James M. Dodd

You see everything.

I see no more than you, but I have trained myself to notice what I see.

However, Mr. Dodd, it was not to discuss the science of observation that you called upon me this morning.

What has been happening at Tuxbury Old Park?

Mr. Holmes, I... How?

My dear sir, there is no mystery.

Your letter came with that heading.

As you fixed this appointment in very pressing terms, it was clear that something sudden and important had occurred during your visit there.

Yes, indeed.

But a good deal has happened since that letter was written.

If Colonel Emsworth hadn't kicked me out, I'd... Kicked you out?

Perhaps, Mr. Todd, you'll explain what you're talking about.

I got into the way of supposing that you knew everything without being told.

But I will give you the facts, and I hope you will be able to tell me what they mean.

Then pray proceed.

Colonel Emsworth was the Crimean VC, you know.

Oh, yes, yes.

Well, when I joined up in 1901, young Godfrey, his only son,

joined the same squadron.

Well, we formed the kind of friendship you can only make when you both live the same life and share the same joys and sorrows.