Hoimes unfolded the note carefully and spread it on his He took a magnifying glass out of his knee pocket and examined the paper"This paper was made in India he remarked. 'Have a look at it, Watson." I took the note and studied it carefully. The paper was thin and old It looks like the plan of a large building l"But what are names at the bottom? And said. these what is the meaning of The Sign of Four don't understand what this note means," said Holmes. "But it might be important There were many people outside the theatre. The letter had told us to stand outside on the left. We waited. Suddenly a small dark man appeared Are you Miss Morstan and her friends?' he asked"Yes, she said You must promise me that these men are not policemen. said the stranger. "They not policemen. replied Miss Morstan. "Then come with me, said the man. He led us quickly across the street to another cab and opened the door. We went inside. The man closed the door and jumped up onto the driver's seat of the cab. The horse moved off quickly. We passed through so many streets that l was very soon lost At last we stopped. We were outside a house in a dark quiet street. We knocked at the door. It was opened immediately by an Indian servani. The Indian was wearing a bright yellow turban on his head. He lad white clothes and a yellow be t was very