20 лучших повестей на английском / 20 Best Short Novels

Gold ring, with masonic[83 - masonic – related to masons, a worldwide esoteric brotherhood; their teaching includes ancient wisdom, mysticism and religious beliefs of the past] device. Gold pin – bull-dog’s head, with rubies as eyes. Russian leather card-case, with cards of Enoch J. Drebber of Cleveland, corresponding with the E. J. D. upon the linen. No purse, but loose money to the extent of seven pounds thirteen. Pocket edition of Boccaccio[84 - Boccaccio – Giovanni Boccaccio (1313–1375), an Italian writer and poet of the early Renaissance period, the author of the famous �Decameron’]’s Decameron[85 - Decameron – a book of tales written by Boccaccio in about 1350, a masterpiece of early Italian prose], with name of Joseph Stangerson upon the fly-leaf.

Two letters – one addressed to E. J. Drebber and one to Joseph Stangerson.’

�At what address?’

�American Exchange, Strand[86 - (the) Strand – one of the main streets in central London, between the West End and the City] – to be left till called for.

They are both from the Guion Steamship Company, and refer to the sailing of their boats from Liverpool. It is clear that this unfortunate man was about to return to New York.’

�Have you made any inquiries as to this man Stangerson?’

�I did it at once, sir,’ said Gregson. �I have had advertisements sent to all the newspapers, and one of my men has gone to the American Exchange, but he has not returned yet.

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�Have you sent to Cleveland?’

�We telegraphed this morning.’

�How did you word your inquiries?’

�We simply detailed the circumstances, and said that we should be glad of any information which could help us.’

�You did not ask for particulars on any point which appeared to you to be crucial?’

�I asked about Stangerson.’

�Nothing else? Is there no circumstance on which this whole case appears to hinge? Will you not telegraph again?’

�I have said all I have to say,’ said Gregson, in an offended voice.

Sherlock Holmes chuckled to himself, and appeared to be about to make some remark, when Lestrade, who had been in the front room while we were holding this conversation in the hall, reappeared upon the scene, rubbing his hands in a pompous and self-satisfied manner.

�Mr.