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A Scandal in Bohemia (scan)

51248    We may take it then that she does not carry it about with her.'
51249    'Where, then?'
51250    'Her banker or her lawyer.
51251    There is that double possibility.
51252    But I am inclined to think neither.
51253    Women are naturally secretive, and they like to do their own secreting.
51254    Why should she hand it over to anyone else?
51255    She could trust her own guardianship, but she could not tell what indirect or political influence might be brought to bear upon a business man.
51256    Besides, remember that she had resolved to use it within a few days.
51257    It must be where she can lay her hands upon it.
51258    It must be in her own house.'
51259    'But it has twice been burgled.'
51260    'Pshaw!
51261    They did not know how to look.'
51262    'But how will you look?'

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