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How would Sherlock Holmes be able to tell if Barrymore were at Baskerville Hall?
Holmes sent a telegram to the nearest telegraph office in Grimpen with explicit instructions that the other telegram to Barrymore is to be 'delivered into his own hand', which would have determined if Barrymore was at Baskerville Hall, but the postmaster did not follow the instructions.
In a study in scarlet how does Sherlock Holmes the master of observations mistake an old lady for a healthy young man?
the old woman claims the ring. then holmes hitches on to the back of her cab to follow her to learn that she had jumped off before her destination arrived. holmes said he was tricked because it must have been a young man in order for him to jump out of a moving cab without being noticed. the "old lady" was standing in front of holmes face to face in his home. how could holmes not tell that it was a young man. i cant imagine any way a young man can disguise himself as an old lady so well that the master of observation sherlock holmes could not even notice when standing just a couple feet from one another. maybe im missing something. i love this book but this detail is driving me crazy. thanks
Who is doctor Watson?
Full name is John H. Watson. It was Dorothy Sayers who first speculated that the 'H' stood for Hamish because Watson's wife called him James in 'The Man With the Twisted Lip,' and Hamish is the Scottish form for James yet his middle name is never actually given in the Conan Doyle stories.
Watson reproduces the letter he wrote to Holmes Why does he do that?
Following is Watson's explanation from the beginning of chapter 8: "From this point onwards I will follow the course of events by transcribing my own letters to Mr Sherlock Holmes which lie before me on the table. One page is missing, but otherwise they are exactly as written, and show my feelings and suspicions of the moment more accurately than my memory, clear as it is upon these tragic events, can possibly do." Then at the beginning of chapter 11 Watson writes: "The extract from my private diary which forms the last chapter has brought my narrative up to the 18th of October, a time when these strange events began to move swiftly towards their terrible conclusion. The incidents of the next few days are indelibly graven upon my recollection, and I can tell them without reference to the notes made at the time."
Why does Dr Mortimer need help of Sherlock Holmes?
Because, Sherlock is like the expert at solving crimes. Dr. Mortimer was one of the principle players in "The Hound of the Baskervilles", whose walking stick was found and shown to Holmes, who was able to deduce much about the man before seeing him. Mortimer needed help with addressing "The Baskerville Curse". :}
Who was the writer of the Sherlock Holmes stories?
The ORIGINAL Sherlock Holmes stories were written by Sir. Arthur Conan Doyle.Though, there have been other writers who have had 'sub-stories' published or additional cases that follow the original Sherlock Holmes story, but were not written by the original author.
Are people still making Sherlock Holmes movies and books?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was the one who wrote the books of Sherlock Holmes back at the end of the 19th century and beginning of the twentieth century, and he is long dead. However, films are still being made, notably the Sherlock Holmes film of 2009 which is to be followed by a sequel in December of 2011 and the BBC series "Sherlock", setting Sherlock Holmes in moder day London, was released in 2010 and the next series will follow in 2012.
Who are the characters in the book Sherlock Holmes baker street irregulars?
They are what Sherlock Holmes refers to as the official police force. Consisting of boys who either live on the street or whose families are poor, the Baker Street Irregulars are the group Holmes uses to follow criminals, collect clues, and other things. He pays them for their work, just as if they were actual policemen.
How can you follow your present vocation as a member of the laity?
There are many ways that you can follow your present vocation as a member of the laity. You can get some training and guidance that will make it easier for you to understand your vocation.
What vocation did Robert Lansing follow?
Politics
How would Sherlock Holmes be able to tell if Barrymore were at Baskerville Hall?
Holmes sent a telegram to the nearest telegraph office in Grimpen with explicit instructions that the other telegram to Barrymore is to be 'delivered into his own hand', which would have determined if Barrymore was at Baskerville Hall, but the postmaster did not follow the instructions.
Which pair of characters gives an example of a foil?
An example of a pair of characters that serve as foils to each other is Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Sherlock Holmes is analytical, logical, and detached, while Dr. Watson is empathetic, compassionate, and more emotionally-driven. Their contrasting characteristics highlight each other's strengths and weaknesses throughout their investigations.
In a study in scarlet how does Sherlock Holmes the master of observations mistake an old lady for a healthy young man?
the old woman claims the ring. then holmes hitches on to the back of her cab to follow her to learn that she had jumped off before her destination arrived. holmes said he was tricked because it must have been a young man in order for him to jump out of a moving cab without being noticed. the "old lady" was standing in front of holmes face to face in his home. how could holmes not tell that it was a young man. i cant imagine any way a young man can disguise himself as an old lady so well that the master of observation sherlock holmes could not even notice when standing just a couple feet from one another. maybe im missing something. i love this book but this detail is driving me crazy. thanks
What is the meaning of a false vocation?
A false vocation is when you follow a path then you think it is not for you and change to another path. This might be because you might be unsure on what you need to do or don't know what God wants of you. If you are not interested in your job that you're doing or not dedicated, you have a false vocation and you find another path to go and find the right calling from god.
What do Holmes and Watson do when Sir Henry and Doctor Mortimer leave for a walk before lunch?
Holmes and Watson follow the other two to their hotel.
Proper form of address retired military officer?
In speaking to the officer you would address them by their rank and name. In writing to the person you would follow the rank with the word "Retired" or "Ret."
What vocation does Tony's mother wish for him in bless me ultima?
Tony's mother wishes for him to become a priest in "Bless Me, Ultima." She believes that this would be a noble and honorable path for him to follow.
