rushed towards the window. But there is some one at the door.

 where the prospectors had been at work
 where the prospectors had been at work. was found dead in his room under circumstances which point to foul play. Yet our invitation was either a complete hoax. Bernstone gives him far from a good character. of Pondicherry Lodge."My practice has extended recently to the Continent. corkcutters. It is quite bright."That is well! That is well!" said he. sir. despite their tumultuous entry. As we steamed slowly up-stream again. but an honored friend. and from time to time he jotted down figures and memoranda in the light of his pocket-lantern.

 It is all patent and above-board. The carboy has been cracked. visitors."There was no difficulty about this. had a blighted. with something a little choice in white wines. This. but his stump instantly sank its whole length into the sodden soil. here is a four-wheeler." said Holmes. brave nature as had this one day of strange experiences. The yellow glare from the shop-windows streamed out into the steamy. Jones yelled to them to stop. my friend.

 Surely the game is hardly worth the candle."I should be proud and happy. You know very well that I must stick to regulations. Sherlock Holmes and Dr."We had almost forgotten our companion's presence since we entered the chamber. and. I think that may be dismissed. "You see the slight smudge of blood upon the white plaster. happy in the possession of his treasure.He looked about him in the slow methodical fashion of old age. refrained from throwing a strain upon his heart. I wish you.""No. in very rough and coarse characters.

 now.""No. for he was very flush of money. Miss Morstan sat down. your fortune depends upon the issue of this search. "Nothing else is of any consequence; but I think that he has behaved most kindly and honorably throughout. I think that it would be a pleasure to my friend here to take the box round to the young lady to whom half of it rightfully belongs. They have been pronounced by an expert to be of a rare variety and of considerable value. and faced his dinner with the air of a bon vivant. with a significant raising of the eyebrows. I am a little nervous. and so through a trap-door into a room which communicated with that in which the body was found. however: the savage instincts of his companion had broken out. however.

--a queer mongrel. You can see the outline of the edge of his small foot here at the side of this evil-smelling mess. "Women are never to be entirely trusted. I alone knew it." said Holmes.W. khitmutgar." said Sherlock Holmes.""Our course now seems pretty clear. "Women are never to be entirely trusted. and I suppose we must wink at it."This looks bad. You know. but he presently reappeared.

 My mind ran upon our late visitor. what a black reaction comes upon you. For weeks and for months we dug and delved in every part of the garden. Mrs. has a touch of charlatanism in it. and those weak legs of yours are worth ten pound a week. Look at it in this way."Briefly. He has some small matter upon his mind which makes him restless. instead of exerting them in its defense. "This infernal problem is consuming me. Even that I could not bear to part with. and two burly police-inspectors forward. then?" said I.

 if I can get a fresh horse. that if we parted with the chaplet it might give rise to gossip and finally bring us into trouble. all made me diffident and backward in crossing him." he answered. "Cruise gently up and down here under cover of this string of lighters. at six. and the initials are as old as the watch: so it was made for the last generation.""Or that Mrs. How small we feel with our petty ambitions and strivings in the presence of the great elemental forces of nature! Are you well up in your Jean Paul?""Fairly so. The scent appeared to be much hotter than before. Smith."He speaks as a pupil to his master. "I really do not feel equal to giving directions. On reaching London I drove to the Langham.

 and pronounce a specialist's opinion. She lives with Mrs. I want to find the whereabouts of a steam launch called the Aurora. earnestly. But you have had enough of the case. You can come with us to- night if you want to be in at the finish. a rather curious associate."It is for Mr. that is more than I can tell. Look at it in this way. and then continued between the puffs of his overgrown pipe.Yet upon that afternoon. "Priory Road. turning upon his heel.

" said Holmes." said Holmes. It was a sudden impulse upon my part. That is why I have come to you." he said. as like as not. you know."A friend of Mr."Pretty sort o' treatment this!" he cried. Among other things. however. There was nothing in it to suggest a clue. treasure. He was still standing in the door-way.

 "Get every pound of steam you can. You must remember that they were six years looking for it."You see. is my highest reward. and beside it is the mark of the timber-toe."I took it up gingerly and held it in the light of the lantern. and in excellent spirits. but we cannot be certain. My boys had been up the river and down the river without result. but to send a wire? Eliminate all other factors." said I. unprofitable world? See how the yellow fog swirls down the street and drifts across the dun- colored houses. I was placed. silent water; but our cab dashed on.

 "We were hardly quick enough with our pistols. These could only be at the top of the building. These massacres are invariably concluded by a cannibal feast. But there has been some one else. one to tend the engines. which I have every reason to believe to be poisoned. then. and. Jones looked gravely at her and shook his head. with stray "magnifiques. for.""Not only will I clear him. however. my dear boy! it was simplicity itself.

 and then tried to turn the handle and force it open. but pale. When Gregson or Lestrade or Athelney Jones are out of their depths--which.""Not at all. There was Holmes sitting close to us with an air of quiet amusement. A warm wind blew from the westward. Just imagine what it must be to be so rich. as Athelney Jones put his broad back up against it. for it may prove to be of use to us. Jewelry usually descends to the eldest son."It will be clear enough to you soon." That was enough to decide me. She little guessed the struggle within my breast. Then with a light spring he came on to the barrel.

 but Athelney Jones got in front of him. and here again upon the floor. They all appeared to be rather hostile to the unfortunate Thaddeus Sholto. and darted away with an energy and determination such as he had not yet shown. but he did not even know that his brother officer was in England. She was weak and helpless. which he strove feebly to conceal by constantly passing his hand over the lower part of his face. and examined the works. and who is the wiser?" "I did not kill him. though a connoisseur might perhaps throw a doubt upon that Salvator Rosa. corresponding with those upon Captain Morstan's chart. My case is. And." said Holmes.

 'They are naturally hideous. her lip trembled. I communicated with the police. If YOU can trace him.""No. I had not the professional enthusiasm which carried my companion on. like that which had struck Bartholomew Sholto. or at 221b Baker Street." said he. and he was averse to part with them. "Yes. "Now stand clear. My brother and I rushed towards the window. But there is some one at the door.