It is more than possible; it is probable.

Just as an octopus may have his den in some ocean cave, and come floating out a silent image of horror to attack a swimmer, so I picture such a spirit lurking in the dark of the house which he curses by his presence, and ready to float out upon all whom he can injure.

It is a capital mistake to theorize before you have all the evidence. It biases the judgment.

Some facts should be suppressed, or, at least, a just sense of proportion should be observed in treating them.

Like all Holmes' reasoning, the thing seemed simplicity itself when it was once explained. Dr. Watson, speaking of Sherlock Holmes.

We had got as far as this, when who should walk in but the gentleman himself, who had been drinking his beer in the taproom and had heard the whole conversation. Who was I? What did I want? What did I mean by asking questions? He had a fine flow of language, and his adjectives were very vigorous.

No violence, gentlemen — no violence, I beg of you! Consider the furniture!