The professional shook his head
over our confessed burglary.
"We can't do these things in the force, Mr. Holmes," said he.
"No wonder you get results that are beyond us. But some of these
days you'll go too far, and you'll find yourself and your friend
in trouble."
"For England, home and beauty--eh, Watson? Martyrs on the altar
of our country. But what do you think of it, Mycroft?"
"Excellent, Sherlock! Admirable! But what use will you make of
it?"
Holmes picked up the Daily Telegraph which lay upon the table.
"Have you seen Pierrot's advertisement to-day?"
"What? Another one?"
"Yes, here it is:
"To-night. Same hour. Same place. Two taps. Most vitally
important. Your own safety at stake.
"Pierrot.
"By George!" cried Lestrade. "If he answers that we've got him!"
"That was my idea when I put it in. I think if you could both
make it convenient to come with us about eight o'clock to
Caulfield Gardens we might possibly get a little nearer to a
solution."
One of the most remarkable characteristics of Sherlock Holmes was
his power of throwing his brain out of action and switching all
his thoughts on to lighter things whenever he had convinced
himself that he could no longer work to advantage.
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