I felt Holmes's hand steal into mine and give me a reassuring shake, as if to say that the situation was within his powers and that he was easy in his mind. I was not sure whether he had seen what was only too obvious from my position, that the door...
It was only when I had joined him there that I heard what had alarmed his quicker senses. There was a noise somewhere within the house. A door slammed in the distance. Then a confused, dull murmur broke itself into the measured thud of heavy footstep...
It was a good fire, and the room was illuminated by it. Near the door I saw the gleam of an electric switch, but it was unnecessary, even if it had been safe, to turn it on. At one side of the fireplace was a heavy curtain, which covered the bay wind...
It's a business that needs delicate treatment, said Holmes. These documents are contained in a safe in the fellow's study, and the study is the ante-room of his bed-chamber. On the other hand, like all these stout, little men who do themselves well,...
Well, well, my dear fellow, be it so. We have shared the same room for some years, and it would be amusing if we ended by sharing the same cell. You know, Watson, I don't mind confessing to you that I have always had an idea that I would have made a...
For Heaven's sake, Holmes, think what you are doing, I cried. My dear fellow, I have given it every consideration. I am never precipitate in my actions, nor would I adopt so energetic and indeed so dangerous a course if any other were possible. Let u...
You would not call me a marrying man, Watson? No, indeed! You'll be interested to hear that I am engaged. My dear fellow! I congrat To Milverton's housemaid. Good heavens, Holmes! I wanted information, Watson. Surely you have gone too far? It was a m...
Get behind him, Watson! Don't let him out! Now, sir, let us see the contents of that note-book. Milverton had glided as quick as a rat to the side of the room, and stood with his back against the wall. Mr. Holmes, Mr. Holmes, he said, turning the fro...
Wait a little, he said. You go too fast. We would certainly make every effort to avoid scandal in so delicate a matter. Milverton relapsed into his chair. I was sure that you would see it in that light, he purred. At the same time, Holmes continued,...
This gentleman? said he, with a wave in my direction. Is it discreet? Is it right? Dr. Watson is my friend and partner. Very good, Mr. Holmes. It is only in your client's interests that I protested. The matter is so very delicate Dr. Watson has alrea...
