"Of course I remembered him," said I as I laid down the letter. "Big Bob Ferguson, the finest three-quarter… — Arthur Conan Doyle
"Of course I remembered him," said I as I laid down the letter. "Big Bob Ferguson, the finest three-quarter Richmond ever had. He was always a good-natured chap. It's like him to be so concerned over a friend's case."
Holmes looked at me thoughtfully and shook his head. "I never get your limits, Watson," said he. "There are unexplored possibilities about you. Take a wire down, like a good fellow. 'Will examine your case with pleasure.'"
--"Your case!"
--"We must not let him think that this agency is a home for the weak-minded."
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