"And now, Mr.Wilson, off you go at scratch and tell us all about yourself, your household, and the effect which this advertisement had upon your fortunes.

You will first make a note, Doctor, of the paper and the date." "It is The Morning Chronicle of April 27, 1890.

Just two months ago." "Very good.

Now, Mr.Wilson ?" "Well, it is just as I have been telling you, Mr.Sherlock Holmes," said Jabez Wilson, mopping his forehead; "I have a small pawnbroker's business at Coburg Square, near the City.

It's not a very large affair, and of late years it has not done more than just give me a living.