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"Which of you is Holmes?" asked this apparition.
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"My name, sir; but you have the advantage of me," said my companion quietly.
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"I am Dr. Grimesby Roylott, of Stoke Moran."
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"Indeed, Doctor," said Holmes blandly. "Pray take a seat."
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"I will do nothing of the kind. My stepdaughter has been here. I have traced her. What has she been saying to you?"
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"It is a little cold for the time of the year," said Holmes.
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"What has she been saying to you?" screamed the old man furiously.
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"But I have heard that the crocuses promise well," continued my companion imperturbably.
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"Ha! You put me off, do you?" said our new visitor, taking a step forward and shaking his hunting-crop. "I know you, you scoundrel! I have heard of you before.
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