兽
=
丷
+
田
+
𠮛
:
Sherlock Holmes (sh) and the mean crocodile (丷) heard that there is a terrible beast (兽) in the outhouse and so they set up a trap in the bathroom (ou4). They dug a deep hole which they covered with a scroll (𠮛) on which they put a field (田) for the camouflage. Now they're waiting for the beast to fall into their trap.
奸
=
女
+
干
:
Bessie Coleman (女) is secretly working as a spy (奸细) and so crafty (奸) that she is able to steal Joan of Arc's (ji) dried fruits (干) in front of her in front of the anthill (an1).