Holmes: that so far as we know none of the papers were
removed, and that the prisoner is the one man in the world who
had no reason for removing them, since he was heir-at-law and
would come into them in any case."
My friend seemed struck by this remark.
"I don't mean to deny that the evidence is in some ways very
strongly in favour of your theory," said he. "I only wish to
point out that there are other theories possible. As you say,
the future will decide. Good morning! I dare say that in the
course of the day I shall drop in at Norwood and see how you
are getting on."
When the detective departed my friend rose and made his
preparations for the day's work with the alert air of a man who
has a congenial task before him.
"My first movement, Watson," said he, as he bustled into his
frock-coat, "must, as I said, be in the direction of Blackheath."
"And why not Norwood?"
"Because we have in this case one singular incident coming close
to the heels of another singular incident. The police are
making the mistake of concentrating their attention upon the
second, because it happens to be the one which is actually
criminal.
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