I keep it only to safeguard myself, and to preserve a weapon which will always secure me from any steps which he might take in the future.

I leave a photograph which he might care to possess; and I remain, dear Mr.Sherlock Holmes, "Very truly yours, "IRENE NORTON, n鬥･ ADLER." "What a woman--oh, what a woman!" cried the King of Bohemia, when we had all three read this epistle.

"Did I not tell you how quick and resolute she was?
Would she not have made an admirable queen?
Is it not a pity that she was not on my level ?" "From what I have seen of the lady she seems indeed to be on a very different level to your Majesty," said Holmes coldly.

"I am sorry that I have not been able to bring your Majesty's business to a more successful conclusion." "On the contrary, my dear sir," cried the King; "nothing could be more successful.

I know that her word is inviolate.