The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-05
THE ADVENTURES FSHERLOCK HOLMES


quarter past nine. You will find
small brougham waiting close to the
curb, driven by fellow with heavy
black cloak tipped at the collar with
red. Into this you will step, and you
will reach Victoria in time for the
| Continental express
"Where shall meet you?'
AT the station. The second first
class carriage from the front will be;
reserved for u.s. -,
"The carriage is our rendezvousS
then9o
"Yes.'' KS
1t was in vain that I asked Holmes
to remain for the evening. It was
evident to me that he thought he might
bring trouble to the roof he was under,
and that that was the motive, which
impelled him to go. With few hur-
ried words as to our plans Tor the NOR
row he rose and came out with me INTO
theasgarden, clambering over the wall
which leads into Mortimer street, and
Immediately whistling for a hanson, in
which I heard him drive away.
In the morning obeyed Holmes IN
functions to the letter. A hanson was
procured with such precautions as would
ready for us, and I drove Immediately
after breakfast to the Lowther arcade,
thru which I hurried at the top OF my
speed brougham was waiting with
very massive driver wrapped in a
dark cloak, who, the instant that | had
stepped in, whipped up the horse and
ratified off to Victoria station. On my
and dashed away again without SO
| much as a look in nv direction.
So far all had gone admirably. MY
luggage was waiting for me, and | had
no difficulty in finding the carriage
which Holmes had indicated, the less 80
as it was the only one in the train
which was marked Engaged. " Ny
non appearance of Holmes. The station
clock marked only seven minutes from
the time when we were due to start
In vain I searched among the groups
of travellers and leave-takers for the
1.-THE figure of my friend. There was nc
sign Of him. I spent a few minutes in
assisting venerable Italian priest, who
derstand, in his broken English, thai
his luggage was to be booked thru tt
Paris. Then, having taken another lool
round, returned to my carriage, where
I found that the porter, in spite of the
ticket, had given me my decrepit ltal
ian friend as travelling companion. L
was useless for me to explain to hin
that his presence was an intrusion, fo1
my Italian was even more limited THAI
his English, so I shrugged my shoulder
resignedly, and continued to look ou
anxiously for my friend. A chill O.
fear had come over me, as l though
that his absence might mean that som
blow had fallen during the night. Al
ready the doors had all been shut an
the whistle blown, When
envy dear WATSON said voice
"you have not even condescended t
say good morning.
Il I turned in uncomfortable astonisf
ment. The aged ecclesiastic had turne
his fact towards me. For an instan
the wrinkles were smoothed away, tn
nose drew away from the chin, the lowe
lip ceased to protrude and the mout
to humble, the dull eyes regained thei
fire, the dropping figure expanded. Tn
next the whole frame collapsed agar
Land Holmes had gone as quickly as h
"Good heayens!" cried; Chow 20
startled me!'
Il uEye1y precaution is still nece'
sary," he whispered. g! have reaso
to think that they are hot upon o.
The train had already begun to NOV
f as Holmes spoke. CHANGING back, sa,
Il tall man pushing his way furiousl
thru the crowd, and waving his hand
if he desired to have the train stoppe,
It was too late, however, for we wei
rapidly gathering momentum, and an il
slant later had shot clear of the st;
ton.
"With all our precautions, you Sc
that we have cut it rather fne,'' sal
Holmes, laughing. He rose, and thrown
off the black cassock and hat which ha
formed his disguise, he packed the
away in handbag,
y "Have you seen the morning pape
""@t No'"
&c "You haven't seen about Bak,
I'll street, then?0
ce Baker ,street9'
o. SThey set fire to our rooms last nigh
" No great harm was DONE
III GOOD heavens, Holmes! this is into
al "They must have lost my track COZ
1T pletely after their bludgeon-man was a
~ rested. Otherwise they could not ha,
es imagined that I had returned to n
n, rooms. They. have evidently taken tt
ur precaution of watching you, hOweve
"a and that is what has brought Mortar
~ to Victoria. You could not have MAJ
uf any slip in coming9'
ne 80 did EXACTLY what you advised.
y y
Eyes, it was waiting.'
- Did you recognize your coac
rs man9'
as "No.''
of 1T was my brother Mycroft. It
IN an advantage to get about in such
~ case without taking mercenary in
your confidence But we must oil
I what we are to do about Mortar
now
- GAS this is an express, and as t
no boat, runs in connection with it,
ms should think we. have shaken him
We very effectively
We "My dear Watson, you evidently d
- not realize my meaning when I sa
ISL that this man may be taken as bel
or quite on the same intellectual pla
re. as myself. You do not imagine tn
ov if l were the pursuer I should allt
"s myself to be baffed by so slight
re obstacle. Why. then, should you thi
It so meanly Of him?
re- "What will he do9O
:. "What / should do.
~ nWhat would you do, then9"
Engage a special.
I, "But it must sbe late.
IN Canterbury; and there is always
least quarter of an hours delay
~ the boat. He will catch us there
Gone would think that we w,
on the criminals. Let us have him ARE
On ed on his arrival.
eg, cit would to ruin the work of thu
ey months. We should get the big fl
oc1u but the smaller would dart right a
:" left out of the net. On Monday
me should have them. all. No, an arr
The is inadmissible.