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@apter six immediately saw the telegram in Watson's hand.

'That looks interesting,' he said. 'For me?'
A thumbprint on the wall ,Watson nodded and gave him the telegram. Holmes opened
atson was surprised to find his friend fast asleep it with a paper knife and read it silently. He said nothing
W when he came down to breakfast the next morning. but looked out of the window onto Baker Street.
He shook him gently. 'Well?' asked Watson when he could wait no longer.
'Wake up,' he said. 'Mrs Hudson will be here soon.' Holmes turned to look at his friend 'It's from Lestrade. The
Holmes woke up immediately. 'Good morning, Watson,' Inspector is at Deep Dene House at the moment. He says he
he replied. He saw the questions in the doctor's eyes before has proof that Mcfarlane is the murderer of Jonas Oldacre.
he could ask them. 'Yes, I have been here all night. Yes, I In his opinion, we should now give up.'
have slept very little. And no, I do not know how we can 'This doesn't look good, Holmes,' said Watson.
save our young friend, John Mcfarlane.' To his surprise, Holmes laughed.
'Oh,' said Watson, 'then perhaps you should wash and 'Inspector Lestrade has always been sure that John
change before breakfast.' Mcfarlane killed the builder, ' he said, 'and now he says that
'You're right, Watson,' Holmes agreed. He left the room, he has proof. Well, let's see his proof. This is not the time
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and Watson sat down at the table. Soon after Mrs Hudson lo give up, Watson. We l l go to Norwood immediately.'
came in with the morning newspaper and a telegram. 'But Holmes,' said Watson, 'it's still very early and-'
'Good morning, Dr Watson ' she said. 'Here's your Just then Mrs Hudson arrived with their breakfasts.
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newspaper, and this telegram has just arrived for Mr Holmes. 'And you haven�t had your breakfast ' Holmes went on
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It looks very important.' with a smile. 'All right, Watson, we'll go after breakfast. I'm
Watson took the telegram and looked at it thoughtfully. sure that Inspector Lestrade's proof can wait.'
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T m sure it is very1 important ' he agreed. 'Perhaps it's Holmes ate nothing himself, so Watson enjoyed a very
about Mr McFarlane.'.l large meal and it was after nine o'clock when they left Baker
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'The young man ,who came here yesterday morning?' Street. They took a cab to the station and it was not long
'That's right,' said Watson. 'Inspector Lestrade is convinced before they were at the front door of Deep Dene House.
that he's a murderer, but Holmes and I don't agree.' Watson rang the doorbell.
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ow, Watson,' said Holmes, 'you will meet the silent Mrs
I strange young man - so wild and excited. But a murderer? I .cxington.'
'A murderer?' the housekeeper replied. 'Well, he was a
I don't think so.' A moment later the door opened and the housekeeper
gently softly
11 telegram a very Watson. 'Now is that my breakfast that I can smell?' stood in front of them. proof information
'Mrs Hudson, your opinion is good enough for me,' said
short letter that
that shows that
r Holmes,' she said. 'How can I help you?'
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you send very
something is really
quickly
'Good morning to you, Mrs Lexington,' said Holmes. 'This
The housekeeper smiled. 'You're always ready for your
opinion what
cab a taxi
you think about breakfast, Dr Watson,' she said. 'It'll be about ten minutes.' Is my good friend, Dr Watson. Is Inspector Lestrade here?' true
someone or doorbell the bell
something As Mrs Hudson left the room, Holmes returned. He ' H e is,' the housekeeper replied. on the front door
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