down the street past the British Museum. 'Remember,
Watson, it all began with a goose, but it finishes with
seven years in prison for young Mr Homer. Perhaps we
can learn more about this interesting case in Mr
Breckinridge's shop:
We walked south and soon came to Mr Breckinridge's
shop. Breckinridge and a boy were at the door. It was
nearly time to close for the night.
'Good evening. It's a cold night,' said Holmes.
'How can I help you?' asked Breckinridge.
Holmes looked at the empty shop window. 'No geese, I
see,' he said.
'There are some in that other shop - there behind you:
lh, but I came to you because I hear your geese are very
good. "Breckinridge's birds are the best," he said: