an abrupt end to villainy

"the topographical and anatomical information in particular is lost on me." "however," holmes continued "everything will be revealed tonight will tell the tale our friend mr wells will join us perhaps nayland smith as well of course watson your input will be welcome as well" "good heavens holmes i should hope so remember the muddle we had before all because we consulted mr wells perfectly ridiculous to bring him on board again if you ask me." holmes smiled "i expect sharp insights from mr wells. count on it, watson - " a sharp rap on the door interrupted him "lestrade, no doubt" "at your service, mr holmes no change in plans i take it devil take it if i understand the plans though." "ah, lestrade never fear all will be revealed in good time the night will bring surprises of course all nights bring surprises maybe tonight's will be exceptional. in any case clear your mind of preconceived ideas as of course one always should." lestrade nodded 'i have invited mr wells to join us nayland smith as well for his particular expertise opium is not my strongest subject relying on cocaine as i do" "mr holmes if i may say so - " "ah, here are mr wells and mr nayland smith now too good of you to come gentlemen i trust we will have good sport tonight - oh excuse me i haven't this gentleman's acquaintance -" nayland smith nodded pleasantly "i have the pleasure of introducing mr lee." nothing in holmes demeanor showed surprise "poppy lee, i believe - alias - dr fu manchu!" "really holmes this is outrageous this man is our guest - " "i understand the laws of hospitality as well as the next briton, watson curtail your outrage under the blotter on my desk you will find a letter addressed to "all mankind and particularly queen victoria and sherlock holmes" received in the mail this morning "is this some sort of joke?" spluttered wells and nayland smith simultaneously "little is to be gained by preconception, gentlemen observation must carry the day sorry to have used you as foils but the fate of mankind was at stake.' "oh so i was being duped again. eh?" "never fear, mr wells, your time will come." "my word holmes," exclaimed watson "everything is back to normal"