A Case of Identity

In this short story, which happens to be the third in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Mary Sutherland has come to Sherlock Holmes to help her find out what happened to her fiancé Hosmer Angel. At one point, Holmes has Watson describe her appearance. So he does. Holmes begins by saying, "'Pon my word, Watson, you are coming along wonderfully. You have really done very well indeed. It is true that you have missed everything of importance..." This is like in The Great Game, when Sherlock has John analyze the shoes.