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From Sherlock Holmes’ The Adventure of the Retired Colourman
A stern-looking, impassive man sat beside him (Holmes), a dark man with gray-tinted glasses and a large Masonic pin projecting from his tie.
“This is my friend Mr. Barker,” said Holmes. “He has been interesting himself also in your business, Mr. Josiah Amberley, though we have
been working independently. But we both have the same question to ask you!”
Mr. Amberley sat down heavily. He sensed impending danger.
Barker, who had been hired by Dr. Ernest’s relatives, had been watching Amberley’s house for some time. After Barker surprised Holmes while he was climbing out of Amberley’s window, the two detectives agreed to work together.
Read the full story here: The Adventure of the Retired Colourman
Barker surprised Holmes while climbing out of Amberley’s window. Barker on the left, as surprized as Holmes and Watson.