But the note itself.
What do you deduce from it ?" I carefully examined the writing, and the paper upon which it was written.
"The man who wrote it was presumably well to do," I remarked, endeavouring to imitate my companion's processes.

"Such paper could not be bought under half a crown a packet.

It is peculiarly strong and stiff." "Peculiar--that is the very word," said Holmes.

"It is not an English paper at all.

Hold it up to the light." I did so, and saw a large "E" with a small "g," a "P," and a large "G" with a small "t" woven into the texture of the paper.
"What do you make of that ?" asked Holmes.
"The name of the maker, no doubt; or his monogram, rather." "Not at all.