"
"An outspoken, honest antagonist is the doctor," said Holmes.
"Well, well, he excites my curiosity, and I must really know
more before I leave him."
"His carriage is at his door now," said I. "There he is stepping
into it. I saw him glance up at our window as he did so.
Suppose I try my luck upon the bicycle?"
"No, no, my dear Watson! With all respect for your natural
acumen I do not think that you are quite a match for the worthy
doctor. I think that possibly I can attain our end by some
independent explorations of my own. I am afraid that I must
leave you to your own devices, as the appearance of TWO inquiring
strangers upon a sleepy countryside might excite more gossip than
I care for. No doubt you will find some sights to amuse you in
this venerable city, and I hope to bring back a more favourable
report to you before evening."
Once more, however, my friend was destined to be disappointed.
He came back at night weary and unsuccessful.
"I have had a blank day, Watson. Having got the doctor's
general direction, I spent the day in visiting all the villages
upon that side of Cambridge, and comparing notes with publicans
and other local news agencies.
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