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middle Victorian epoch in the West End of London。 Next door

there appeared to be a children's party; for the merry buzz of

young voices and the clatter of a piano resounded through the

night。 The fog still hung about and screened us with its

friendly shade。 Holmes had lit his lantern and flashed it upon

the massive door。

〃This is a serious proposition;〃 said he。 〃It is certainly

bolted as well as locked。 We would do better in the area。 There

is an excellent archway down yonder in case a too zealous

policeman should intrude。 Give me a hand; Watson; and I'll do

the same for you。〃

A minute later we were both in the area。 Hardly had we reached

the dark shadows before the step of the policeman was heard in

the fog above。 As its soft rhythm died away; Holmes set to work

upon the lower door。 I saw him stoop and strain until with a

sharp crash it flew open。 We sprang through into the dark

passage; closing the area door behind us。 Holmes let the way up

the curving; uncarpeted stair。 His little fan of yellow light

shone upon a low window。

〃Here we are; Watson……this must be the one。〃 He threw it open;

and as he did so there was a low; harsh murmur; growing steadily

into a loud roar as a train dashed past us in the darkness。

Holmes swept his light along the window…sill。 It was thickly

coated with soot from the 

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