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"The Man with the Twisted Lip"

From the Series: The Return of Sherlock Holmes

Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes, Edward Hardwicke as Dr Watson (13 episodes)
First published in "The Strand Magazine" Dec 1891 (TWIS)

Synopsis:
Can Holmes save the beggar with the twisted lip from the hangman's noose?

Review:
I liked this episode, the story at least. Holmes solves the case with a bit of meditation and some clever deductions. Not the biggest mystery to solve but an enjoyable one.

	Staring into the fire
	“Holmes!” I whispered
	He flicked the Horse with his whip
	At the foot of the stairs she met this Lascar scoundrel
	He is a professional beggar
	Stuffs all the coins into the pockets
	“Frankly, now,” she repeated
	The pipe was still between his lips
	He took out a very large bath sponge
	He broke into a scream