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Doyle, Arthur Conan

"The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes"

Why should she hand it over to anyone else? She could trust her own guardianship, but she could not tell what indirect or political influence might be brought to bear upon a business man. Besides, remember that she had resolved to use it within a few days. It must be where she can lay her hands upon it. It must be in her own house."

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"But it has twice been burgled."

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"Pshaw! They did not know how to look."

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"But how will you look?"

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"I will not look."

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"What then?"

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"I will get her to show me."

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"But she will refuse."

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"She will not be able to. But I hear the rumble of wheels. It is hcr carriage. Now carry out my orders to the letter."

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As he spoke the gleam of the side-lights of a carriage came round the curve of the avenue.

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Doyle, Arthur Conan

"The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes"