NCERT · Class 10 · English · Footprints Without Feet: A Question of TrustWhy did Horace Danby open the safe without wearing his gloves, and what were the consequences?
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Horace Danby opened the safe without wearing his gloves because he was completely deceived by the young lady in red, whom he believed to be the mistress of the house. She promised not to report him to the police if he opened the safe for her, as she had forgotten the combination. In his anxiety to please her and escape from the situation, Horace took off his gloves and opened the safe. Consequently, his fingerprints were left all over the safe. Two days later, the police arrested him for the jewel robbery at Shotover Grange based on this evidence, and he was sent to prison.
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