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The famous American detective Thomas Osbourne was actually a great lover of music; he often played the violin and even composed some music. He would sometimes spend a whole afternoon, listening to music, and this would make him extremely happy. On such occasions he grew gentle and dreamy, quite unlike the sharp, clever and rather frightening detective that everybody knew him to be. But such a mood rarely lasted long; and when it left him he was more alert and businesslike than ever.

25. The writer describes a side of Detective Ousborne's character which .............

A) he thinks is unsuitable for a detective

B) is referred to as a major defect

C) was little known by the general public

D) had a bad effect upon his work

26. The writer points out that, after a quiet afternoon spent in listening to music, Ousborne.............

A) went back to his detective work with greater efficiency