"I thought as much," said he.

"Have you ever observed that his ears are pierced for earrings ?" "Yes, sir.

He told me that a gipsy had done it for him when he was a lad." "Hum!" said Holmes, sinking back in deep thought.

"He is still with you ?" "Oh, yes, sir; I have only just left him." "And has your business been attended to in your absence ?" "Nothing to complain of, sir.

There's never very much to do of a morning." "That will do, Mr.Wilson.I shall be happy to give you an opinion upon the subject in the course of a day or two.