It has become known that we have never had occasion to unpack the money, and that it is still lying in our cellar.

The crate upon which I sit contains 2,000 napoleons packed between layers of lead foil.

Our reserve of bullion is much larger at present than is usually kept in a single branch office, and the directors have had misgivings upon the subject." "Which were very well justified," observed Holmes.

"And now it is time that we arranged our little plans.

I expect that within an hour matters will come to a head.