The Complete Sherlock Holmes

“Then she took one of her husband’s revolvers—there
was, as you saw, an arsenal in the
house—and kept it for her own use. A similar
one she concealed that morning in Miss Dunbar’s
wardrobe after discharging one barrel, which
she could easily do in the woods without attracting
attention. She then went down to the bridge
where she had contrived this exceedingly ingenious
method for getting rid of her weapon. When
Miss Dunbar appeared she used her last breath
in pouring out her hatred, and then, when she
was out of hearing, carried out her terrible purpose.
Every link is now in its place and the chain
is complete. The papers may ask why the mere
was not dragged in the first instance, but it is
easy to be wise after the event, and in any case
the expanse of a reed-filled lake is no easy matter
to drag unless you have a clear perception of
what you are looking for and where. Well, Watson,
we have helped a remarkable woman, and also a
formidable man. Should they in the future join
their forces, as seems not unlikely, the financial
world may find that Mr. Neil Gibson has learned
something in that schoolroom of sorrow where our
earthly lessons are taught.”