Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-02

stiff and unnatural manner Whero in the tropics could an English army doe tor have seen much hardship and got his arm wuuntie,ie Clearly in Afghanistan. The whole train of thought did not oc- cupy a second l then remarked that you came from Afghanistan,- and you were astonished.
 1t is simple enough as you explain it, said. smiling You remind me of Edgar Allan Poe's Dupin. had no idea that such individuals did exist out. side of stories "
 Sherlock Holmes rose and lit his pipe No doubt you think that you are com plimenting me in comparing mo to Du, pin, he observed Now, in my opin- ion, Dupin was n very inferior fellow That trick of his of breaking in on his friends thoughts with an apropos re mark after quarter of an hour silence Is really very showy and superficial He had some analytical genius. no doubt, but he was by no means such phenome- non as Poe appeared to imagine.
 Have you read Gaboriau's works" asked Does Lecoq come up to your idea of a detective:"
 Sherlock Holmes sniffed slrtiunically 'Lecoq was a miserable bungler." he said in an angry voice He had only one thing to recommend him. and that was his energy That book made me positively ill. The question was how to identify an unknown prisoner could have done it in 24 hours. Lecug :ook six months ar so, It might be made a text book for detectives to teach them what to avoid "
 felt rather indignant at having two characters whom I had admired treated i'll this cavalier style walked over to the window and stood looking out into the busy street This fellow may be very clever, " l said to my. elf. but he Is certainly very conceited"
 There are no crimes and no criminals in these days" he said querulously. What Is the use of having brains in our profession: l know we'll that have 1t i'll me to make my name famous. No man lives or has ever lived who has brought the same amount of study and Of natural talent To the detection of crime which l have done. And what is the result: There is no crime to detect. or at most some bungling villainy, with motive so transparent that even n Scotland Yard official can see through it.
 was still annoyed at his bumptious style of conversation. thought it best to change the topic.
 Il wonder what that fellow is looking for:" I asked pointing to n stalwart, rNln S.,lx- walking slowly down tine other side of the street, loukin2 aryiuusly at the num- bers. He had lar:-r blue envelope in his hand and was evidently the bearer of a message.
 You mean the retired sergeant of marines. said Sherlock Holmes.
 ''Brag and bounrr!' thought to my .elf. He knows that cannot verify his guess.
 The thought had hardly passed through my mind when the man whom we were watChin: caught sight of the number OH our 'j,."r and ran rapidly acrv'SS the roadway. We heard loud knock. . deep voice below and heavy steps ascending tine stairs
 For Mir. Shcrlo k Holmes, he said, stepping into the rn,nu and handing my friend the letter
 Here Was an opportunity nf taking the conceit out of him. He little thought of this when he made that random shot. May ask. my lad, said hlandlN. ''what your trade may be"
 "Commi>>iuunairc >ir, " hr said gruff ly. Uniform away for repairs
 And HUu were" l asked, with d slightly malicious glance at my rumpam- ion.
 "A sergeant. sir, Royal Marine Light infantry, sir, No answer? Right, sir.
 He clicked his heels together raised his hand in A salute and was gone