and we were back where we began.
"The cunning rascal recognized me, conjectured that I would lay my
hands on his cab driver, and so sent back this audacious message,"
said Holmes. "I've been check-mated in London. I wish you better luck
in Devonshire. It's an ugly business."
I laughed but it touched me when he said he would be glad to have me
back safe & sound in Baker Street once more.
