Another journey into the realm of the strange and terrifying.

I hope you will enjoy the trip that it will thrill you a little and chill you a little.

So settle back.

Get a good grip on your nerves.

Where are we going?

You'll find out when we get there.

This episode from the life of Sherlock Holmes

will be transmitted to our men and women overseas by shortwave

and through the worldwide facilities of the Armed Forces Radio Service.

Petri Wine brings you...

Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, 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 detective Sherlock Holmes.

And now I'm sure our good friend Dr. Watson's waiting for us, so let's go in and join it.

Come in, come in, do it.

Oh, there you are, Mr. Backell.

Oh, say, doctor, I can see you're going to have yourself quite a Christmas.

Big tree in the corner with colored lights on it.

Where do you get those?

Table covered with presents?

You must be mighty popular.

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