福尔摩斯探案主要内容 福尔摩斯探案经典:《恐怖谷》第5章Part13

福尔摩斯探案经典:《恐怖谷》第5章Part13  

The three detectives had many matters of detail into which to inquire; so I returned alone to our modest quarters at the village inn. But before doing so I took a stroll in the curious old-world garden which flanked the house. Rows of very ancient yew trees cut into strange designs girded it round. Inside was a beautiful stretch of lawn with an old sundial in the middle
the whole effect so soothing and restful that it was wele to my somewhat jangled that deeply peaceful atmosphere one could fet
or remember only as some fantastic nigare
that darkened study with the sprawling
bloodstained figure on the floor. And yet
as I strolled round it and tried to steep my soul in its gentle balm
a strange incident occurred
which brought me back to the tragedy and left a sinister impression in my mind.
I have said that a decoration of yew trees circled the garden. At the end farthest from the house they thickened into a continuous hedge. On the other side of this hedge
concealed from the eyes of anyone approaching from the direction of the house
there was a stone seat. As I approached the spot I was aware of voices
some remark in the deep tones of a man
answered by a little ripple of feminine instant later I had e round the end of the hedge and my eyes lit upon Mrs. Douglas and the man Barker before they were aware of my presence. Her appearance gave me a shock. In the dining-room she had been demure and discreet. Now all pretense of grief had passed away from her. Her eyes shone with the joy of living
and her face still quivered with amusement at some remark of her panion. He sat forward
his hands clasped and his forearms on his knees
with an answering smile upon his bold
handsome face. In an instant--but it was just one instant too late--they resumed their solemn masks as my figure came into view. A hurried word or o passed beeen them
and then Barker rose and came towards me."Excuse me
sir
" said he
"but am I addressing Dr. Watson?"