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This is from the classic short story "The Intruder" by H.H. Munro (Saki), though it's often mistakenly associated with other contexts. In the story, the intruder, who is a criminal on the run, chooses to impersonate a man named Gerrard. The reason is practical and based on observation: Gerrard lives in a relatively isolated cottage, is of a similar build, and seems to have a somewhat solitary and irregular life, making his absence less noticeable. The intruder plans to kill Gerrard and assume his identity to evade the police. He chose Gerrard because he appeared to be an easy, low-risk target whose identity would provide a good cover without too many social ties that might quickly discover the impersonation. Gerrard's cleverness in turning the tables is the crux of the story's twist.