The above excerpt is culled from "A scandal in Bohemia, Sherlock Holmes".
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Who wrote the Book "A scandal in Bohemia, Sherlock Holmes"?</h3>
The above named book was written by Arthur Conan Doyle.
The use of disguise and deceit is a major element or theme in Arthur Conan Doyle's short story "A Scandal in Bohemia." In order to solve the case, Sherlock Holmes dons a disguise and makes many efforts to trick Irene Adler.
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What is a a theme?</h3>
A theme is the central piece of idea or thought that the author is trying to convey. It is the principle that is being communicate to the readers.
The reason of a theme is to give the text a direction and a purpose.
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here you go, hope this helps
Pittance is waste of time.
Definition of grist
1a : grain or a batch of grain for grinding
b : the product obtained from a grist of grain including the flour or meal and the grain offals
2 : a required or usual amount
3 : matter of interest or value forming the basis of a story or analysis
4 : something turned to advantage or use —used especially in the phrase grist for one's mill
So your answer would be C, Corn meal
