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第01章 演绎法的研究(3)

The only unofficial detective? I said, raising my eyebrows.

The only unofficial consulting detective, he answered.

I am the last and highest court of appeal in detection.

When Gregson, or Lestrade, or Athelney Jones are out of their depthswhich, by the way, is their normal statethe matter is laid before me.

I examine the data, as an expert, and pronounce a specialist's opinion.

I claim no credit in such cases. My name figures in no newspaper.

The work itself, the pleasure of finding a field for my peculiar powers, is my highest reward.

But you have yourself had some experience of my methods of work in the Jefferson Hope case.

Yes, indeed, said I cordially.

I was never so struck by anything in my life.

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