It is well that this is so, for it is obviously of the utmost importance that Sir Charles's heir should settle at the Hall and continue the good work which has been so sadly interrupted.

Had the prosaic finding of the coroner not finally put an end to the romantic stories which have been whispered in connection with the affair, it might have been difficult to find a tenant for Baskerville Hall.

It is understood that the next of kin is Mr.Henry Baskerville, if he be still alive, the son of Sir Charles Baskerville's younger brother.

The young man when last heard of was in America, and inquiries are being instituted with a view to informing him of his good fortune." Dr.Mortimer refolded his paper and replaced it in his pocket.

"Those are the public facts, Mr.Holmes, in connection with the death of Sir Charles Baskerville." "I must thank you," said Sherlock Holmes, "for calling my attention to a case which certainly presents some features of interest.