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Why does Horace Danby commit robberies?
Why does Horace Danby commit robberies?
- He has a gambling addiction.
- He needs money to buy rare books. (correct)
- He is trying to support his family.
- He is a professional thief.
Horace Danby successfully completes his robbery at Shotover Grange.
Horace Danby successfully completes his robbery at Shotover Grange.
False (B)
What kind of job does Horace Danby hold?
What kind of job does Horace Danby hold?
He is a lock-opening expert.
Horace is arrested because his ______ were found at the scene of the crime.
Horace is arrested because his ______ were found at the scene of the crime.
Match the following characters to their professions:
Match the following characters to their professions:
Flashcards
Horace Danby
Horace Danby
A skilled lock-opening expert who commits robberies to fund his book collection.
The Unknown Woman
The Unknown Woman
A clever thief who deceives Horace to steal jewels from a safe.
Shotover Grange
Shotover Grange
The location of Horace's planned robbery, where he gets caught.
Robbery Motivation
Robbery Motivation
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Crime Plan
Crime Plan
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Mistaken Identity
Mistaken Identity
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Arrest and Consequences
Arrest and Consequences
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Transformation in Prison
Transformation in Prison
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Study Notes
Horace Danby and the Jewellery Robbery
- Horace Danby, a lock-picking expert, is caught robbing a safe.
- He is tricked by a woman posing as the homeowner's wife.
- Danby collects rare books, financing his hobby with safe-breaking.
The Unknown Woman
- A clever thief posing as the homeowner's wife.
- She uses Danby's skills to steal jewels.
- She pretends to have forgotten the safe's code.
Summary of the Story
- Danby is a 50-year-old man who plans robberies yearly.
- He targets a house called Shotover Grange.
- He researches the house and its contents (wiring, dog, servants).
- He is tricked by a woman posing as the homeowner.
- The woman claims to need the safe's code at a party.
Plot Twist and Consequences
- Danby opens the safe, only to realize it was a trap.
- He's unaware the woman is also a thief.
- Police arrest him based on fingerprints found at the scene.
- Danby feels betrayed by the woman.
- He regrets not trusting others in his profession.
Theme
- The story highlights the dishonesty among professional thieves.
- Two thieves met during a robbery attempt.
- Both worked hard to ensure their actions were undetected.
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