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We pulled up at the Great Peter street post office, and Holmes dis- patched his wire. “Whom do you think that is to?” he asked, as we re- sumed our journey. “I am sure I don’t know.” “You remember the Baker street di- vision of the detective police force whom I employed in the Jefferson Hope case?” . “Well,” said I, laughing. “This is just the case where they might be invalufible. If they fail, I have other resources; but I shall try them first. That wire was to my dirty little lieutenant, \Viggins, and I expect ‘ that he and his gang will be with us 5 before we have finished our breakfast.” - It was between eight and nine o’clock now, and I was conscious of a strong reaction after the successive excite- ments of the night. I was limp and weary, befogged in mind and fatigued in body. I had not the professional en; thusiasm which carried my companion on, nor could I look at the matter as a mere abstract intellectual problem. As far as the death of Bartholomew Sholto went, I had heard little good of him, and could feel no intense antipathy to his murderers. The treasure, however, was a different matter. That, or part of it, belonged rightfully to Miss Morstan. While there was a chance of recovering it, I was ready to devote my life to the one object. True, if I found it, it would prob- ably put her forever beyond my reach. Yet it would be a petty and selfish love which would be influenced by, such a thought as that. If Holmes could work to find the criminals, I had a tenfold stronger reason to 'urge me on to find the treasure. Abath at Baker street and a com- plete change freshened me up wonder- fully. IVhen I came down to our room I found the breakfast laid and Holmes pouring out the coffee. “Here it is,” said he, laughing and pointing to an open newspaper. “The energetic Jones and the ubiquitous re- porter have fixed it up between them. But you have had enough of the case. Better have your ham and eggs first.” I took the paper from him and read the short notice, which was headed: wood.” “About twelve o’clock last night," said the Standard, “Mr. Bartholomew Sholto, of Pondicherry lodge, Upper Norwood, was found dead in his room under circumstances which point to foul play. As far as we can learn, no actual traces of violence were found upon Mr. Sholto’s person, but a. valuable collection of Indian gems which the deceased gentleman had inherited from his father has been. carried off. The discovery was first made by Mr. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, who had called at the house with Mr. Thaddeus Shalto, brother of the deceased. By a singular ; piece of good fortune Mr. Athelney Jones, thewell-known member of the detective police force, happened to be at the Norwood police station, 'and was on the ground within half an hour of the first alarm. His trained and ex— perienced faculties were at once direct- ; ed towards the detection of the crim- l inals, with the gratifying result that' the brother, Thaddeus Sholto, has al- ready been arrested, together with the housekeeper. Mrs. Bernstone, an In— dian butler named Lal Rao, and a por- '; ter, or gatekeeper, named McMurdo. It is I‘uite certain that the thief or 5 th Jes were well acquainted with the house, for Mr. Jones’ well—known technical knowledge and his powers of minute observation have en- abled him to prove conclusively that the miscreants could not have entered by the door or by the window, but must have made their way across the roof of the building, and so through a trap- door into a room which communicated with that in which the body was found. This fact, which has been very clearly made out, proves conclusively that it was no mere haphazard burglary. The prompt and energetic. action of the offi- cers of the law shows the great advan- tage of the presence on such occasions of a single vigorous and masterful mind. We cannot. but think that it supplies an argument to those who would wish to see our detectives more decentralized. and broughtinto closer and more effective touch with the cases which it is their duty to investi- gate.” “Isn’t it gorgeous!" grinning over his cofiee cup. do you think of it?" “I think that we have hadaclose shave ourselves of being arrested for the crime.” “So do I. safety now, if he should happen to have another of his attacks of energy.” ~ At this moment there was a loud ring at the bell, and I could hear Mrs. Hudson, our landlady, raising her voice in a wail of expostulatiou and dis- may. . “By heaven, Holmes,” I said, half rising, “I believe that they are really after us." ‘I _ “No, it’s not quite so bad as that. It said Holmes, “What irregulars.” As he spoke, there came a swift pat- clatter of high voices, and in rushed a dozen dirty and ragged little street- Arabs. There was some show of disci- pline among them. despite their tu- multuous entry, for they instantly drew upin line and stood facing us with expectant faces. One of their number, taller and older than the oth- I wouldn’t answer for our ! .1 ' crs. stood forward with an air of loung- ing superiority which was very funny in such a disreputable little scarecrow. “Got your message, sir,” said he, “and brought ‘em on sharp. Three bob and a tanner for tickets.” “Here you are,” said Holmes, pro- ducing some silver. “In future they can report to you. Wiggins, and you to me. Icannot have the house invaded in this way. However. it is just as well that you should all hear the instruc- tions. _ I want to find the whereabouts of a steam launch called the Aurora, owner Mordecai Smith, black with two red streaks, funnel black with a white band. She is down the river some- where. I want one boy to be at Mor- decai Smith‘s landing—stage opposite Millbank to say if the boatcoxnes back. You must divide it out among your- selves. and do both banks thoroughly. Let me know the moment you have news. Is that all clear?” “Yes, guv’nor,” said Wiggins. “The old scale of pay, and a guinea to the boy who finds the boat. Here's a day in advance. Now off you go!” lie handed them a shilling each, and away they buzzed down the stairs,.and I saw them a moment later streaming down the street. “If the launch is above water they will find her.” said Holmes, as he rose from the table. and lit his pipe. “They can go everywhere, see everything, overhear everyone. I expect to hear before evening that they have spotted her. In the meanwhile, we can do nothing but await results. We cannot pick up the broken trail until we find either the Aurora or Mr. Mordecai Smith. ’ . “Toby could eat these scraps, I dare say. Are you going to bed, Holmes?” “No; I am not tired. I have a curi- ous constitution. I never remember feeling tired by work, though idleness exhausts me completely. I am going to smoke and to think over this queer business to which my fair client has introduced us. If ever man had an easy task, this of ours ought to be. Wooden-legged men are not so com- mon, but the other man must, I should think, be absolutely unique.” “That other man again!” “I have no wish to make a mystery of him—to you, anyway. But you must have formed your own opinion. Now, do consider the data. Diminutive footmarks, toes never fettered by boots, naked feet. stone-headed wooden mace, great agility, small poisoned darts. What do you make of all this?” “A savage!” I exclaimed. “Perhaps one of those Indians who were the as- sociates of Jonathan Small.” “Hardly that,” said he. “When first I saw signs of strange weapons I was inclined to think so; but the remark- able character of the footmarks caused ' me to reconsider my views. Some of the inhabitants of the Indian peninsula are small men,‘ but none could have left such marks as that. The Hindoo proper has long and thin feet. Thcl sandal-wearing Mohammedan has that ‘grcat toe well separated from tbcl others. because the thong is commonly passed between. These little darts, too. could only be shot in one way. They are from a blowpipe. Now, then, where are we to find our savage?” l “South American,” I hazarded. I-Ie stretched his hand up and took down a bulky volume from~ the shelf. “This is the first volume of a gazeteer which is now being published. It may 1 be looked upon as the very latest’ authority. What have we here? ‘An-. daman islands, situated three hun- dred and forty miles to the north of Sumatra, in the bay of Bengal.’ Hum! . hum! What‘s all this? Moist climate, ‘ coral reefs, sharks, Port Blair, convict ' barracks, Rutland island, cottonwoods ‘ —a.h, here we are. ‘The aborigines of the Andaman islands may perhaps, claim the distinction of being the' smallest race upon this earth, thoughI some anthropologists prefer the Bush- men of Africa, the Digger Indians of America and the Terra del Fuegians.| The average height is rather below four feet, although many full—grown; adults may be found who are very much smaller than this. They are ‘ a fierce, morose and intractable peo-l ple, though capable of forming most. devoted friendships when their confi- -dence has once been gained.‘ Mark that, Watson. Now, then, listen to this: ‘They are naturally hideous, having large, misshapenheads, small, if, flkll i’l’l " \ V} N u, .I- _ “A GUINEA 'ro rm: nor THAT FINDS rm: BOAT.” fierce eyes, and distorted features. Their feet and hands, however, are re- markably small. So intractable and fierce are they that all the efforts of the British officials have failed to win I tion at the prospect. ' reached home. them over in any degree. They have always been a terror to shipwrecked crews, braining the survivors with their stone-headed clubs, or shooting them with their poisoned arrows. These massacres "are invariably con: cluded by a cannibal feast.’ Nice. amiable people, Watson! If this fellow had been left to his own unaided de- vices this affair .might have taken an even more ghastly turn. I fancy that, even as it is, Jonathan Small would - give a good deal not to have employed him.” . “But how came he to have so singular a companion?” ,“Ah, that is more than I can tell. Since, h0wever, we had already deter- mined that Small had come from the Andamans, it is not so very wonderful that this islander should be with him. No doubt we shall know all about it in time. Look here, Watson; you, look regularly done. Lie down there on. the sofa, and see if I can put you to sleep.” ' He took up his violin from the corner, and as I stretched myself out he began to play some low, dreamy, melodious air—his own, no doubt. for he had a remarkable gift for improvisation. I have avague remembrance of his gaunt limbs, his earnest face, and the rise and fall of his bow. Then I seemed to be floated peacefully away upon a soft sea of sound, until I found myself in dreamland, with the sweet face of Mary Morstan looking down upon me. CHAPTER IX. A BREAK IN THE CHAIN. It was late in the afternoon before I woke,_ strengthened and refreshed. Sherlock Holmes still sat exactly as I had left him, save that he had laid aside his violin and was deep in a book. lie looked across at me as I stirred, and I noticed that his face was dark and troubled. ’ “You have slept soundly,” he said. "I feared that our talk would wake you.” “I heard nothing,” I answered. “Have you had fresh news, then?" “Unfortunately, no. I confess that I am surprised and disappointed. I ex- pected something definite by this time. Wiggins has just been up to report. He says that no trace can be found of the launch. It is a provoking check, for every hour is of importance.” “Can I do anything? I am perfectly fresh now, and'quite ready for another night’s outing.” “No; we can do nothing. We can only wait. If we go ourselves, the mes- sage might come in our absence, and delay be caused. You can do what you will, but I must remain on guard." “Then I shall run over to Camber- Well and call upon Mrs. Cecil Forrester. She asked me to, yesterday.” “0n Mrs. Cecil Forrester?” asked Ilolmes, with the twinkle of a smile in his eyes. ' “Well, of course, on Miss Morstan’ too. They were anxious to hear what happened.” “I would not tell them too much,” said Holmes. "Women are never to be entirely trusted—not the best of them.” I did not pause to argue over this atrocious sentiment. “I shall be back in an hour or two,” I remarked. “All right! Good luck! But. I say, if you “re crossing the river you may as well return Toby, for I don’t think it is at all likely that we shall have any use for him now.” I took our mongrel accordingly, and left him. together with a. half sovereign ,- at the old naturalist’s in Pinchin lane. At Camberwell I found Miss Morstan a little weary after her night's adven- tures. but very eager to hear the news. Mrs. Forrester,ton, was, full of curios- ity. I told them all that we had done, suppressing. however, the more dread- ful parts of the tragedy. Thus, al- though I spoke of Mr. Sholto’s death, I said nothing of the exact manner and method of it. With all my omissions, however, there Was, enough to startle and amaze them. “It is _a romance!” cried Mrs. Forres- ter. “An injured lady, half a million in treasure. a black cannibal and a wooden-legged rufiian. They take the place of the conventional dragon or wicked earl.” “And two knight-errants to the res- cue,” added Miss Morstan, with a. bright glance at me. “Why, Mary, your fortune depends upon the issue of this search. I don’t think that you are nearly excited enough. Just imagine what it must be to be so rich and to have the world at your feet!” . It sent a thrill of joy to my heart to notice that she showed no sign of ela- On the contrary, she gave a. toss of her proud head, as though the matter were one in which she took small interest. “It is for Mr. Thaddeus Sholto that I am anxious,” she said. “Nothing else is of any consequence; but I think that he has behaved most kindly and honorably throughout. It is our duty to clear 'him of this dreadful and gun- founded charge.” It was evening before I left Camber- well, and quite dark by the time I My companion’s book and pipe lay by his chair, but he had disappeared. I looked about in the hope of seeing a note, but there was none. 4 ' “I suppose that Mr. Sherlock Holmes has gone out,” ,I said to Mrs. Hudson as she came up to lower the blinds. “No, sir. He has gone to his room, sir. Do you know, sir,” sinking her voice into an impressive whisper, “I am afraid for his health?” “Why so, Mrs. Hudson?" “Well, he’s that strange, sir. After you was gone he walked and he walked, up and down, and up and down, until I was weary of the sound of his footstep. Then I heard him talking to himself and muttering, and every time the bell rang out he came on the stair-head with: ‘ ‘What is that, Mrs. Hudson?’ And now he has slammed off to his room, but I can hear him walking away the same as ever. I hope he‘s not going to be ill, sir. I ventured to say something to him about cooling medicine, but he turned on me, sir, with such a look that I don’t know ‘how I ever got out of the. room.” “I don’t think that you have any cause to be uneasy, Mrs. Hudson,” I answered. “I have seen him like this before. He has some small matter up- on his mind which makes him restless.” I tried to speak lightly to our worthy landlady, but I was myself somewhat _ ‘uneas ' when, throu'rh the 102w ni'r'nt (‘0 O H ‘ .r. ,apartment. I still from time to time heard thedull sound of his tread, and knew how his ' keen spirit was chafing. against this involuntary inaction. At breakfast time he looked worn and haggard, with a little fleck of feverish color upon either cheek. “You are knocking yourself up, old man,” I remarked. “I heard you march- ing about in the night.” “No, I could not sleep,” he answered. . “This infernal problem is consumin me. It is too’much to be balked by so petty an obstacle, when all else had been overcome. I know the men, the launch, everything; and yet I can get no news. I have set other agencies at work, and used every means at my dis- posal. The whole river has been searched on either side, but there is no news. nor has Mrs. Smith heard of her husband. I shall come'to the conclu- sion soon that they have scuttled the craft. But there are objections to that.” “Or that Mrs. Smith has put us on a wrong scent.” “No. I think that may be dismissed. I had inquiries made, and there is a launch of that description." “Could it have gone up the river?” “I have considered that possibility too, and there is a search party who GLAD IN RUDE SAILOR DRESS. will work up as far as Richmond. If no news comes to-day, I shall start offi myself to-morrow, and go for the men rather than the boat. But surely, surely. we shall hear something.” We did not, however. Not a word came to us either from Wiggins or from the other agencies. There were articles in most of the papers upon the N orwood tragedy. They all appeared to be rather hostile to-the unfortunate Thaddeus Sholto. No fresh details‘ were to be found, however, in any of them, save that an inquest was held upon the following day. I walked over to Camberwell in the evening to to report our ill success to the ladies, and on my return I found Holmes dc- jected and somewhat morose. He would hardly reply to my questions, and busied himself all evening in an abstrusc chemical analysis which in- volved much heating of retorts and dis- tilling of vapors, ending at last in a smell which fairly drove me out of the Up to the small hours of the morning I could hear the clicking of his test-tubes which told me that he was still engaged in his malodorous ex- periment. ' in the early oawn I woke With a start. and was surprised to find him standing by my bedside clad in a rude sailor‘s dress. with a peajacket. and a coarse red scarf round his neck. “I am off down the river. Watson,” said he. "I have been turning it over in my mind, and I can see only one way out of it. It is worth trying, at all events.” “Surely I can come with‘ you, then," said I. “No; you can be much more useful if you will remain here as my represent- ative. I am loath to go, for it is quite on the cards that some message may come during the day, though Wiggins was despondent about it last night. I want you to open all notes and tele- grams, and to act on your own judg- ment if any news should come. Can I rely upon you?" “Most certainly.” , “I am afraid that you will not be able to wire to me. for I can hardly tell yetwhe’ro I may find myself. If I am in luck, however, I may not be gone so very long. I shall havenews of some sort or other before I get back.” I had heard nothing of him by break- fast time. On opening the Standard, however, I found that there was a fresh allusion to the business. “With reference to the Upper N orwood trag- edy,” it rcmarkec . “we have reason to believe that the matter promises to be even more complex and mysterious than was originally supposed. Fresh evidence has shown that it is quite im- possible that Mr. Thaddeus Sholto could have been in any way concerned in the matter. He and the house- keeper, Mrs. Bernstone. were both re- leased yesterday evening. It is be- lieved, however. that the police have a clew to the real culprits, and that it is being prosecuted by Mr. AtlIelney J ones, of Scotland Yard, with all his well-known energy and sagacity. Fur- ther arrests may be expected at any moment.” , “That is satisfactory so far as it goes,” thought I. “Friend Sholto is safe at any rate. I wonder what the ' fresh ‘clew may be; though it seems to be a stereotyped form whenever the police have made a blunder.” I tossed the paper down on the ta- ble, but at that moment my eye caught an advertisement in the agony column. It ran in' this way: ' “Losr. —— Whereas Mordecai Smith, boatman, and his son Jim left Smith’s wharf at or about three o’clock last Tuesday morning in the steam launch Aurora, black with two red stripes, funnel black with a white band, the sum of five pounds will be paid to any- one who can give information to Mrs. Smith, at Smith’s wharf, or at 221 b Baker street, as to- the whereabouts of the said Mordecai Smith and the launch Aurora.” This was clearly Holmes’ doing. The Baker street address was enough. to prove that. It struck me as rather in- genious, because it might be read by the fugitives without their seeing in it more than the natural anxiety of a wife for her missing husband. it was a long day. Every time that a'knock came to the door, or a sharp step passed in the street, I imagined that it was either Holmes ‘returning or an answer to his advertisement. I tried to read, but my thoughts would wander off to our strange quest and to the ill—assorted and villainous pair whom we were " pursuing. Could :there be, I wondered, some radi- cal flaw 1n my companion’s reason- ing? Might he be suffering from some huge self-deception? Was it not . possible that his nimble and specu- lative mind had built up this wild theory upon faulty~ premises? I had never known him to be wrong; and yet the keenest reasoner may occasionally be deceived. He was likely, I thought, to fall into error through the over- refinement of his logic-his preference' for a subtle and bizarre explanation when a plainer and more common- place one lay ready to his hand. ' Yet, onthe other hand, I had myself seen the evidence, and I had heard the rea- sons for his deductions. 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