The Hound of the Baskervilles
The book showed that two names had been added after that of Baskerville. One was Theophilus Johnson and family, of Newcastle; the other Mrs. Oldmore and maid, of High Lodge, Alton.
“Surely that must be the same Johnson whom I used to know,” said Holmes to the porter. “A lawyer, is he not, grey-headed, and walks with a limp?”
“No, sir, this is Mr. Johnson the coal-owner, a very active gentleman, not older than yourself.”
“Surely you are mistaken about his trade?”
“No, sir; he has used this hotel for many years, and he is very well known to us.”
“Ah, that settles it. Mrs. Oldmore, too; I seem to remember the name. Excuse my curiosity, but often in calling upon one friend one finds another.”
“She is an invalid lady, sir. Her husband was once Mayor of Gloucester. She always comes to us when she is in town.”
“Thank you; I am afraid I cannot claim
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