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Rh I'm sure, gentlemen, that you will appreciate the fact

(stepping toward interrupting). Wait a moment, Doctor Watson! (Going to ) Here is the package, Sir Edward! (Hands it to at once, )

(turning to ). No! (Down a little.)

(to ). Yes (Turning to Pause.) I much prefer that he should have them. Since you came that night and asked me to give them to you, I have thought of what you said. You were right, it was revenge. (She looks down a moment, then suddenly turns away to and stands down )

We are greatly indebted to you, Miss Faulkner— (Looks at .)

To be sure!

And to you, too, Mr. Holmes—if this was a part of the game. (Motionless pause all round. Examining papers carefully. looking at them also.) It was certainly an extraordinary method of obtaining possession of valuable papers—but we won't quarrel with the method as long us it accomplished the desired result! Eh, Count? (Placing package in breast pocket and buttoning coat.)

Certainly not, Sir Edward.

(turning to ). You have only to notify me of the charge for your services ( gives a little look of bitterness at the word "charge")—Mr. Holmes, and you will receive a cheque. I have the honour to wish you—good night.

(Bowing punctiliously.) Dr. Watson. (Bowing to ) This way, Count.

(speaks hurriedly). Now that you think it over, Miss Faulkner, you arc doubtless beginning to realize the series of tricks