Sherlock Holmes Investigates

 

"I see that you came on the train this morning, " said Holmes.

"You started early, but there was a long journey before you came to the train station."

The lady was amazed, and looked in surprise at my friend.

"There is nothing strange," said Holmes with a smile. "There is dirt on the left arm of your jacket. I can see that it came there this morning. I think it happened when you were going to the station. I can also see a part of a ticket in your glove, so I know that you went on the train."

"You are exactly right," she said. "I left home before six, and came to Waterloo on the first train. Sir, I am very upset and unhappy; I will go mad if my problems do not stop. I have no one to ask for help - except one friend, but he, poor man, cannot help. I have heard about you Mr Holmes, so I came to you; do you think you can help me?"

"I can't pay you now, but I will be married very soon, and then I will have money, and I will pay you."