"The lady has never been in America in all her life.

What possible connection could she have with an American assassin which would cause her to shelter him ?" "I freely admit the difficulties," said Holmes.

"I propose to make a little investigation of my own to-night, and it is just possible that it may contribute something to the common cause." "Can we help you, Mr.Holmes ?" "No, no! Darkness and Dr.Watson's umbrella--my wants are simple.

And Ames, the faithful Ames, no doubt he will stretch a point for me.

All my lines of thought lead me back invariably to the one basic question--why should an athletic man develop his frame upon so unnatural an instrument as a single dumb-bell ?" It was late that night when Holmes returned from his solitary excursion.