Sherlock Holmes
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Look at the wound.
The bullet entered the body at a direct right angle, whereas a self-inflicted shot is always fired obliquely.
Then you suggest that this man was shot from above as he lay on the ground pretending to be dead.
Well, for two reasons.
Though it's impossible to be sure without elaborate retest, I'm certain that beneath those bloodstains are stains of red ink.
Look for yourself, Inspector.
Yes, indeed it does look like it.
What is your other reason for being certain that this man was shot as he lay here pretending dead?
Show him the banknotes, Watson.
Here you are, Inspector.
We found them stuffed in his breast pocket.
So, banknotes with a bullet hole through the middle of them.
Very illuminating.
Tell me, gentlemen, how many people knew of this little plot you have told me about?
This plan of the dead man's to pretend to be shot?
Just three people, Inspector.
Dr. Watson, myself, and Mrs. Gilbert.