The Salad of Colonel Cray from The Wisdom of Father Brown (1914) by G. K. Chesterton

This is rather a fun one, I would say, although one man's fun is another man's poison so to speak. Anyway, a Colonel, a Major, a doctor and a ward plus the unassuming Father Brown make for an interesting cast of characters in a story which ends somewhat explosively, but not in a manner you might predict.
Enough waffle. Please enjoy.
If you have enjoyed this recording on a rather splendid Rode NT1 via my SPL Channel One and MTU M2 in a splendid KUBE vocal booth, please consider supporting the channel by subscribing etc.
Many thanks.
This was a Magpie Audio production recorded by Greg Wagland on 22nd October 2023.

[@gregfam6250]

Thanks again Greg! GK Chesterton's brain certainly worked very differently from Conan Doyle's, and I'm immensely grateful that you have brought the works of both to us in your generous way.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers!

[@beckerabstracts]

Between you and Simon Stanhope I am never without good company. Even when some of your stories overlap you each bring something of your own to these wonderful stories. Each one is worth more than one listen. Thank you!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you for supporting us! Cheers!

[@brendandarkside1207]

Who is this pretender Simon? Some young whippersnapper I suppose

[@user-xd7dk3oy3q]

Both Greg & Simon are by far best narrators on U Tube, actors make huge difference👍❤️

[@manjirabanerjee7169]

Thanks Greg .You are brilliant Sir.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You are very welcome! All the best!

[@YvonneWilson312]

I've always loved this one - the image of Father Brown producing those items one at a time from about his person is just glorious! It made me chuckle again today. Thanks so much Greg, these stories are such a treat.

[@AbigailPoirier]

Ooh, I liked the twist on this one! Probably my favorite Father Brown story so far, although I really liked the one with the "duel," too. The narration is superb, as always.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you, Abigail. It's quite satisfying this one. It's really odd how many more listeners this one has got. Was wondering if the word 'salad' was distorting the algorithm. How many were disappointed not to get a recipe with rocket and tuna?

[@MsMtheory]

Oh I'm late to this one haha...Glad I have it to listen to now though..5 am and can't sleep. You're soothing voice shall help! (Unless I end up listening to it all 😂.. I will relisten if I don't!!)

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Good morning!

[@lots2learn373]

goodness gracious, I've got company 😊. It's 856a, first day of EDT. , i am still awake, save for a 7 minute micro mini-nap. So very glad for your stories, and your narrations. Oftentimes, the "lullaby voices" on "sleep" apps/channels have the opposite of their intended effect, causing all my senses to be on heightened alert, fully awake. Happy spring Time.😉 💤 😴 and thanks for the pleasure of your company!

[@mijiyoon5575]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thanks *Greg*

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Pleasure!

[@merlapittman5034]

Excellent! I do like these Father Brown stories so much, and you narrate them so well!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you very much!

[@justsumchic746]

Phenomenal performance! Thanks for this upload.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@raetindall7574]

I would really love to hear some Tommy and Tuppence from you. Most narrators can only do one of them really well, but I expect you would portray both characters wonderfully!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Must have a look - I've never encountered it before. Is it AC?

[@katekluttz8246]

Yes, they are

[@evelanpatton]

I am not sure why but this is one of my favorites. Subtle.

[@julielevinge266]

Can’t beat a Father Brown story, many thanks for this one I hadn’t heard before. Mr Wagland you remain a superior narrator, by a country mile best on Y Tube✊♥️

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you for your ongoing support, Julie!

[@ravenkeefer3143]

An odd story, well presented. So different than when I read them. A deeper feel, I think. TY. Mahe Ohna ✌️ Favour All

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks for listening RK

[@mijiyoon5575]

That title ... irresistible 🤔

[@katyredmond]

I watched the Father Brown series many years ago, and I've been throughly enjoying listening to you read them💛

[@ronostick9718]

HI Greg you are becoming one of my favourite narrators. Thank you.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Happy to hear that!

[@superdragons111andwolfgame7]

Another brilliant reading from Greg ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Bambisgf77]

Aha! A birthday present 🎁! A Father Brown story I have never heard read by my favorite Holmes narrator 🥳 Big appreciation from across the great pond. 💛

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Happy birthday! Hope all well across pond!

[@mijiyoon5575]

*'gooseberry eyes"* I'll have to remember that one . I bet young folks have no idea what a gooseberry is. I've eaten a few gooseberry pies or tried too! Whew, they are sour even w/lots of sugar. These pies almost gave me lock jaw. The berries do take lovely photographs though. My Gran & even now my 83 year old Mom sometimes still make gooseberry pies. *Anyone here ever tried gooseberries?*

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes. Gooseberry bushes in my grandparents’ garden. Were they next to the rhubarb patch? I think so.

[@martavdz4972]

I'm Czech and gooseberries are very common here. A lot of gardens have two blackcurrant bushes and two gooseberry bushes near the fence. I was surprised at what you wrote, do you know why gooseberries are less common now in Britain?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

People don’t grow food in their gardens here as much I’m guessing. We are slaves to the supermarket corporations?

[@mijiyoon5575]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Some w/allotments still grow veggies & fruit trees as did my Gran here in the US; all the backyard was garden & all her front yard was flowers. It was wonderful. A homegrown tomato is a taste of heaven & so is a fresh apple right off the tree ...store bought apples are the worst

[@katekluttz8246]

I planted a red gooseberry in my back garden. I love it but hadn't realised it would be covered in massive thorns 😂

[@larsen8059]

Thanks Greg! I was wondering if you'd consider one day narrating Chesterton's The Man Who Was Thursday? Talk about a menagerie of uncommon characters and a unique challenge, I would imagine, as a narrator! Just a friendly suggestion!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Great suggestion!

[@user-zn7of3bd6o]

Funny in it's own way - Thank you! Southeastern Ontario Canada 😊

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidguerin1401]

As always You did a brilliant job Greg and I really appreciate your Narrations 🍀

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you like them! Cheers David

[@Dildosoup]

Thanks Greg! I'll be listening to this on a long haul flight! I hope you're well. ❤

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Good thank you. Going somewhere nice?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Good thank you. Going somewhere nice?

[@TheNeilo-Audiosound]

Ooh Yes indeed I can do a Salad with Crayfish😜(My Take on the Cray Bit🤷‍♂️) Greg’s Dulcet Tones Await Everyone So Get Stuck into the Salad🙏👍

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Indeed

[@Strutter1980]

I liked this one, a very good read sir:)

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@arborymastersllc.9368]

Quite creative and surprising ending.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you liked it!

[@ulalaFrugilega]

Such a sad story, actually, to have a man that is described as such a jolly fellow would gaslight his only real friend.

[@sus_r0]

nice

[@petechambers541]

Hi Gregg , going off topic here I need to recommend a Sherlock Holmes author who I will say is utterly brilliant, it's on a par with ACD I kid you not ..James lovegrove , his stories are gripping and his attention to everything Holmes is second to none ..if you haven't already please give him a try , I've nearly done them all ..and every single story is a masterpiece..and they are currently free on audible , doesn't have your soothing tone but the narrator does a good job

[@catherine4092]

Hey Greg, how are you, hope all is well. TYSM for this reading i enjoyed it very much. I'm not sure, idk if you know but was the same actor also one who was in Hamish Mcbeth?? I will further investigate 🧐🤔🥗 alright. I will say goodnight for now until your next reading post. ❤ Catherine from Tucson AZ 11/6/23

[@MichelleKumler]

Hi 👋 😊

[@tonyten8912]

Can you please read us Captain Sharky or the man of fourty faces .

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Maybe

[@pisiata3651]

Where are you Greg? All ok? 4 months, and zero new story. 😢😢😢

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Er… new story ✅ Thanks for asking… all ok 👍🏼