indulgence

That precious bottle of Hollands was in reality only half full; but, under the circumstances, it was nectar. It took some minutes for myself and my uncle to form a decided opinion on the subject. The worthy Professor swallowed about half a pint and did not see...

“We can dig better on this Thames-side burgundy,” said I. Let us take a rest and gather strength while we may.

“There is something in what the fellow says about outdoor work,” he remarked, “so I think, Watson, that I must leave you to your papers for a little.” It was after five o’clock when Sherlock Holmes left me, but I had no time to be lonely, for within an hour th...