down with cigars in their mouths.
You see, remarked Holmes, as we paced to and fro in front of the
house, this marriage rather simplifies matters. The photograph becomes
a double-edged weapon now. The chances are that she would be as averse
to its being seen by Mr. Godfrey Norton, as our client is to its coming
to the eyes of his princess. Now the question is, Where are we to find
the photograph?
Where, indeed?
It is most unlikely that she carries it about with her. It is cabinet
size. Too large for easy concealment about a woman s dress. She knows
that the King is capable of having her waylaid and searched. Two
attempts of the sort have already been made. We may take it, then, that
she does not carry it about with her.
Where, then?
Her banker or her lawyer. There is that double possibility. But I am
inclined to think neither. Women are naturally secretive, and they like
to do their own secreting. Why should she hand it over to anyone else?
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. Besides, remember that she had resolved to use it within
a few days. It must be where she can lay her hands upon it. It must be
in her own house.
But it has twice been burgled.
Pshaw! They did not know how to look.
But how will you look?
I will not look.
What then?
I will get her to show me.
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