Call it An Anomaly

Reminded of the recent danger, I turned my head to be certain of Mary's safety, but she was surrounded by vigilant constables and equally alert Irregulars, and only smiled reassurance to me and nodded toward the jurybox. I looked too, and saw the jurors pulling on their chins and leaning on their forearms, clearly deep in thought as they concentrated on Holmes's quiet words. All but one, a dandified youngster in a checked suit who fidgeted and bit at his nails nervously, casting glances now and then at the judge and prosecutor as if looking for some kind of cue.

Call it An Anomaly

Reminded of the recent danger, I turned my head to be certain of Mary's safety, but she was surrounded by vigilant constables and equally alert Irregulars, and only smiled reassurance to me and nodded toward the jurybox. I looked too, and saw the jurors pulling on their chins and leaning on their forearms, clearly deep in thought as they concentrated on Holmes's quiet words. All but one, a dandified youngster in a checked suit who fidgeted and bit at his nails nervously, casting glances now and then at the judge and prosecutor as if looking for some kind of cue.