Question

the dying detective. why did holmes play the part ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

because he has to win the Holmes house

Explanation:

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Answer 2

HE PLAYED THE PART SO AS TO MAKE SMITH CONFESS HIS CRIME WITHOUT GOING BEYOND THE LAW. HE WANTED SMITH TO LURED INTO THINKING THAT HIS MALICIOUS PLAN HAD WORKED AND THAT HOLMES HAD BEEN AFFECTED BY THE DISEASE.