The Valley of Fear
The Valley Of Fear Act 2 Scene 7
“Abandon the case” Who said that and why? Support your answer by taking evidence from the book.
“Abandon the case” Who said that and why? Support your answer by taking evidence from the book.
Holmes believes the case to be a waste of time and money for the people who've retained him. He sees their task or goal as profitless.
When I went into this case with you I bargained, as you will no doubt remember, that I should not present you with half-proved theories, but that I should retain and work out my own ideas until I had satisfied myself that they were correct. For this reason I am not at the present moment telling you all that is in my mind. On the other hand, I said that I would play the game fairly by you, and I do not think it is a fair game to allow you for one unnecessary moment to waste your energies upon a profitless task. Therefore I am here to advise you this morning, and my advice to you is summed up in three words—abandon the case.”