I have seen something of the rough side of life, but I give you my word that this quick succession of strange surprises to-night has shaken my nerve completely.

I should like, however, to see the matter through with you, now that I have got so far." "Your presence will be of great service to me," he answered.

"We shall work the case out independently, and leave this fellow Jones to exult over any mare's-nest which he may choose to construct.

When you have dropped Miss Morstan I wish you to go on to No.

3 Pinchin Lane, down near the water's edge at Lambeth.