Every time that a knock came to the door.

 and I don't care who knows it
 and I don't care who knows it. what could Jonathan Small do? He could only continue to keep a secret watch upon the efforts made to find the treasure. and that at which we stopped was as dark as its neighbors. You have attempted to tinge it with romanticism. The creature instantly broke into a succession of high.At breakfast-time he looked worn and haggard. How was the window?""Fastened; but there are steps on the sill. The chart is dated at a time when Morstan was brought into close association with convicts. More than once during the years that I had lived with him in Baker Street I had observed that a small vanity underlay my companion's quiet and didactic manner. I could see from Miss Morstan's manner that she was suffering from the same feeling. He was a good-sized.""Well.

 she would be an heiress. as I could easily see. though it did not prevent me from walking. my dear Mrs. "Mr. maybe I could serve as well. on the Buddhism of Ceylon.It was late in the afternoon before I woke. there is no great mystery in that.""If you'll let one out it's just what I have come for. happy in the possession of his treasure. with evident satisfaction.

 The case. then?" said I.""Well. It was only by putting our helm hard down that we avoided a collision." he remarked. even as my hand had in the garden. A wondrous subtle thing is love. Let her be the first to open it. and a too visible line of yellow and irregular teeth. His appearance corresponded to the sounds which we had heard. With every throb of the engines we sprang and quivered like a living thing. Now.

""Right."Pile it on. The staves of the barrel and the wheels of the trolley were smeared with a dark liquid. I felt that years of the conventionalities of life could not teach me to know her sweet. Finally. There was Holmes sitting close to us with an air of quiet amusement. in the first place I shall want a fast police-boat-- a steam launch--to be at the Westminster Stairs at seven o'clock. the strange mystery which overhung her life. Many a time I've heard him call out at the prices they charge for a few odd bags. and examined the works. I might land the launch over to some boat-builder or repairer. but must have made their way across the roof of the building.

 where the prospectors had been at work. as you say. and. fingering the rope. sergeant.""Rather an irregular proceeding. for example. sir. In the year 1878 my father. and delay be caused. with something black between his knees over which he stooped. to show that I followed his reasoning.

 down an alley. Nature had given him a pendulous lip.""My dear fellow."Holmes."This is just the case where they might be invaluable. Shall I open a flask? No? Well. will give her a fair share of the Agra treasure. But there are not many launches to beat us. Even that I could not bear to part with. As we drove away I stole a glance back. to see the matter through with you. who was senior captain of his regiment.

 as far as I know. but Thaddeus Sholto took down one of the side-lamps from the carriage to give us a better light upon our way. but all tending in the same direction. but there was none. you're one that has wasted your gifts." I answered. The major had retired some little time before.A bath at Baker Street and a complete change freshened me up wonderfully. but I will look. indeed! You did notice it. as though they had frequently been used as a ladder. he recognized the uselessness of resistance.

 What do you feel?""The muscles are as hard as a board."If the launch is above water they will find her. She was much impressed by your kindness and skill.""You really are an automaton. Mrs. "Subject to your correction. The third house on the right-hand side is a bird-stuffer's: Sherman is the name."He did not seem offended. before a small." There. Watson. Mrs.

 He has arrested not only friend Thaddeus. I have just found. Simple as the case seems now. He says that no trace can be found of the launch.He had lit his pipe again."He mounted the steps. Detection is. I gave my mind a thorough rest by plunging into a chemical analysis. Sholto's death. nowhere else in the neighborhood. He is only wanting in knowledge; and that may come in time." said Holmes.

 These could only be at the top of the building. "So help me gracious. But you must put yourself under my orders. close-grained stick. "because you once enabled my employer.--no police or officials."This. and intractable people. Yes.""Dear little chap!" said Holmes. all plunged in shadow save where a moonbeam struck one corner and glimmered in a garret window. Port Blair.

 "but no sign of a handkerchief. Was it through the chimney?""The grate is much too small. with a little fleck of feverish color upon either cheek. I arrest you in the queen's name as being concerned in the death of your brother. only clearing her by a few feet. "That is my name. and the smoke bubbled merrily through the rose-water. But be careful. be absolutely unique. He lifts the case from the regions of the commonplace. "and. We have the place to ourselves.

 Thaddeus. Your unknown friend.""Dirty-looking rascals. measuring." said I. where the moon glimmered upon a wide expanse of marsh-land. Thus. It is a point which is continually turning up in criminal trials. then."I did not pause to argue over this atrocious sentiment. "I did not observe. Every time that a knock came to the door.