We all gathered round him and gazed at it.

There could be no doubt that that circlet of plain gold had once adorned the finger of a bride.
"This complicates matters," said Gregson.

"Heaven knows, they were complicated enough before." "You're sure it doesn't simplify them ?" observed Holmes.

"There's nothing to be learned by staring at it.

What did you find in his pockets ?" "We have it all here," said Gregson, pointing to a litter of objects upon one of the bottom steps of the stairs.