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  〃Well; Sir Robert;〃 said Holmes; rising; 〃this matter must; of

course; be referred to the police。 It was my duty to bring the facts

to light; and there I must leave it。 As to the morality or decency

of your conduct; it is not for me to express an opinion。 It is

nearly midnight; Watson; and I think we may make our way back to our

humble abode。〃

  It is generally known now that this singular episode ended upon a

happier note than Sir Robert's actions deserved。 Shoscombe Prince

did win the Derby; the sporting owner did net eighty thousand pounds

in bets; and the creditors did hold their hand until the race was

over; when they were paid in full; and enough was left to

reestablish Sir Robert in a fair position in life。 Both police and

coroner took a lenient view; of the transaction; and beyond a mild

censure for the delay in registering the lady's decease; the lucky

owner got away scatheless from this strange incident in a career which

has now outlived its shadows and promises to end in an honoured old

age。

                                 …THE END…




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