Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-27
exploits of Sherlock HoImesAdvene the Engineers Thumb


thumb of Colonel warburtons madness OF these
the latter have afforded
observer but the other inception
tic in its details worthy
gave my friend fewer openings for those deduce
methods of reasoning
suits The believe,
newspapers but like all such narratives its effect is much less
striking when set forth bloc a
when the facts
terry clears gradually away as each new discovery furnishes step
which leads to the complete truth At the time the ccum
stances made deep the of
has hardly served to weaken the effect.
1t long marriage
the events occurred which about summarize. had
returned civil practice finally Holmes his
Baker street although continually visited him. and
casonay persuaded him forego his Bohemian habits
far steadily increased,
ton, patients among officials these,
painful lingering disease,
Of advertising virtues and of endeavorng send
every sufferer whom might have influence.
One morning, at little before o'clock awakened by
the maid tapping the door that two had
from Paddington and waiting in the consulting
dressed huredy for by experience that railway
seldom trivial FASTENED downstairs As descended old
ally the guard came out of the room and closed the door tightly
behind him..
got here" whispered Jerking his thumb his
shoulder hes right"
what is it. them" asked for suggested
creature which he had Gagged
Its new patient" he whispered Il thought I'd bring
him myself; then he couldn't slip There he is all
doctor; have dooties, just
the you And off he went this usy tout without even
giving time to thank him.
entered my consulting room gentleman
the quietly dressed in suit of heather tweed
with soft cloth which he had laid down books Round
a all
with blood stains He than rs, should
with masculine face but he exceedingly pale and
the impression who suffering from
agitation which all his strength Of mind control
Il knock early DOCTOR, said he but
had serious accident during the night came in by
train this morning and on nqurng at Paddngon as "here
might find doctor worthy fellow kindly escorted me here
that she has left the side
table" ..l ..s a ss'teaa
up glanced al Victor Hatherley n.y.
drauc 16A Victoria street hird hoor That the
style and abode of morning visitor 81 regret that
waiting said sitting down in library chair
Journey which in itself
is monotonous occupation" ..s..
my called monoonous, said he, and
laughed He laughed heartily with high, ringing note
leaning back in his chair and shaking his sides All my medical
instincts against that laugh
"stop it," pull yourself together" and poured out
It was useless N hysterca
oubur which strong nature when great crisis
Presently himself
weary bushing holy
81 have been making o myself" gasped.
al Drink this" dashed brandy into the
water his bloodess
That's better" said he And doctor perhaps you
rather the place where
thumb to be-"
He unwound the handkerchief and held gave
even my
protruding surface the
should have been had been hacked torn right
from the roots
heavens! CRIED this terrible injury 1t must
have bled considerably"
YES it did tainted DONE and I
time When found
bleeding. handkerchief
tightly round the wrist, and braced it with a twig"
Excellent! should have been surgeon"
at question of hydraulics you and came within
province"
examining the wound. by very
heavy and sharp instrument"
A thing like cleaver" said he.
IAN accideut."I presume.
"By means"
WHAT a murderous attack"
Every murderous indeed"
"You horrify me-
sponged it. finally
waddng csrboized bandag He back
without wincng, though he bit his lip from time time
is that?" 1 asked when had finished
Between brandy and bandage I feel a
1 weak. but have had a good deal
through"
perhaps you the evi-
IDENTIFY trying to nerves.
l shall have to tell tale to the police
ourselves for the convincing evidence
should surprised they believed
extraordinary and have much in
proof which they believe
which them that it is
whether justice will be done"
l. "if is anything the nature of a problem
you should you
my friend Holmes,
police"
I Of fellow" visitor
very glad up, though
the official police we'll Would give
introduction him?"
I'll take you round to him myself"
81 should 70 immensely obliged you"
Gwen call cab and together We shall just be in time
breakfast with him. Do feel equal to it,"