You have been looking a little pale lately.

I think that the change would do you good, and you are always so interested in Mr.Sherlock Holmes' cases." "I should be ungrateful if I were not, seeing what I gained through one of them," I answered.

"But if I am to go, I must pack at once, for I have only half an hour." My experience of camp life in Afghanistan had at least had the effect of making me a prompt and ready traveller.

My wants were few and simple, so that in less than the time stated I was in a cab with my valise, rattling away to Paddington Station.

Sherlock Holmes was pacing up and down the platform, his tall, gaunt figure made even gaunter and taller by his long grey travelling-cloak and close-fitting cloth cap.
"It is really very good of you to come, Watson," said he.