Actually, it's elementary, my dear Dawson
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Dr. Dawson:
How the deuce did you know I was a doctor? Basil:
A surgeon to be exact. Just returned from military duty in Afghanistan. Am I right? Dr. Dawson:
Why, ha, ha, yes. Major David Q. Dawson. But how could you possibly...? Basil:
Quite simple, really. You've sewn your torn cuff together with a Lambert stich, which, of course, only a surgeon uses. And the thread is a unique form of cat-gut, easily distinguished by its peculiar pungency, found only in the Afghan provinces. Dr. Dawson:
Amazing! Basil:
Actually, it's elementary, my dear Dawson
How the deuce did you know I was a doctor? Basil:
A surgeon to be exact. Just returned from military duty in Afghanistan. Am I right? Dr. Dawson:
Why, ha, ha, yes. Major David Q. Dawson. But how could you possibly...? Basil:
Quite simple, really. You've sewn your torn cuff together with a Lambert stich, which, of course, only a surgeon uses. And the thread is a unique form of cat-gut, easily distinguished by its peculiar pungency, found only in the Afghan provinces. Dr. Dawson:
Amazing! Basil:
Actually, it's elementary, my dear Dawson
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Movie Summary
Basil, the rodent Sherlock Holmes, investigates the kidnapping of a toy maker and uncovers its link to his archenemy, Professor Ratigan.
