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Yes, yes, so you are. But dont trouble to trace the mysterious gentleman upon the bicycle. I assure you that it wont help you. Then what do you suggest that we do? I will tell you exactly what to do, if you will do it. Well, Im bound to say Ive always found you had reason behind all your queer ways. Ill do what you advise. And you, Mr. White Mason? The country detective looked helplessly from one to the other. Holmes and his methods were new to him. Well, if it is good enough for the inspector, it is good enough for me, he said at last. Capital! said Holmes. Well, then, I should recommend a nice, cheery country walk for both of you. They tell me that the views from Birlstone Ridge over the Weald are very remarkable. No doubt lunch could be got at some suitable hostelry; though my ignorance of the country prevents me from recommending one. In the evening, tired but happy Man, this is getting past a joke! cried MacDonald, rising angrily from his chair. Well, well, spend the day as you like, said Holmes, patting him cheerfully upon the shoulder. Do what you like and go where you will, but meet me here before dusk without failwithout fail, Mr. Mac. That sounds more like sanity. All of it was excellent advice; but I dont insist, so long as you are here when I need you. But now, before we part, I want you to write a note to Mr. Barker. Well? Ill dictate it, if you like. Ready?
Its impossible, said the inspector. Ive made inquiry. Tut, tut! My dear sir, please do what I ask you. Well, go on.
Impossible!
Now sign that, and send it by hand about four oclock. At that hour we shall meet again in this room. Until then we may each do what we like; for I can assure you that this inquiry has come to a definite pause. Evening was drawing in when we reassembled. Holmes was very serious in his manner, myself curious, and the detectives obviously critical and annoyed. |
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