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Because it is a clue that is meant to send whoever found it on a wild goose chase. Example: If someone was looking for a red apple, and I left a note that said Someone else took the apple but i really had it. Weak example but thats what i got.
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<em><u>a short story entitled The Idler.</u></em> The Idler was a magazine in the 19th century.
He did write all of the other options here.