The Return of Sherlock Holmes: A Classic Crime Tale. Philip Harbottle

“Hands up and keep them up!”

      This time both Shlessinger and his sister obeyed. Keeping them covered and forcing them back, Holmes crossed quickly to the open door. Still keeping them covered, he took out the key from it with his free hand. At that moment a loud taxi-hoot sounded from the street.

      “Just coming!” Holmes murmured, darting out and slamming door after him.

      Shlessinger and Cecilia rushed towards the door, then halted as they heard the key turning in the lock.

      Shlessinger began wrenching at the door handle. “He’s locked us in! You’ll pay for this, Holmes!” he shouted.

      “Yes!” Cecilia screeched in rage. “Colonel Moran will see to that. D’you hear, Mr. Bloody Sherlock Holmes? Moran’ll settle your hash!”

      She quivered with rage as another taxi-hoot sounded outside.