Sherlock Holmes Investigates

 

"In fact," the lady replied "he said he was coming into town today because he had some very important business. He will probably be away all day, so there will be nothing to disturb you. The housekeeper is old and foolish, and I will make sure that she stays away."

"Excellent. You don't mind this trip, Watson?"

"Of course not. And you Miss Stonor, what are you going to do with yourself?"

"Well, now that I am in town there are one or two things which I would like to do. But I will go home on the 12.00 train to make sure I am there when you arrive."

"You may expect us to arrive early in the afternoon. I have also some business to attend to. Will you have breakfast with us?"

"No, I must go. I am already happier, now have told you my troubles. I look forward to seeing you again this afternoon." She put her thick black veil over her face, and walked from the room.

Vocabulary:

Disturb: Here it means to interfere, to get in your way,
Housekeeper: Servant who has the job of running the house.
Don't mind: Not against, not opposed to.
One or two: Some, a small number.
Make sure: To be certain.
Attend to: Here this means to do.
Troubles: Problems, worries.
Veil: Cloth covering the face. Popular with some muslims.