Introduction
Horace Danby, respectable thief, outwitted by a cleverer woman thief.
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Summary
Horace robs one safe yearly for rare books. Woman poses as homeowner, makes him open safe without gloves. Arrested from fingerprints. She was another thief.
Key Points
- •Horace: respectable yearly thief
- •Woman: cleverer thief tricks him
- •No gloves: fingerprints left behind
- •Theme: a thief robbed by another thief
- •Trust can be exploited
Quick Summary
- ✓Even clever criminals can be outwitted
- ✓Irony: thief robbed by another thief
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