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Why is Helen stoner afraid to see Holmes in The Adventures of the Speckled Band?
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Because she was afraid her step-father might find out she had been there and be very angry
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∙ 10y agoHelen felt that she was in danger because she was planning on being married. Her sister had just passed away and her stepfather was wanting to keep the money.
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Who is Helen Stoner?
Helen stoner is one of the important character in the story "The Adventures 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'
When she first arrived at 221B Baker Street to see Sherlock Holmes Miss Stoner says that she believes her sister died of?
"It is my belief that [my sister Julia] died of pure fear and nervous shock, though what it was which frightened her I cannot imagine." -- Helen Stoner, 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band'
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.
Who is Helen Stoner?
Helen stoner is one of the important character in the story "The Adventures 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'
When she first arrived at 221B Baker Street to see Sherlock Holmes Miss Stoner says that she believes her sister died of?
"It is my belief that [my sister Julia] died of pure fear and nervous shock, though what it was which frightened her I cannot imagine." -- Helen Stoner, 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band'
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."
What actors and actresses appeared in The Speckled Band - 1923?
The cast of The Speckled Band - 1923 includes: Lewis Gilbert as Dr. Grimsby Roylott Cynthia Murtagh as Helen Stoner Eille Norwood as Sherlock Holmes Hubert Willis as Dr. John Watson Henry Wilson as The Baboon
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 is the climax of the adventures of the speckled band?
The characters in the speckled band are as follow: Sherlock Holmes Dr Watson Helen Stoner Julia Stoner Dr Grimesby Roylott other characters that are not mentioned as much are: Holmes's and Watson's housekeeper, Mrs. Hudson trap driver the owner of the inn Miss Honoria Westphail, (Stoner sisters' aunt) Percy Armitage (Helen's fiance) unnamed blacksmith that Roylott hurled into a stream unnamed county coroner Roylott's unnamed old and foolish housekeeper unnamed Crown Inn landlord unnamed correspondent who sent Roylott animals from India Major-General Stoner (the late father of the Stoner sisters) Unnamed late mother of the Stoner sisters Palmer and Pritchard (two doctors that SH referred to as having "gone wrong" i.e. turned criminal) Julia Stoner's unnamed fiance Percy Armitage's father and unnamed older brother Roylott's unnamed father his unnamed relative who helped him through medical school the unnamed Indian butler who Roylott had beaten to death
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.
Where is Helen stoner from in the adventure of the speckled band from?
Stoke Moran in western Surrey, England.
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.
Why did Julia Stoner scream 'It was the band The speckled band'?
First of all, there is no "spectral" or specter or ghost in the story, and she used the term "speckled band" because that is what she thought she saw.
