Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-13
Exploits ofSherloCk Holmes
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from rage SeVen.)
Come with me, and we will see what
is to be made Of this fellow" Stridng
through the scattered knots of people who
lounged round the faring stalls, my COM
panion speedily overlook the little man and
touched him upon the shoulder.
Who are you, then! What do you want?"
he asked, in quavering voice.
You will excuse me-" said Holmes,
blandly, but could not help overhearing
the questions which you put TO the sales
man just now. I think that / could be of
assistance to you"
You? Who are you? How could you
know anything Of this natter"
MY name is Sherlock Holmes. II is my
business TO know what others don't know"
But you can know nothing OF this"
EXCUSE me, l know everything OF It.
You are endeavorlng to trace some geese
which we're sold by Mrs Oakshott OF Brix-
ton road to salesman named Breckin-
ridge. by him in turn TO Mt. Windigate OF
the Alpha. and by him to his club, of
which Mr. Henry Baker Is member"
''oh.+ sir. you arc the very man whom
have longcd to meet" cried the little
fellow with outstrotched hands
Sherlock Holmes hailed a four-whesler
which was passing. I'm that case we had
than In this wtndswept market place" said
he. But. pray tell me. before we go fur
Their. who 1t is that l have tho pleasure
OF RsslstIng7"
The man hesitRted for an Instant my
name is John Robinson" he answered.
No. no; the rear name" said Holmes,
swestly. 1T Is always awkward doing
business with an alias"
Well then" said he. my real name IL
James Ryder"
Precisely 30, Head attendant at the
Hotel Cosmopolitan. Pray step into the
cab and shall soon be able TO tell you
everything you would wish to know"
The little man stood glancing from one
to the other OF US with half-frightened,
half hopeful eyes, as one who il not sure
whether he is on the verge Of a windfall
or Of catastrophe. Then he stepped into
the cab and in half an hour we were back
in the sitting room AT Baker street.
Nothing had been said during the drive,
but the high. thin breathing OF our new
companion and the elaspings and un-
claspings OF hts hands spoke of the nsrV-
Gus tension within him.
Here We are" said Holmes cheerily.
Nov, then, YOU want TO- know what be-
came Of those geeseG"
Eyes, SIR"
'or. rather. fancy, OF that goose. II
was one bird. imagine. in which you were
interested-white. with black bar across
the tail"
Ryder quivered with emotion. "oh, sir, -
he cried. can you tell me where It wentg''
1T came here"
"HereY'
Yes; and most remarkable bird Il
proved. l don't wonder that you should
take an interest in t.. II laid an egg
after IL was dead-the bonniest, brightest
little blue egg that ever was seen. have
II here IN my museum"
Our visitor staggered to his feet and
clutched the mantelpiece with his right
hand. Holmes unlocked his strong box
and held up the blue oarbunele, which
Shone out ike a star
The games up, Ryder" said Holmes.
quietlyS Hold up. man. or your be into
the IRE! Give him an arm back into his
chair, Watson. He's not got blood enough
TO go in for felony with IMMUNITY. Give
him dash OF brandy. SO! Now ne looks
little more human. What shrimp It isi''
For moment he had staggered and