"It may, of course, be a mere coincidence, or it may point to some nervousness which would indicate that he had reason to apprehend danger.

Had you noticed anything unusual in his conduct, yesterday, Ames ?" "It struck me that he was a little restless and excited, sir." "Ha! The attack may not have been entirely unexpected.

We do seem to make a little progress, do we not?
Perhaps you would rather do the questioning, Mr.Mac ?" "No, Mr.Holmes, it's in better hands than mine." "Well, then, we will pass to this card--V.

V.341.It is rough cardboard.

Have you any of the sort in the house ?" "I don't think so." Holmes walked across to the desk and dabbed a little ink from each bottle on to the blotting paper.