The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-02-19

of the edges of the web remind one of the foul
spider which turks in the Petty thefts
wanton assaults, purposeless outrage-to the man
who held the clue all could worked into
connected whole. To the scientific student of the
higher criminal world, capital Europe offered
the advantages which London then possessed. But
now" He shrugged his shoulders humorous
depreciation of the things which had him
self done much produce
At the time of which I speak, Holmes
back for some months, and his request had sold
my practice and returned TO share the old quarters
in Baker street young doctor, named Werner.
had purchased my small Kensington practice. and
given with astonishingly little demUr the highest
price that ventured asian incident which only
explained itself years later when found that
Werner was distant relation of Holmes and that it
my friend who had really found the money.
Our months of partnership had
eventful he had stated, for I find looking
my that his period the of the pa
pers of ex-President Murlo. and also the shocking
affair of the Dutch steamship Friesland. which so
nearly cost us both lives. His cold and proud
nature was always aveTse, however. from anyt thing
the shape a public applause. he bound me
the most stringent terms say further
himself. his methods. his successes-a prohibit
ton which. as have explained, has only been
removed
Mr.. Sherlock Holmes was leaning bac his chair
his whimsical protest. and unfolding his
morning paper i'm leisurely fashion, when at
tention arrested by a tremendous ring the
BELL followed Immediately by hollow drumming
sound as if someone were beating on the outer door
with his opened there a tumutuous
rush into the hall rapid feet clattered up the stair,
and an instant later a wd-eyed and frantic young
man. pale dishevelIed paIpitating burst into the
room He looked from one to the other of
and under our gaze of inquiry he became
conscious that some apology needed for this
ceremouious entry
I'm sorry. Mr.. Holmes" he cried. You mustn't
blame I nearly mad. Holmes L
the unhappy John Hester McFarlane"
He made the announcement if the name alone
would explain both his visit and its manner, but
could see by my companions unresponsive face, that
it meant no him than to me.
Have a cigarette, Mr.. McFarlane." said he,
pushing his case across. Il am sure that with your
Tr
a sedative. The weather has been very warm
these last few days. Now. if you feel little more
composed. I should be glad if you would sit down
in that chair and tell slowly and quietly who
you are, and what it is that you want. You
toned your name. if I should recognize it,
you that, beyond the obvious facts that you
a bachelor, a solicitor Freerason. and an
asthmatic nothing whatever of you"
Familiar as I was with my friends methods. it
was not difficult follow his deductions
and to the untidness attire the sheaf of
legal papers. the watch charm. and the breathing
in amazenent.
yes, 1 am al that. Mr.. Holmes: and in addition
/ am the most unfortunate man at this moment in
London For Heavens sake. don't abandon me- Mr.
Holmes If they arrest me before I have
finished my story. make them give, time. so that
I may tell you the whole truth 1 could to gaoI
happy if 1 knew that were working me out
ARREST YOU" said Holmes This is really most
interesting. on what charge do you expect to be
arrested?"
Upon the charge of numbering Mr., Jonas oidacre,
My companions expressive face showed a sym
pathy which not afraid, entirely unmixed
with satisfaction
Dear me-" said he, cit only this moment at
breakfast that saying my friend, Dr..
son. that sensational had disappeared out of
papers"
our visitor stretched forward quivering hand
and picked up the Daily Telegraph which still lay
upon Holmes knee
you had looked at it sir, would have
at a glance what the errand is which 1 have
to you this morning. 1 feel as if
misfortune must be in every mans mouth"
turned it over expose the central page. Here
il is with your permission will read it you.
Listen to this, Mr.. Holmes. The headlines are
Mysterious Affair at Lower Norwood. Disappear
ance Of a Well-KnOwn Builder. Suspicion of Muir
der and Arson. A Clue to the Criminal That is
clue which they already following. have been
followed from Loondon Bridge Station, and I
that they only waiting for the warrant to arrest
me- 1t break mothers HEARTH will break
her heart" He wrung his hands in agony
apprehension, and swayed backwards and forwards
in his chair
looked with interest upon this man. who
accused Of being the perpetrator of a crime
lence- haxen-haired and handsome in a
vashed-out negative fashion, with frightened blue