Wikipedia: History of Arthur Conan Doyle/Talk

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:This looks like a hoax, or urban myth to me. I recall having heard something about it before, but almost every single citation I discovered turns up in a sermon, used to illustrate the well-travelled theme of guilt. The twelve friends can also be the twelve most important men in England. sjc

This looks like a hoax, or urban legend to me. I recall having heard something about it before, but almost every single citation I discovered turns up in a sermon, used to illustrate the well-travelled theme of guilt. The twelve friends can also be the twelve most important men in England. sjc

Changed: 9c9

:The plot of one of the Holmes stories, ["The 'Gloria Scott'"], hinges on such a message. --RjLesch

The plot of one of the Holmes stories, ["The 'Gloria Scott'"], hinges on such a message. --RjLesch

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Thanks! I made the story a link so I could read it when I have time. <>< tbc

Thanks! I made the story a link so page visitors can read it. I scanned through it and see exactly what you mean. However, the message in that context isn't a prank.

I wrote to [David Emery] to see if he can shed some light on this.

<>< tbc

	Revision 7 . . (edit) October 24, 2001 7:03 am by The Epopt
	Revision 6 . . October 24, 2001 5:04 am by Tbc [still trying to shed light on the Doyle-as-prankster story]
	Revision 5 . . October 13, 2001 6:44 am by Tbc [link to "The 'Gloria Scott'"]