Yes yes said Holmes but how do you know that Sir Charles waited by this wooden gate?
Because he smoked a cigar said Dr Mortimer. I saw the white cigar ash on the ground.
Good said Holmes good –you are a detective.
Thank you said Dr Mortimer with a smile.
But you believe that sir Charles was killed by a gigantic hound?
I know he ran away from something said Dr Mortimer. I know I saw those strange footprints of a huge dog. But …’He looked at his watch. ‘…I am meeting Sir Henry Baskerville at Waterloo station in an hour. Sir Henry is Sir Charles nephew. He has come from Canada. Sir Charles had no children so Sir Henry is now the owner of Baskerville Hall. And now I have a problem.
What is your problem asked Holmes.
I believe that Sir Henry is in danger said Dr Mortimer. Is it safe to take him to Baskerville Hall?
I shall do so said Dr Mortimer. He stood up. Now I must go to meet Sir Henry at waterloo station. Good day.
When Dr Mortimer had left Holmes said to me How was it done?