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This letter was written by [[Arthur Conan Doyle]] on 14 september 1904, from Undershaw, Hindhead, Haslemere, to [[Herbert Greenhough Smith]], editor of [[The Strand Magazine]].<br />
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The story mentioned, published on november 1904 in [[The Strand Magazine]], is [[The Adventure of the Second Stain]], last story of the collection [[The Return of Sherlock Holmes]].<br />
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== Letter ==<br />
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My dear Smith<br />
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I am naturally very sorry that the Strand should have lost over this, and more particularly so if it should react in any way upon you.<br />
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On the general question it is to be remarked that buying such stories is a speculation and that it might have worked out the other way and no doubt has done so in the past. I could have obtained that price elsewhere, and though I am anxious that my work should appear where it has always appeared it would hardly be fair that I should make actual pecuniary sacrifice for this.<br />
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On the peculiar question of this new Story it is a large full-dress story, it is the last, and it is for the Xmas number, all of them points which should add to the value. I am in a different position if I interfere after I have once entrusted it to Watt, but I take it that you will not mind my showing him your letter and telling him that I do not desire to make hard terms over this — in view of what has passed.<br />
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: With all remembrance<br />
:: Yours very truly<br />
: Arthur Conan Doyle.<br />
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