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Doyle, Arthur Conan

"The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes"

Roylott's conduct had long been notorious in the county, but he was unable to find any satisfactory cause of death. My evidence showed that the door had been fastened upon the inner side, and the windows were blocked by old-fashioned shutters with broad iron bars, which were secured every night. The walls were carefully sounded, and were shown to be quite solid all round, and the flooring was also thoroughly examined, with the same result. The chimney is wide, but is barred up by four large staples. It is certain, therefore, that my sister was quite alone when she met her end. Besides, there were no marks of any violence upon her."

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"How about poison?"

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"The doctors examined her for it, but without success."

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"What do you think that this unfortunate lady died of, then?"

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"It is my belief that she died of pure fear and nervous shock, though what it was that frightened her I cannot imagine.

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