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Q: Why does Holmes want Miss Stoner to confine herself to her bedroom?
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Where was Julia Stoner killed?

Julia Stoner was attacked in her bedroom and died in the hall.


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.


What did Miss Stoner hear several nights before she died?

Miss Stoner heard a low whistle or signal, followed by a metallic clang coming from her bedroom before she died. This sound played a crucial role in the case and helped Sherlock Holmes to solve the mystery surrounding her death.


How long has her sister been dead when Helen stoner comes to see Holmes?

2 years before she saw holmes


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 important character in the story "The Adventures of the speckled band".


Who was the person that told Miss Stoner that she needed to hire Sherlock Holmes?

Mrs. Farintosh


How is Helen Stoner dressed when consulting Holmes?

she was wearing a black gown with a heavy veil,and gloves


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.


Has Alyson stoner ever wet herself?

As a baby, I think EVERYBODY does.