“We weren’t implying that you ladies should participate in this investigation. I know you’re brave, but this is getting far too dangerous. Yesterday, you were attacked. Let the police handle it, or at least leave it to me and Holmes!” “But you can’t get in,” said Mary in her most reasonable voice. “Men aren’t allowed into the Magdalen Society, and by the time the police force their way into the building, the director could destroy any evidence she might have, anything that might connect her to these poor women, if indeed she is guilty of wrongdoing. I think we proved yesterday that we can take
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