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Rh for one moment, I'll have a look at you! (Crosses to end of cabinet as if to look for instrument.)

(sharp). Don't let her get to that window.

. Is that you, Holmes?

. Quite so. (Takes off his wig, etc.)

. What do you want me to do?

(easily). That's all, you've done it. Don't do anything more just now.

. Look out, Holmes! She can get out that way. (A step or two up.)

I don't think so. (Saunters over to above desk.) Well, well, what remarkable weather we're having, doctor, eh? (Suddenly seeing cigarettes on desk.) Ah! I'm glad to see that you keep a few prescriptions carefully done up. (Picks up a cigarette and sits on desk.) Good for the nerves! ( finds matches and lights cigarette.) Have you ever observed, Watson, that those people are always making

(speaking at once—so as to break in on ). I've got her, sir!