The Big Mistake and Qther Stories 当代悬疑故事.DOC

The Big Mistake and Other Stories by Bruna Deriu 1 / 47 Contents A Case of Trust?-?- 3 The Penfriend?-?- 11 The Big mistake?-?- 20 Marge and Olive?-?-29 Simpsons Buried Treasure?-?-36 A Strange Case?-?- 42 2 / 47 A Case of Trust The tall man in uniform knocked nervously￠ù on the office door. Detective Miller wanted to see him but he had no idea why. The door opened. Miller smiled and beckoned￠ú with his hand. Come in, he said, closing the door behind them. John Baker, sir. The younger man said. Yes. I know who you are. Relax, dont be so nervous! Miller replied. Sit down. Thank you, sir. Baker was worried. It was the first time that Miller had called him to his office. He sat down, hoping there was nothing wrong. Miller sat opposite him. There was silence for a few seconds. After a while, Miller cleared his throat and spoke. Listen, Baker. The head office has asked me for a list of my best men. They want to promote somebody in this office. Baker sat forward on his chair. Promotion, sir? he asked. Yes, Baker. Im thinking of giving them your name. Thank you, sir, Baker replied excitedly. Dont thank me yet. Ive heard good things about you. Your colleagues￠? call you the brain - I presume￠ü its because of your intelligence ?-?- Miller ￠ù ￠ú ￠? ￠ü nervously:????2?°2μ?. beckoned:ê?òa. colleagues:í?ê?. presume:í?2a. 3 / 47 said, opening the drawer in his desk. Baker shrugged￠ù his shoulders modestly. Miller took a folder￠ú out of the drawer and handed it to him. Read this, he said, staring at the desk in front of him as he spoke. Its a strange case - see what you can make of it. Take it with you. When youve solved it, bring it back. Dont forget that your promotion could depend on the solution! Miller stood up and Baker realized that it was time for him to go. He thanked Miller and left the office cheerfully. He looked quickly at the clock and saw that it was almost midday. Time for his lunch-break. Good. He could read the case, a