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Six,After the difficulties of getting a direct statement from Lady Chevenix-Gore, Major Riddle ¹ foundconsiderable relief in dealing ² with a shrewd lawyer like Forbes.,Mr.?Forbes was extremely guarded and cautious in his statements, but his replies were alldirectly to the point.,He admitted that Sir Gervase’s suicide had been a great shock to him. He should never haveconsidered Sir Gervase the kind of man who would take his own life. He knew nothing of anycause for such an act.,“Sir Gervase was not only my client, but was a very old friend. I have known him sinceboyhood. I should say that he had always enjoyed life.”,“In the circumstances, Mr.?Forbes, I must ask you to speak quite candidly ³. You did not knowof any secret anxiety or sorrow in Sir Gervase’s life? ”,“No illness? No trouble between him and his wife?
”,“No. Sir Gervase and Lady Chevenix-Gore were devoted ⁵ to each other.”,Major Riddle said cautiously:,“Lady Chevenix-Gore appears to hold somewhat curious views. ”,Mr.?Forbes smiled—an indulgent, manly ⁶ smile.,Her disappearance is a complete riddle.她的失踪完全是一个谜。,This store has an excellent reputation for fair dealing.该商店因买卖公道而享有极高的声誉 。