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The Sign of the Four

CHAPTER VII
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"So help me gracious, I have a wiper in the bag, an' I'll drop it on your 'ead if you don't hook it." "But I want a dog," I cried.
"I won't be argued with!" shouted Mr.Sherman.

"Now stand clear, for when I say 'three,' down goes the wiper." "Mr.Sherlock Holmes--" I began, but the words had a most magical effect, for the window instantly slammed down, and within a minute the door was unbarred and open.

Mr.Sherman was a lanky, lean old man, with stooping shoulders, a stringy neck, and blue-tinted glasses.
"A friend of Mr.Sherlock is always welcome," said he.

"Step in, sir.
Keep clear of the badger; for he bites.

Ah, naughty, naughty, would you take a nip at the gentleman ?" This to a stoat which thrust its wicked head and red eyes between the bars of its cage.


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