[The Phantom of the Opera] Redemption
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The young man in front of me gave a warm face-to-face gift, "Oh, Mitchell, you're finally back, if Mrs. Scott hadn't insisted that you didn't quit the rent, I thought you wouldn't have come. I just said, why did Sherlock drive me over to open the door, he said there will be a guest who will make you very happy. "
Mitchell also hugged her very enthusiastically, and gave her a box, "Mrs. Hudson, I know you can't eat too much sweets. The desserts I prepare are all with a little sugar. You can Eat at ease. Also, this is my cousin, we haven’t seen each other for a long time, he was studying music in Paris before, I just met him, and persuaded him to come back with me.”
Mitchell moved away, revealing Eric standing awkwardly behind, Mrs. Hudson immediately gave him a hug, "He's another nice guy, I really regret it, if I rented the house back then Just give it to you, look, the guys you brought in are all quiet and calm young men, unlike the ones upstairs who always do experiments, and he even hit my wall with a gun, I really regret it.”
Every time this topic is discussed, Mitchell is always at a loss for words. Fortunately, he has already seen Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. They have come to the door of the reception room and waved to them. Clark put the things for afternoon tea Got on the table and left quickly.
Holmes looked up, up, down, and down at Eric, and sent out the invitation with certainty, "His musical literacy is amazing. Why don't you invite this gentleman to play a piece for us? For musical instruments..." Holmes He quickly found his violin and handed it to him, "Although I think I should give him a piano, but I don't have this kind of instrument here, but this gentleman is quite proficient in violins, no, It should be almost all musical instruments."
Eric's body stiffened for a moment, Mitchell poked him, sat down very naturally, and bought himself a cup of black tea, "Sherlock, can't you just wait a moment for us to sit down and have a snack Let’s analyze him later, we didn’t eat much on the train at noon, Eric, sit down too, you can ignore his request.”
Sherlock stared at them intently, and suddenly said: "I know, you shouldn't choose that train, their requirements for meals can't be more sloppy, but that is indeed the fastest way for you to return to London , you must be in a hurry when you come back this time, and you also want to ask me for help, otherwise, you would not invite me to dinner in such a hurry, but I agreed, this must be an interesting thing, Watson , we're ready to go."
Mitchell held Eric's hand calmly, told him to relax, and complained slowly: "I know, Sherlock, you can distinguish more than 100 kinds of soot and soil, I completely understand you To be able to tell me the route I took to get to London, but don't you think that's .funny? You should sit down now and enjoy yourself."
Dr. Watson sat on the side in silence. In fact, he and Mitchell only met a few times, and every time he walked in a hurry.At this moment, Sherlock said another shocking sentence, "I don't know why you must insist that this gentleman is your cousin, but, in my opinion, there is nothing between you. There is no blood relationship at all, and he was just met when you went to Paris."
"It was a coincidence, Sherlock, that God made us meet, and even I have to describe him as a man of considerable musical talent and accomplishment, but he has no proper status, and I would like to Give him a chance, you also know that sometimes it is easy to get a reasonable status through those officials. So, I did it, and it turns out that I was right, didn't I?" Mitch Er raised his glass to him.
Watson stared at the two people in front of him in surprise, they talked about these illegal things like drinking water, Sherlock quickly changed the subject, "Watson, I know you have never been a guest at his house , The chef in his family is really unparalleled, you will definitely like it. Watson, relax your stomach and eat more, tomorrow, I don't know if I will be able to eat, Watson, cherish today's opportunity."
Mitchell also smiled and said, "You really should eat more, doctor, we don't have time for breakfast tomorrow morning, we have to catch the 6 o'clock train to Devon, and then we have to bump in the carriage It's been a long time, go to Mr. Leonard Gnoster. I will describe the details to you at dinner. I guess we don't have much time for dinner. I'm really sorry, Watson , to bother you so much."
"Wait, Dr. Bartley, when did I promise to go with you? I have to go to work in the clinic tomorrow. Sherlock..." Watson stared at Sherlock viciously, but he turned his head and ignored him the meaning of.
Mitchell asked very naturally: "Don't you usually act together, Watson, I promise, if I delay your work, I will compensate you for the loss. If you lose your job because of this, I will definitely Find a better one for you." Mitchell looked at him earnestly, and Watson couldn't help hesitating, he is such a gentle man.
"Forget it, Watson, if you don't go, you will be very anxious in the clinic. The case brought by Mitchell will definitely add a wonderful touch to your little book." Sherlock paused "However, now, we don't need to talk about this. Another question is more critical. Mitchell, please answer me truthfully. On the 15th of last month, did you come back in a hurry and stayed in London for a short time?" Stayed for a day?"
Mitchell showed a meaningful smile, "Yes, of course, I have been back, but I didn't have time to visit."
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☆、Complicated past
Sherlock stretched out his hand triumphantly, and urged: "Watson, hurry up, and bring your ten pounds, this time I won again."
Mitchell also looked at him with a smile, "Don't look at me like that, doctor, I didn't collude with him, it's just that he probably saw that the position of the flower pot next to my house has changed, it hinders me a bit Open the door, I moved a little bit, and if Sherlock can contact Clark, he can at least make a phone call to make sure. Sorry, Watson, I am not here with Sherlock to scam you out of money of."
Watson angrily threw the money on the table, regretting: "Sherlock, I remember, even if I am sure in my heart, I will never bet with you."
It was a very comfortable thing to listen to Dr. Watson's description of the strange cases they encountered during this period. Mitchell looked at his pocket watch and had to interrupt him, "Doctor, your description is really very Fascinating, but, shouldn’t we go to my place for dinner now, we still have a lot of time to continue these stories.”
"No, Dr. Bartley, this is not a story, it's all a case." Watson picked these words carefully.
Mitchell didn't look back, he dragged Eric to the front, "Doctor Watson, you have to admit that in the eyes of many people who haven't experienced it personally, these are just well-conceived stories, and there is nothing good about them. It's admirable. Still, in my opinion, I'd rather see those bodies with my own eyes, maybe I'll get something different."
Watson stared at him in surprise, and Sherlock put his shoulders comfortably, "Oh, I discovered some new phenomena in the experiment, are you interested in doing the experiment with me?"
"Okay. I can help you find the corpse. Although I haven't been in the country for quite a while, I still have some friends who may be able to help." Mitchell's good buddies usually agree Rubbing his shoulder, she leaned into his ear and whispered, "Do you want me to help you hide from your good doctor?"
Watson took two quick steps to catch up with them, stopped in front of them and roared: "What are you trying to do, Sherlock, I tell you, I will never allow you to beat the corpse with that horsewhip again! You really Do you know how the neighbors talk about us, and, Dr. Bartley, please don't continue to mislead Sherlock!"
Mitchell looked at him very seriously and said: "Watson, please don't be so angry, we are only doing research, the corpses we use are not claimed, and after use, we will bury them properly , This is just a kind of what we need. Besides, we are just researching, very serious research."
His expression is very sincere, and most people would be deceived by him, "Watson, there are still many mysteries in this world that we don't understand, just like once, I insisted on a kind of mystery from the corpse. However, the previous forensic doctor's judgment was just an ordinary myocardial infarction, and the result was quite different. One was an accident, the other was a murder, and the direction of the investigation was completely different. Watson, you have to believe that we will never I will embark on the path of crime, good doctor, don't be so nervous, Clark has already prepared a meal for us, let's enjoy it tonight."
As soon as they sat down, Clark brought the appetizers. Sherlock quickly started to eat, without treating himself as a guest at all. Mitchell didn't care, and greeted him: "Watson, sit down quickly." Excuse me, don't be polite to me, Sherlock has helped me a lot, you are Sherlock's most cherished friend, that is, my friend, if you encounter any problems in the medical field, you can come and ask me, you always Will find a way to contact me."
Mitchell paid close attention to Eric and almost helped him to do everything well.He didn't shy away from talking about his latest research, "During the previous cooperation with Sherlock, I found that it takes time, even two days, for the real consequences of many toxins to appear on the corpse. I just buried the body, and I have no choice but to continue to check. There are also some toxins, which will disappear in the body after a certain period of time. It is really amazing. Therefore, I have been continuing the relevant research .”
"It was because of such a case that I met Sherlock. I always thought that the cause of death of the deceased was not so simple, but the police did not trust me. Then, Sherlock came over and told me that he felt that he needed to My expertise. Finally, as you guys know, I climbed over the fence with him and we did an inspection together. I found out that it was a type of ebony that is extremely rare that grows in India , if I hadn't seen it, I wouldn't be able to check it out."
"Afterwards, we worked together a few times. He is indeed a different doctor." Sherlock raised his head and said simply, "Watson, in terms of creativity, he is much better than you."
"No, no, no, Sherlock, you're flattering me." Mitchell held up his glass and smiled slightly, "Watson just spent too much time on the battlefield, and I just stayed in the laboratory. Fortunately, I There is still a little reward, but what I get is just a little name."
Watson was taken aback, "Dr. Bartley, you don't need to be too modest. In London, everyone knows that there is a Dr. Bartley with excellent medical skills living at 202 Baker Street. You say..."
"Actually, after careful calculation, the relationship between me and Sherlock started when I was in college." Mitchell brought them some red wine and said slowly: "At that time, I was notoriously weird at Cambridge University. , What Sherlock did, I am worse than him. I watched and brought back many corpses of condemned prisoners. I was obsessed with corpses. At that time, there was a legend in school-I relied on evil The power of evil confuses those prisoners on death row, making them all agree to dedicate their bodies to the cause of medicine, but, in fact, it is very simple..."
"Weaknesses, he caught those people's weaknesses, and he always likes to do these things." Sherlock kindly explained.
Mitchell glanced at Eric, and there was no disgust on his face. He continued to say with confidence: "Death row prisoners don't pay as much attention to their own affairs as you think, they pay more attention to the present. I just tell them what I can give them, in fact, as long as a little money is enough. A small effort, a great return. In this way, I can start my research to my heart's content. Yes, I almost I forgot, they even gave me a nickname behind my back—Crazy Bartley, in their eyes, I am a complete lunatic."
"But, what was the result?" Mitchell drank the red wine in the glass in one gulp, and stood up quite proudly, "Crazy Bartley proved all his ideas, I won all of them, and I just graduated I became a famous doctor, and now, in London, I have money and status. Watson, life is a gamble, and I won."
Eric really can't understand his mood, but Mitchell's pursuit of medicine is probably like his pursuit of music, and he continued to listen. To be honest, the conversation between them will always reveal. Numerous information.
The main course came, and they finished it quietly. It was so delicious, and Mitchell took great care to give it a larger portion. Then, when the dessert and salad came, Watson could only look at it and refuse. "It's really unnecessary, Doctor Bartley, I'm already full, and I can't fit anything else."
Mitchell still filled up his plate and said with a smile: "If you compare the human stomach to a room, the staple food is the main furniture inside, and desserts and salads are the air inside, everywhere, you They will always find a place to put them. Take your time, Watson."
After waiting for so long, he finally began to talk about the real reason he asked them to come, "I met Eric in Paris, I think his musical talent is really amazing, what he needs is not the training that other people add to the cake, It's his own experience, so I'm willing to give him a chance to see a wider sky. I don't want to impress anyone's life, and all I can provide is just an opportunity."
"Just as I was thinking about where I need to set my next destination, Mr. Leonard Gnoster sent me a telegram. He really grasped the timing very well. In a while, I will leave Paris, and he told me some things in detail in the letter, especially he has always thought that he was being watched by others, he felt that someone was trying to murder his life, especially recently, he found The medicine I take is a little different." Mitchell paused, and Watson couldn't help sitting up straight. Stories like this often have an unexpected ending.
"Mr. Leonard Gnoster gave me a lot of help during my student years. Even my first clinic was funded by him. So, I thought of a way for him to let He sent someone he trusted to buy...buy medicine at the address I gave him. However, it didn't change anything, his medicine was changed, and he had to temporarily stop taking medicine. "
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☆, long departure
"After I received this news, I felt it was necessary to come back quickly, so I brought him here." Mitchell narrowed his eyes slightly and smiled happily, "Sherlock, you and Watson A lot of people know what you look like, and you guys are too famous, I think if Eric goes with us, they will accidentally say more information in front of him."
"And I felt compelled to involve you because Miss Hannah Gnoster suddenly wrote me a note at my apartment in London, saying that her father's condition had recently taken a turn for the worse. This matter has become very subtle. With all due respect, Mr. Leonard Gnoster has always paid great attention to his physical health. His physical health is not as bad as outsiders imagine. Now he is directly in bed Great, I think..."
"The person peeping in the dark, the medicine that was changed, and the sudden bedridden case is an interesting case, and I will definitely figure it out." Sherlock was extremely excited.
Mitchell immediately said: "I have prepared the carriage and tickets, Clark will call you back tomorrow morning, Watson, you just need to bring a few happy clothes, I will be responsible for all the round-trip expenses, and, Mr. Leonard Gnoster will be very grateful to you, he is very generous in these respects, besides, he also has considerable connections in the medical field."
Watson was stunned for a moment, and Mitchell had already settled on the result happily, "Okay, then, let's set off together at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning. I have already sent them a telegram, saying that there are four of us In the past, they have already prepared the room, of course, I directly reported your real names, and their news is still very well-informed, too much concealment is not good."
"Wait." Watson almost jumped up from his seat, "You have already confirmed that I will go there, have you ever considered my personal wishes?"
"Of course, Watson, no, dear John, of course I attach great importance to your wishes. Both Sherlock and I agree that you are our best assistant, especially Sherlock, who cannot do without you. So, John, You will go with us." Mitchell's eyes just looked at him like this.
Two seconds later, the doctor closed his eyes in despair, and shouted: "Okay, very good, you won, and I will go with you. But, let me tell you, next time, if you do something like this... ..."
"I definitely won't. This time the matter is too urgent, and I have to make some inappropriate adjustments. Next time, John, you are the most important opinion in my heart. A ten-year credit guarantee." Watson turned his head and stared at Sherlock with satisfaction.
He sat on the side as if nothing had happened, thinking hard, he suddenly stood up and said: "Come on, Eric, let's collaborate on a piece, it happens that Mitchell has a piano here, I will try my best to keep up with your level." He I don't know when I have a violin in my hand.They played a few short Mendelssohn songs.
Watson was still looking forward to their cooperation, and Sherlock had put down the violin and sat aside. "Watson, your ability to appreciate music is really not very high. Eric's level is much higher than mine. We should just sit there and listen to his singing."
Eric just sat there, and Mitchell walked up to him and encouraged him: "Don't worry, they are all trustworthy gentlemen, and they will never say anything superfluous. You can sing to your heart's content, I look forward to your performance very much.”
Eric nodded slightly to the three audiences, and began to play, "The Magic Flute", he sang Emino and the bird catcher Babachino with the help of Sarastro, who symbolizes light, Withstood all kinds of trials and twists and turns, and finally realized the part of his ideal.Their hearts fluctuated with his singing, and when he sang that they had better break through the fog and have happiness, they all felt that the sun was shining on them.
They have never heard such a beautiful sound!
Sherlock looked at Eric frantically, and he rushed forward and held his hand, "It's ventriloquism, I've heard of this technique from other craftsmen a long time ago, but, I haven't had the chance to hear it with my own ears before, it's really amazing, your control over the sound is really superb, I don't know, can you teach me..."
"Sherlock." Mitchell came forward to stop them with a smile, "Eric is not used to standing so close to others, he used to live alone and out of the crowd, that's why I'm so strong I want to bring him with me, but we always have to give him some time to adapt, don’t we? Regarding the issue of ventriloquism, we haven’t left London so soon, you can discuss it with him slowly, don’t worry.”
Eric walked up to Sherlock and looked at him seriously, "Do you think you are smart enough and talented? I won't teach a person without talent, it will only be a waste of time."
Sherlock jumped happily, "Okay, I will come to you every night to learn, if I learn ventriloquism, I..." The rest of the words are all whispered by Sherlock himself, no one can listen It's not clear what exactly he said.
The next day, they got on the train early, and Watson looked unhappy. Anyone who was tortured by the sound of a violin sawing wood until midnight and then woke up at 5:[-] in the morning would not be in a good mood.Mitchell thoughtfully handed him two sandwiches, leaving enough room for him. After a while, the doctor fell asleep very heavily.
Mitchell said firmly: "John won't wake up for at least two hours, we can also talk a little bit about the problem, I know, you must have a lot of questions to ask me, now is the best time, isn't it. Xia Locke, don't hide and hide, I will try my best to answer you, within the scope of not touching my bottom line."
Mitchell smiled and answered by himself, "Okay, I'll be frank and honest, Eric and I didn't have any relationship before, but I have been following him for a certain period of time, but it is absolutely impossible for me to Let me tell you about my source of information. However, within a certain range, I can provide you with some information that is absolutely accurate. How I established my own intelligence system will be an eternal secret , it is impossible for me to tell you. The only thing I am sure about in this matter is that someone wanted Leonard Gnoster's life, but it was not the will of any party I knew. In other words, this It was a personal vendetta, Leonard Gnoster had been smart all his life, but at the last moment of his life he had a big fall."
Sherlock looked at Eric intently, and suddenly asked: "Whether he is the Mr. Ghost in the Paris Opera House, I am almost sure of my judgment. Now, what I need is your confirmation."
Eric's hand clenched tightly, and Mitchell patiently opened it a little bit, letting him relax. He sighed, "You won, he is indeed, but, I hope his identity It will always be a secret, Sherlock, can you understand me, it can only be a secret."
"Your hands, if they are just a pair of hands touching an instrument, are a little rough, and many parts of your body reveal the same message, that your early life was not happy. However, you You are very rich, you are not stingy with your music expenses, and your musical literacy is so superb. I filter one side in my mind, no one can match you. Then, I went to flip through After searching my information, I still found nothing, and then, I suddenly thought of a person who also has superb musical skills, but people generally think that it is just a rumor.”
Sherlock sat confidently, "I then went to find relevant information. Every month, the Paris Opera House received a mysterious sum of 2 francs. Where did it go? Then, I ruled out all other possibilities The answer, and finally came to a conclusion, even if it is surprising, but this is the fact, the Phantom of the Opera does exist, and, he is sitting in front of me now, isn't it?"
"Sherlock, I never thought of being able to hide it from you from the very beginning. I just think that there is no need for me to mention it. He has already left. Now only Eric Bartley exists in this world. This time we The purpose is only to find the secret of Leonard Gnoster's illness. I think, can we reach an agreement on this issue?"
"Of course." Sherlock quickly replied, "Just take it as my payment for him, the payment for learning ventriloquism, and maybe add some magic tricks. The reason for disappearing from the stage is very curious, and now, I think, my theory can be confirmed."
Mitchell whispered in Eric's ear: "Look, he is not a person bound by common sense. In a sense, we are the same."
The following process was just a boring rush, and they finally arrived at their destination before nightfall, a gloomy and solemn mansion with a hint of ominous atmosphere.Mitchell stepped forward and rang the doorbell, the door opened, and standing in front of them was Hannah Gnoster, who urgently asked them to come.
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☆、selfish people
The girl's expression was very nervous, she almost stammered, she kept looking behind them, "Excuse me, is there anyone else coming, or, did you bring anything else..." Her expression She was extremely flustered, as if something terrifying was watching her from behind, making her panic all day long.
"Hannah, take it easy. Take it easy. I'm here to help you, not to make you more nervous. Can you tell me how Mr. Leonard Gnoster's situation is now? I brought Some possible medicines, and now, it is imperative that I see Mr Leonard Gnoster with my own eyes."
At this time, a man came over, and he said loudly in an exaggerated tone: "Hey, it is actually our dearest Dr. Bartley, doctor, didn't you go to Paris, didn't you mean to leave London, or even Have you rejected your father's retention? Now, why do you appear here? Could it be that Leonard secretly left something for you. Victor, Vincent, please stop arguing, our greatest enemy is here. I really am I never dreamed that my biggest enemy is you, doctor, let me tell you, I won't give you a penny."
Mitchell replied calmly: "I'm just here to see a doctor. I'm sorry, Mr. William Gnoster. You have to take back your words now. You have to pay my consultation fee, and these two gentlemen They are Mr. Sherlock Holmes and Mr. John Watson. They are invited by Mr. Leonard Gnoster to come to see what happened here and which ghost is hiding in the dark."
The tall brown-haired man rushed down with a domineering face, almost grabbing Mitchell's collar. He approached Mitchell's face and said viciously: "Don't play dumb for me, you know what I said What is it, the old man trusts you so much, it is impossible for him not to leave you something, don't lie."
Mitchell gently pushed him away, and whispered in his ear: "You should treat me better, shouldn't you, Mr. Leonard Gnoster is not dead yet, he can change his will at any time, The two gentlemen I brought are more than willing to be a notary. William, if poor William grows brains, now, your two younger brothers will not firmly occupy this place, you really I'm not afraid of being taken away by them. I didn't come out of one stomach. Don't worry about them, and be careful that they will get nothing. William, if I were you, I should honestly offer my filial piety to Mr. Leonard Gnoster now. , if that time comes, you can also take a little more."
He froze for a moment, Mitchell walked straight up past him, two men stood at the corner of the stairs and looked at him, they were a pair of fraternal twins, both with brown hair, delicate and somewhat pale faces, with facial lines Victor, who is softer, has brown eyes, and is more resolute, with gray eyes. He often reveals a look that makes people obscure. He is the most mysterious person in this family.
Mitchell simply greeted them, "Mr. Victor, Mr. Vincent, I'm going to check on Mr. Leonard Gnoster's situation now, and I'll tell you after I check carefully."
Vincent stopped him suddenly, "Doctor Bartley, do you think there is no hope for your father's illness to be cured? I hope to hear your truth. Since you graduated from Cambridge University 10 years ago, you have always been You are the one who will take care of your father's body, I know that no one knows more about your father's physical condition than you?"
Mitchell blinked at Sherlock, and they followed up tacitly, "I don't know anything until I see it with my own eyes. As they get older, their physical condition changes rapidly, I will take them up to have a look now. Please don't be so anxious, Mr. Vincent, you need to wait, be patient, and believe."
No sooner had they entered Mr Leonard Gnoster's room than the discussion began.William said carelessly: "You really don't care about the sudden appearance of this doctor, Hannah, we all know that you just sent a telegram to that doctor the day before yesterday, but he arrived today, what does it mean, he arrived yesterday London, the old man must have written to him before and asked him to come back. Isn’t it possible that he came here to fight for property? I only want 10 pounds anyway, and I have nothing to do with anything else. His How much appetite, none of you know."
Hannah couldn't stand it and shouted loudly: "Can you stop arguing, what matters now is father's body, he hasn't gone to see God yet, do you know how sad father will be if he sees us like this ?”
"Oh, father's sweetest baby, what are you still dreaming about? Even if you kneel in front of father and beg him, he will never allow you to marry that lawyer!" Victor glared at her, "Are you really Do you think it's good to hide it? Do you know why your ex-boyfriends suddenly disappeared? My father asked me to do it. I threatened them, gave them money, and told them to leave you. Poor little Hannah, As long as your father is still alive, you will never be able to escape his control."
"Okay, stop arguing. The most important thing now is to deal with Dr. Bartley. He will definitely not be a simple man. He has found Sherlock Holmes and John Watson so quickly. He must have a backup. I don’t want to take advantage of an outsider by then.” Vincent looked out the window with deep eyes.
Hannah was a little scared, "However, my father's health has suddenly deteriorated. He has been yelling that someone has changed his medicine. It can't be true that someone is secretly. If it is true, we..."
William sat on the stool carelessly, "I don't know who it is, anyway, I didn't do it anyway, you know, the old man never wants me to enter his room, anyway, I'm an unfilial son. But , if there is such a person, I really hope that he can poison the old man to death as soon as possible."
"Stop talking." Vincent stared at him very seriously, "I suspect that there is no such person at all, he was just invented by Leonard for the purpose of
Mitchell also hugged her very enthusiastically, and gave her a box, "Mrs. Hudson, I know you can't eat too much sweets. The desserts I prepare are all with a little sugar. You can Eat at ease. Also, this is my cousin, we haven’t seen each other for a long time, he was studying music in Paris before, I just met him, and persuaded him to come back with me.”
Mitchell moved away, revealing Eric standing awkwardly behind, Mrs. Hudson immediately gave him a hug, "He's another nice guy, I really regret it, if I rented the house back then Just give it to you, look, the guys you brought in are all quiet and calm young men, unlike the ones upstairs who always do experiments, and he even hit my wall with a gun, I really regret it.”
Every time this topic is discussed, Mitchell is always at a loss for words. Fortunately, he has already seen Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. They have come to the door of the reception room and waved to them. Clark put the things for afternoon tea Got on the table and left quickly.
Holmes looked up, up, down, and down at Eric, and sent out the invitation with certainty, "His musical literacy is amazing. Why don't you invite this gentleman to play a piece for us? For musical instruments..." Holmes He quickly found his violin and handed it to him, "Although I think I should give him a piano, but I don't have this kind of instrument here, but this gentleman is quite proficient in violins, no, It should be almost all musical instruments."
Eric's body stiffened for a moment, Mitchell poked him, sat down very naturally, and bought himself a cup of black tea, "Sherlock, can't you just wait a moment for us to sit down and have a snack Let’s analyze him later, we didn’t eat much on the train at noon, Eric, sit down too, you can ignore his request.”
Sherlock stared at them intently, and suddenly said: "I know, you shouldn't choose that train, their requirements for meals can't be more sloppy, but that is indeed the fastest way for you to return to London , you must be in a hurry when you come back this time, and you also want to ask me for help, otherwise, you would not invite me to dinner in such a hurry, but I agreed, this must be an interesting thing, Watson , we're ready to go."
Mitchell held Eric's hand calmly, told him to relax, and complained slowly: "I know, Sherlock, you can distinguish more than 100 kinds of soot and soil, I completely understand you To be able to tell me the route I took to get to London, but don't you think that's .funny? You should sit down now and enjoy yourself."
Dr. Watson sat on the side in silence. In fact, he and Mitchell only met a few times, and every time he walked in a hurry.At this moment, Sherlock said another shocking sentence, "I don't know why you must insist that this gentleman is your cousin, but, in my opinion, there is nothing between you. There is no blood relationship at all, and he was just met when you went to Paris."
"It was a coincidence, Sherlock, that God made us meet, and even I have to describe him as a man of considerable musical talent and accomplishment, but he has no proper status, and I would like to Give him a chance, you also know that sometimes it is easy to get a reasonable status through those officials. So, I did it, and it turns out that I was right, didn't I?" Mitch Er raised his glass to him.
Watson stared at the two people in front of him in surprise, they talked about these illegal things like drinking water, Sherlock quickly changed the subject, "Watson, I know you have never been a guest at his house , The chef in his family is really unparalleled, you will definitely like it. Watson, relax your stomach and eat more, tomorrow, I don't know if I will be able to eat, Watson, cherish today's opportunity."
Mitchell also smiled and said, "You really should eat more, doctor, we don't have time for breakfast tomorrow morning, we have to catch the 6 o'clock train to Devon, and then we have to bump in the carriage It's been a long time, go to Mr. Leonard Gnoster. I will describe the details to you at dinner. I guess we don't have much time for dinner. I'm really sorry, Watson , to bother you so much."
"Wait, Dr. Bartley, when did I promise to go with you? I have to go to work in the clinic tomorrow. Sherlock..." Watson stared at Sherlock viciously, but he turned his head and ignored him the meaning of.
Mitchell asked very naturally: "Don't you usually act together, Watson, I promise, if I delay your work, I will compensate you for the loss. If you lose your job because of this, I will definitely Find a better one for you." Mitchell looked at him earnestly, and Watson couldn't help hesitating, he is such a gentle man.
"Forget it, Watson, if you don't go, you will be very anxious in the clinic. The case brought by Mitchell will definitely add a wonderful touch to your little book." Sherlock paused "However, now, we don't need to talk about this. Another question is more critical. Mitchell, please answer me truthfully. On the 15th of last month, did you come back in a hurry and stayed in London for a short time?" Stayed for a day?"
Mitchell showed a meaningful smile, "Yes, of course, I have been back, but I didn't have time to visit."
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☆、Complicated past
Sherlock stretched out his hand triumphantly, and urged: "Watson, hurry up, and bring your ten pounds, this time I won again."
Mitchell also looked at him with a smile, "Don't look at me like that, doctor, I didn't collude with him, it's just that he probably saw that the position of the flower pot next to my house has changed, it hinders me a bit Open the door, I moved a little bit, and if Sherlock can contact Clark, he can at least make a phone call to make sure. Sorry, Watson, I am not here with Sherlock to scam you out of money of."
Watson angrily threw the money on the table, regretting: "Sherlock, I remember, even if I am sure in my heart, I will never bet with you."
It was a very comfortable thing to listen to Dr. Watson's description of the strange cases they encountered during this period. Mitchell looked at his pocket watch and had to interrupt him, "Doctor, your description is really very Fascinating, but, shouldn’t we go to my place for dinner now, we still have a lot of time to continue these stories.”
"No, Dr. Bartley, this is not a story, it's all a case." Watson picked these words carefully.
Mitchell didn't look back, he dragged Eric to the front, "Doctor Watson, you have to admit that in the eyes of many people who haven't experienced it personally, these are just well-conceived stories, and there is nothing good about them. It's admirable. Still, in my opinion, I'd rather see those bodies with my own eyes, maybe I'll get something different."
Watson stared at him in surprise, and Sherlock put his shoulders comfortably, "Oh, I discovered some new phenomena in the experiment, are you interested in doing the experiment with me?"
"Okay. I can help you find the corpse. Although I haven't been in the country for quite a while, I still have some friends who may be able to help." Mitchell's good buddies usually agree Rubbing his shoulder, she leaned into his ear and whispered, "Do you want me to help you hide from your good doctor?"
Watson took two quick steps to catch up with them, stopped in front of them and roared: "What are you trying to do, Sherlock, I tell you, I will never allow you to beat the corpse with that horsewhip again! You really Do you know how the neighbors talk about us, and, Dr. Bartley, please don't continue to mislead Sherlock!"
Mitchell looked at him very seriously and said: "Watson, please don't be so angry, we are only doing research, the corpses we use are not claimed, and after use, we will bury them properly , This is just a kind of what we need. Besides, we are just researching, very serious research."
His expression is very sincere, and most people would be deceived by him, "Watson, there are still many mysteries in this world that we don't understand, just like once, I insisted on a kind of mystery from the corpse. However, the previous forensic doctor's judgment was just an ordinary myocardial infarction, and the result was quite different. One was an accident, the other was a murder, and the direction of the investigation was completely different. Watson, you have to believe that we will never I will embark on the path of crime, good doctor, don't be so nervous, Clark has already prepared a meal for us, let's enjoy it tonight."
As soon as they sat down, Clark brought the appetizers. Sherlock quickly started to eat, without treating himself as a guest at all. Mitchell didn't care, and greeted him: "Watson, sit down quickly." Excuse me, don't be polite to me, Sherlock has helped me a lot, you are Sherlock's most cherished friend, that is, my friend, if you encounter any problems in the medical field, you can come and ask me, you always Will find a way to contact me."
Mitchell paid close attention to Eric and almost helped him to do everything well.He didn't shy away from talking about his latest research, "During the previous cooperation with Sherlock, I found that it takes time, even two days, for the real consequences of many toxins to appear on the corpse. I just buried the body, and I have no choice but to continue to check. There are also some toxins, which will disappear in the body after a certain period of time. It is really amazing. Therefore, I have been continuing the relevant research .”
"It was because of such a case that I met Sherlock. I always thought that the cause of death of the deceased was not so simple, but the police did not trust me. Then, Sherlock came over and told me that he felt that he needed to My expertise. Finally, as you guys know, I climbed over the fence with him and we did an inspection together. I found out that it was a type of ebony that is extremely rare that grows in India , if I hadn't seen it, I wouldn't be able to check it out."
"Afterwards, we worked together a few times. He is indeed a different doctor." Sherlock raised his head and said simply, "Watson, in terms of creativity, he is much better than you."
"No, no, no, Sherlock, you're flattering me." Mitchell held up his glass and smiled slightly, "Watson just spent too much time on the battlefield, and I just stayed in the laboratory. Fortunately, I There is still a little reward, but what I get is just a little name."
Watson was taken aback, "Dr. Bartley, you don't need to be too modest. In London, everyone knows that there is a Dr. Bartley with excellent medical skills living at 202 Baker Street. You say..."
"Actually, after careful calculation, the relationship between me and Sherlock started when I was in college." Mitchell brought them some red wine and said slowly: "At that time, I was notoriously weird at Cambridge University. , What Sherlock did, I am worse than him. I watched and brought back many corpses of condemned prisoners. I was obsessed with corpses. At that time, there was a legend in school-I relied on evil The power of evil confuses those prisoners on death row, making them all agree to dedicate their bodies to the cause of medicine, but, in fact, it is very simple..."
"Weaknesses, he caught those people's weaknesses, and he always likes to do these things." Sherlock kindly explained.
Mitchell glanced at Eric, and there was no disgust on his face. He continued to say with confidence: "Death row prisoners don't pay as much attention to their own affairs as you think, they pay more attention to the present. I just tell them what I can give them, in fact, as long as a little money is enough. A small effort, a great return. In this way, I can start my research to my heart's content. Yes, I almost I forgot, they even gave me a nickname behind my back—Crazy Bartley, in their eyes, I am a complete lunatic."
"But, what was the result?" Mitchell drank the red wine in the glass in one gulp, and stood up quite proudly, "Crazy Bartley proved all his ideas, I won all of them, and I just graduated I became a famous doctor, and now, in London, I have money and status. Watson, life is a gamble, and I won."
Eric really can't understand his mood, but Mitchell's pursuit of medicine is probably like his pursuit of music, and he continued to listen. To be honest, the conversation between them will always reveal. Numerous information.
The main course came, and they finished it quietly. It was so delicious, and Mitchell took great care to give it a larger portion. Then, when the dessert and salad came, Watson could only look at it and refuse. "It's really unnecessary, Doctor Bartley, I'm already full, and I can't fit anything else."
Mitchell still filled up his plate and said with a smile: "If you compare the human stomach to a room, the staple food is the main furniture inside, and desserts and salads are the air inside, everywhere, you They will always find a place to put them. Take your time, Watson."
After waiting for so long, he finally began to talk about the real reason he asked them to come, "I met Eric in Paris, I think his musical talent is really amazing, what he needs is not the training that other people add to the cake, It's his own experience, so I'm willing to give him a chance to see a wider sky. I don't want to impress anyone's life, and all I can provide is just an opportunity."
"Just as I was thinking about where I need to set my next destination, Mr. Leonard Gnoster sent me a telegram. He really grasped the timing very well. In a while, I will leave Paris, and he told me some things in detail in the letter, especially he has always thought that he was being watched by others, he felt that someone was trying to murder his life, especially recently, he found The medicine I take is a little different." Mitchell paused, and Watson couldn't help sitting up straight. Stories like this often have an unexpected ending.
"Mr. Leonard Gnoster gave me a lot of help during my student years. Even my first clinic was funded by him. So, I thought of a way for him to let He sent someone he trusted to buy...buy medicine at the address I gave him. However, it didn't change anything, his medicine was changed, and he had to temporarily stop taking medicine. "
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☆, long departure
"After I received this news, I felt it was necessary to come back quickly, so I brought him here." Mitchell narrowed his eyes slightly and smiled happily, "Sherlock, you and Watson A lot of people know what you look like, and you guys are too famous, I think if Eric goes with us, they will accidentally say more information in front of him."
"And I felt compelled to involve you because Miss Hannah Gnoster suddenly wrote me a note at my apartment in London, saying that her father's condition had recently taken a turn for the worse. This matter has become very subtle. With all due respect, Mr. Leonard Gnoster has always paid great attention to his physical health. His physical health is not as bad as outsiders imagine. Now he is directly in bed Great, I think..."
"The person peeping in the dark, the medicine that was changed, and the sudden bedridden case is an interesting case, and I will definitely figure it out." Sherlock was extremely excited.
Mitchell immediately said: "I have prepared the carriage and tickets, Clark will call you back tomorrow morning, Watson, you just need to bring a few happy clothes, I will be responsible for all the round-trip expenses, and, Mr. Leonard Gnoster will be very grateful to you, he is very generous in these respects, besides, he also has considerable connections in the medical field."
Watson was stunned for a moment, and Mitchell had already settled on the result happily, "Okay, then, let's set off together at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning. I have already sent them a telegram, saying that there are four of us In the past, they have already prepared the room, of course, I directly reported your real names, and their news is still very well-informed, too much concealment is not good."
"Wait." Watson almost jumped up from his seat, "You have already confirmed that I will go there, have you ever considered my personal wishes?"
"Of course, Watson, no, dear John, of course I attach great importance to your wishes. Both Sherlock and I agree that you are our best assistant, especially Sherlock, who cannot do without you. So, John, You will go with us." Mitchell's eyes just looked at him like this.
Two seconds later, the doctor closed his eyes in despair, and shouted: "Okay, very good, you won, and I will go with you. But, let me tell you, next time, if you do something like this... ..."
"I definitely won't. This time the matter is too urgent, and I have to make some inappropriate adjustments. Next time, John, you are the most important opinion in my heart. A ten-year credit guarantee." Watson turned his head and stared at Sherlock with satisfaction.
He sat on the side as if nothing had happened, thinking hard, he suddenly stood up and said: "Come on, Eric, let's collaborate on a piece, it happens that Mitchell has a piano here, I will try my best to keep up with your level." He I don't know when I have a violin in my hand.They played a few short Mendelssohn songs.
Watson was still looking forward to their cooperation, and Sherlock had put down the violin and sat aside. "Watson, your ability to appreciate music is really not very high. Eric's level is much higher than mine. We should just sit there and listen to his singing."
Eric just sat there, and Mitchell walked up to him and encouraged him: "Don't worry, they are all trustworthy gentlemen, and they will never say anything superfluous. You can sing to your heart's content, I look forward to your performance very much.”
Eric nodded slightly to the three audiences, and began to play, "The Magic Flute", he sang Emino and the bird catcher Babachino with the help of Sarastro, who symbolizes light, Withstood all kinds of trials and twists and turns, and finally realized the part of his ideal.Their hearts fluctuated with his singing, and when he sang that they had better break through the fog and have happiness, they all felt that the sun was shining on them.
They have never heard such a beautiful sound!
Sherlock looked at Eric frantically, and he rushed forward and held his hand, "It's ventriloquism, I've heard of this technique from other craftsmen a long time ago, but, I haven't had the chance to hear it with my own ears before, it's really amazing, your control over the sound is really superb, I don't know, can you teach me..."
"Sherlock." Mitchell came forward to stop them with a smile, "Eric is not used to standing so close to others, he used to live alone and out of the crowd, that's why I'm so strong I want to bring him with me, but we always have to give him some time to adapt, don’t we? Regarding the issue of ventriloquism, we haven’t left London so soon, you can discuss it with him slowly, don’t worry.”
Eric walked up to Sherlock and looked at him seriously, "Do you think you are smart enough and talented? I won't teach a person without talent, it will only be a waste of time."
Sherlock jumped happily, "Okay, I will come to you every night to learn, if I learn ventriloquism, I..." The rest of the words are all whispered by Sherlock himself, no one can listen It's not clear what exactly he said.
The next day, they got on the train early, and Watson looked unhappy. Anyone who was tortured by the sound of a violin sawing wood until midnight and then woke up at 5:[-] in the morning would not be in a good mood.Mitchell thoughtfully handed him two sandwiches, leaving enough room for him. After a while, the doctor fell asleep very heavily.
Mitchell said firmly: "John won't wake up for at least two hours, we can also talk a little bit about the problem, I know, you must have a lot of questions to ask me, now is the best time, isn't it. Xia Locke, don't hide and hide, I will try my best to answer you, within the scope of not touching my bottom line."
Mitchell smiled and answered by himself, "Okay, I'll be frank and honest, Eric and I didn't have any relationship before, but I have been following him for a certain period of time, but it is absolutely impossible for me to Let me tell you about my source of information. However, within a certain range, I can provide you with some information that is absolutely accurate. How I established my own intelligence system will be an eternal secret , it is impossible for me to tell you. The only thing I am sure about in this matter is that someone wanted Leonard Gnoster's life, but it was not the will of any party I knew. In other words, this It was a personal vendetta, Leonard Gnoster had been smart all his life, but at the last moment of his life he had a big fall."
Sherlock looked at Eric intently, and suddenly asked: "Whether he is the Mr. Ghost in the Paris Opera House, I am almost sure of my judgment. Now, what I need is your confirmation."
Eric's hand clenched tightly, and Mitchell patiently opened it a little bit, letting him relax. He sighed, "You won, he is indeed, but, I hope his identity It will always be a secret, Sherlock, can you understand me, it can only be a secret."
"Your hands, if they are just a pair of hands touching an instrument, are a little rough, and many parts of your body reveal the same message, that your early life was not happy. However, you You are very rich, you are not stingy with your music expenses, and your musical literacy is so superb. I filter one side in my mind, no one can match you. Then, I went to flip through After searching my information, I still found nothing, and then, I suddenly thought of a person who also has superb musical skills, but people generally think that it is just a rumor.”
Sherlock sat confidently, "I then went to find relevant information. Every month, the Paris Opera House received a mysterious sum of 2 francs. Where did it go? Then, I ruled out all other possibilities The answer, and finally came to a conclusion, even if it is surprising, but this is the fact, the Phantom of the Opera does exist, and, he is sitting in front of me now, isn't it?"
"Sherlock, I never thought of being able to hide it from you from the very beginning. I just think that there is no need for me to mention it. He has already left. Now only Eric Bartley exists in this world. This time we The purpose is only to find the secret of Leonard Gnoster's illness. I think, can we reach an agreement on this issue?"
"Of course." Sherlock quickly replied, "Just take it as my payment for him, the payment for learning ventriloquism, and maybe add some magic tricks. The reason for disappearing from the stage is very curious, and now, I think, my theory can be confirmed."
Mitchell whispered in Eric's ear: "Look, he is not a person bound by common sense. In a sense, we are the same."
The following process was just a boring rush, and they finally arrived at their destination before nightfall, a gloomy and solemn mansion with a hint of ominous atmosphere.Mitchell stepped forward and rang the doorbell, the door opened, and standing in front of them was Hannah Gnoster, who urgently asked them to come.
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☆、selfish people
The girl's expression was very nervous, she almost stammered, she kept looking behind them, "Excuse me, is there anyone else coming, or, did you bring anything else..." Her expression She was extremely flustered, as if something terrifying was watching her from behind, making her panic all day long.
"Hannah, take it easy. Take it easy. I'm here to help you, not to make you more nervous. Can you tell me how Mr. Leonard Gnoster's situation is now? I brought Some possible medicines, and now, it is imperative that I see Mr Leonard Gnoster with my own eyes."
At this time, a man came over, and he said loudly in an exaggerated tone: "Hey, it is actually our dearest Dr. Bartley, doctor, didn't you go to Paris, didn't you mean to leave London, or even Have you rejected your father's retention? Now, why do you appear here? Could it be that Leonard secretly left something for you. Victor, Vincent, please stop arguing, our greatest enemy is here. I really am I never dreamed that my biggest enemy is you, doctor, let me tell you, I won't give you a penny."
Mitchell replied calmly: "I'm just here to see a doctor. I'm sorry, Mr. William Gnoster. You have to take back your words now. You have to pay my consultation fee, and these two gentlemen They are Mr. Sherlock Holmes and Mr. John Watson. They are invited by Mr. Leonard Gnoster to come to see what happened here and which ghost is hiding in the dark."
The tall brown-haired man rushed down with a domineering face, almost grabbing Mitchell's collar. He approached Mitchell's face and said viciously: "Don't play dumb for me, you know what I said What is it, the old man trusts you so much, it is impossible for him not to leave you something, don't lie."
Mitchell gently pushed him away, and whispered in his ear: "You should treat me better, shouldn't you, Mr. Leonard Gnoster is not dead yet, he can change his will at any time, The two gentlemen I brought are more than willing to be a notary. William, if poor William grows brains, now, your two younger brothers will not firmly occupy this place, you really I'm not afraid of being taken away by them. I didn't come out of one stomach. Don't worry about them, and be careful that they will get nothing. William, if I were you, I should honestly offer my filial piety to Mr. Leonard Gnoster now. , if that time comes, you can also take a little more."
He froze for a moment, Mitchell walked straight up past him, two men stood at the corner of the stairs and looked at him, they were a pair of fraternal twins, both with brown hair, delicate and somewhat pale faces, with facial lines Victor, who is softer, has brown eyes, and is more resolute, with gray eyes. He often reveals a look that makes people obscure. He is the most mysterious person in this family.
Mitchell simply greeted them, "Mr. Victor, Mr. Vincent, I'm going to check on Mr. Leonard Gnoster's situation now, and I'll tell you after I check carefully."
Vincent stopped him suddenly, "Doctor Bartley, do you think there is no hope for your father's illness to be cured? I hope to hear your truth. Since you graduated from Cambridge University 10 years ago, you have always been You are the one who will take care of your father's body, I know that no one knows more about your father's physical condition than you?"
Mitchell blinked at Sherlock, and they followed up tacitly, "I don't know anything until I see it with my own eyes. As they get older, their physical condition changes rapidly, I will take them up to have a look now. Please don't be so anxious, Mr. Vincent, you need to wait, be patient, and believe."
No sooner had they entered Mr Leonard Gnoster's room than the discussion began.William said carelessly: "You really don't care about the sudden appearance of this doctor, Hannah, we all know that you just sent a telegram to that doctor the day before yesterday, but he arrived today, what does it mean, he arrived yesterday London, the old man must have written to him before and asked him to come back. Isn’t it possible that he came here to fight for property? I only want 10 pounds anyway, and I have nothing to do with anything else. His How much appetite, none of you know."
Hannah couldn't stand it and shouted loudly: "Can you stop arguing, what matters now is father's body, he hasn't gone to see God yet, do you know how sad father will be if he sees us like this ?”
"Oh, father's sweetest baby, what are you still dreaming about? Even if you kneel in front of father and beg him, he will never allow you to marry that lawyer!" Victor glared at her, "Are you really Do you think it's good to hide it? Do you know why your ex-boyfriends suddenly disappeared? My father asked me to do it. I threatened them, gave them money, and told them to leave you. Poor little Hannah, As long as your father is still alive, you will never be able to escape his control."
"Okay, stop arguing. The most important thing now is to deal with Dr. Bartley. He will definitely not be a simple man. He has found Sherlock Holmes and John Watson so quickly. He must have a backup. I don’t want to take advantage of an outsider by then.” Vincent looked out the window with deep eyes.
Hannah was a little scared, "However, my father's health has suddenly deteriorated. He has been yelling that someone has changed his medicine. It can't be true that someone is secretly. If it is true, we..."
William sat on the stool carelessly, "I don't know who it is, anyway, I didn't do it anyway, you know, the old man never wants me to enter his room, anyway, I'm an unfilial son. But , if there is such a person, I really hope that he can poison the old man to death as soon as possible."
"Stop talking." Vincent stared at him very seriously, "I suspect that there is no such person at all, he was just invented by Leonard for the purpose of
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