The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes

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Doyle, Arthur Conan

"The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes"

Sherlock Holmes," said the lady as we entered a well-lit dining-room, upon the table of which a cold supper had been laid out, "I should very much like to ask you one or two plain questions, to which I beg that you will give a plain answer."

? ? ? ?
"Certainly, madam."

? ? ? ?
"Do not trouble about my feelings. I am not hysterical, nor given to fainting. I simply wish to hear your real, real opinion."

? ? ? ?
"Upon what point?"

? ? ? ?
"In your heart of hearts, do you think that Neville is alive?"

? ? ? ?
Sherlock Holmes seemed to be embarrassed by the question. "Frankly, now!" she repeated, standing upon the rug and looking keenly down at him as he leaned back in a basket-chair.

? ? ? ?
"Frankly, then, madam, I do not."

? ? ? ?
"You think that he is dead?"

? ? ? ?
"I do."

? ? ? ?
"Murdered?"

? ? ? ?
"I don't say that.

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Doyle, Arthur Conan

"The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes"