It is not fair to ask it. It is him whom you must ask.”
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October 1, 2026 at 6:01 PM
It is not fair to ask it. It is him whom you must ask.”
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the sensitive mouth was tight and drawn in an effort after self-command. Terror—not beauty—was what sprang first to the eye as our fair visitor stood framed for an instant in the open door.
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September 30, 2026 at 9:25 PM
the sensitive mouth was tight and drawn in an effort after self-command. Terror—not beauty—was what sprang first to the eye as our fair visitor stood framed for an instant in the open door.
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October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
but no description of it, and no contemplation of colourless photographs, had prepared me for the subtle, delicate charm and the beautiful colouring of that exquisite head.
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September 30, 2026 at 9:25 PM
but no description of it, and no contemplation of colourless photographs, had prepared me for the subtle, delicate charm and the beautiful colouring of that exquisite head.
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#SherlockHolmes
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“Your ladyship places me in a very delicate position. I beg that you will sit down and tell me what you desire, but I fear that I cannot make any unconditional promise.”
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September 30, 2026 at 9:26 PM
“Your ladyship places me in a very delicate position. I beg that you will sit down and tell me what you desire, but I fear that I cannot make any unconditional promise.”
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There is one obvious point which would, in any case, have turned my suspicions against Lucas. Godolphin Street, Westminster, is only a few minutes’ walk from Whitehall Terrace.
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September 29, 2026 at 5:40 PM
There is one obvious point which would, in any case, have turned my suspicions against Lucas. Godolphin Street, Westminster, is only a few minutes’ walk from Whitehall Terrace.
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The odds are enormous against its being coincidence. No figures could express them. No, my dear Watson, the two events are connected—must be connected. It is for us to find the connection.”
“But now the official police must know all.”
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“But now the official police must know all.”
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September 29, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The odds are enormous against its being coincidence. No figures could express them. No, my dear Watson, the two events are connected—must be connected. It is for us to find the connection.”
“But now the official police must know all.”
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“But now the official police must know all.”
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“Ask Lady Hilda Trelawney Hope if she will be kind enough to step up,” said he.
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September 29, 2026 at 5:41 PM
“Ask Lady Hilda Trelawney Hope if she will be kind enough to step up,” said he.
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The two statesmen bowed and walked gravely from the room.
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September 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The two statesmen bowed and walked gravely from the room.
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“Well, madam, unless it is set right it may certainly have a very unfortunate effect.”
“Ah!” She drew in her breath sharply as one whose doubts are resolved.
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“Ah!” She drew in her breath sharply as one whose doubts are resolved.
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October 1, 2026 at 6:02 PM
“Well, madam, unless it is set right it may certainly have a very unfortunate effect.”
“Ah!” She drew in her breath sharply as one whose doubts are resolved.
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“Ah!” She drew in her breath sharply as one whose doubts are resolved.
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“You think, sir, that unless this document is recovered there will be war?”
“I think it is very probable.”
“Then, sir, prepare for war.”
“That is a hard saying, Mr. Holmes.”
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“I think it is very probable.”
“Then, sir, prepare for war.”
“That is a hard saying, Mr. Holmes.”
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September 23, 2026 at 3:57 PM
“You think, sir, that unless this document is recovered there will be war?”
“I think it is very probable.”
“Then, sir, prepare for war.”
“That is a hard saying, Mr. Holmes.”
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“I think it is very probable.”
“Then, sir, prepare for war.”
“That is a hard saying, Mr. Holmes.”
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May 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
“It’s a lesson to you that you can’t deceive me, Constable MacPherson,” said Lestrade, with dignity.
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June 4, 2025 at 11:29 PM
“It’s a lesson to you that you can’t deceive me, Constable MacPherson,” said Lestrade, with dignity.
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She looked back at us from the door, and I had a last impression of that beautiful haunted face, the startled eyes, and the drawn mouth. Then she was gone.
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May 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
She looked back at us from the door, and I had a last impression of that beautiful haunted face, the startled eyes, and the drawn mouth. Then she was gone.
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It is a capital mistake to theorize in advance of the facts. Do you stay on guard, my good Watson, and receive any fresh visitors. I’ll join you at lunch if I am able.”
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May 27, 2025 at 11:39 PM
It is a capital mistake to theorize in advance of the facts. Do you stay on guard, my good Watson, and receive any fresh visitors. I’ll join you at lunch if I am able.”
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Now, I am aware that there was a most deplorable occurrence in our house last night. I know that a paper has disappeared. But because the matter is political my husband refuses to take me into his complete confidence.
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October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Now, I am aware that there was a most deplorable occurrence in our house last night. I know that a paper has disappeared. But because the matter is political my husband refuses to take me into his complete confidence.
#ArthurConanDoyle
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I glanced at my morning paper.
“Is that Eduardo Lucas of Godolphin Street?”
“Yes.”
“You will not see him.”
“Why not?”
“He was murdered in his house last night.”
#ArthurConanDoyle
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“Is that Eduardo Lucas of Godolphin Street?”
“Yes.”
“You will not see him.”
“Why not?”
“He was murdered in his house last night.”
#ArthurConanDoyle
#SherlockHolmes
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September 25, 2026 at 10:34 PM
I glanced at my morning paper.
“Is that Eduardo Lucas of Godolphin Street?”
“Yes.”
“You will not see him.”
“Why not?”
“He was murdered in his house last night.”
#ArthurConanDoyle
#SherlockHolmes
#TheAdventureoftheSecondStain
“Is that Eduardo Lucas of Godolphin Street?”
“Yes.”
“You will not see him.”
“Why not?”
“He was murdered in his house last night.”
#ArthurConanDoyle
#SherlockHolmes
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and then snatched the paper from my hands. This was the paragraph which I had been engaged in reading when he rose from his chair:
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September 29, 2026 at 12:05 AM
and then snatched the paper from my hands. This was the paragraph which I had been engaged in reading when he rose from his chair:
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Mr. Eduardo Lucas was so well-known and popular that his violent and mysterious fate will arouse painful interest and intense sympathy in a widespread circle of friends.
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September 29, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Mr. Eduardo Lucas was so well-known and popular that his violent and mysterious fate will arouse painful interest and intense sympathy in a widespread circle of friends.
#ArthurConanDoyle
#SherlockHolmes
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He knocked, but received no answer. Perceiving a light in the front room, he advanced into the passage and again knocked, but without reply. He then pushed open the door and entered.
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September 29, 2026 at 12:06 AM
He knocked, but received no answer. Perceiving a light in the front room, he advanced into the passage and again knocked, but without reply. He then pushed open the door and entered.
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well-known in society circles both on account of his charming personality and because he has the well-deserved reputation of being one of the best amateur tenors in the country.
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September 29, 2026 at 12:05 AM
well-known in society circles both on account of his charming personality and because he has the well-deserved reputation of being one of the best amateur tenors in the country.
#ArthurConanDoyle
#SherlockHolmes
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#ArthurConanDoyle
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I glanced at my morning paper.
“Is that Eduardo Lucas of Godolphin Street?”
“Yes.”
“You will not see him.”
“Why not?”
“He was murdered in his house last night.”
#SherlockHolmes
#ArthurConanDoyle
#TheAdventureOfTheSecondStain
“Is that Eduardo Lucas of Godolphin Street?”
“Yes.”
“You will not see him.”
“Why not?”
“He was murdered in his house last night.”
#SherlockHolmes
#ArthurConanDoyle
#TheAdventureOfTheSecondStain
May 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I glanced at my morning paper.
“Is that Eduardo Lucas of Godolphin Street?”
“Yes.”
“You will not see him.”
“Why not?”
“He was murdered in his house last night.”
#SherlockHolmes
#ArthurConanDoyle
#TheAdventureOfTheSecondStain
“Is that Eduardo Lucas of Godolphin Street?”
“Yes.”
“You will not see him.”
“Why not?”
“He was murdered in his house last night.”
#SherlockHolmes
#ArthurConanDoyle
#TheAdventureOfTheSecondStain
and because he has the well-deserved reputation of being one of the best amateur tenors in the country.
#SherlockHolmes
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May 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
and because he has the well-deserved reputation of being one of the best amateur tenors in the country.
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May 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
There would be such a ferment, sir, that I do not hesitate to say that within a week of the publication of that letter this country would be involved in a great war.”
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September 22, 2026 at 5:46 PM
There would be such a ferment, sir, that I do not hesitate to say that within a week of the publication of that letter this country would be involved in a great war.”
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