The Adventure of the Copper Beeches 铜山毛榉案（4）

"At least," said I as we heard her quick, firm steps descending ¹,the stairs, "she seems to be a young lady who is very well able,to take care of herself.", ,"And she would need to be," said Holmes gravely. "I am much,mistaken if we do not hear from her before many days are past.",It was not very long before my friend's prediction was fulfilled.,A fortnight went by, during which I frequently found my thoughts,turning in her direction and wondering what strange side-alley of,human experience this lonely woman had strayed into. The unusual,salary, the curious conditions, the light duties, all pointed ² to,The climbers stopped to orient themselves before descending the mountain. 登山者先停下来确定所在的位置 ，然后再下山 。,He gave me a very sharp pointed pencil.他给我一支削得非常尖的铅笔
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