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Who is Helen Stoner?
Helen Stoner is one of the main characters in the story "The Adventure of the Speckled Band". It is a Sherlock Holmes mystery.
What was Helen Stoner's sister's name in Sherlock Holmes?
Julia, and they were twins by the way.
How does Sherlock Holmes know that Miss Stoner has been abused?
Helen Stoner: ". . . I have come on this morning, with the one object of seeing you and asking your advice." Holmes: "You have done wisely," said my friend. "But have you told me all?" Helen Stoner: "Yes, all." Holmes: "Miss Stoner [Miss Roylott in American version], you have not. You are screening your stepfather." Helen Stoner: "Why, what do you mean?" Holmes: For answer Holmes pushed back the frill of black lace which fringed the hand that lay upon our visitor's knee. Five little livid spots, the marks of four fingers and a thumb, were printed upon the white wrist. Holmes: "You have been cruelly used," said Holmes.
How long has her sister been dead when Helen stoner comes to see Holmes?
2 years before she saw holmes
Who does Helen stoner live with when she comes to see Sherlock Holmes?
Helen Stoner is Holmes's client in the story "The Speckled Band". Her sister Julia died two years before the story takes place, after hearing a noise like a softly whistling kettle. Helen now occupies Julia's bedroom, and she hears that noise. She is understandably frightened. A friend of hers was a former client of Sherlock Holmes, so Helen goes to London to seek his help.
What facts about Helen stoner does Holmes learn just by looking at her?
Holmes deduces that Helen Stoner is recently engaged based on the ring on her finger. He also notices that she has recently traveled from Stoner's Manor due to the speck of mud on her dress and the recent tear in her veiled hat. Furthermore, he notices the bruise on her wrist, suggesting a recent physical encounter.
What facts about Helen stoner does Holmes learn just by observing her?
Holmes observes that Helen Stoner is troubled, frightened, and desperate for help. He notices her pale face, nervous demeanor, and the tell-tale bruise on her wrist, suggesting that she is in a situation of danger and fear. Holmes also deduces that she has come from a far distance and is in need of urgent assistance.
What two sounds did Helen Stoner hear after she was awakened by her sisters scream?
Helen Stoner heard a low whistle and a metallic clang after being awakened by her sister's scream. These sounds were mentioned in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes story "The Adventure of the Speckled Band."
How much does Holmes charge Helen Stoner for his work?
"As to reward, my profession is its reward; but you are at liberty to defray whatever expenses I may be put to, at the time which suits you best." -- Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Speckled Band
Who in Sherlock Holmes was engaged to a major of marines?
Julia Stoner. "Julia went there at Christmas two years ago, and met there a half-pay Major of Marines, to whom she became engaged." -- Helen Stoner, 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band'
What are two examples of observation skills of Sherlock Holmes in 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band'?
When Holmes saw the return train ticket in Helen Stoner's hand, he could deduce that she came to London by train. When Holmes observed the fingermarks on Helen Stoner's arm, he was able to deduce that she must have been abused. When Holmes observed that the bed was clamped to the floor, he deduced that someone had a strong reason for keeping the bed in place. When Holmes observed the saucer of milk in Dr Roylott's room, he could deduce that there must be some type of creature inside the house.
What do you think would have happened of Helen had not consulted Holmes?
Without consulting Holmes, Helen would have had a harder time solving the mystery of her sister's death. She might not have learned the truth about Dr. Roylott's nefarious plans and could have been in continued danger herself. Holmes's expertise and intervention were crucial in ensuring Helen's safety and uncovering the sinister plot.
