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A STUDY IN SCARLET. 43 and occasionally applying his tape to the walls in an equally incomprehensible manner. In one place he gathered very carefully a little pile of gray dust from the floor, and packed it away in an envelope. Finally he examined with his glass the word upon the wall, going _ over every letter of it with the most minute exactness. This done, he appeared to be satisfied, for he replaced his tape and his glass in his pocket. meee" “They say that genius is an infinite capacity for tak- ing pains,” he remarked, with a smile. “It’s a very bad definition, but it does apply to detective work.” - “Gregson and Lestrade had watched the maneuvers of their amateur companion with considerable curiosity and some contempt. They evidently failed to appreciate the fact, which I had begun to realize, that Sherlock Holmes’s smallest actions were all directed toward some definite and practical end. “What do you think of it, sir? ” they both asked. “Tt would be robbing you of the credit of the case if f were to presume to help you,” remarked my friend. “You are doing so well now that it would be a pity for any one to interfere.” ‘There was a world of sarcasm in his voice as he spoke. “If you will let me know how your investigations go,” he continued, “I shall be happy to give youany help Ican. Inthe meantime, I should like to speak to the constable who found the body. Can you give me his name and address?” Lestrade glanced at his note-book. “John Rance,” he said. ‘“ He’s off duty now. You will find him at 46 Audley Court, Kennington Park Gate.” Holmes took a note of the address, S (C@