Class 10 English — Chapter 4: A Question of Trust
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What you'll learn
- ▸Horace Danby's Dual Character
- ▸The Meticulous Planning of the Robbery
- ▸The Encounter with the Lady in Red
- ▸Horace's Critical Mistake
- ▸The Ironic Ending and Consequences
- ▸Theme: Appearance vs. Reality
- ▸Theme Analysis: 'Honour Among Thieves'
Chapter Summary
--- PAGE 1 --- A Question of Trust 4 It is said that you must set a thief to catch a thief. But it is also said that there is honour among thieves. Which saying does this story illustrate? 1060CH04 READ AND FIND OUT • What does Horace Danby like to collect? • Why does he steal every year? EVERYONE thought that Horace Danby was a good, honest citizen. He was about fifty years old and unmarried, and he lived with a housekeeper who worried over his health. In fact, he was usually very well and happy except for attacks of hay fever in summer. He made locks and was successful enough at his business to have two helpers. Yes, Horace Danby was good and respectable — but not completely honest. Fifteen yea…
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- 💡 No two people, not even identical twins, share the exact same fingerprints.
- 💡 The earliest known mechanical lock was invented by ancient Egyptians over 4,000 years ago.
- 💡 Some animals, like monkeys and birds, have been observed engaging in deceptive behaviors.
- 💡 The Gutenberg Bible, printed in the 15th century, is one of the world's most valuable books.
- 💡 Humans are surprisingly poor at detecting lies, often only accurate about 54% of the time.
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