"I guess I should have some credit, for I have kept my promise.

If I hadn't sworn not to go about alone I might have had a more lively evening, for I had a message from Stapleton asking me over there." "I have no doubt that you would have had a more lively evening," said Holmes drily.

"By the way, I don't suppose you appreciate that we have been mourning over you as having broken your neck ?" Sir Henry opened his eyes.

"How was that ?" "This poor wretch was dressed in your clothes.

I fear your servant who gave them to him may get into trouble with the police." "That is unlikely.