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It's a mystery?
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If you like.
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Let's call it "The Necklace Mystery."
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It's a true story.
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If I tell you, it's because
I've decided to let everyone know.
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No murders were committed, the police
weren't involved, but a theft did occur.
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The necklace was stolen? Whose was it?
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It was mine.
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Who do you suspect?
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-Well....
-Eve?
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Yes.
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What does your father think?
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I don't think my father
believes her completely.
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That's what's serious.
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It proves he'll defend her
in spite of everything.
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Do you have proof?
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I'll tell you the story.
You'll decide if I'm crazy.
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Among the jewels my father inherited
from his mother was a necklace...
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...which he planned to give me
on my 18th birthday, March 22.
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He didn't tell me. It was to be a surprise.
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But Eve was in on the secret.
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The day before my birthday,
the necklace disappeared.
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A short time before,
he was going to a party with Eve...
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...he lent it to her,
without my knowledge, obviously.
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She didn't return it right away.
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She kept it for a while,
and, what is worse, wore it.
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One day, either unconsciously
or as an insult...
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...she came, when I was there,
wearing the necklace.
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I thought my father had given it to her.
I was furious.
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Not because I wanted it...
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...I didn't know
what my father had planned...
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...but because it was a family jewel...
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...and personally, I feel that Eve
isn't part of the family.
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The day before my birthday...
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...Dad asked me if I'd seen the necklace.
He looked upset.
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"The last time I saw it, Eve was wearing it.
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"l thought you gave it to her."
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He answered, "I'd never do that.
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"l just lent it to her.
I wanted to give it to you.
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"She gave it to me one morning.
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"l put it in my pocket to bring home.
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"l know I had it when I came in,
then I can't remember."
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According to him,
it was in the pocket of his trousers...