These flashes come upon me at times .-- Just step outside, sergeant, and you, Mr.Sholto.
Your friend can remain .-- What do you think of this, Holmes?
Sholto was, on his own confession, with his brother last night.

The brother died in a fit, on which Sholto walked off with the treasure.

How's that ?" "On which the dead man very considerately got up and locked the door on the inside." "Hum! There's a flaw there.

Let us apply common sense to the matter.
This Thaddeus Sholto WAS with his brother; there WAS a quarrel; so much we know.

The brother is dead and the jewels are gone.