they only got the whole of the note and paid a little more attention to detail in the accessories, it is very possible that suspicion might never have been aroused."

"And the note?" I asked.

Sherlock Holmes placed the subjoined paper before us.

    If you will only come around to the east gate you it will
    very much surprise you and be of the greatest service to you
    and also to Annie Morrison. But say nothing to anyone upon
    the matter.