Sherlock Holmes: The Singular Adventure of the Dying Schoolboys

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Joseph Bell0:13

[music] Kreml Hair Tonic and Kreml Shampoo present The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, starring Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson and Tom Conway as Sherlock Holmes. [music] Once again, it's time to call on our old friend, that incomparable host and storyteller, Dr. Watson. He's waiting for us in his familiar study. Good evening, Dr. Watson.

Nigel Bruce0:48

Good evening, Mr. Bell. I won't get up, if you don't mind. This change in the weather has given me a twinge or two of rheumatism, I'm afraid.

Joseph Bell0:56

[laughs] Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, Dr. Watson.

Nigel Bruce0:57

Oh, we old fossils can't expect to be as hale and hearty as you young fellas, you know.

Joseph Bell1:02

I don't know that I feel so young today, Dr. Watson. I stopped by the military academy this afternoon and saw my cousin there. He's 13 years old, and after an hour with him, I realized I'm really quite ancient.

Nigel Bruce1:13

13 years old, hmm, a fine age. He's happy at the school, Mr. Bell?

Joseph Bell1:17

Crazy about it.

Nigel Bruce1:18

Yes, I'm sure that in this day and age, a boy almost looks forward to going to school. Conditions were far different in certain parts of England just before the turn of the century, I'm afraid. I'm thinking