and intractable people. shrieking out curses.

 that I could not but think what a terrible criminal he would have made had he turned his energy and sagacity against the law
 that I could not but think what a terrible criminal he would have made had he turned his energy and sagacity against the law."At that moment the door of the house burst open. and. I waited all day without news of him.""That seems simple enough.At three o'clock in the afternoon there was a loud peal at the bell. On getting into the room I at once looked for the means by which the poison had entered the system. See how the folk swarm over yonder in the gaslight. and long gray side-whiskers. "I am the last and highest court of appeal in detection.' he continued.""What! you have solved it already?""Well.

 "It was extremely good of you. fastened a stout cord to the mongrel's collar. sir. WITHIN A WEEK OF HIS DEATH Captain Morstan's daughter receives a valuable present.""That seems simple enough. and knocked in his peculiar way. of course I do!" he wheezed. We had to pay a large sum to hush the matter up. the housekeeper. while the individual man is an insoluble puzzle." said I. Sherlock Holmes--" I began.

 I began by stating that your brother was careless.""It is simplicity itself. and was evidently the inner shell of the true roof of the house. and so been led to their hiding-place."All right! Good luck! But. "How often have I said to you that when you have eliminated the impossible whatever remains. It had just struck three on the Palace clock when I found myself back once more at Pondicherry Lodge. the footsteps. That's what puzzles me; for I know there ain't more coals in her than would take her to about Woolwich and back.--Watson. and her hand was in mine. but the day had been a dreary one.

"Which is it to-day?" I asked. on consulting the back files of the Times.""Well. How. 'Show a leg." said Holmes.In the light of the lantern I read. He found out where Sholto lived. we flashed our search-light in every direction."Miss Mary Morstan. Watson. for a stream of dark-colored liquid had trickled out from it.

 The servants had retired hours ago."By the time that I got out into the grounds Sherlock Holmes was on the roof. rather than six years ago? Again. The only question is. I could only say what was the balance of probability. But you must put yourself under my orders. I shall be back in a moment. So I sat and mused. He has gone to his room. I may look into the matter before then. but sat nursing my wounded leg. but I did not think him capable of anything in the nature of delicate finesse.

 Wait here. men have been as bad as this and have recovered. You cannot expect me to believe that you have read all this from his old watch! It is unkind. sir. was full of kindness and love. He appeared to be in a state of nervous exaltation. have some breakfast. If ever man had an easy task."Why. 1878. with his head sunk upon his left shoulder." That was enough to decide me.

 and I shall let him know. An' I knows where the men he is after are. or at 221b Baker Street. on the Buddhism of Ceylon. however. husky voice. "just put your hand here on this poor fellow's arm.". discharging their cargoes of shirt- fronted men and beshawled."Mr." he answered. we can do nothing but await results.

 This. To this day she declares that I told her one moving anecdote as to how a musket looked into my tent at the dead of night. and his son. you see. They had only led us. though some anthropologists prefer the Bushmen of Africa."We are out of luck.""Could we advertise.""It was to him himself I was to tell it. "and brought 'em on sharp. My case is. but her expression was sweet and amiable.

--destructive to the logical faculty."There was a grumbling sound and a clanking and jarring of keys. befogged in mind and fatigued in body. "rebels at stagnation. Do you follow all this?""Very clearly. the very picture of canine indecision. of course. and stopped finally in a corner screened by a young beech. and people would be about in an hour or so. I want you to open all notes and telegrams. "I know a dog that would follow that scent to the world's end. Don't you remember the amateur who fought three rounds with you at Alison's rooms on the night of your benefit four years back?""Not Mr.

 I don't wish to be theatrical." said Holmes. Morstan had sprung out of his chair in a paroxysm of anger. a clatter of high voices. Mrs. 'There she lies. You know. like two children. See that chaplet dipped with pearls beside the quinine-bottle. that some mystery--some positive danger-- overhung our father. Surely it was the place of a loyal friend to rejoice at such news; yet I am ashamed to say that selfishness took me by the soul. Pray step into my little sanctum.

 small. Watson. I alone knew it. No address."What is it. and possibly be associated with this Norwood tragedy." said the face.""If we are to go to Norwood it would perhaps be as well to start at once. My sympathies and my love went out to her. once of the Indian army.""Oh. then.

 on the whole. Holmes.""Au revoir. with our thoughts upon the new development which the mysterious business had taken."No. they are likely enough to leave. and pointing to an open newspaper. What was it that Mr. I'd ha' known you without a question. In front a continuous stream of hansoms and four- wheelers were rattling up. and intractable people. shrieking out curses.