A little later
the chief constable sent for me. Nothing was moved before I
got there, and strict orders were given that no one should walk
upon the paths leading to the house. It was a splendid chance
of putting your theories into practice, Mr. Sherlock Holmes.
There was really nothing wanting."
"Except Mr. Sherlock Holmes," said my companion, with a somewhat
bitter smile. "Well, let us hear about it. What sort of job
did you make of it?"
"I must ask you first, Mr. Holmes, to glance at this rough plan,
which will give you a general idea of the position of the
Professor's study and the various points of the case.
It will help you in following my investigation."
He unfolded the rough chart, which I here reproduce, and he laid
it across Holmes's knee. I rose, and, standing behind Holmes,
I studied it over his shoulder.
GRAPHIC
"It is very rough, of course, and it only deals with the points
which seem to me to be essential. All the rest you will see
later for yourself. Now, first of all, presuming that the
assassin entered the house, how did he or she come in?
Undoubtedly by the garden path and the back door, from which
there is direct access to the study.
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