There are marks of blood in the room, but there is no wound upon his person.

We are at a loss as to how he came into the empty house; indeed, the whole affair is a puzzler.
If you can come round to the house any time before twelve, you will find me there.

I have left everything _in statu quo_ until I hear from you.
If you are unable to come I shall give you fuller details, and would esteem it a great kindness if you would favour me with your opinion.
Yours faithfully, "TOBIAS GREGSON." "Gregson is the smartest of the Scotland Yarders," my friend remarked; "he and Lestrade are the pick of a bad lot.

They are both quick and energetic, but conventional--shockingly so.

They have their knives into one another, too.