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The Sign of the Four - Chapter 12: The Strange Story of Jonathan Small From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (310 days old)

A very patient man was that inspector in the cab, for it was a weary time before I rejoined him. His face clouded over when I showed him the empty box. "There goes the reward!" said he gloomily. "W… more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 11: The Great Agra Treasure From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (312 days old)

Our captive sat in the cabin opposite to the iron box which he had done so much and waited so long to gain. He was a sunburned reckless-eyed fellow, with a network of lines and wrinkles all over his m… more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 10: The End of the Islander From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (314 days old)

Our meal was a merry one. Holmes could talk exceedingly well when he chose, and that night he did choose. He appeared to be in a state of nervous exaltation. I have never known him so brilliant. He sp… more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 9: A Break in the Chain From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (316 days old)

It was late in the afternoon before I woke, strengthened and refreshed. Sherlock Holmes still sat exactly as I had left him save that he had laid aside his violin and was deep in a book. He looked acr… more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 8: The Baker Street Irregulars From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (318 days old)

"What now?" I asked. "Toby has lost his character for infallibility. " "He acted according to his lights," said Holmes, lifting him down from the barrel and walking him out of the timber-yard. "If … more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 7: The Episode of the Barrel From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (320 days old)

The police had brought a cab with them, and in this I escorted Miss Morstan back to her home. After the angelic fashion of women, she had borne trouble with a calm face as long as there was someone we… more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 6: Sherlock Holmes Gives a Demonstration From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (322 days old)

"Now, Watson," said Holmes, rubbing his hands, "we have half an hour to ourselves. Let us make good use of it. My case is, as I have told you, almost complete; but we must not err on the side of overc… more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 5: The Tragedy of Pondicherry Lodge From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (324 days old)

It was nearly eleven o'clock when we reached this final stage of our night's adventures. We had left the damp fog of the great city behind us, and the night was fairly fine. A warm wind blew from the … more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 4: The Story of the Bald-Headed Man From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (326 days old)

We followed the Indian down a sordid and common passage, ill-lit and worse furnished, until he came to a door upon the right, which he threw open. A blaze of yellow light streamed out upon us, and in … more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 3: In Quest of a Solution From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (330 days old)

It was half-past five before Holmes returned. He was bright, eager, and in excellent spirits, a mood which in his case alternated with fits of the blackest depression. "There is no great mystery in… more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 2: The Statement of the Case From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (332 days old)

Miss Morstan entered the room with a firm step and an outward composure of manner. She was a blonde young lady, small, dainty, well gloved, and dressed in the most perfect taste. There was, however, a… more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 1: The Science of Deduction From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (334 days old)

Sherlock Holmes took his bottle from the corner of the mantelpiece, and his hypodermic syringe from its neat morocco case. With his long, white, nervous fingers he adjusted the delicate needle and rol… more

Philo Farnsworth, 1906-1971: The Father of Television From michellangello in See what I can do (340 days old)

In nineteen sixty-nine, American astronaut Neil Armstrong climbed down the side of the space vehicle that had taken him to the moon. As his foot touched the surface of the moon, pictures of the eve… more

A Study in Scarlet - Part Two: The Country of the Saints - Chapter 7: The Conclusion From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (347 days old)

We had all been warned to appear before the magistrates upon the Thursday; but when the Thursday came there was no occasion for our testimony. A higher Judge had taken the matter in hand, and Jefferso… more

A Study in Scarlet - Part Two: The Country of the Saints - Chapter 6: A Continuation of the Reminiscences of John Watson, M.D. From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (349 days old)

Our prisoner's furious resistance did not apparently indicate any ferocity in his disposition towards ourselves, for on finding himself powerless, he smiled in an affable manner, and expressed his hop… more

A Study in Scarlet - Part Two: The Country of the Saints - Chapter 5: The Avenging Angels From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (351 days old)

All night their course lay through intricate defiles and over irregular and rock-strewn paths. More than once they lost their way, but Hope's intimate knowledge of the mountains enabled them to regain… more

A Study in Scarlet - Part Two: The Country of the Saints - Chapter 4: A Flight for Life From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (353 days old)

On the morning which followed his interview with the Mormon Prophet, John Ferrier went in to Salt Lake City, and having found his acquaintance, who was bound for the Nevada Mountains, he entrusted him… more

Mae West, 1893-1980: The Wild Woman of Film and Stage From michellangello in See what I can do (354 days old)

Mae West was born in Brooklyn, New York in eighteen ninety-three. Her father, John West, had several jobs but started his career as a competitive fighter. Mae's mother, Matilda, played an important ro… more

A Study in Scarlet - Part Two: The Country of the Saints - Chapter 3: John Ferrier Talks with the Prophet From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (355 days old)

Three weeks had passed since Jefferson Hope and his comrades had departed from Salt Lake City. John Ferrier's heart was sore within him when he thought of the young man's return, and of the impending … more

A Study in Scarlet - Part Two: The Country of the Saints - Chapter 2: The Flower of Utah From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (357 days old)

This is not the place to commemorate the trials and privations endured by the immigrant Mormons before they came to their final haven. From the shores of the Mississippi to the western slopes of the R… more

A Study in Scarlet - Part Two: The Country of the Saints - Chapter 1: On the Great Alkali Plain From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (359 days old)

In the central portion of the great North American Continent there lies an arid and repulsive desert, which for many a long year served as a barrier against the advance of civilisation. From the Sierr… more

A Study in Scarlet - Part One - Chapter 7: Light in the Darkness From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (361 days old)

The intelligence with which Lestrade greeted us was so momentous and so unexpected, that we were all three fairly dumfoundered. Gregson sprang out of his chair and upset the remainder of his whiskey a… more

Marlon Brando, 1924-2004: One of the Greatest Actors of All Time From michellangello in See what I can do (362 days old)

There was no public service to honor Marlon Brando when he died in two thousand four at the age of eighty. The actor's sister, Jocelyn Brando, said he would have hated such an event. The family held a… more

A Study in Scarlet - Part One - Chapter 6: Tobias Gregson Shows What He Can Do From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (363 days old)

The papers next day were full of the "Brixton Mystery," as they termed it. Each had a long account of the affair, and some had leaders upon it in addition. There was some information in them which was… more

A Study in Scarlet - Part One - Chapter 5: Our Advertisement Brings a Visitor From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (365 days old)

Our morning's exertions had been too much for my weak health, and I was tired out in the afternoon. After Holmes' departure for the concert, I lay down upon the sofa and endeavoured to get a couple of… more

A Study in Scarlet - Part One - Chapter 4: What John Rance Had to Tell From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (367 days old)

It was one o'clock when we left No. 3, Lauriston Gardens. Sherlock Holmes led me to the nearest telegraph office, whence he dispatched a long telegram. He then hailed a cab, and ordered the driver to … more

Ann Landers, 1918-2002: She Helped Millions of People Deal With Their Problems From michellangello in See what I can do (368 days old)

Many newspapers in the United States have writers who give advice. Some are experts about issues like gardening, food, health or money. People will write to the expert about a problem and he or she wi… more

A Study in Scarlet - Part One - Chapter 3: The Lauriston Garden Mystery From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (369 days old)

I confess that I was considerably startled by this fresh proof of the practical nature of my companion's theories. My respect for his powers of analysis increased wondrously. There still remained some… more

A Study in Scarlet - Part One - Chapter 2: The Science of Deduction From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (371 days old)

We met next day as he had arranged, and inspected the rooms at No. 221B, Baker Street, of which he had spoken at our meeting. They consisted of a couple of comfortable bed-rooms and a single large air… more

A Study in Scarlet - Part One - Chapter 1: Mr. Sherlock Holmes From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (373 days old)

In the year 1878 I took my degree of Doctor of Medicine of the University of London, and proceeded to Netley to go through the course prescribed for surgeons in the army. Having completed my studies t… more