We were in the middle of our
lunch when he suddenly sprang to his feet. "By Jove, Watson;
I've got it!" he cried. "Take your hat! Come with me!"
He hurried at his top speed down Baker Street and along Oxford
Street, until we had almost reached Regent Circus. Here on the
left hand there stands a shop window filled with photographs of
the celebrities and beauties of the day. Holmes's eyes fixed
themselves upon one of them, and following his gaze I saw the
picture of a regal and stately lady in Court dress, with a high
diamond tiara upon her noble head. I looked at that
delicately-curved nose, at the marked eyebrows, at the straight
mouth, and the strong little chin beneath it. Then I caught my
breath as I read the time-honoured title of the great nobleman
and statesman whose wife she had been. My eyes met those of Holmes,
and he put his finger to his lips as we turned away from the window.
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THE STRAND MAGAZINE
Vol. 27 MAY, 1904
THE RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES.
By ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE.
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