It is a dialogue between Sherlock Holmes and 2 suspects: Mrs Oakshott and Mr Ryder.
It would be great if the 3 voices were distinct .
This audio is intended for Year 9 French Students.
Sherlock Holmes:
So, Mrs Oakshott... Where were you when the precious stone was stolen last Tuesday? You were in the kitchen, weren’t you?
Mrs. Oakshott:
Yes, I was. I was cooking some food for the buffet.
Sherlock Holmes:
Well, you were in the kitchen around 9 am, weren’t you?
Mrs. Oakshott:
Yes I was. I know it was the exact time because there was a big clock on the kitchen wall.
Sherlock Holmes:
All right then, who was working with you?
Mrs. Oakshott:
Nobody was working with me; all the waiters were organizing the breakfast in the dining room. However Mrs and Mr Doyle were chatting in the corridor, I think they saw me. You can ask them if you need to, can’t you?
Sherlock Holmes:
Yes, I can and I will, don’t doubt it. Now, let’s see what James Ryder has to tell us Watson. Come with me! Hello Mr Ryder.
Ryder:
Hello Mr Holmes, Hello Mr Watson.
Sherlock Holmes: Now you say you were at the Adler Dress Shop around 9.15 am, is that right?
Ryder:
Yes it is.
Sherlock Holmes:
Very good... What were you doing there?
Ryder:
I was looking for an elegant dress for the Countess of Morcar. I wanted to buy a nice elegant dress for the countess’s birthday.
Sherlock Holmes:
And what were you doing before that?
Ryder:
I was... I was...
Watson:
Sherlock, sorry for interrupting! I’ve just been told that Mrs. Oakshott was really interested in jewels, and that she kept talking about the Blue Carbuncle all night long.
Sherlock Holmes: That’s very interesting my dear Watson. Give me a moment to end this conversation, will you?
Watson:
Of course, Sherlock.
Sherlock Holmes:
So Mr Ryder, what were you saying?
Ryder:
I was at the hotel.
Sherlock Holmes:
Here is the matter Mr Ryder. If I look at the statement by the owner of the Adler tailor shop, he clearly mentions that the shop is closed on every Tuesday morning.
Ryder:
All right, I lied about this, but I wasn’t on the second floor either.
Sherlock Holmes:
Well, how did you know that the dressing room where the jewel was kept was on the second floor then? I think you’ve just let the cat out of the bag, Mr Ryder! Why did you do that?
Ryder:
I really love the countess, but I needed money.
Sherlock Holmes:
Now the crime is solved. Watson help me take this man to the police, will you?
