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Updated: June 23, 2025

"Simply as a blind," said Holmes. "Young Wilbraham would be suspicious if the burglar got away with nothing but his property, wouldn't he?" "Quite so," said Grouch. "And now, Mr. Holmes, what will this service cost me?" "Five thousand dollars," said Holmes. "Phe-e-e-w!" whistled Grouch. "Isn't that pretty steep?" "No, Mr. Grouch. I save two reputations yours and Mr. Blank's.

John Kendrick Bangs - R. Holmes & Co. : Being the Remarkable Adventures of Raffles Holmes, Esq., Detective and Amateur Cracksman by Birth