《福尔摩斯探案集·斑点带子案》第19节
“Which of you is Holmes?” asked this apparition. “My name, sir; but you have the advantage of me,” said my companion quietly. “I am Dr. Grimesby Roylott, of Stoke Moran.” “Indeed, Doctor,” said Holmes blandly. “Pray take a seat.” “I will do nothing of the kind. My stepdaughter has been here. I have traced her. What has she been saying to you?” “It is a little cold for the time of the year,” said Holmes. “What has she been saying to you?” screamed the old man furiously. “But I have heard that the crocuses promise well,” continued my companion imperturbably. “Ha! You put me off, do you?” said our new visitor, taking a step forward and shaking his hunting-crop. “I know you, you scoundrel! I have heard of you before. You are Holmes, the meddler.” My friend smiled. “Holmes, the busybody!” His smile broadened. “Holmes, the Scotland Yard Jack-in-office!” Holmes chuckled heartily. “Your conversation is most entertaining,” said he. “When you go out close the door, for there is a decided draught.” “I will go when I have had my say. Don’t you dare to meddle with my affairs. I know that Miss Stoner has been here. I traced her! I am a dangerous man to fall foul of! See here.” He stepped swiftly forward, seized the poker, and bent it into a curve with his huge brown hands.
注释摘要
房门是被猛地撞开的。门口站着的不是一个人，而是一个几乎填满整个门框的巨大身形。华生第一眼捕捉到的，是此人的衣着混合了两种身份：一顶黑色的高顶礼帽和一件长长的常礼服，这是城市职业人士的标准打扮；但小腿上却绑着一副高高的皮绑腿，手里甩着一根猎鞭。这身装束透露的信息很明确——他是一个把乡村生活与某种专业身份强行揉在一起的人，而且此刻，他是来势汹汹的。 这个闯入者…