Jabez Wilson, a London pawnbroker, consults with Sherlock Holmes. While studying his client, both Holmes and Watson notice his red hair. Wilson tells them an intriguing but odd story - just what Holmes had been looking for All the client seems to be concerned with is his loss of 4 a week; but Holmes sees an intriguing diversion for himself Holmes enlists the services of his companion Dr. Watson, when things look like they might get dangerous, as Holmes finds himself on the trail of one of the most insidious criminals in all of London "