A Drama in Four Acts – Sherlock Holmes

Scratches and clumsy cuts — on the side of shoe there just where the fire strikes it, somebody scraped away crusted mud — and did it badly — badly.

There’s your wet feet and careless servant all on one foot.

Face badly shaved on one side — used to be on left — light must have come from other side — couldn’t well move your window — must have moved your dressing-table.