the adventure of shoscombe old place-第4章
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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…
。