8 Write a different ending to the story. Use one of the options below or your own ideas. • Holmes doesn't let James Ryder go. James Ryder finds the diamond.

Ответ:

As Holmes realized that James Ryder had been lying to him, he quickly called the police to arrest him. The officers arrived just in time to catch Ryder attempting to make his escape with the stolen diamond in his possession.

Holmes took back the diamond and returned it to its rightful owner, the Countess of Morcar. She was overjoyed to have her family's priceless heirloom back in her possession.

As for James Ryder, he was arrested and charged with theft. After a fair trial, he was sentenced to prison for a number of years.

As for Holmes and Watson, they celebrated their success with a glass of brandy and reflected on the strange and fascinating case they had just solved.