What
have we gained by your expedition? The knowledge that the
girl's story is true. I never doubted it. That there is a
connection between the cyclist and the Hall. I never doubted
that either. That the Hall is tenanted by Williamson.
Who's the better for that? Well, well, my dear sir, don't
look so depressed. We can do little more until next Saturday,
and in the meantime I may make one or two inquiries myself."
Next morning we had a note from Miss Smith, recounting shortly
and accurately the very incidents which I had seen, but the pith
of the letter lay in the postscript:--
"I am sure that you will respect my confidence, Mr. Holmes,
when I tell you that my place here has become difficult owing
to the fact that my employer has proposed marriage to me. I am
convinced that his feelings are most deep and most honourable.
At the same time my promise is, of course, given. He took my
refusal very seriously, but also very gently. You can
understand, however, that the situation is a little strained."
"Our young friend seems to be getting into deep waters,"
said Holmes, thoughtfully, as he finished the letter.
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