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"No, I won't tell you anything about those geese," repeated Breckinridge. "Well, let's 1.______ (make) a bet," said Holmes. "I bet you five pounds the geese came from a farm outside London." "Ha, you are wrong," said Breckinridge. "2.______ fact, the geese came from London."
"I don't believe you," said Holmes. "All right," said Breckinridge. "Wait, I will show you."
He took out two large books and opened one of 3.______ (they). "This book has a list of the people who sell me geese. The names in red ink are people who live in London. Read out the 4.______ (three) one on the list."
Holmes took the book and read, "Mrs Oakshott, 117 Brixton Road. This name was 5.______ (write) in red ink. So that means Mrs Oakshott lives in London."
"Yes," said Breckinridge. "Now look in 6.______ other book. It records the dates I 7.______ (buy) the geese."
Holmes read, "December 22nd, bought from Mrs Oakshott, 24 geese at 7 shillings each. Sold to Mr Windigate of the Alpha Inn."
"See? I was right," said Breckinridge. "So I will win the bet. Now give me my money." Silently Holmes took out a gold coin and threw it down in front of Breckinridge. Then we left.
A few yards away, we stopped to laugh 8.______ (loud). "You are very clever! Holmes," I said. "Breckinridge refused to tell us the 9.______ (true). So you made a bet with him..."
"Yes, Watson," said Holmes. "10.______ I lost the bet, I found out what I wanted."
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