If you are here, then it follows that Mr.Sherlock Holmes is interesting himself in the matter, and I am naturally curious to know what view he may take." "I am afraid that I cannot answer that question." "May I ask if he is going to honour us with a visit himself ?" "He cannot leave town at present.

He has other cases which engage his attention." "What a pity! He might throw some light on that which is so dark to us.
But as to your own researches, if there is any possible way in which I can be of service to you I trust that you will command me.

If I had any indication of the nature of your suspicions or how you propose to investigate the case, I might perhaps even now give you some aid or advice." "I assure you that I am simply here upon a visit to my friend, Sir Henry, and that I need no help of any kind." "Excellent!" said Stapleton.

"You are perfectly right to be wary and discreet.

I am justly reproved for what I feel was an unjustifiable intrusion, and I promise you that I will not mention the matter again." We had come to a point where a narrow grassy path struck off from the road and wound away across the moor.