that.

I wonder if I might prevail upon you

for a further service?

Would you be so kind as to give Miss Adler

my card directly she gets to the theatre?

Tell her I'm at the Algonquin Hotel and

must speak with her as soon as possible.

I think I can arrange that for you, Mr...

Sherlock Holmes.

You have earned my undying gratitude.

Good afternoon.

Good afternoon, sir.

I say, Holmes.

- Watson,

we have a splendid piece of reassurance.

As late as this morning,

Irene was apparently in good health.

Good!

- And what have you been able to accomplish?

It's a rum go, Holmes.

Beastly rum go.

See those? Last two in the house.

Fella in the window says.

Row B.

Seats five and seven.

Er, don't bother, Holmes.

I already questioned the fella.

You have?

Those tickets were purchased

a fortnight ago.

By Irene Adler.

But were sent to me.

- Exactly.

Then why are they here?

- They were returned.

When.

- Earlier this afternoon.

By whom?

- Er, a stranger.

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