Without A Clue Page #3

Oh, don't worry.

We deducted it from your royalties.

Now, tell me, who else knows of this?

No-one.

Except Mrs. Hudson and the irregulars.

But it's time now for the public

to learn the truth.

The truth?

Certainly.

No-one will want to read of that twit again.

His popularity will plummet.

- They'll be desperate for my new creation.

- What new creation?

John Watson, the Crime Doctor.

I could have it ready for your very next issue.

Sit down, John.

John, erm...people buy The Strand Magazine

expecting to read a story

in which Sherlock Holmes solves the case,

not the er...Crime Surgeon.

Crime Doctor.

Crime doctor, crime surgeon, crime dentist -

who cares, really?

Let's face it, Sherlock Holmes

is worth a fortune to the magazine.

You're stuck with him, I'm afraid.

Norman, I'll write what I want.

There's nothing you can do.

The devil, there isn't.

WIGGINS:
Doctor Watson?

- Here come out of there You can't go in there!

- What in the world?

- What is this?

- Sorry, Doctor, but we found something.

- Down by the docks.

- Excellent.

- Hello, ducks. Do you work here?

- if you'll excuse us, we have work to do.

Watson, I'm warning you, it's Sherlock Holmes

or we'll sue you for everything you're worth.

And I mean everything.

Damn. Anyone seen my watch?

- There it is, Doctor.

- Camden Paper Mill.

Burned about four this morning.

- Same time as the Clay robbery.

- On the button!

Good lad! Now we're getting somewhere.

Come on. Let's take a look around.

Went up like a torch, they say.

Well, it's full of wood pulp and paper, you see.

I'm sorry, sir. No-one's allowed in this area.

Its quite all right, I assure you.

Im Dr John Watson.

Er, nobody's sick here, sir.

You...you don't understand.

- John Watson.

- The Crime Doctor.

- That's right. John Watson, the Crime Doctor.

- Crime Doctor?

Never heard of him

Though er...your name sounds a bit familiar.

All right, I'm Dr John Watson,

author of The Sherlock Holmes Mysteries.

Sherlock Holmes?

Yes.

THE Sherlock Holmes?

Yes.

Me and the wife have read

every one of his stories.

All right

- Now, if you'll excuse me.

- I'm sorry, Doctor, I still can't let you in.

Strict orders about that, I'm afraid, but...

Mr. Holmes - did he send you here?

He certainly did not!

Well, perhaps the next time,

you should check with him first, eh?

Save yourself a trip.

You try and fight crime in this city,

and all you hear about is Sherlock Holmes.

What's he like? When will you see him next?

Never, that's when.

Never!

Doctor, dear, keep your voice down.

- Why should l?

- Because you have visitors

Inspector Lestrade and a Lord Smithwick.

Of the Treasury?

Gentlemen won't you come up?

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