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1 I am at a loss to know now why you did not advertise.
The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesBy Arthur Conan Doyle ContextHighlight In VII. THE ADVENTURE OF THE BLUE CARBUNCLE
2 It was a considerable sum, for people in their position, and the loss of it would have made a serious difference.
The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesBy Arthur Conan Doyle ContextHighlight In III. A CASE OF IDENTITY
3 Any injury to it would be almost as serious as its complete loss, for there are no beryls in the world to match these, and it would be impossible to replace them.
The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesBy Arthur Conan Doyle ContextHighlight In XI. THE ADVENTURE OF THE BERYL CORONET
4 Still, of course, I never dared to leave the room for an instant, for I was not sure when he might come, and the billet was such a good one, and suited me so well, that I would not risk the loss of it.
The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesBy Arthur Conan Doyle ContextHighlight In II. THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE
5 This was clearly the cause of the loss of power, and I pointed it out to my companions, who followed my remarks very carefully and asked several practical questions as to how they should proceed to set it right.
The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesBy Arthur Conan Doyle ContextHighlight In IX. THE ADVENTURE OF THE ENGINEER’S THUMB
6 As regards your hair, it is no doubt a pity, especially as I could not help remarking its beauty during our short interview, but I am afraid that I must remain firm upon this point, and I only hope that the increased salary may recompense you for the loss.
The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesBy Arthur Conan Doyle ContextHighlight In XII. THE ADVENTURE OF THE COPPER BEECHES
7 Among my headings under this one twelve months I find an account of the adventure of the Paradol Chamber, of the Amateur Mendicant Society, who held a luxurious club in the lower vault of a furniture warehouse, of the facts connected with the loss of the British barque Sophy Anderson, of the singular adventures of the Grice Patersons in the island of Uffa, and finally of the Camberwell poisoning case.
The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesBy Arthur Conan Doyle ContextHighlight In V. THE FIVE ORANGE PIPS