Our discussion of this chapter took a number of turns. First, the educational background of Small was questioned against his statement that "reading is not in my line". Subsequent events suggested he was not illiterate. Next, surprise at Small's anger on finding that Tonga had killed Bartholomew Sholto was expressed. He was after all complicit in several other murders. Conan Doyle's knowledge of India came under scrutiny in view of the islamic names he gave to the three Sikh members of the four.
At the meeting's conclusion, Mike DeGrow recited Vincent Starrett's "221B" poem, followed by our singing of The Anthem.
Many members requested an email address for Howard Brody, aka Foulest Antecedent, so with his permission it is: habrody@utmb.edu