I'm a believer in the genius loci.

You smile, Friend Watson.

Well, we shall see.

By the way, you have that big umbrella of yours, have you not ?" "It is here." "Well, I'll borrow that if I may." "Certainly--but what a wretched weapon! If there is danger--" "Nothing serious, my dear Watson, or I should certainly ask for your assistance.

But I'll take the umbrella.