'I have been at some small expense over this matter, which I shall expect the bank to refund,' said Holmes. 'Beyond that, I amply repaid by having had an experience which is in many ways unique and by hearing the very remarkable narrative of the Red-Headed League.' The method was no doubt suggested to Clay's ingenious mind by the colour of his accomplice's hair. But how could you guess what the motive was? Had there been a woman in the house, I should have suspected a mere vulgar intrigue. That, however, was out of the question. What could it be once more? I could think of nothing save that he was running a tunnel to some other