As to the photograph, your client may rest in peace.I love and am loved by a better man than he.The King may do what he will without hindrance from one whom he has cruelly wronged.I keep it only to safeguard myself,and to preserve a weapon which will always secure me from any steps which he might take in the future.I leave a photograph which he might care to possess;and I remain, dear Mr. Sherlock Holmes, Very truly yours, IRENE NORTON, nee ADLER."Did I not tell you how quick and resolute she was? Would she not have made an admirable queen?Is it not a pity that she was not on my level?""From what I have seen of the lady she seems indeed to be on a very different level to your Majesty," said Holmes coldly."I am sorry that I have not been able to bring your Majesty's business to a more successful conclusion."
