He has a mind that works as truly as any that I know.

When I have been for the defence, and believed my man was innocent, I was glad to have him against us!" "That is high praise, sir!" said the Superintendent gratified: "I am glad you approve of my choice; that I did well in sending for him." I answered heartily: "Could not be better.

I do not doubt that between you we shall get at the facts--and what lies behind them!" We ascended to Mr.Trelawny's room, where we found everything exactly as his daughter had described.
There came a ring at the house bell, and a minute later a man was shown into the room.

A young man with aquiline features, keen grey eyes, and a forehead that stood out square and broad as that of a thinker.

In his hand he had a black bag which he at once opened.