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The Adventure of the Final Problem (fina)

18657    "It is inevitable destruction.
18658    You stand in the way not merely of an individual, but of a mighty organization, the full extent of which you, with all your cleverness, have been unable to realize.
18659    You must stand clear, Mr Holmes, or be trodden under foot."
18660    '"I am afraid," said I, rising, "that in the pleasure of this conversation I am neglecting business of importance which awaits me elsewhere."
18661    'He rose also and looked at me in silence, shaking his head sadly.
18662    '"Well, well," said he at last.
18663    "It seems a pity, but I have done what I could.
18664    I know every move of your game.
18665    You can do nothing before Monday.
18666    It has been a duel between you and me, Mr Holmes.
18667    You hope to place me in the dock.
18668    I tell you that I will never stand in the dock.
18669    You hope to beat me.
18670    I tell you that you will never beat me.
18671    If you are clever enough to bring destruction upon me, rest assured that I shall do as much to you."

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