Question
English Language and Literature Question on A Question of Trust
How did the lady in red manage to outsmart and out maneuver the other thief, Horace Danby, by robbing the safe without leaving a single fingerprint? (A Question of Trust)
The lady in red outsmarts Horace Danby by using her intelligence, charm, and quick thinking. When Horace enters the house to rob the safe, she pretends to be a helpless woman, trapped in the house. She manipulates him into believing that she needs his help to open the safe. As a professional thief, she takes advantage of Horace’s gullibility and ensures that there are no fingerprints left behind. She carefully avoids touching any surface that could leave a trace, showing her expert knowledge of committing a crime without getting caught. In the process, she gains his trust and even convinces him to open the safe. After she robs the safe, she leaves without a trace of evidence, and Horace, unaware of her true identity, is left confused and defeated.