The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27

There go two of my threads, Watson.
There is nothing more stimulating than
a case where everything goes against
you We must cast round for another
scent"
I'VE have still the cabman who drove
the spy"
Exactly. have wired to get his
name and address from the Official Reg
istry. I should not be surprised II this
were an answer to my question"
The ring at the bell proved to be some
thing even more satisfactory than an
answer. however. for the door opened and
a rough-looking fellow entered who was
evidently the man himself.
Il got a message from the head office
that a gent at this address had been in
curing for 2.704," said he. I've driven
word of complaint. I came here straight
from the Yard to ask you to your face
what you had against me-
Il have nothing in the world against
you, my good man." said Holmes. On
the contrary. have half a sovereign for
you if you will give me clear answer
to my questions.
well, I've had good day and no
mistake said the cabn1an with a grin
what was it you wanted to ask. SIR
First of all. your name and address,
in case I want you again"
John Clayton, 8 Turpey Street, the
Borough Ny cab is out of Shipley's
Yard. near Waterloo Station
Sherlock Holmes made a note of It.
Now, Clayton tell me all about the
fare who came and watched this house
at ten o'clock this morning and after
wards followed the two gentlemen down
Regent Street
The man looked surprised and a little
embarrassed. why, there's no good
my telling you things, for you seem to
know as much as I do already" said he.
THE truth is that the gentleman told
me that he was a detective and that I
was to say nothing about him to any
one"
MY good fellow. this is a very serious
business and you may find yourself in
pretty bad position if you try to hide
anything from me. You say that your
fare told you that he was detective?'
Yes. he did.
.sWhen did he say this?"
when he left me-
did he say anything more?'
Gle mentioned his name"
Holmes cast a swift glance of triumph
at me "Oh, he mentioned his name,
did he? That was imprudent. What
was the name that he mentioned?'
.1Jis name" said the cabman. was Mr.
Sherlock Holiness
Never have 1 seen my friend more
completely taken aback than by the cab
mans reply For an instant he sat in
silent amazement- Then he burst into
a hearty laugh
"a touch. Watson-an undeniabe
touchn' said he. II feel q foil as quick
and supple as my own. IL got home
upon me very prettiy that ne. So his
name was Sherlock Holmes, was it?
Yes, sir, that was the gentlemans
name
Excellent. Tell me where you picked
him up and all that occurred
lie hailed me at half-past nine ID
Trafalgar Square. He said that he was
a detective. and he offered me two
guineas if I would do exactly what he
wanted all day and ask no questions, l
was glad enough to agree. First we
tel and waited there until two gentlemen
came out and took a. cab from the rank.
We followed their cab until it pulled up
somewhere near here
This very door," said Holmes.
well I couldn't be sure of that but
I daresay my fare knew all about 1t.
We pulled up halfway down the street
and waited hour and a half Then
the two gentlemen passed US. walking.
and we followed down Baker Street aud
along
Il know said Holmes.
Until we got three-Quarters down Re-
gent Street. Then my gentleman threw
up the trap. and he cried that [ should
drive right away to Waterloo Station as
hard as 1 could go l whipped up the
marc and we We're there under the ten