A cold wind blew in our faces. We climbed in through Julia's window which Helen had left open. We had to be very quiet so as not to wake the doctor. We did not dare have light, either. Roylott might see it through the air vent either of us must fall asleep," whispered Holmes. We may lose our lives if do we I put my hand on my gun to help reassure myself. How could I forget that dreadful night? The waiting was painful. It was one of the longest nights of my life One hour passed. Then two. Then, three.