By the way, in view of recent occurrences, perhaps I ought to ask Mrs.Hudson to examine its crop." I had been delayed at a case, and it was a little after half-past six when I found myself in Baker Street once more.

As I approached the house I saw a tall man in a Scotch bonnet with a coat which was buttoned up to his chin waiting outside in the bright semicircle which was thrown from the fanlight.

Just as I arrived the door was opened, and we were shown up together to Holmes' room.
"Mr.Henry Baker, I believe," said he, rising from his armchair and greeting his visitor with the easy air of geniality which he could so readily assume.

"Pray take this chair by the fire, Mr.
Baker.

It is a cold night, and I observe that your circulation is more adapted for summer than for winter.