A clever man upon so delicate an errand has no use for a beard save to conceal his features.

Come in here, Watson!" He turned into one of the district messenger offices, where he was warmly greeted by the manager.
"Ah, Wilson, I see you have not forgotten the little case in which I had the good fortune to help you ?" "No, sir, indeed I have not.

You saved my good name, and perhaps my life." "My dear fellow, you exaggerate.

I have some recollection, Wilson, that you had among your boys a lad named Cartwright, who showed some ability during the investigation." "Yes, sir, he is still with us." "Could you ring him up ?--thank you! And I should be glad to have change of this five-pound note." A lad of fourteen, with a bright, keen face, had obeyed the summons of the manager.

He stood now gazing with great reverence at the famous detective.
"Let me have the Hotel Directory," said Holmes.