46496    We must see what further cards we have in our hands, and play them with decision.

46497    Could you swear to that man's face, within the cab?'

46498    'I could swear only to the beard.'

46499    'And so could I - from which I gather that in all probability it was a false one.

46500    A clever man upon so delicate an errand has no use for a beard save to conceal his features.

46501    Come in here, Watson!'

46502    He turned into one of the district messenger offices,?

46503    where he was warmly greeted by the manager.

46504    'Ah, Wilson, I see you have not forgotten the little case in which I had the good fortune to help you?'

46505    'No, sir, indeed I have not.

46506    You saved my good name, and perhaps my life.'

46507    'My dear fellow, you exaggerate.

46508    I have some recollection, Wilson, that you had among your boys a lad named Cartwright,?

46509    who showed some ability during the investigation.'

46510    'Yes, sir, he is still with us.'