I could see that Holmes was very excited.
Tell me,' he said, 'was this second line of figures separate from
the first?'
'It was on a different part of the door.'
'Excellent!' cried Holmes. 'This last drawing is very important.
It makes me feel hopeful. Please continue your interesting
story.'
'I've nothing more to say,' replied Hilton Cubitt, 'except, I
was angry with Elsie for holding me back. I'm sure she knows who
this man is and what these pictures mean.
"Now I must go back to Norfolk. Elsie is very frightened and I
don't want to leave her alone at night.'
'Well,' said Holmes, 'please leave these pictures with me.
I will examine them carefully. I think I'll be able to solve the
mystery soon.'