I have known that young man go into a good many cases, but I never saw the case yet that he could not throw a light upon.

He is irregular in his methods, and a little quick perhaps in jumping at theories, but, on the whole, I think he would have made a most promising officer, and I don't care who knows it.

I have had a wire from him this morning, by which I understand that he has got some clue to this Sholto business.
Here is the message." He took the telegram out of his pocket, and handed it to me.

It was dated from Poplar at twelve o'clock.

"Go to Baker Street at once," it said.