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1 The Chance Question Alexander Leighton , 1883 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , July vol. 18 no. 218 1883; (p. 611-614) A police detective traces a seemingly foolproof robbery to a Jewish jeweller and through good luck, chance questioning and intuition solves the crime. A memorable comparison to a 'hesitating woman'. (PB)
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