But our trap should be here." He put his two forefingers between his teeth and whistled shrilly--a signal which was answered by a similar whistle from the distance, followed shortly by the rattle of wheels and the clink of horses' hoofs.
"Now, Watson," said Holmes, as a tall dog-cart dashed up through the gloom, throwing out two golden tunnels of yellow light from its side lanterns.

"You'll come with me, won't you ?" "If I can be of use." "Oh, a trusty comrade is always of use; and a chronicler still more so.

My room at The Cedars is a double-bedded one." "The Cedars ?" "Yes; that is Mr.St.Clair's house.

I am staying there while I conduct the inquiry." "Where is it, then ?" "Near Lee, in Kent.

We have a seven-mile drive before us." "But I am all in the dark." "Of course you are.