46762    'Did he say anything more?'

46763    'He mentioned his name.'

46764    Holmes cast a swift glance of triumph at me.

46765    'Oh, he mentioned his name, did he?

46766    That was imprudent.

46767    What was the name that he mentioned?'

46768    'His name', said the cabman, 'was Mr Sherlock Holmes.'

46769    Never have I seen my friend more completely taken aback than by the cabman's reply.

46770    For an instant he sat in silent amazement.

46771    Then he burst into a hearty laugh.

46772    'A touch, Watson - an undeniable touch!' said he.

46773    'I feel a foil as quick and supple as my own.

46774    He got home upon me very prettily that time.

46775    So his name was Sherlock Holmes, was it?'

46776    'Yes, sir, that was the gentleman's name.'