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"Give me a pencil and that slip of paper. Now, then: 'Found at

the corner of Goodge Street, a goose and a black felt hat. Mr.

Henry Baker can have the same by applying at 6:30 this evening at

221B, Baker Street.' That is clear and concise."

"Very. But will he see it?"

"Well, he is sure to keep an eye on the papers, since, to a poor

man, the loss was a heavy one. He was clearly so scared by his

mischance in breaking the window and by the approach of Peterson

that he thought of nothing but flight, but since then he must

have bitterly regretted the impulse which caused him to drop his

bird. Then, again, the introduction of his name will cause him to

see it, for everyone who knows him will direct his attention to

it. Here you are, Peterson, run down to the advertising agency

and have this put in the evening papers."

"In which, sir?"

"Oh, in the Globe, Star, Pall Mall, St. James's Gazette, Evening

News, Standard, Echo, and any others that occur to you."

"Very well, sir. And this stone?"