Murdoch Mysteries (TV Series)

Snakes and Ladders (2009)

Conrad Dunn: Professor Otranto

Quotes 

• Professor Otranto : [Murdoch enters a dance studio. Looking around he sees a few couples dancing, stiffly, with one another. Off screen he hears...]  You must be Mr. Murdoch.

  Inspector William Murdoch : That's correct.

  Professor Otranto : Welcome. I am Professor Otranto and I will make you a dancer.

  Inspector William Murdoch : Uh, good, good.

  Professor Otranto : That is what you want, is it not?

  Inspector William Murdoch : Ah, yes, I had hoped to improve my... technique.

  Professor Otranto : Very well, but first we must evaluate your abilities, yes?. Catarina!

  [Otranto beckons Catarina, a nearby young woman, to join them] 

  Inspector William Murdoch : Evaluate?

  [Catarina steps in front of Murdoch] 

  Professor Otranto : Assume the position, sir.

  Inspector William Murdoch : What position would that be?

  [Professor Otranto assumes the position then Catarina quickly moves into Murdoch's arms, startling him] 

  Professor Otranto : Mmmm. Now, dance.

  [Murdoch awkwardly leads Catarina onto the floor. Otranto continues, to himself, before following Murdoch onto the floor] 

  Professor Otranto : Oh, there is much work to be done here.