We stood up as our visitor was brought into the room.
‘Good morning, gentlemen,’ he said. ‘I’m Dr. James Mortimer, form Grimpen in Devonshire, and I think you must be Mr. Sherlock Holmes.’ He shook hands with Holmes, who said:
‘How do you do, Dr.Mortimer? May I introduce my good friend, Dr.Jonh Watson, who helps me with my cases. I hope you will allow him to listen to our conversation.’
‘of course,’ said Mortimer, as he turned to me and shook hands. ‘I need your help very badly, Mr.Holmes. If it will be