Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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2,747 appearances 5 recordings 1 series first heard Jun 2026 last heard 1 Aug

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.

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"'You'll find him at 126 B Corporation Street, "'where the temporary offices of the company are situated.

"'Of course he must confirm your engagement.'

but between ourselves it will be all right.

Really, I hardly know how to express my gratitude, Mr. Pinner, said I. Not at all, my boy.

You have only got your desserts.

There are one or two small things, mere formalities, which I must arrange with you.

You have a bit of paper beside you there.

Kindly write upon it.

I am perfectly willing to act as business manager to the Franco-Midland Hardware Company Limited at a minimum salary of £500.

I did as he asked, and he put the paper in his pocket.

"'There is one other detail,' said he.

"'What do you intend to do about Mawson's?'

I had forgotten all about Mawson's in my joy.

"'I'll write and resign,' said I.

"'Precisely what I don't want you to do.'

I had a row over you with Mawson's manager.

I had gone up to ask him about you, and he was very offensive, accused me of coaxing you away from the service of the firm, and that sort of thing.

At last I fairly lost my temper.

"'If you want good men, you should pay them a good price,' said I.

"'He would rather have our small price than your big one,' said he.

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