Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-05-19

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learned here. Let us go down.
What is your theory, then. as TO
those footmarks?" I asked, eagerly,
when we had regained the lower room
once more.
MY dear Watson, try little analy-
sis yourself" said he, with n touch OF
Impotence. "You know my methods.
Apply them. and it will be instructive
to compare results"
81 cannot conceive anything which
will cover the facts" answered.
at will be clear enough TO you soon"
he said, in an off hand way. 81 think
that there is nothing else of irnpor-
lance here, but will look" He
whipped ont his lens and tape meas
urc, and hurried about the room on his
knees. measuring comparing, examin-
ing. with his long thin nose only few
inches from the rlanks, and his beady
eyes cleaning and deep-set like those
of bird. SO swift. silent and furtive
were his movements, like those of
trained bloodhound picking out a
scent, that could not but think what
n terrible criminal he would have
made had he turned his energy and
sagacity agains, the law, instead of ex-
crting them in its defense. As he
hunted about he kept muttering to
himself, and finally he broke out into
load crow of delight.
1--WE are certainly in luck" said he.
1--WE ought 10 have very little trouble
now. Number One has had the misfor-
tune to tread in the crcosote. You can
see the outline of the edge of his small
foot here at the side of this evil-smcll-
YOU see, and the stuff has leaked out
"What them asked.
"Why, we have got him, that's all, "
said he. II know dog that would
follow that scent to the worlds end.
If pack can track a trailed herring
across a shire, how far can a spt cia)ly-
trained hound follow so pungent q
smell as this? 1t sounds like sum in
the rule of three. The answer should
give us the but halloo! here are the
accredited representa- tives of the law. "
Heavy steps and the clamor Of loud
voices were audible from below, and
the hall door shut with loud crash.
Before they come" said Holmes
'just put your hand here on this poor
fellows arm. and mere on his leg. Wha,
do You feel?'
I answered.
"Quitc so. They are in state OF ex.
trcmc contraction, far exceeding the
usual ripor mortis. Coupled with this
distortion Of the face, this Hippocratic
smile, or 'risus sardonicus. as the old
writers called it. what conclusion would
it suggest to Your mind?'
death from some powerful vegeta
BILE all<aloid," answered-"some
produce tetanus.'
THAT was the idea which occurred
to me the instant l saw the drawn
muscles of the face. On getting into
the room ! at once looked for the
means ny which the poison had entered
the system. AS You saw, discovered
a thorn which had been driven or shot
with no great force into the scalp
You observe that the part struck va:
that WHICH would be turned toward.
the hole in the ceiling if the man were
erect in his chair. Now examine thi.
/ thorn"
/ took it up gingerly and held il il
the light of the lantern. II was long
sharp and black, with a glazed lool
near the point as though some gummy
substance had dried upon it. The
a
rounded off with knife.
Is this an English thorn?" he asked
"No. it certainly is not
with all these data You should b
able to draw some just inference. Blu
here are the regulars: so the auxiliar,
forces may beat u retreat"
AS he spoke, the steps which ha,
the passage. and a very stout, portl
man in a gray suit strobe heavily int
the room. lie was red faced. burlv an
plcthoric, with a pair of very SINAI
twinkling eyes which looked kecnl
ont from behind swollen and puff
pouches. lie was closely followed b
an inspector in uniform. and by til
still pnlpitating Thaddcus Sholto.
"Ilcrc's a business" he cried, in
mu fled husky voice. Here's prett
business, But who are all these? Why
the house seems ia be as full as a raj
bit-W0rrcn."
IL think you very much recollect me
Mr.. Athclncy Jones' said Holmes
quietly.
"Why, of course dol" he wheezct
ITS Mr.. Sherlock Holmes, the thee
rist. Remember you. III never forge
how Won lcctured us all on causes an
differences and effects in the Bishol
gate Jewel case. It's true you set us o
the right track; but you'll own no.
that it was more by good luck tina
good guidance"
1T was piece OF very simple RET
soning,"
"Oh, come, now, come! Never |
ashamed to own up. But what is a
this? Bad business! Bad bushes
Stern facts here--no room for theorie
How lucky that happened TO be ont ;
Norwood over another case! was
the station when the message arrive
What d'you think the man died OFF,
"Oh, this is hardly case for me
thcorizc over" said Holmes, dryly
"No, no. still, we can't deny th'
you hit the nail on the head sometime
, Dear me. Door locked, understan
, Jewels worth half a million missin
How was the Window
FASTENED; but there are steps {
! the sill"