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CHAPTER XXII THE TRUTH
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The arrest of Sir Bernard Gore1 made a great sensation. It was generally supposed that he was dead, and his unexpected appearance surprised every one. Also, as he was believed to be guilty, the public was amazed that he should thus thrust himself into jeopardy3. But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence4, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
An additional surprise came in the arrest of Michael, who was said to be the half-brother of Gore, and to resemble him very closely. A rumor5 got about—no one knew how—that this resemblance between the two would be made the basis of the defence. Also, the boy, Jerry Moon, who was implicated7 in the matter, was in charge of the police, and it was expected that he would make startling revelations. On the whole, there was every chance that the forthcoming trial would be extremely interesting. Every one looked forward with great expectation to the time when Sir Bernard would be placed in the dock. Inspector9 Groom10, formerly11 in charge of the case, was now attending to the matter again. He said very little, although the reporters tried to make him give his opinion. But, from the few words he let drop, it would seem that he believed firmly in the innocence of the accused man.
"I don't see anything about Beryl in the papers," said Conniston, when at Durham's office.
"There is nothing to say about him at present," replied the lawyer. "We have not caught him yet, and perhaps never may."
"Victoria warned him, then?"
"Yes. That
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gore
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n.凝血,血污;v.(动物)用角撞伤,用牙刺破;缝以补裆;顶 | |
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guilt
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n.犯罪;内疚;过失,罪责 | |
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jeopardy
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n.危险;危难 | |
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innocence
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n.无罪;天真;无害 | |
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rumor
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implicated
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forth
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inspector
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n.检查员,监察员,视察员 | |
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groom
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vt.给(马、狗等)梳毛,照料,使...整洁 | |
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formerly
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cove
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n.小海湾,小峡谷 | |
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imposture
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n.冒名顶替,欺骗 | |
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shrugged
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vt.耸肩(shrug的过去式与过去分词形式) | |
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repentant
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lure
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dealing
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prosecution
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procure
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vt.获得,取得,促成;vi.拉皮条 | |
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condemnation
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condemn
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vt.谴责,指责;宣判(罪犯),判刑 | |
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lured
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吸引,引诱(lure的过去式与过去分词形式) | |
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alibi
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sneak
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n.无,零 [=nought] | |
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hospitable
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muse
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n.缪斯(希腊神话中的女神),创作灵感 | |
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adj.悲惨的,痛苦的;可怜的,糟糕的 | |
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villain
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jaw
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housekeeper
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sneer
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tack
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brute
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recital
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rendering
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n.表现,描写 | |
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pensively
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abhorrence
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n.憎恶;可憎恶的事 | |
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eldest
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adj.最年长的,最年老的 | |
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perfectly
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adv.完美地,无可非议地,彻底地 | |
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pending
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prep.直到,等待…期间;adj.待定的;迫近的 | |
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gasped
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v.喘气( gasp的过去式和过去分词 );喘息;倒抽气;很想要 | |
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