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As our announcer, Harry Bartel, settles in with the comforts of tobacco and wine, he learns of the discomforts of a time in 1890, and the gypsy show that begins tonight’s tale. Holmes hopes to learn the latest antics of his rival, Moriarty. Lydia refuses to tell a fortune at the carnival sideshow. But what connection does that have to an old friend of Sherlock’s? Do the gypsies have it out for revenge on the Treadgold family?
Playing his violin, Sherlock gets in on the good side of Lydia. Along the way, he has to explain the so called gibberish of their language and manners of speech to Watson. Lydia offers a palm reading that foretells life and danger for our hero, and though Sherlock takes it lightly, he enjoys the moment and the uniting language of music with Lydia.
Holmes reviews with Watson the clues in the case. Messages contain threats. The race heads to the quagmires, and a deadly end. Has the sad matter been rectified justly.
