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In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," Sherlock Holmes gathers several crucial clues from Helen Stoner during their conversation. She reveals that her twin sister, Julia, died under mysterious circumstances shortly before her wedding, and mentions the strange whistling sounds heard in the night. Additionally, Helen describes the oppressive atmosphere of her stepfather's estate and the recent renovations made to her room, which hints at the potential dangers she faces. These details help Holmes deduce the nature of the threat and the motive behind her sister's death.
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What was Helen Stoner's sister's name in Sherlock Holmes?
Julia, and they were twins by the way.
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.
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.
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 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
What was Helen Stoner's sister's name in Sherlock Holmes?
Julia, and they were twins by the way.
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.
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.
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 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
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."
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 reason does Helen Stoner give to explain to Holmes why she and her late sister lock their doors at night in Sherlock Holmes?
Because her stepfather owns a cheetah and a baboon and lets them roam at night. He also lets' bands of gypsies live in his woods.
How long has her sister been dead when Helen stoner comes to see Holmes?
2 years before she saw holmes
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 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.
How is Helen Stoner dressed when consulting Holmes?
she was wearing a black gown with a heavy veil,and gloves
