The Man with the Twisted Lip

Summary

In the story «The Man with the Twisted Lip», Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate the disappearance of Neville St. Clair, a respected gentleman. His wife claims to have seen him at the window of an opium den, but the police find no trace of him. Holmes discovers that St. Clair is alive and hiding under the guise of a beggar named Hugh Boone, making a living through begging. He explains that it was more profitable than his previous job. Holmes helps him keep his secret, and St. Clair returns to his family.