This episode from the life of Sherlock Holmes will be transmitted to our men and women overseas by short waves

and through the worldwide facilities of the Armed Forces radio service.

Petri Wine brings you...

Basil Rockbone and Nigel Brew.

In the new adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

The Petrie family, the family that took time to bring you good wine,

invite you to listen to Dr. Watson, tell us another exciting adventure he shared with his old friend,

that master detective Sherlock Holmes.

Well, here's the patio of Dr. Watson's Northern California bungalow, but where's the doctor?

Yeah, Mr. Burtleau out here in the garden.

Okay, I'll be right there.

Oh, sitting by a fish pond, now, Doctor?

Yes, my boy.

It's all the present out here for a change.

Has it ever occurred to you how stupid the expression of a goldfish is, Mr. Otto?

Well, I can't say I've ever given it much thought, Doctor.

Why?

Oh, look at this foolish little fellow here,

with a silly little mouth opening and closing As though he were being constantly astonished

What is this? I thought you were a fish lover

Yes, I am, but as I was brooding over tonight's story

That little goldfish seemed to be making faces at me

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