Sherlock Holmes

Ah, Lord, then the answer is obvious.

You and your friend are innocent.

It must be the wife who killed him.

No one else knew of the plot.

I'm not so sure of that.

Frau Schneemann, the dead German's widow, was in the next room when Gilbert told us about his plan.

She might have heard, though I could swear that she was asleep.

I gave her a very strong sleeping draft.

From what you have told me of her husband's suicide, she might easily have had a motive for murdering this man.

Oh, come, come, come, gentlemen.

Surely it's obvious who murdered Mr. Gilbert.

Who, Monsieur?

Well, certainly one of the two widows.

Since there seems to be some doubt in your minds, I suggest we return to the casino.

I can promise you the answer to your question within a very few minutes.

Well, Mr. Chivray, now that we're all assembled in your office, I shall sit down quietly and let Inspector Garnivay conduct his examination.

No, no, no, Monsieur Holmes.

No, you have handled the case so far.

Please continue it to the end.

Yes, Monsieur Holmes.