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"Oh, yes, easily."
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"The rest you will leave in our hands."
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"But what will you do?"
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"We shall spend the night in your room, and we shall investigate the cause of this noise which has disturbed you."
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"I believe, Mr. Holmes, that you have already made up your mind," said Miss Stoner, laying her hand upon my companion's sleeve.
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"Perhaps I have."
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"Then, for pity's sake, tell me what was the cause of my sister's death."
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"I should prefer to have clearer proofs before I speak."
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"You can at least tell me whether my own thought is correct, and if she died from some sudden fright."
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"No, I do not think so. I think that there was probably some more tangible cause. And now, Miss Stoner, we must leave you for if Dr.
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