Guess the Quote!

[alina]

You knew at some point in time we'd discuss favorite quotes from LRK's books; I just had the urge to open up this can of worms at (what my clock says) 3:02 in the morning.

Here we go! Bonus points for the person speaking, the person to whom they're speaking, and what book!

We'll start with an easy one...and one of my favorite scenes!

"'But of course--gallant is one of my overabundant middle names. What dragon does milady wish slain, what chasm spanned? A star pluck't from the heavens, a cherry that hath no stone? Some shag for your pipe, perhaps?'"

Happy hunting dearies!

[lgratz]

Easy, most of it.

A Letter of Mary, mass market edition, isbn # 0-553-57780-8, spanning pages 214 and 215. Russ suprises Peter at the Westbury mansion by sitting quietly down, unnoticed, in a "vast, ornate hall of mirrors and gilt" and "snorting in laughter." Peter's "clever hands" jerk in "discord".

However, I've never managed to figure out who Peter is, although I'm sure his identity is right under my nose...

Drives me crazy.

- L

[jtb1951]

OK, I'll play! Another easy one, to start:

"I suppose you're right. It's too bad, really -- he's dreamy, in an impossible sort of way."

Go to it!

John.

[The Grey Badger]

Lady Veronica to Mary in "Monstrous Regiment", discussing Holmes as a lover.

[Strawberry Curls]

This is fun. I have one:

"'I danced with the girl with the strawberry curls,' they sang, 'and the band played on...'"

[alina]

However, I've never managed to figure out who Peter is, although I'm sure his identity is right under my nose...

Drives me crazy.

- L

Dear L,

Peter's actually a Lord. Lord Peter Wimsey, of the Wimsey novels by Dorothy L. Sayers. It's a wonderful series of books, very witty and ever delectable. A good fun read with some depth hidden between the clever asides!

As to the last quote: Ali and Mahmound singing to poor Russell in O Jerusalem as she's being driven away from the inn while dressed in her not-so-decent dress to meet the officers! A lovely scene overall, especially as it continues to the party! Delightful!

[Strawberry Curls]

Well done, Alina! As you can tell from my nom that is one of my favorite scenes in one of my favorite books.

I have to agree, the Lord Peter Wimsey series is one of the finest in the genre. Superb language and complex mysteries sprinkled liberally with wit and sharp banter. Dorothy L. Sayers was a genius.

[iq_two]

"I felt like a rat cornered by two terriers, and I was not going down without a fight.
And I did not. Go without a fight, that is, although in the end, go I did..."

[Strawberry Curls]

Oh, that one had me thinking of the time in OJER when they found the dying farmer Yitzak and sent Russell away with the mules while Holmes, Ali and Mahmoud staged the scene, but then I remembered.

In JUST Russell describing the scene of her finally giving into the wishes of Mycroft and Holmes and taking the ship to America to travel to Canada to find the green-eyed Helene.

[Strawberry Curls]

I have another:

"The tweed deerstalker wagged enthusiastically. 'Right you are so right.'"

[A.E. Harbuthnaut]

That last would be Thomas Goodheart in The Game, yes? And I agree with what everyone said about Lord Peter. Gaudy Night might be my favourite book ever...

[Strawberry Curls]

You have it exactly, well done! I agree, "Gaudy Nights" is the best.

Does anyone else wish to play?

[alina]

Meh; I dunno. But I'll keep posting quotes until there's nobody left to answer!

Here's one, a quickie and general enough to be at least a little tricky!

"'We have been waiting for this person?' he asked."

Happy hunting!

Oh, and A.E. Harbuthnaut...that sounds very familiar...Freddy Arbuthnot comes to mind for some reason. Silly coincidence or purposeful Wimsey reference, may I be so bold as to ask? ;)

[Strawberry Curls]

That would be the Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould remarking on the wet, muddy and bedraggled Russell as she entered Lew House for the first time. She wasn't exactly pleased with him either. Nice one!!

How about:

"If I do not hear from him by tomorrow, I shall make enquiries. What is it you want?"

[A.E. Harbuthnaut]

It's a total Wimsey reference, and you're the first person to point this out. It's my pen name on several fiction sites and I was surprised that no one else has picked up on it. Good call!

[library_student]

Lord Peter Wimsey - Books by Dorothy Sayers and LRK is a fan of hers. I recommend reading the Wimsey books while waiting for a new LRK novel!

[library_student]

Easy, most of it.


However, I've never managed to figure out who Peter is, although I'm sure his identity is right under my nose...

- L
Lord Peter Wimsey - Books by Dorothy Sayers and LRK is a fan of her work.

I recommend reading them while we're waiting for a new LRK novel!

[A.E. Harbuthnaut]

Library Student- that's actually how I picked up Peter the first time. I was waiting for The Game to come out and stumbled upon poor Peter at my local library's book sale. I've been hooked ever sense, although I'm having trouble getting hold of them. Any suggestions?

[library_student]

Library Student- that's actually how I picked up Peter the first time. I was waiting for The Game to come out and stumbled upon poor Peter at my local library's book sale. I've been hooked ever sense, although I'm having trouble getting hold of them. Any suggestions?

As a returning college student in library science and a stay-at-home mom, I've been borrowing them from the library!

Some are available at Amazon, http://www.amazon.com, try searching books for Lord Peter Wimsey, including :
2. Lord Peter : The Complete Lord Peter Wimsey Stories by Dorothy L. Sayers (Paperback - Feb 5, 2001)
Buy new: $16.00 $10.88 114 Used & new from $0.66
Get it by Friday, Jul 6, if you order in the next 3 hours and 41 minutes.

3.
Whose Body? (Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries) by Dorothy L. Sayers (Mass Market Paperback - Aug 1, 1995)
Buy new: $7.99 87 Used & new from $0.44
Get it by Friday, Jul 6, if you order in the next 5 hours and 26 minutes.

[alina]

Hmmm, well, dear AE H Esq. (for A. E. Harbuthnaut is rather lengthy to type out every time) I just mayed a personal choice of living at B&N for a few days of the week during the summer and reading them to death! Completely against my bookish morals on conglomerate retail bookstores and the "lone reed, standing tall, waving boldly in the corrupt sands of commerce" shop around the corner. But I was saving my money for a trip to Northern Ireland that summer and well...every penny counts!

Really, though, your library should have one of those interlibrary loan things that lets you grab books from any of the libraries in your county/township/equivalent. I'm sure of the librarians on this site could help you much more than I ever could.

But we are quite off the quotes!

Strawberry Curls, I cannot answer. I am unfortunately away from my personal collection of Russell novels; they're all being borrowed by various people of my acquaintance. Who knows when I'll ever see them again? I've only reserved my copy of BEEK because it's about ready to fall apart; my sentiments for the poor old book won't let me give it out one last time. Must get a new copy...

[library_student]

How about:

"If I do not hear from him by tomorrow, I shall make enquiries. What is it you want?"

Somehow I'm thinking that's said by Mycroft, answering Sherlock, but I can't tell you why! Posting between short summer class end of term homework and take home final...

[Strawberry Curls]

I totally understand Alina, I'm away from my books today also, but I will be back with them tomorow. I had to post this last night because I knew I wouldn't have access to the books for the day or the night.

Library Student -- No, it wasn't said by Mycroft.

Wahoooo! That post put me over the top I'm not a junior any more. LOL

[Strawberry Curls]

The last quote seems to have put this thread to a dead halt, so I will just say it was from JUST. Russell answering Marsh when he inquires about Holmes just before they were leaving for the hunt, where Marsh was shot.

Let's see if this one fares better.

"But I mistrust derring-do even more than I mistrust cowardice. With a coward, one at least knows where one stands. With a fool, anything can happen."

[jtb1951]

"But I mistrust derring-do even more than I mistrust cowardice. With a coward, one at least knows where one stands. With a fool, anything can happen."

From Locked Rooms, Holmes speaking to Dashiell Hammett!

John.

[jtb1951]

Here's another quote for you:

"What will it be?" he asked her. "Something hot or something strong, or both?"

"Oh, both would be a lifesaver. One can either drive a motor or be warm in it, not the two at once."


Good luck!
John.

[Strawberry Curls]

Points go to you John, and like the old TV program "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" the points mean nothing but bragging rights.

Another? This is for a friend of mine over on LoM, who isn't yet a member here.

"With which judgement we concluded our conversation, indulged in a vigorous sprint through the dusky waters, which I won, and climbed the cliffs for our late and well-earned supper."

[Strawberry Curls]

"What will it be?" he asked her. "Something hot or something strong, or both?"

"Oh, both would be a lifesaver. One can either drive a motor or be warm in it, not the two at once."

Oh, that would be Iris from "Justice Hall." She had just arrive from France and was speaking to Marsh.

[jtb1951]

Oh, that would be Iris from "Justice Hall." She had just arrive from France and was speaking to Marsh.

Well done, Strawberry! You know your Kanon!!:)

John.

[ValentineWiggin]

"With which judgement we concluded our conversation, indulged in a vigorous sprint through the dusky waters, which I won, and climbed the cliffs for our late and well-earned supper."

Wow, if that is from a Russell book, I don't recognize it... it does sound like it comes from the end of something, though.

[Strawberry Curls]

Wow, if that is from a Russell book, I don't recognize it... IT does sound like it comes from the end of something, though.


Welcome ValentineWiggin. No it is actually in the first quarter of a book and as a hint I will say it took place after one had trolled the neighborhood for information and the other worked hard at a translation. That should zero someone in.

Ah, I have just picked up that I am being double teamed, father and daughter. How wonderful you can share these books.

[ValentineWiggin]

Welcome ValentineWiggin. No it is actually in the first quarter of a book and as a hint I will say it took place after one had trolled the neighborhood for information and the other worked hard at a translation. That should zero someone in.

Thanks for the hint! It's from A Letter of Mary and they had just discussed having someone gaurd the house to prevent the ransacking.

[ValentineWiggin]

I now have a quote for you all:

"There was no softening the blow. The bare facts were awful enough, but the implications inherent in my having to tell him were, for him, truly terrible: Twice now in little more than two days I had rescued him from a major error."

Go to and happy hunting!

[Strawberry Curls]

You are absolutely correct, ValentineWiggin.

Your quote is from BEEK, Russell has just informed Holmes that the note that accompanied the clothing that had been delivered to Scotland Yard for Russell had been typed on the same typewriter as the ransom note for Jessica Simpson. They had just gotten settled on the boat on which they fled London.

[ValentineWiggin]

You are exactly right, Strawberry. I love that realization on Russell's part that things may be more connected than they seem...

[Strawberry Curls]

You are exactly right, Strawberry. I love that realization on Russell's part that things may be more connected than they seem...

Also, I think, she realized what a blow it was to his ego and that there was no softening it, he had to know. A very nice moment between them and another sign of her growing into the full partner he never expected.

Here is one:

"My search for strong drink was interrupted by a ripple that travelled through the room, set off by the arrival of our host."

[ValentineWiggin]

Here is one:

"My search for strong drink was interrupted by a ripple that travelled through the room, set off by the arrival of our host."

The Game, when Russell goes for drinks on the first day at "Jimmy"'s palace and he comes into the room. At the words "our host", my first thought was Justice Hall, when sje meets Marsh for the first time, but then I thought about The Game.

[ValentineWiggin]

New quote:

"He walked around to a heap of canvas and brought out a wicker basket, which contained a formal tea service that had probably been designed as a picnic fitting for the boot of a Rolls-Royce."

[Strawberry Curls]

New quote:"He walked around to a heap of canvas and brought out a wicker basket, which contained a formal tea service that had probably been designed as a picnic fitting for the boot of a Rolls-Royce."


Ah, the mysterious Joshua offering tea and crumpets to Russell, Holmes, Mahmoud and Ali when they meet in OJER.

[ValentineWiggin]

Right you are! Still not a huge fan of Joshua...

[Strawberry Curls]

I'm not a fan either, but he had the utter devotion of Ali and Mahmoud, so I guess that counts for something.

Here is one:

"It never passed through Russell's mind that the man might be referring to any biological responsibility."

[ValentineWiggin]

I agree that Ali and Mahmoud's devotion counts for something; however, one has to wonder how soon they met him after their enterance into the Holy Land. Because it would seem that how Arab-ified they were at the time of the meeting probably had something to do with their reaction to him.

[ValentineWiggin]

Here is one:
"It never passed through Russell's mind that the man might be referring to any biological responsibility."

Hmm... this is a tough one. I would assume that it is post marriage, and that "the man" in question is not Holmes. I doesn't seem likely that it is Mycroft or Watson either...

[Strawberry Curls]

I agree that Ali and Mahmoud's devotion counts for something; however, one has to wonder how soon they met him after their enterance into the Holy Land. Because it would seem that how Arab-ified they were at the time of the meeting probably had something to do with their reaction to him.


Well, we know from JUST that Marsh went out to Palestine first in 1897 and Ali joined him permanently in 1902. Joshua says he spent the first days of the war on the Western Front -- that would be 1914 -- but later found his way to Cairo. Allenby was given command in 1917 and and the time period in OJER is 1918 to 1919. So using that time frame, Mahmoud and Ali were very Arab-ified, using your word, when they met Joshua, yet they trusted him. I still did not like the character overmuch.

[Strawberry Curls]

Hmm... this is a tough one. I would assume that it is post marriage, and that "the man" in question is not Holmes. I doesn't seem likely that it is Mycroft or Watson either...

You know what they say about making assumptions? Hint: "the man" is Holmes.

[ValentineWiggin]

You know what they say about making assumptions? Hint: "the man" is Holmes.

Unfortunately, I do know what they say about making assumptions. This does however make life difficult. I really think that a line like this would have stuck out at me.

Interesting timeline about Mahmoud and Ali meeting Joshua. I hope that the two of them show up again...there are so many un-answered questions about their time in Palastine. Plus, they are simply wonderful characters.

[Strawberry Curls]

Oops, the man isn't Holmes, sorry, rather the question of biological responsibility was regarding Holmes... I got that turned around.

[ValentineWiggin]

Here is one:
"It never passed through Russell's mind that the man might be referring to any biological responsibility."

I feel very stupid sometimes. The fact that it says "Russell" and not "I" means that it had to be Locked Rooms since that is the only book with third person in it. However, I'm afraid that I must correct you, it was Hammet speaking, not Holmes. Here: "'Which reminds me,' he said, turning to Holmes, "are those children yours?'" and then your quote. "The man" is definitely Hammet. Russell would never refer to Holmes as "the man."

[ValentineWiggin]

Oops, the man isn't Holmes, sorry, rather the question of biological responsibility was regarding Holmes... I got that turned around.

Yeah, didn't see this post until after my answer. Sorry.

[ValentineWiggin]

That last was a good quote. Here is another for you:

"'I should think not," he said primly. Holmes tended to recall his Victorian attitudes and my gender at the oddest times-it always took me by surprise."

[Strawberry Curls]

That last was a good quote. Here is another for you:

"'I should think not," he said primly. Holmes tended to recall his Victorian attitudes and my gender at the oddest times-it always took me by surprise."


That would be at the beginning of MREG on the hansom when Holmes asks Russell how many streets to an address and she misses it by one and admits one or two of the areas they had been through she'd never seen before.

[Strawberry Curls]

Here we go again, I tried to post this earlier and was told the database was down.

I'm hoping someone wants to play...

So, here is one:

"Up and down went the pieces, round and round went the questions, and all the while I was aware that time was beginning to enter into the equation, and I had none to waste."

[iq_two]

Here we go again, I tried to post this earlier and was told the database was down.

I'm hoping someone wants to play...

So, here is one:

"Up and down went the pieces, round and round went the questions, and all the while I was aware that time was beginning to enter into the equation, and I had none to waste."

Is it from BEEK, when Russel is trying to figure out the Roman numerals? I don't have the books with me right now so I'm not sure...

[Strawberry Curls]

Is it from BEEK, when Russel is trying to figure out the Roman numerals? I don't have the books with me right now so I'm not sure...


No...and a hint, it is not from BEEK. Guess again?

[AtypicalSororityGirl]

"With which judgement we concluded our conversation, indulged in a vigorous sprint through the dusky waters, which I won, and climbed the cliffs for our late and well-earned supper."

this is from a letter of mary, i think.

[Strawberry Curls]

"With which judgement we concluded our conversation, indulged in a vigorous sprint through the dusky waters, which I won, and climbed the cliffs for our late and well-earned supper."

this is from a letter of mary, i think.


Please see post #31 for the answer to that quote. Now can you name the current quote?

[Strawberry Curls]

"Up and down went the pieces, round and round went the questions, and all the while I was aware that time was beginning to enter into the equation, and I had none to waste."


I will give the answer and close this down.

The quote is Russell sitting on the train coming back from visiting with Miss Baskerville in MOOR. She sat in the compartment staring at a button on the seat across from her and mentally moved all the data she had accumulated around in her head, taking away one piece at a time to see if everything else would fall into place. Her compartment mates thought her mad, but she didn't care, she was concentrating too hard. Alas, the pieces didn't fall into place then.

[iq_two]

"Even my critics will not accuse me of stupidity."

[monxa]

"Even my critics will not accuse me of stupidity."

BEEK when Holmes decides to go someplace else and gave a list od places to Russell to choose...

“I have said before this time that I regard it as stupidity rather than courage to overlook a danger that presses as close as this one has. Even my critics will not accuse me of stupidity, else I should not have reached my present age after a lifetime of the rough-and-tumble. I remember vividly, as if it were last week rather than two and a half decades ago, sitting in Watson’s chair and admitting to him that London was too hot for my safety. The current state of affairs is… remarkably similar.

Good game

[monxa]

..."Why was it, I reflected irritably, that Holmes’ little adventures never took us to luxury hotels in the south of France, or to warm, sandy Caribbean beaches?"

[Strawberry Curls]

..."Why was it, I reflected irritably, that Holmes’ little adventures never took us to luxury hotels in the south of France, or to warm, sandy Caribbean beaches?"

Boy I get busy and miss an entire round. John, that was a devilish one, I'm sure it would have taken me quite a bit of time to ferret that one out. Well done, Monxa.

As to this quote, it is from MOOR. Russell and Holmes have just spent a delightful night in a tin miners hut out on Dartmoor and Russell is drinking a cup of boiled coffee grinds straining it through her front teeth, when she has this musing.

[Strawberry Curls]

Shall we try another? How about:

"My hair rescued from disarray, my day shoes changed for evening wear, a gossamer Kashmir wrap with silver beads transforming my plain dark dress into formality, I placed my arm through his and went to dine."

[sherrie221]

I'm going to post a tiny quote, because it is a favorite of mine - I don't think it's difficult.

"... and I found it hard to see properly, and Holmes blew his nose loudly."

Sherrie

(I'll have to think on your last one, Miss Curls!)

[sherrie221]

Shall we try another? How about:

"My hair rescued from disarray, my day shoes changed for evening wear, a gossamer Kashmir wrap with silver beads transforming my plain dark dress into formality, I placed my arm through his and went to dine."

This feels like Justice Hall to me.

[KarenB]

Originally Posted by Strawberry Curls
Shall we try another? How about:

"My hair rescued from disarray, my day shoes changed for evening wear, a gossamer Kashmir wrap with silver beads transforming my plain dark dress into formality, I placed my arm through his and went to dine."

Justice Hall, Chapter 20, p.202 Russell has found out "everything" about Madame Hughenfort and young Thomas and is joining Holmes for dinner.

[Strawberry Curls]

"My hair rescued from disarray, my day shoes changed for evening wear, a gossamer Kashmir wrap with silver beads transforming my plain dark dress into formality, I placed my arm through his and went to dine."[/I]

Justice Hall, Chapter 20, p.202 Russell has found out "everything" about Madame Hughenfort and young Thomas and is joining Holmes for dinner.


Right you are KarenB. I love the part where she comes in and Holmes waltzes around the room with her in high spirits, whistling a tune. Later at dinner he is so delighted with her news he kisses her hand, and at the dinner table too. Such a PDA!!

Oh, Sherrie your quote:
"... and I found it hard to see properly, and Holmes blew his nose loudly."

Is from BEEK after Jessica Simpson is reunited with her parents.

[monxa]

"... and I found it hard to see properly, and Holmes blew his nose loudly."

Sherrie

BEEk When Jessica and her parents meet...

"We sat, and dozed, and waited, until finally there came another car on the road, which braked to a halt just outside the caravan. Holmes opened the door to the Simpsons, and Jessie flew into her mother’s arms and glued her arms and legs around her as if she would never come free, and Mr. Simpson put an arm around both of them and led them to the car, and I found it hard to see properly, and Holmes blew his nose loudly."


I like this game

[jtb1951]

Well, you are all entirely too good at this game (especially you, Strawberry:) ), but I'll set you another quote:

I squinted at him in disbelief. "I didn't get us killed, if that's what you mean."

Go to it!

John.

[Strawberry Curls]

Well, you are all entirely too good at this game (especially you, Strawberry:) ), but I'll set you another quote:

I squinted at him in disbelief. "I didn't get us killed, if that's what you mean."

From GAME, Russell answering Jimmy after he tells her she accounted herself well in her first pig sticking hunt.

Nice one, John, and thank you for the compliment. I'm afraid it shows how obsessed I am with the Kanon.

[iq_two]

"Holmes!" I said in some irritation. "You needn't mock me."

[Strawberry Curls]

"Holmes!" I said in some irritation. "You needn't mock me."

Wow, I popped in to see if anyone had posted a quote and found this. I'm scratching my head, but have a few ideas. Unfortunately I am nowhere near my books so I will have to wait till I get home tonight to check and see if my ideas are correct. This is just broad enough for me not to nail it down immediately, so well done, iq_two. This will take some research.

[Strawberry Curls]

"Holmes!" I said in some irritation. "You needn't mock me."

Ha! It came to me over my lunch at my desk. It is from MOOR when Russell is listing all the facts and dates they have gathered about the sightings of Lady Howard's coach and the hound on the Moor and Holmes adds to her list the plate falling off the wall and the old granny hearing a dog scratching at her door. Russell doesn't see, at the time, that these items are at all relevant to the investigation.

[Strawberry Curls]

Shall we try another? This will either be very easy or hard, I'm just not sure.:cool:

"I bowed to him gingerly and crept away to the train, reflecting on how salutary it is occasionally to put one's self in the hands of a ruthless superior."

[KarenB]

Having a bit of trouble here . . .I think it is after a martial arts lesson, but can't remember the book, MREG perhaps?

[Strawberry Curls]

Yes, it was MREG and regarding her martial arts lesson on Jan. 1, 1921. Russell then went back to London to meet Ronnie and have a tour of the Temple and to have dinner with Margery Childe. Points to you KarenB.

[vicki]

Wow--your Kanon knowledge is formidable, Strawberry--color me impressed! We have quite a few people with tremendous Kanon-recall here, which is cool!

[Strawberry Curls]

**blushes** Gosh, thanks, Vicki. I feel it is necessary for me to know Kanon to write within Kanon so I try to know the books. I have always had a head filled with trivia. A librarian friend once told me I should have become a research librarian, but I went into the world of business instead.

[monxa]

"Holmes!" I said in some irritation. "You needn't mock me."

MOOR Russell is making a list of facts and Holmes adds some..

"I passed the paper over to Holmes, who glanced at it, took my pen, and added,

Monday 20 August—plate falls off shelf

Sunday 26 August—Granny hears dog

“Holmes!” I said in some irritation. “You needn’t mock me.”

I got home first:) :)

[monxa]

oopss...sorry

[Strawberry Curls]

Let's try this one:

"Divine whim being by its nature both capricious and deceptive, the intervention began with catastrophe."

[monxa]

Let's try this one:

"Divine whim being by its nature both capricious and deceptive, the intervention began with catastrophe."

Oh, Pick me, Pick me!

Locked Rooms

"Divine whim being by its nature both capricious and deceptive, the intervention began with catastrophe. One foggy morning in June 1902, when Long was working with a gang of brick-layers on the third story of a new building, the prophecy concerning his disastrous susceptibility to small, weak creatures was fulfilled. For some reason, a mother cat had decided to shift her litter during the night. And since cats, like ants, have a habit of tracing an impossibly labyrinthine path to their goal, this one had wound her way up some planks, dropped into a half-finished chimney, and come to a rest inside a wall that was due to be bricked in that day. The man with the brick in one hand and a laden trowel in the other had heard the rustle and faint mewing sound, and paused to peer in."

That was tough

[monxa]

I love this one.

...Stripped of dignity, sight, and probably life itself, I was stripped as well of self-delusions...

[Strawberry Curls]

Oh, Pick me, Pick me!

Locked Rooms

"Divine whim being by its nature both capricious and deceptive, the intervention began with catastrophe. One foggy morning in June 1902, when Long was working with a gang of brick-layers on the third story of a new building, the prophecy concerning his disastrous susceptibility to small, weak creatures was fulfilled. For some reason, a mother cat had decided to shift her litter during the night. And since cats, like ants, have a habit of tracing an impossibly labyrinthine path to their goal, this one had wound her way up some planks, dropped into a half-finished chimney, and come to a rest inside a wall that was due to be bricked in that day. The man with the brick in one hand and a laden trowel in the other had heard the rustle and faint mewing sound, and paused to peer in."

That was tough

You are hereby picked and awarded bragging rights, Monxa. Well done!

[Strawberry Curls]

I love this one.

...Stripped of dignity, sight, and probably life itself, I was stripped as well of self-delusions...


MREG, Russell in the cellar in the dark awaiting her fate and starting her musings about her true feelings for and about Holmes. Poignant moment very well written without being overly emotional, but being analytical as Russell would do.

I love the preceding sentence, "Of Holmes, whom I loved. Striped of dignity, sight and probably life itself, I was stripped as well of self-delusions. I loved him, I had loved him since I met him, and I doubted not that I should love him with my dying breath." That whole musing the next over a page was exquisite, IMHO.

[monxa]

I love the preceding sentence, "Of Holmes, whom I loved. Striped of dignity, sight and probably life itself, I was stripped as well of self-delusions. I loved him, I had loved him since I met him, and I doubted not that I should love him with my dying breath." That whole musing the next over a page was exquisite, IMHO.[/QUOTE]

Its one of my favorites too

[monxa]

ok how about this..

"Oh, damn the man, I grumbled. Why couldn’t he just be manipulated by pretty words the way other husbands were?"

[Strawberry Curls]

"Oh, damn the man, I grumbled. Why couldn’t he just be manipulated by pretty words the way other husbands were?"

LETT on the train ride back to Sussex after Erica Rogers had bested them and Scotland Yard. Holmes was angry and they exchanged words, Russell left the compartment to think. The preceding paragraph ends with the sentence,

"He had never been a man to accept the right action for the wrong reason, not from me, at any rate: He demanded absolute unity in thought and deed.

Oh, damn the man, I grumbled. Why couldn't he just be manipulated by pretty words the way other husbands were?"

[Strawberry Curls]

Here is one.

"As the long morning drew on I became increasingly distracted, anxious to lay eyes on Holmes, unable to sit still any longer."

[monxa]

Here is one.

"As the long morning drew on I became increasingly distracted, anxious to lay eyes on Holmes, unable to sit still any longer."

You are very good!

MOOR The beginning of chapter 23 Rusell is anxious with news of the gold fraud.

As the long morning drew on I became increasingly distracted, anxious to lay eyes on Holmes, unable to sit still any longer. I finally took my coat and told Mrs Elliott I would be back in time for dinner, and left Lew House.

[monxa]

"Why did you have to startle me like that?" I complained. "That was my last warm hat."

Your are too good, Im going to have to start digging deeper:)

[Strawberry Curls]

You are absolutely correct. Well done!

"Why did you have to startle me like that?" I complained. "That was my last warm hat."

Russell admonishing Holmes when he yells her name and grabs for her as she is leaning way over the stern of their ship on the way to San Francisco. She was extremely tired, her nightmares keeping her from sleep and was meditating on the ocean waves, leaning further and further over the rail. Holmes came looking for her and shouted her name and grabbed her just as she was on the point of going over. She started awake and lost her hat, covering with your quote.

[Strawberry Curls]

Here's one:

"He jumped to his feet and circled his chair, ending up back at the fireplace, where he leant down to smack his pipe against the bricks and send the still-alight dottle spraying onto the coals and the hearth. His voice was high and biting now."

[monxa]

Here's one:

"He jumped to his feet and circled his chair, ending up back at the fireplace, where he leant down to smack his pipe against the bricks and send the still-alight dottle spraying onto the coals and the hearth. His voice was high and biting now."

You are making me sweat..
MREG Russell ask if there something to do about Miles drug habit, it follows like this
“Russell, I am hardly the man to impose sobriety on another, save perhaps by my own wicked examples. Besides which, even discounting my unfitness for temperance work, I refuse to act as the world’s nursemaid. If young men wish to inject themselves with heroin, I can no more stand in their way than I could stand in the way of a Boche shell in the trenches.”

Working on another quote here....

[monxa]

Ummm

“I thought as much. I didn’t think I could overlook such a flower as yourself.”

[wsmvgn]

"And then a miracle happened."

[iq_two]

Ha! It came to me over my lunch at my desk. It is from MOOR when Russell is listing all the facts and dates they have gathered about the sightings of Lady Howard's coach and the hound on the Moor and Holmes adds to her list the plate falling off the wall and the old granny hearing a dog scratching at her door. Russell doesn't see, at the time, that these items are at all relevant to the investigation.

Good job!!!!

[Strawberry Curls]

"And then a miracle happened."

wsmvgn,

That is from BEEK, in Palestine, when Russell and Holmes discuss the plan of separation for when they return to England,where she would appear to turn her back on Holmes to draw out their foe. Russell realizes the great responsibility this is and that she will hold Holmes' life in her hands. She finally agrees and he opens his arms to her and holds her by the dying flames of the camp fire. A truly lovely and very telling scene.

[Strawberry Curls]

Ummm

“I thought as much. I didn’t think I could overlook such a flower as yourself.”

You got the other one quickly, you do know your Kanon.

As to this one, it doesn't jump immediately to mind, but I will study on it and if I have to I will search my books tonight when I get home. Nice game.

[Strawberry Curls]

As to this one, it doesn't jump immediately to mind, but I will study on it and if I have to I will search my books tonight when I get home. Nice game.

Slapping myself for a dunderhead. Of course I know this one. It is Colonel Dennis Edwards in LETT, upon meeting the disguised Mary Russell in the pub.

"Miss Small, I don't believe I've seen you here before, have I?"

"No, I'm new to the area, Colonel Edwards"

"I thought as much, I didn't think I could overlook such a flower as yourself."

[Strawberry Curls]

Another perhaps?

"Servant you may be," he rejoined. "Humble I sincerely doubt."

[monxa]

Slapping myself for a dunderhead. Of course I know this one. It is Colonel Dennis Edwards in LETT, upon meeting the disguised Mary Russell in the pub.

"Miss Small, I don't believe I've seen you here before, have I?"

"No, I'm new to the area, Colonel Edwards"

"I thought as much, I didn't think I could overlook such a flower as yourself."

I thought it will take you longer....:)

[monxa]

Another perhaps?

"Servant you may be," he rejoined. "Humble I sincerely doubt."

JUST They are talking about the boy's security

“I am your humble servant,” I replied. In Arabic.

“Servant you may be,” he rejoined. “Humble I sincerely doubt.”

great!
starting to dig here..

[Strawberry Curls]

"He did not look at me, but dumped the frayed and much-mended broom into is slot on his trolley and ran a disgusting glove under his nose." :rolleyes:

[fallingforthefirsttime]

"He did not look at me, but dumped the frayed and much-mended broom into is slot on his trolley and ran a disgusting glove under his nose." :rolleyes:

Describing Holmes disguised as a street sweeper outside the hospital in MREG after they learn of Ronnie's accident. Good one.

[Strawberry Curls]

Describing Holmes disguised as a street sweeper outside the hospital in MREG after they learn of Ronnie's accident. Good one.

Well done.

"Holmes' hand shot out, and seized the young imp by his collar, dragging him forward until their faces were mere inches apart."

[monxa]

Well done.

"Holmes' hand shot out, and seized the young imp by his collar, dragging him forward until their faces were mere inches apart."

OJER The boy with the oranges:)
Holmes’ hand shot out, and seized the young imp by his collar, dragging him forward until their faces were mere inches apart. The boy’s grin vanished and he started to struggle, but Holmes just held him and hissed in furious and colloquial Arabic, “If you think I shall do any business with a donkey as stupid as you, child, you are too dumb-witted to live, and I ought to put you out of your misery.

You are darn good...:cool:

[monxa]

Here.. ;)

“Guard your eyes, Russell,”

[Strawberry Curls]

Here.. ;)

“Guard your eyes, Russell,”

MREG Holmes and Russell entering the bolt-hole with the Vernet for the first time.

We unfolded from the back of it into a space that smelt of coffee and tobacco and coal fire and the ineffable essence of books.

"Guard your eyes, Russell," he warned and flicked on a dazzle of electric light.

Good one -- I almost thought it was in Father Demetrius' office in OJER while they burgled it, only Holmes said, "Close your eyes."

[monxa]

I'm starting to look like my dog digging in the sand....:)

“God,” I said again, and carefully pulled the bedclothes back up around my head.:rolleyes:

[Strawberry Curls]

I'm starting to look like my dog digging in the sand....:)

“God,” I said again, and carefully pulled the bedclothes back up around my head.:rolleyes:


MOOR Russell awakening in the inn at Two Bridges after indulging in cider a bit too much the night before with the locals. She had even displayed her ability with a tin whistle while in her cups.

"God," I said, and then: "Do I remember dancing last night?"

"Briefly," said Holmes from somewhere across the room.

"God," I said, and carefully pulled the bedclothes back around my head":D

[Strawberry Curls]

My turn:

"Holmes started up from his snooze on the sofa-cushions and made as if his cold pipe had just that moment gone out. I assembled a pot of tea and reported on nothing."

[monxa]

My turn:

"Holmes started up from his snooze on the sofa-cushions and made as if his cold pipe had just that moment gone out. I assembled a pot of tea and reported on nothing."

Ha...
JUST after Holmes got beat up and Russell had been checking the alley finding nothing:)

[monxa]

My boyfriend thinks I'm crazy....figures:confused:

"Holmes, one event does not a coincidence make."

[Strawberry Curls]

Ha...
JUST after Holmes got beat up and Russell had been checking the alley finding nothing:)


Can't stump you. Well done! ;)

[Strawberry Curls]

"Holmes, one event does not a coincidence make."


LOCK on the ship from Japan to San Francisco Holmes is using a piece of silk to try to bring back the details of the afternoon in Aden when the balcony fell. Russell is protesting it was just an accident, Holmes thinks otherwise.

"A lifetime's habit of self-preservation leaves one disinclined to accept the idea of coincidence."

"Holmes, one event does not a coincidence make."

[Strawberry Curls]

"Don't be ridiculous," I told him, my voice low and reasonable, and subsided back onto the sofa."

[monxa]

"Don't be ridiculous," I told him, my voice low and reasonable, and subsided back onto the sofa."

The Game_ Holmes warning Russell about the dangers of India...

... One tends," he concluded in a sorrowful voice, "to shout at people."

Very good, It took me a while beacuse i have just find out that Russell said that ..."Don't be ridiculous"... to Holmes many times in several books!
great Game:)

[monxa]

I wonder how long will it takes to cover all the books...?:rolleyes:

I told myself firmly that I preferred it this way.

[Strawberry Curls]

I told myself firmly that I preferred it this way.

Sorry to take so long, RL had reared its ugly head and I am sitting at a bedside in a hospital all day. Will be again today.

MREG After Russell apprehends the man with the knife and is questioned by the police Holmes takes her to the bolt-hole with the Vernet for the second time. Holmes puts a dressing on her knife wound, and Russell is very aware of his touch on her arm.

"...although, for his part, he seemed unaware of a change, simply fitting a clean dressing across the rapidly healing cut as if the arm being serviced were his own.

I told myself firmly that I preferred it this way."

[Strawberry Curls]

"He sat with his head resting on the back of the chair, a reminiscent smile softening his face."

It should take us a fair amount of time to go through the eight books, and perhaps by then a ninth will be released. :rolleyes:

[nkk1969]

"[I]He sat with his head resting on the back of the chair, a reminiscent smile softening his face."

I'm thinking that one is from MOOR, but Caitlin's friend has our copy at the moment, so I can't check it out.

Caitlin says her money is on either GAME or MREG. (We do have both of those and she _could_ go check, but I don't see her doing it.)

Nikki

[monxa]

"He sat with his head resting on the back of the chair, a reminiscent smile softening his face."

It should take us a fair amount of time to go through the eight books, and perhaps by then a ninth will be released. :rolleyes:

Excellent:cool:

MOOR After Baring-Gould sings the Lady Howard song for them..

He sat with his head resting on the back of the chair, a reminiscent smile softening his face. “My old nurse Mary Bicknell used to sing that song to me when I was small.”

I hope everything is ok with you now.

[monxa]

Here comes another one....:)

...Ah, good, I thought you might like to play with it again.”

[Strawberry Curls]

...Ah, good, I thought you might like to play with it again.”


BEEK, on Russell's "case of her own" Holmes is watching Sylvester take the cash box out of its rock hiding place and says:

"Come, now, " murmured Holmes, "bring it down like a good boy, and save us a climb. Ah, good, I thought you might like to play with it again."

[Strawberry Curls]

Here's one:

"He made to leave the room, but I had to protest, for his tale had been in no way adequate."

[monxa]

Here's one:

"He made to leave the room, but I had to protest, for his tale had been in no way adequate."

GAME Holmes telling Russell how he met Kim.. way too little for her.

He made to leave the room, but I had to protest, for his tale had been in no way adequate.

"But what was he like?" I persisted.

I couldnt find it last night, I had to wake up early for it:cool:

[monxa]

How about these :D

“Oh my God,” she breathed. “Oh my God.”

[Strawberry Curls]

“Oh my God,” she breathed. “Oh my God.”


My brain is so fuzzy from lack of sleep and hospitalitis this one had me for a moment then I had it. JUST Iris seeing her grandson for the first time.

"Oh my God," she breathed, "Oh my God."

This reaction quite clearly was not what the boy's mother had anticipated.

BTW putting my mind to something other that what I'm doing right now is such a treat. Thanks, Monxa, for giving me a few moments of diversion each day.

[Strawberry Curls]

Here's a good one. ;)

"Up to that point, I had immersed myself in the charade."

[monxa]

I found this very relaxing and funny, thanks to you, and I hope everything goes well

Shoot...looking here :cool:

[monxa]

Here's a good one. ;)

"Up to that point, I had immersed myself in the charade."

LETT Talking about results after dinner at Mycroft's

Up to that point, I had immersed myself in the charade. I had stated my evidence factually, listened to Lestrade’s contribution as if it were of some importance, and noted Mycroft’s rumblings, but before Holmes opened his mouth, before he so much as sat upright, I knew what he was going to say. I could see all my hard-won efforts tumbling down, and I knew that it was an emptiness.
:)

[Strawberry Curls]

Monxa - I have a moment so I thought I would toss out another one. :o

"We sat in another patch of silence, until another thing that had to be said forced itself onto my tongue."

[monxa]

Monxa - I have a moment so I thought I would toss out another one. :o

"We sat in another patch of silence, until another thing that had to be said forced itself onto my tongue."

MREG After the walk in the park, there were some things to be said..

“It does.” He started to say something, then changed his mind. We sat in another patch of silence, until another thing that had to be said forced itself onto my tongue.

“You were right, Holmes, Tuesday—at the house. Inspector Dakins would have seen only the addict’s symptoms and not have listened to anything else. I hated that, having you give me… I hated it.”

exercising my eyes muscles here... :D

[monxa]

I thought I had post this yesterday, I must have dreamt of it...:)

...I shall obey.”

[Arcadian]

the end of MRoW. Russell, finishing the marriage contract negotiations.
How about:

Do you want to help me carry the tea things, then? That's very sweet of you, my beauty.

[Strawberry Curls]

Do you want to help me carry the tea things, then? That's very sweet of you, my beauty.


Welcome Arcadian,

That quote is from MOOR, the good witch of Mary Tavy speaking to Russell as she prepares tea from them, but Russell was not entirely sure she wasn't talking to a cat. Sorry, I don't have my books right now so I can't give you the next line. :)

Home now:
"That's very sweet of you my beauty. No, no, this isn't for you little thing." That last sentence was directed at a thin grey tabby kitten halfway through adolescence, who had been in hopeful attendance from the moment its mistress stepped back into her cottage, and all the time she had worked."

[Strawberry Curls]

Try this: ;)

"His laconic words bore just the slightest edge of true concern, as if a question lay behind them."

[monxa]

Try this: ;)

"His laconic words bore just the slightest edge of true concern, as if a question lay behind them."

LOCK After Russell almost fell of the ship..

"The first bell for dinner went a bit ago. When you didn't come to dress I thought perhaps you hadn't heard it. And when I came down the stairs, it appeared as though you were trying to throw yourself over."

His laconic words bore just the slightest edge of true concern, as if a question lay behind them.
Good Game:)

[monxa]

Before going to sleep....

“Dust yourselves off first,” I suggested.

[Strawberry Curls]

“Dust yourselves off first,” I suggested.


JUST after finding the Darling children in the chest in the Armoury and finding Gabriel's letters, Russell sends them on their way.

"How long has it been since you reported in to your governess?"

"We probably ought to go now," Lenore admitted.

"Dust yourselves off first," I suggested.

[Strawberry Curls]

Here's one for the morning:

"It occurs to me that I am condemned rarely to awaken normally under this roof."

[monxa]

Here's one for the morning:

"It occurs to me that I am condemned rarely to awaken normally under this roof."

LETT Holmes waking Russell in Mycroft's rooms... love that one :)

“It occurs to me that I am condemned rarely to awaken normally under this roof. I am usually disturbed by loud and urgent voices from the sitting room, occasionally by a particularly horrendous alarm clock at some ungodly hour, and once by a gunshot. However,” I added, and turned over, “of all the unnatural noises which serve to pull me from slumber, the rattle of a cup and saucer is the least unwelcome.”

[monxa]

I dont understand very well the time here but Good Morning...:)

"Stop it!"

[Strawberry Curls]

[QUOTE]LETT Holmes waking Russell in Mycroft's rooms... love that one[QUOTE]

The first time I read that paragraph I was struck by the idea of a gunshot in Mycroft's rooms. It stuck in my head until I finally wrote a pastiche explaining how it happened.

As to this new quote, well...you are setting me a task. I guess I should be grateful it is two words and not just one. ;)

This will give me something to ponder in the hospital today.

BTW I'm on Pacific Standard Time.

[monxa]

The first time I read that paragraph I was struck by the idea of a gunshot in Mycroft's rooms. It stuck in my head until I finally wrote a pastiche explaining how it happened.

You wrote a pastiche? Where is it, I want to read it :)

BTW I'm on Pacific Standard Time.[/QUOTE]

I have no idea Standart Time whatever i have, but I am in the Atlantic :) That much I know...

[Strawberry Curls]

I sent you a private message re pastiche.

As to this new quote, I am not going to be at my home and with my books for several days. Good news is no more hospital, bad news I need my books for this quote, it just isn't coming to mind.

[monxa]

Ok, as you dont have your books with you, here is a hint...

Its from GAME and Russell was a bit upset...:D

[Strawberry Curls]

I'm going to guess (Holmes would be livid) that this is when Holmes tell Russell he will stay behind in the dungeon so she and Nesbit can get Kim out of the area safely. She was a wee bit upset with him, frightened he might be harmed as he was in Palestine. He reassures her and is quite demonstrative, although he really doesn't care for the hair cut.

[monxa]

I'm going to guess (Holmes would be livid) that this is when Holmes tell Russell he will stay behind in the dungeon so she and Nesbit can get Kim out of the area safely. She was a wee bit upset with him, frightened he might be harmed as he was in Palestine. He reassures her and is quite demonstrative, although he really doesn't care for the hair cut.

Yep, you are good...:)

"Stop it!"

He relented, so far as he could, stepping forward to take my head in his hands. "Russell, once, once only, I was taken and suffered for it. Please, my dear wife, believe me, this is not the same situation. If you want O'Hara free, you and Nesbit must take him and leave me. I will drug Sanji tomorrow night and slip away--one man, alone and unencumbered. If I have not shown up in Hijarkot inside the week, come back. Please, believe me: I shall be safe. After all, as a last resort I need only stand up and declare myself an English citizen to be made invulnerable."

[monxa]

This should be easy..;)

“Good Lord, Russell, what have you been up to?”

[Strawberry Curls]

This should be easy..;)

“Good Lord, Russell, what have you been up to?”

Sadly my brain is fried right now, but I do know this one -- after some thought. MOOR Holmes returns to Lew House late at night, to find Russell awake and upset. She was bruised and battered from her fall off of Red the horse and upset from dealing with the body of Pethering in the lake.

I like the subtle way it tells us Holmes comforted his wife without pelting her with questions, just gave her comfort and waited until she was ready and able to give him the facts -- later towards morning.

[nkk1969]

Okay you two, Caitlin sends this quote for your consideration. Though I don't know why she doesn't log onto her own account and post it herself. (shrug)

"I regret I did not have the pleasure."

(This one's fun, but maybe a little too easy.)

[Strawberry Curls]

Well, my brain must had taken a walk. Without my books I can't bring this one to mind. It might fit in several of the books, but I'm at a loss right now. Will ponder it some more and see if anything stirs in the cranium.

[monxa]

Sadly my brain is fried right now, but I do know this one -- after some thought. MOOR Holmes returns to Lew House late at night, to find Russell awake and upset. She was bruised and battered from her fall off of Red the horse and upset from dealing with the body of Pethering in the lake.

I like the subtle way it tells us Holmes comforted his wife without pelting her with questions, just gave her comfort and waited until she was ready and able to give him the facts -- later towards morning.

Its one of my favorite parts.. lets see if i can find that last challenge :)

[monxa]

Okay you two, Caitlin sends this quote for your consideration. Though I don't know why she doesn't log onto her own account and post it herself. (shrug)

"I regret I did not have the pleasure."

(This one's fun, but maybe a little too easy.)

LOCK, Holmes talking to Miss Greenfield before they go to the lodge.

"Sure, I can be that. It was nifty to meet Mary again—I remember her from when we were kids. " The thought startled Holmes a little, as he had never thought of his wife as any sort of a child, not even the day they'd met. But this young woman, just Russell's age, was still young in ways Russell had never been. She did not notice his momentary distraction, but continued on. "And her family—Mary's father was just a card, and her mother, gosh, she was amazing. Did you ever meet her?"

"I regret I did not have the pleasure. "

And it wasnt that easy :) tell Caitlin to find some more :D

[Strawberry Curls]

Thanks, Monxa, that was driving me nuts. I had it down to Holmes responding to the query of meeting Russell's parents so I thought LOCK but just couldn't put my finger on it. Maddening not to have my books at hand.

My mother is improving daily, but not yet ready to be left alone. Soon, I hope, soon to be back to my life.

[monxa]

I will play nice..:) How about this

“Shame on you!”

[Kay]

I will play nice..:) How about this

“Shame on you!”

This could be either Mrs. Barker or MR in Beekeeper addressing those "horrible" dogs. Don't have book near me so not sure which.

kay

[monxa]

This could be either Mrs. Barker or MR in Beekeeper addressing those "horrible" dogs. Don't have book near me so not sure which.

kay

Both actually... That was fast :)

[nkk1969]

Caitlin's busy this morning. I'll post one for you.

"I suppose I ought to purchase a dog."


Nikki

[monxa]

Glad your mother is doing better Strawberry Curls, my best wishes.

Here is another one.

“Holmes! Whatever shall I do? I haven’t a thing to wear.”

[monxa]

Caitlin's busy this morning. I'll post one for you.

"I suppose I ought to purchase a dog."


Nikki

BEEK Holmes, Mycroft and Russell discussing the bomb in the hives.

Excelent way to expend a free morning :)

[nkk1969]

“Holmes! Whatever shall I do? I haven’t a thing to wear.”


JUST when Holmes and Russell are packing to leave with Ali.

I was headed to the country house of a peer, no matter how unlikely a peer. We were full into the season of social week-end shoots, and Saturday loomed near. In something not far from horror, I turned to my husband.

"Holmes! Whatever shall I do? I haven't a thing to wear."

Though I seem to remember the sentiment appearing in most, if not all, of the books.

Nikki

[nkk1969]

BEEK Holmes, Mycroft and Russell discussing the bomb in the hives.

Excelent way to expend a free morning :)

Unfortunately for me, this is not a free morning. I'm cleaning this wretched house today. This is my reward. I complete a project, then reward myself with a few minutes Forum Time. :p

[monxa]

Unfortunately for me, this is not a free morning. I'm cleaning this wretched house today. This is my reward. I complete a project, then reward myself with a few minutes Forum Time. :p

Ok, for the next reward minutes...

“This one does,” I answered.

[Strawberry Curls]

Caitlin's busy this morning. I'll post one for you.

"I suppose I ought to purchase a dog."


Nikki

Oh, I know that one. Holmes talking about the beehive bomb. He was saying under the circumstances he should buy a dog to keep people from coming onto his property and doing mischief. BEEK btw.

[Strawberry Curls]

Ok, for the next reward minutes...

“This one does,” I answered.


Let me see is this OJER Russell telling Mahmoud and Ali that she can fight when they say women do not fight? I believe they look at Holmes and he says, "this one does" just to push the point :)

I am going to have to have someone bring me my books this is torture not being sure of some of these quotes.

[The Grey Badger]

MOOR - Mary has been invited to Baskerville Hall and she packed rather lightly.

[monxa]

Let me see is this OJER Russell telling Mahmoud and Ali that she can fight when they say women do not fight? I believe they look at Holmes and he says, "this one does" just to push the point :)

I am going to have to have someone bring me my books this is torture not being sure of some of these quotes.

Forget the books, you dont need them :)

[monxa]

At this pace we are going to run out of books before the next one :D

“Serves you right.”

[Strawberry Curls]

This one is so familiar, so on the edge of my mind it is driving me nuts. I am going to have to beg someone to bring me my books to put me out of my misery. :confused:

[monxa]

This one is so familiar, so on the edge of my mind it is driving me nuts. I am going to have to beg someone to bring me my books to put me out of my misery. :confused:

Ok, hint here... they are at a pier, well at least I think its called pier, I dont have my books here neither, maybe its a dock...:o

[Strawberry Curls]

Ahhhhhh, the dock scene. Yes, Russell asks what Holmes hit her with and he replies his hand, then goes on to say he may have broken a bone. Her reply, "Serves you right." Thanks for the hint. :)

I'm lost without my books. I have a paperback set and a hard cover set, and all of them on tape but none at my mother's house. BTW, Ms. King, you said something about selling books and I know many of us has multiple sets, I am about to purchase another set of paperbacks as my current one's are getting pretty worn. I plan on loaning the books to others and gettng them hooked then they can read the rest on their dime. Trying to capture the world of readers one at a time, as I know others have. I know of several others who have a "loan" set of the books. We try to do our part and try to be patient until the next book is published. ;)

[nkk1969]

I've found that anything coming from BEEK is too easy for this crowd. Try this one:

"No danger of that."


Nikki

[monxa]

I've found that anything coming from BEEK is too easy for this crowd. Try this one:

"No danger of that."


Nikki

LOCK before Russell goes on with Flo to the Cabin

"Of course it is, " she answered with just the faintest edge of too much protest in her voice. "I'm glad you have something to keep you busy, so I won't worry that you're going to be bored silly in my absence. "

"No danger of that, " Holmes replied lightly.

It took me all morning....:cool:

[nkk1969]

Well, at least you didn't get it right away. :D

Nikki

[Strawberry Curls]

Raced home for a few minutes and picked up my books.

How about this one?

"In vino veritas, or so it is said."

[nkk1969]

Dangit, Alice! I think that one's from LOCK, but now I'm going to have to read through it before I can sleep tonight.

That'll teach me to sneak in here for a quick peek before bed. {grumble, grumble, grumble}

[Strawberry Curls]

Sorry, Nikki. ;)

[monxa]

Raced home for a few minutes and picked up my books.

How about this one?

"In vino veritas, or so it is said."

As I am already awake...:)
JUST Marsh was drinking steadily

In vino veritas, or so it is said. I did not expect to prise a great deal of veritas out of our host while he was in his cups, but it was worth listening to whatever flotsam might wash up from the depths of his ducal mind on the flood of whisky, ale, and claret he was consuming.

[monxa]

As you already had your books Strawberry Curls.... how about this :D

"I'm all right," I croaked.

[Strawberry Curls]

Well done, Monxa. I will not be online much today, but I could give you another. How about...

"And then something odd happened."

[nkk1969]

Sorry, Nikki. ;)

It's okay. The quote wasn't where I thought it should have been (Holmes talking to Dashiell Hammett in the afterhours place), but I read a good bit of LOCK anyway and went to sleep.

Nikki

[Strawberry Curls]

As you already had your books Strawberry Curls.... how about this :D

"I'm all right," I croaked.


Yes, the books do help to jog the memory and then confirm.

LOCK Russell has just asked the hospital business manager about locating Dr. Leah Ginzberg. He starts to tell her Dr. Ginzberg is dead and Russell almost faints.

"It could only have been seconds that my awareness faltered, because two suited legs had scarcely had time to clear the desk on their way to the door."

"'I'm all right,' I croaked"

[monxa]

Well done, Monxa. I will not be online much today, but I could give you another. How about...

"And then something odd happened."

GAME The fight with the Maharaja

And then something odd happened. Before he could fire, the man seemed to flinch, then duck. He raised his hand as if to shade his face, and seemed to glow briefly in the bright mid-day sun. Then Nesbit's gun went off, and the guard fell backwards.

I actually thought that it was somewhere else.. i got lost for a while :( Very good :)

[monxa]

My treat :)

“I suppose so,” I answered.

[Strawberry Curls]

My treat :)

“I suppose so,” I answered.


I am way too tired to not have picked up this one right away. It is just before my nom.

OJER Russell is dressing for the dinner at the American Colony and Mahmoud asks about her hair.

"Is your hair the colour that is called 'strawberry blonde'?" he asked.

I stopped. "I suppose so," I answered.

That one about defeated me. Do you know how many time the phrase, "I suppose" or "I do suppose is used?"

[Strawberry Curls]

My turn --

"High time then, Holmes," I pronounced with asperity."

[spiston]

Do you know how many time the phrase, "I suppose" or "I do suppose is used?"

tee hee. i was going to post a 'guess the quote' that was sort of difficult as well but decided it was a bit too cheeky. "for a long moment..." very good on getting that one. hope you are well.

[monxa]

Do you know how many time the phrase, "I suppose" or "I do suppose is used?"

Sorry...:o I didnt check that. It happened to me with Holmes, dont be ridiculous with some differences the man is called that many times.
I'll do better next time :)

[monxa]

My turn --

"High time then, Holmes," I pronounced with asperity."

MREG after the man with the knife :) I love this one

“I’ve never taken orders, from anyone,” he muttered, almost too low to hear.

“High time then, Holmes,” I pronounced with asperity.

[monxa]

Ok, lets see if I do it right this time :rolleyes:

“I have made my bed in the darkness,”

[Strawberry Curls]

Ok, lets see if I do it right this time :rolleyes:

“I have made my bed in the darkness,”


There is no right or wrong here, I was just being peevish. It has been a long two weeks and realizing the "I suppose" quote was right in one of my absolute favorite scenes made me angry at myself, not at you. :)

This one was easier, MREG as Russell is held captive and given her first injection of heroin while conscious.

"...and tried to grasp something that was me in the maelstrom. All I came up with was, appropriately enough, Job.

'I have made my bed in the darkness,' I said aloud, and began to giggle dangerously. After a while, I put my head down, and I wept."

[Strawberry Curls]

Try this one.

"I prefer to drive myself," I said firmly.

[monxa]

Try this one.

"I prefer to drive myself," I said firmly.


MREG When she was looking for an apartment :)

“Right you are, miss. And the servants?”

“I had thought a maid who can cook the occasional poached egg.”

“A housekeeper who does hair,” he noted. “And a driver.”

“I prefer to drive myself,” I said firmly.

[monxa]

My turn :D

"That is really most unfortunate, Holmes.....

[Strawberry Curls]

My turn :D

"That is really most unfortunate, Holmes.....

Ahhhh, the last of LOCK.

"Ah, Russell, what is to become of me? I find I've even grown attached to this infernal hair-cut."

I felt my lips curl slightly. "That is really most unfortunate, Holmes. I had just decided to allow it to grow back."

And at last I slept.

[Strawberry Curls]

Try this -- :rolleyes:

"Well, you'll not have time for either just yet. There remains much to do."

[monxa]

Try this -- :rolleyes:

"Well, you'll not have time for either just yet. There remains much to do."

LETT Russell complaining because it couldnt be simple case :)

“I would settle for writing my Wisdom book, thank you.”

“Well, you’ll not have time for either just yet. There remains much to do. Lestrade, shall we meet tomorrow night to discuss tactics?”

[monxa]

This is suppose to buy me some time.....:cool:

“It doesn’t feel,” I responded. ...

[Strawberry Curls]

This is suppose to buy me some time.....:cool:

“It doesn’t feel,” I responded. ...


I don't have my books at work so I can't give the exact quote, but this is from JUST. Marsh has just wondered how it felt to be shot. Russell responses, "It doesn't feel," I responded. Then goes on to say the mind refuses to accept the assault and ends saying "At least that was my experience," or something like that. Marsh is taken aback and wants to know where "he" shot her. She says it was with a handgun, in the shoulder and it was a "she" actually, the same person they fled when they left London and came to Palestine. He repeats his statement from OJER about having never met a woman such as her.

[Strawberry Curls]

"I had known he would suggest this particular arrangement rather than its reverse -- even toward me, Holmes was usually gallant..."

[monxa]

"I had known he would suggest this particular arrangement rather than its reverse -- even toward me, Holmes was usually gallant..."

MOOR after the Russell first trip to the Moor

“I shall follow Pethering’s track up onto the moor, if you hunt down Miss Baskerville in Plymouth.”

I had known he would suggest this particular arrangement rather than its reverse—even towards me, Holmes was usually gallant about shouldering the less comfortable tasks.

Good Morning :)

[monxa]

Maybe this will hold till nighfall....

“Did you say something, Russell?”

Tell me again why you need your books? :cool:

[Strawberry Curls]

Obviously for quotes such as this. It doesn't leap to my mind and I will have to do some research when I get home from work today. :confused:

[Strawberry Curls]

Maybe this will hold till nighfall....

“Did you say something, Russell?”

Tell me again why you need your books? :cool:

This one had me looking in two different books until I zeroed into OJER -- it had to be there and it was.

Holmes has just declared they are comfortable encamped by the Dead Sea and Russell has yet to swim in it.

"Ali and Mahmoud looked at him sourly, obviously wondering what hidden purpose the man had in staying on here. Holmes opened one eye.

'Did you say something, Russell?'

'Oh, no. Not at all.'"

Lord, I just noticed I'm now a senior member, even here I am old. LOL ;)

[Strawberry Curls]

Try this --

"My grandmother did the same thing," I told him with a smile."

[monxa]

Try this --

"My grandmother did the same thing," I told him with a smile."

JUST In Ali's House the first time.

“My grandmother did the same thing,” I told him with a smile. “Her pot was always bubbling away—she’d give a bowl to tramps who came to the door, to workmen, to us when we were hungry.” Which explained why the room’s odour had reminded me of childhood comforts.

Do you have any idea how hard it is to find a quote that you dont find in 5 minutes?:cool:

[monxa]

How about this... :D

“What is troubling you, husband?”

[Strawberry Curls]

How about this... :D

“What is troubling you, husband?”

That is from the "chair" scene in LETT. Erotic without a single lascivious word.

"I sat for a long moment, eyes closed as before, but glowing now and no longer in the least drowsy, and said what was foremost in my mind.

'What is troubling you, husband?'"

You have given me plenty of quotes that took longer than 5 minutes.

[Strawberry Curls]

;) Here is one for you to peruse.

"'So what comes next?' I asked, although I thought I knew."

[monxa]

;) Here is one for you to peruse.

"'So what comes next?' I asked, although I thought I knew."

OJER ..they need some maps

“So what comes next?” I asked, although I thought I knew.

He held his pipe away and examined the tobacco in the bowl. “Did you notice the lock on the door of Father Demetrius’ study?” he asked.

I like this game :)

[monxa]

... maybe 10 minutes? :)

“Still, at his age, even that’s no small matter.”

[Strawberry Curls]

... maybe 10 minutes? :)

“Still, at his age, even that’s no small matter.”

JUST, Iris and Russell on the ship to New York, Iris comments about the beating Holmes' took in London.

"'He was fortunate -- a constable happened on them before it got past the bruises-and-cracked-ribs stage.'

She pulled a face. 'Still, at his age, even that's no small matter.'"

[Strawberry Curls]

;) Here's one.


"Good. Then you'll not mind moving on."

[monxa]

;) Here's one.


"Good. Then you'll not mind moving on."

BEEK the conversation with the constable

“Good. Then you’ll not mind moving on. Within the hour.”

“Want m’dinner first,” said Holmes sulkily, though it was closer to teatime than the noon hour.

It took me a while this one :)

[monxa]

Here we go...

"Self-criticism is my husband's way of patting himself on the back."

[Strawberry Curls]

Here we go...

"Self-criticism is my husband's way of patting himself on the back."


This one had me for a bit.

GAME Holmes, Nesbit and Russell are trapped in the clump of trees by the mad maharaja and his men. They are trying to figure a way out.

"You did well to lay hands on me," Nesbit objected.

"Don't worry," I told him. "Self-criticism is my husband's way of patting himself on the back."

[Strawberry Curls]

My turn -- :D

"The lock was old and simple, a matter of a few moments' nudging before we were inside."

[Strawberry Curls]

Do you need a hint? It is not in OJER when they burgle Father Demetrius' study, but another time the two resort to burglary.

[laurierking]

I have to say, you guys, there is no way I could get any of these quotes, certainly not with the speed you get them.

When I was writing The Moor, I think it was, we held a contest where people could invent a "lost Russelism" which I then incorporated into the story. Perhaps you could be sharpening your pencils and we could do one of those for the next book? Which I'm not writing yet, but I am assembling books on bees.

Keep up the good play!

[nkk1969]

another time the two resort to burglary.

Sheesh! I'm trying to think of one book where they _don't_ engage in a spot (or two) of B & E. ;-)

I have an idea about this one, but need time to research it. No doubt someone will have popped up to name to location before I do. :-(

Oh, I read your new piece on LoM. I asked Caitlin if she'd read it and she said, "Yeah. Alice rocks!" That's her usual line when talking about you. You may well have your very own first literary groupie.

Rock on, my friend, rock on.

[Strawberry Curls]

Why, thank you, Ms. King. That is a very exciting proposition for the next book, consider my pencil sharpened. Also for those who are watching the game I am heading to England this weekend and my internet access will be limited and alas I will not have my books with me. Although I might pop into a bookstore and check if I have the chance so my participation will stop or become exceedingly spotty during the next two weeks. Rest assured when I return I will be back to guessing quotes and throwing them out there for guesses again.

Oh and, Niki, please tell Caitlin she has made my day. If at 60 I can still "rock" that is pretty cool. :cool: I'm adjusting my shades. Glad you both liked the pastiche. She can be my fanfic groupie anytime. LOL

Regards,

Alice
AKA Strawberry Curls

[Strawberry Curls]

I'm still out of town, way out of town in London actually. Tomorrow night I'm having dinner at Simpson's...may have to float a small loan to pay for it, London is more expensive than LA or New York I fear, but dinner at Simpson's is a must it is in both Canon and Kanon.

I'm hoping someone can guess this quote soon. It isn't from OJER and not BEEK and I'll throw in LOCK as a no. So, start hunting you guys. We need to move on and tomorrow may be my last night of internet connection. So get out the picks and shovels and come up with that quote. I'll post it for you again just as a reminder.

"The lock was old and simple, a matter of a few moments' nudging before we were inside."

[nkk1969]

So, start hunting you guys. We need to move on and tomorrow may be my last night of internet connection. So get out the picks and shovels and come up with that quote.[/I]


Sorry I haven't had time to look up the quote yet. As I have just started the horrible monthly cycle associated with womanhood (eyes rolling) and I'm in pain and absolutely refuse to do anything else, I'll grab the books, something to relieve pain, and a heating pad and spend some time trying to find the quote.

I hope you're having fun in London!!! Simpson's, forsooth. (more eye rolling)

[nkk1969]

Well, that was rather anticlimactic. I'd just climbed into bed with the books scattered all around when it hit me. I opened the book to be sure and there is was. JUST, when they broke into "Mme Hughenfort's" flat.

The next line is:

"The curains were shut tight, which made matters easier yet, and we divided our attention, beginning at opposite ends of the flat."

Caitlin sends this quote for you to work on:

"I said nothing about Moscow."

[Strawberry Curls]

JUST, when they broke into "Mme Hughenfort's" flat.

The next line is:

"The curains were shut tight, which made matters easier yet, and we divided our attention, beginning at opposite ends of the flat."
Well done, Niki. Sorry you aren't feeling well, but you did have your books to keep you comforted.

Caitlin sends this quote for you to work on:

"I said nothing about Moscow."
OK, no books, but this is from GAME at the beginning when Russell and Holmes have come to Mycroft's flat to see the recovering and just out of the hospital spymaster. He and Holmes have been discussing the rise of "The Bear" Russia and Russell says she will not go to Moscow in January. Then when they say who said anything about Moscow, she says she won't go to Siberia either. Then India is discussed and Holmes says he supposed Mycroft needed him to go and Mycroft says, he hates to ask and would go if he could...and Russell thinks well at least it will be warm, they are off to India and does she have time to pack. Holmes says no, Mycroft says yes.

[Strawberry Curls]

BTW Simpson's was everything I thought it would be and more. Elegant, beautiful and wonderfully delicious. It was worth every pound. I could see Holmes and Watson at a table in the back, or Holmes and Russell in a booth in the back. In Russell's day she would have had dinner in the Ladies dining room, no more so we were in the main dining room and it was lovely. We walked around Trafalger Sq. to Pall Mall and found a building that could easily contain Mycroft's rooms. Across was a building with bay windows on the first floor (our 2nd) with leaded glass and a huge double oak door that just seemed right for the Diagones Club. I have pictures I will share when I return.

Off to the North tomorrow.

[nkk1969]

I told her that one would be too easy for you.

I'm glad Simpson's was all you expected. And yes, we will want pictures when you get back.

Here's a welcome home quote for you:

"Not too likely, Mary. Good night."

It's probably too easy as well, but with jet lag and all... ;)

[Strawberry Curls]

Here's a welcome home quote for you:

"Not too likely, Mary. Good night."

It's probably too easy as well, but with jet lag and all... ;)

I'm running on only about 4 hr. sleep but I believe I know that one. LETT Russell and Holmes are talking by phone while both are undercover, she is still in London working for the Colonel and staying at the boarding house of Billy's cousin. Holmes is working for Erica Rogers and sleeping on her shed floor and Russell wishes him a good night, he doesn't think that is a likely to happen given the floor and the cold. The undertone of their missing one another is lovely in that exchange by phone.

[monxa]

Ok, I' back :) a little internet glitch, finally fixed, till the next Huracan I guess. I thought I could leave this here :D

“The game’s afoot!”


I hope you are having a good time in England Strawberry Curls:)

[Strawberry Curls]

Ok, I' back :) a little internet glitch, finally fixed, till the next Huracan I guess. I thought I could leave this here :D

“The game’s afoot!”


I hope you are having a good time in England Strawberry Curls:)

Oh. I know that one. LOCK as the phone call from the Irregulars instructs Holmes, Russell and Hammett that the Southern Lady and Greenfield have appeared and they are on their trail. Holmes runs out of the hotel room urging Russell and Hammett to catch up with "The game's afoot!" Hammett turns to Russell and says, "He really says that?" Russell says, "Only to annoy me" or something like that. I love that exchange.

[monxa]

Oh. I know that one. LOCK as the phone call from the Irregulars instructs Holmes, Russell and Hammett that the Southern Lady and Greenfield have appeared and they are on their trail. Holmes runs out of the hotel room urging Russell and Hammett to catch up with "The game's afoot!" Hammett turns to Russell and says, "He really says that?" Russell says, "Only to annoy me" or something like that. I love that exchange.

Oh, I didnt know that one :D It seems that it also appears on BEEk here..

Wake, Russell,” said a voice in my ear. “The game’s afoot!” The room was dark but for the flame of the Bunsen burner, and the air smelt of coffee.

“Cry ‘God for Harry! England and Saint George!’ ” I muttered grumpily to complete Henry’s speech. Once more unto the breach, and all that.

We are learning a lot :(

[Strawberry Curls]

You may be correct, now that I think about it there is the BEEK "Game's afoot" and then the LOCK where he may say "Come...the game's afoot" it is a pain not having my books, but I have already purchased about 6 books and my luggage is getting pretty heavy. Anything more will have to be shipped.

So, you have got me there, I had the wrong "Game's afoot."

[Strawberry Curls]

Hi all, I'm back on US soil but not quite home. But...I am at the home of another fan of all things Russell and Holmes so I have a quote for you.

"In the end, some ten or fifteen minutes after my vigil began, I was granted not only a sound, but a visual confirmation as well."

Have fun everyone, I will be back home late tomorrow night and back with my books by Saturday morning. Hope everyone is ready to play a bit.

[Strawberry Curls]

Monxa,

I hope you have weathered the hurricane all right.

I just wanted to say I am finally home and looked up the LOCK "game's afoot" quote and it was "Come, Russell -- the game's afoot!" so I was entirely incorrect in my guessing of the quote. I had forgotten the scene in Russell's bedroom where she awakes and Holmes tells her "The game's afoot!" I bow to your superior knowledge on this one.

Anyone having any luck with my latest quote? I'll repeat it here.

"In the end, some ten or fifteen minutes after my vigil began, I was granted not only a sound, but a visual confirmation as well."

[nkk1969]

I first thought this was from BEEK when Russell was outside the house where they held Jessica. When I looked, I found I was wrong. Time has been scarce since then, but the kids go back to school tomorrow (let the happy dancing begin!) and I should have time to check my second theory. No promises, but I'll try.

Nikki

[Strawberry Curls]

Ah, Nikki, I remember those sweet days of school beginning...the freedom...the homework. A mixed blessing at best, but I'm glad you will have additional time to work on this quote. I look forward to your answer.

A hint -- Russell hadn't expected to discover anything, but the actions of the occupants raised her suspicions.

[monxa]

Anyone having any luck with my latest quote? I'll repeat it here.

"In the end, some ten or fifteen minutes after my vigil began, I was granted not only a sound, but a visual confirmation as well."

Oh another glitch, but I am back again :) Now to the important things :D

MOOR When Russell is in Baskerville Hall after the trip in th mooor....

In the end, though, some ten or fifteen minutes after my vigil began, I was granted not only a sound, but a visual confirmation as well. The engine noise of Ketteridge’s big touring car purred softly over the rooftops, and then a brief flare of the headlamps illuminated the tops of some trees that were at the very edge of my field of vision.

So, how was England Strawberry Curls ? :cool:

[monxa]

So, you have your books? How about this...

“Surely you understood that to be a jest.”

I missed the game :D

[Strawberry Curls]

Glad you are back, Moxna, I missed the game also. England was wonderful. I have posted some of the pictures in the Gallery thread.

This new quote tickles my brain cells but I can't bring it to mind just now. I'm off to work, but I'll put some time in on this one when I get home this evening. So, we might say that "the game's afoot!" Sorry, I have always wanted to work that into a conversation. :D

[Strawberry Curls]

Well, I guess my brain cells are working after all. As soon as I posted the proceeding it hit me where the quote was located.

JUST Russell and Holmes are preparing to take Ali back to Justice Hall and are discussing the revelations of Mahmoud being a Duke. Holmes says he had identified them as not native Arabs and Russell answers,

"True, but I believe you identified their diphthongs as originating in Clapham."

He raised his eyes from the trio of books he had taken up, and cocked one eyebrow at me, "Surely you understood that to be a jest."

I visited Clapham while in London. It is a very nice town.

[Strawberry Curls]

Try this one:

"I stood tautly, tapping my fingers on the counter, wanting to scream at the slowness of the thing."

[The Grey Badger]

So, you have your books? How about this...

“Surely you understood that to be a jest.”

I missed the game :D

That has got to be from JUST, when Russell calls down Holmes for saying (in OJER) that Ali and Mahmoud were from Claxton or some such place. Not being British, I can only surmise (translated into terms us Yanks can relate to) he saddled them with the British equivalent of a Brooklyn accent when, surprise, they turned out to be Old Money Boston.

[Strawberry Curls]

Gray Badger, see post #241. Can you guess the next quote?

Try this one:

"I stood tautly, tapping my fingers on the counter, wanting to scream at the slowness of the thing."

[Strawberry Curls]

I'm sensing a hint is needed to get this one.

"I stood tautly, tapping my fingers on the counter, wanting to scream at the slowness of the thing."

Russell needs to reach Holmes.

Good hunting.

[Kay]

I've lent my BEEK to someone, so I can't check this. I think it is just after Russell has discovered that Patricia Donleavy is their stalker and is wanting to warn Holmes in Sussex. She is on the phone at the desk in her lodgings. By the way, I'm loving thinking about all these quotes you all come up with.

Kay
QUOTE=Strawberry Curls;2079]I'm sensing a hint is needed to get this one.

"I stood tautly, tapping my fingers on the counter, wanting to scream at the slowness of the thing."

Russell needs to reach Holmes.

Good hunting.[/QUOTE]

[nkk1969]

I'm sorry I've been falling down on the job lately. Yes, the kids went back to school, but I have been working longer hours everyday this week. (Someone quit and I'm taking up the slack until Friday.)

This quote has been bugging me. It's on the tip of my brain (hey, if a word can be on the tip of your tongue, then a thought can be on the tip of your brain). I'll try to find it tonight.

Nikki

[Strawberry Curls]

I've lent my BEEK to someone, so I can't check this. I think it is just after Russell has discovered that Patricia Donleavy is their stalker and is wanting to warn Holmes in Sussex. She is on the phone at the desk in her lodgings. By the way, I'm loving thinking about all these quotes you all come up with.

Kay

You have it Kay, very good.

"I was grateful that the old man did not pretend he didn't know the name of his unacknowledged employer, merely saw my face and reached for the phone.

I stood tautly, tapping my fingers on the counter, wanting to scream at the slowness of the thing. Connextions were made, exchanges consulted, and then Mr. Thomas's face became still."

[Strawberry Curls]

Would you like to try another, Kay, or anyone?

"But Holmes could not answer that, any more than I."

[Strawberry Curls]

"But Holmes could not answer that, any more than I."

I guess a hint is in order about now.

Hummmm.

Someone unexpected has come into the life of our detective couple and has them perplexed.