"No, I won't tell you anything about those geese（鹅）," repeated Breckinridge. "Well, let's （make）a bet," said Holmes. "I bet you five pounds the geese came from a farm outside London." "Ha, you are wrong," said Breckinridge. "Actually the geese came from London."
"I don't believe you," said Holmes.
"All right," said Breckinridge. "Wait, I （show）you in a moment."
He took out two large books and opened one of （they）. "This book contains a list of the people who sell me geese. The （name）in red ink are people who live in London. Read out the （three）one on the list."
Holmes took the book and read, "Mrs Oakshott, 117 Brixton Road. This name （write）in red ink. So that means Mrs Oakshott lives in London."
"Yes," said Breckinridge. "Now look in the other book. It records the dates I bought the geese."
Holmes read, "December 22nd, bought from Mrs Oakshott, 24 geese at 7 shillings each. Sold to Mr Windigate of the Alpha Inn."
"See? I was right," said Breckinridge. "So I （win）the bet. Now give me my money." （Silent）Holmes took out a gold coin and threw it down in front of Breckinridge. Then we left.
A few yards away, we stopped （laugh）loudly. "You are very clever! Holmes," I said. "Breckinridge refused to tell us the （true）. So you made a bet with him…"
"Yes, Watson," said Holmes. "Though I lost the bet, I found out what I wanted."
