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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from The Man in Lower Ten by Mary Roberts Rinehart: Sullivan opened it, and, glancing at the name inside, "Simon
Harrington," nodded affirmatively.
"And this," went on the detective - "this is a piece of gold chain?"
"It seems to be," said Sullivan, recoiling at the blood-stained end.
"This, I believe, is the dagger." He held it up, and Alison gave
a faint cry of astonishment and dismay. Sullivan's face grew
ghastly, and he sat down weakly on the nearest chair.
The detective looked at him shrewdly, then at Alison's agitated face.
"Where have you seen this dagger before, young lady?" he asked,
kindly enough.
"Oh, don't ask me!" she gasped breathlessly, her eyes turned on
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