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Why does Holmes thump his stick on the pavement in front of the pawnbrokers shop in the red-headed league?
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∙ 9y ago
"[The assistant] was doing something in the cellar - something which took many hours a day for months on end. What could it be, once more? I could think of nothing save that he was running a tunnel to some other building. . . . I surprised you by beating upon the pavement with my stick. I was ascertaining whether the cellar stretched out in front or behind. It was '''''not''''' in front." -- Sherlock Holmes, 'The Red-Headed League'
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∙ 11y ago"[The assistant] was doing something in the cellar - something which took many hours a day for months on end. What could it be, once more? I could think of nothing save that he was running a tunnel to some other building. . . . I surprised you by beating upon the pavement with my stick. I was ascertaining whether the cellar stretched out in front or behind. It was '''''not''''' in front." -- Sherlock Holmes, 'The Red-Headed League'
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∙ 8y agoHe suspected the reason for the deception was to dig a tunnel to the bank. By pounding on the pavement he was checking for hollows and to get the attention of the person digging.
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How are the worn knees on the trousers of the pawnbrokers assistance to a clueto the mystery in the redheaded league?
They indicate that the assistant has been working at an activity on his knees such as digging a tunnel. -by Diana Stefanyuk
Why do you think Holmes says to Watson My dear doctor this is a time for observation not talk in the story The Redheaded league?
he is vafraid to draw attention to himself
In The Red-Headed League why does Sherlock Holmes beat upon the pavement outside of Jabez Wilson's office?
My guess is that Holmes recognised John Clay from the description provided by Jabez Wilson of the white splash of acid on his forehead, and he was anxious to find him. After all, Holmes did say he had "one or two little turns" with Clay in the past.
Who is the foil in the book the red headed league?
Watson is foil to Holmes
Did the generally admire Holmes in the red headed league?
Holmes is extremely interested in "all that is bizarre" or unusual. The nature of this case and its clues are definitely unique, so the interest of Holmes and Watson is peaked. ...
What books have a color in the title?
The Redheaded League (Sherlock Holmes) By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
How are the worn knees on the trousers of the pawnbrokers assistance to a clueto the mystery in the redheaded league?
They indicate that the assistant has been working at an activity on his knees such as digging a tunnel. -by Diana Stefanyuk
Why do you think Holmes says to Watson My dear doctor this is a time for observation not talk in the story The Redheaded league?
he is vafraid to draw attention to himself
What was the red-headed league in 'The Adventure of the Red Headed League'?
Though we all ha read that "The Redheaded League" was an office where, only redheaded men were allowed to work. A man named Hopkins, who was really rich, made this league so that the redheaded people could work there.But in reality there was no such thing and no one knew about it. it was all a plan john clay to succeed robbing the bank.
What are some cases that Sherlock Holmes solved?
There are four full-length Sherlock Holmes novels as well as fifty-six short stories, which makes sixty in all. A few of the more well known ones include; The Hound of the Baskervilles, A Study in Scarlet, The Speckled Band, The Redheaded League, The Engineer's Thumb and A Scandal in Bohemia.
In The Red-Headed League why does Sherlock Holmes beat upon the pavement outside of Jabez Wilson's office?
My guess is that Holmes recognised John Clay from the description provided by Jabez Wilson of the white splash of acid on his forehead, and he was anxious to find him. After all, Holmes did say he had "one or two little turns" with Clay in the past.
Why is the fact that the pawnbroker's assistant poses as a photographer a key detail in redheaded league?
because tom loves mice
What is the duration of The Red Headed League Sherlock Holmes episode?
The duration of The Red-Headed League - Sherlock Holmes episode - is 3000.0 seconds.
Where is the Anna Maria Island Art League in Holmes Beach Florida located?
The address of the Anna Maria Island Art League is: 5312 Holmes Blvd, Holmes Beach, FL 34217-1707
When was The Red-Headed League - Sherlock Holmes episode - created?
The Red-Headed League - Sherlock Holmes episode - was created on 1985-09-22.
Who started rugby league?
anothny Holmes in Australia
What did Holmes find on the street in the red headed league?
I assume you are referring to Fleet Street, but I'm not sure what answer you are looking for.Holmes found at least three things at Fleet Street.He found:Jabez Wilson's pawn shopThe villain, John Clay (aka Spaulding)A hollow under the streetPlease note there was NOT a hollow underneath the street in FRONT of the pawn shop."I surprised you by beating upon the pavement with my stick. I was ascertaining whether the cellar stretched out in front or behind. It was not in front." -- Sherlock Holmes, 'The Red-Headed League'
