Mary's Nineteenth Century

"Although excess sugar is harmful to health, simply choosing between sweets and tobacco..."

Mary replied to Mycroft firmly, "Please rest assured, there is no doubt that I am on your side."

It is not difficult to effectively control the excessive intake of sugar.

Mycroft redefines the required sugar, the sum of sweetness = food sugar + other intake methods.Note: Other ways are a more advanced way of intake, such as having a sweet relationship.

He sees nothing wrong with the new sugar formula he created.

How can two numbers be added if they have different units of measurement?There is no need to delve into it, because it is not a scientific problem in itself.

Some issues cannot be interfered with by science, but the deaths of Merck and Boulder must be demonstrated by science.

Merck's body and half a pack of cigarettes were sent to London. Both the autopsy and the detection of the cigarettes found that the mercury content exceeded the standard, which was consistent with the presumed conclusion of mercury poisoning.

Mercury poisoning exacerbated Merck's depression and was a major driving force behind his suicide.Even if Merck hadn't died by shooting himself, complications from mercury poisoning would have killed him sooner or later.

Who actually planned the two deaths?

Aisha made a list, writing down as much as possible all the people she had contact with since she was a child.

Most of the people on the list are residents of Baihua Town.

Aisha has been living in Baihua Town.Until three years ago, she went to London to be Tina Andrew's governess.

"Tina Andrew, the little girl is 11 years old and has a 19-year-old brother Saul."

Mary looked at the list, "Three years ago, Aisha Kevin became Tina's tutor. At that time, the father of the brothers and sisters passed away just three months ago. The old Mrs. Andrew died earlier, two years after giving birth to Tina Die forever."

Aisha didn't live in Andrew's house, but rented a house a street away.

According to her recollection, the circle of activities in London is mostly in two places, near Andrew's house and near the house of her fiancé Merck.Later, the Italian restaurant that Balder met from time to time was near Andrew's house.

Mycroft surveyed the general situation of Andrew's family. The dead old Andrews were once the topic of the social season. "It's a bit similar to the Cinderella plot. Old Andrew's wife is from a down-and-out German nobleman."

The old Mrs. Andrew was so desolate that she had to go out to work.

To make money to support the family, and in the process met the old Andrew.

At that time, the idea of ​​the two wanting to get married was opposed by the man's parents.So the old Andrew adopted the dragging formula, and after a few years, the elder passed away, and the two got married smoothly.

It is reported that the old Andrews have always been harmonious as husband and wife.Because of her late marriage, the old Mrs. Andrew gave birth to her eldest son at the age of 32, and gave birth to her daughter at the age of 40, who died of postpartum illness.

Old Andrew did not remarry until his death, and there was no gossip about a lover, which is recognized as affectionate.

In the eyes of most people, the Andrew family is considered happy.

Old Andrew violated the expectations of his elders and insisted on marrying the daughter of a down-and-out nobleman, but the ending was not bad.Although his wife died a little early, he had both children and a happy time of family harmony.

After the death of old Andrew, the eldest son Saul inherited the title of Viscount.

"At the end of September last year, Saul Andrew entered Cambridge University with excellent performance. It is reported that he has a solid foundation in chemistry, and his physical fitness is very good. He is a master of horse racing."

Mycroft thought of the distance between Cambridge University and Baihua Town, if driving a carriage, it would only take one hour.

Merck was demoted at the end of March last year and committed suicide in mid-September.

Saul has been in London since April last year, making various preparations for university admission, and went to school until the end of September.

Boulder died early this year on May Day morning.

In order to celebrate the school holiday on May 5st, Sol will return to London to spend the holiday with his sister as usual.

In other words, Saul has time to commit crimes, and also has the opportunity to come into contact with little-known poisoning techniques such as gold amalgam.

Obviously, those are not enough to prove that Saul Andrew committed a crime, but there is another point of doubt.

"Sol's shoe size is 6, which is the same size as the half shoe print on Big Ben."

Mycroft handed over the document, which recorded the basic information of the Andrew family.

"However, it cannot be counted as favorable direct evidence. Saul Andrew can completely deny it, assuming that someone else climbed Big Ben. Mr. Minton, do you have any clues?"

"Unfortunately, it cannot be proven that Saul Andrew was involved in the making of the fake cigarettes and playing the exorcist."

Mary has visited department stores and witch doctor shops, but no one has seen Saul haunt.How to prove that the mercury smoke smoked by Merck came from Saul?and if

How to prove that the exorcist Baldur met was Thor?

Merck may have bought discounted cigarettes in private, and Bald is more reluctant to expose the plight of being surrounded by evil spirits.Their contact with the black hand behind the scenes may be very secretive, and it is very likely that there will be no third person present.

Not being able to find witnesses has become a helpless reality.

Now, it can only be said that Saul is suspected of committing the crime, but that's all.

In fact, Saul did not give up contacting Aisha.

Last year, Saul hoped that Aisha would stay in London and continue to take care of his sister on the grounds that he was going to school, but Aisha refused at the time.

This spring, he wrote to Aisha again, bringing up the matter again, hoping that Aisha would continue to serve as the tutor of Andrew's family.

"Perhaps there is a good way to get immediate results - to lure the snake out of the hole, as long as there is another suitor of Aisha."

Mary gave a serious suggestion, "The script can be very simple. Because of the detection of the death of Baldur, Mr. Minton went to Baihua Town and fell in love with Aisha Kevin at first sight. I am glad that it was not unrequited love. Miss Kevin agreed Immediately go to America with him to marry."

Mary said it logically, "Going abroad and getting married again, the murderer can't hold back, he will definitely take the lead in the assassination. Mr. Holmes, what do you think of this proposal?"

How dare you ask him what he thinks?Of course very upset!

Mycroft tightened his fingers holding the teacup, but still calmly analyzed it.

"I think the entrapment plan needs to be cautious. First, can Miss Kevin cooperate perfectly? Second, Mr. Minton, don't forget that you are famous. The murderer can believe that you fell in love with Mrs. Roman easily after Mrs. Roman Another person?"

After all, the murderer was not an idiot. Even through rumors, it could be confirmed that Mrs. Roman and Miss Kevin were completely different types.

Under such circumstances, how could Mr. Minton fall in love with someone at first sight by coincidence as soon as he went to solve the case?

Mary made a counterargument, "The infatuated persona fabricated in the tabloids is just a reasonable explanation for the possibility of Mr. Minton falling in love with others at first sight. It is because of his rich feelings that he acts impulsively."

Mycroft smiled, very peacefully.

"In this way, I underestimated you. You can pursue love with a single mind."

Mary said of course, "Although it is against my nature, the irrational love is too absurd, but it does not prevent me

Use acting skills to make up for it.Mr. Holmes, you can trust my acting skills. "

Yes, what an unbelievable and outstanding acting skill.

Mycroft couldn't possibly agree, "Even so, the entrapment plan still needs to be cautious. This murderer is bold and reckless. He can not only use mercury poisoning, but also come up with a plan to jump Big Ben, and it is impossible to determine what method he will use for the third time.

Mr. Minton, your script is to get married abroad quickly.It would be bad if the other party jumped over the wall in a hurry and launched an ambush explosion, causing a large area of ​​casualties. "

It is not enough to simply reject the plan, a feasible proposal must be made.

Mycroft quickly threw out a proposal, "Now there are two things that can be traced, the origin of the wedding dress worn by Baldur, and the source of the metallic mercury in Merck's counterfeit cigarettes. Large-sized wedding dresses and metallic mercury are not common items, and the seller must Make an impression on buyers."

Yes there is a possibility.

Neither the wedding dress nor the mercury was purchased in London, but went abroad to avoid the sight of the investigation.

"If you can't grasp the suspect's criminal evidence from the source of goods in the short term, I think it's better to go deep into the tiger's den than your plan to lure the snake out of the hole."

It never occurred to Mycroft that he would offer such a solution.

"According to the evidence we have now, we can't apply for a legal search of Andrew's house, but we can sneak in secretly. If Saul is obsessed with Miss Kevin, it is impossible not to leave a trace."

"Wow!" Mary exclaimed in turn. "Mr. Holmes, I can't see that you are really reckless!"

Who stimulated this?

Mycroft felt that his infiltration plan was more reliable than the bloody love at first sight and going to America to get married.

Mary seemed to think about it seriously, and nodded slowly. "Think about it carefully, what you said is very reasonable. The trapping plan should be put at the last step, after all, it is too uncertain. Compared with sneaking into Andrew's house, we have an advantage. Go to school."

"It's good that you agree."

Mycroft breathed a sigh of relief.He didn't want to hear news of Mr. Minton's marriage to another person, even if it was false news.

Mary smiled casually, "You know, I won't go my own way, and I will definitely listen to your thoughts and opinions."

wrong!

Suddenly Mycroft felt wary.Mr. Mington has a bad personality of teasing people, so he must say something that makes him regret it.

really

, Mary said the supplementary part of the plan to lead the snake out of the hole.

"I know the danger of entrapment, and Ms. Kevin who has no professional training is very difficult to deal with. I originally wanted her to go abroad to avoid it, and I played the role of Ms. Kevin. From the perspective of height and fatness, I am not the same as her. not big.

And please, you who know me best, temporarily play Mr. Minton.Let the wind out, and Mr. Minton will make a romantic proposal, which should attract the murderer. "

Mary shook her head regretfully, "It's a pity, I thought I could live a show, after all, it's a rare opportunity for a man to disguise himself as a woman. But, Mr. Holmes, you are right, safety is the most important thing."

"Yes, safety first."

Mycroft didn't even know how to keep his face intact.

But there was a voice in his head screaming frantically: "Aren't you stupid? Holmes, don't you understand? You missed a hundred million! Oh no! It's more than a hundred million pounds. Tell me, what did you miss?" ?”