I fear this means that there is some mischief afoot." "If you said 'hope' instead of 'fear,' it would be nearer the truth, I'm thinking, Mr.Holmes," the inspector answered, with a knowing grin.
"Well, maybe a wee nip would keep out the raw morning chill.

No, I won't smoke, I thank you.

I'll have to be pushing on my way; for the early hours of a case are the precious ones, as no man knows better than your own self.

But--but--" The inspector had stopped suddenly, and was staring with a look of absolute amazement at a paper upon the table.

It was the sheet upon which I had scrawled the enigmatic message.
"Douglas!" he stammered.