Because she was afraid her step-father might find out she had been there and be very angry
Helen Stoner is one of the main characters in the story "The Adventure of the Speckled Band". It is a Sherlock Holmes mystery.
"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
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'
In Arthur Conan Doyle's short story "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," the final victim is Helen Stoner's twin sister, Julia Stoner. Julia died under mysterious circumstances shortly before the events of the story, leading Helen to seek Sherlock Holmes's help. It is revealed that she was murdered by their stepfather, Dr. Grimesby Roylott, using a snake, the titular "speckled band."
In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," Julia Stoner is portrayed as anxious and fearful, reflecting her distress over her sister's mysterious death and her own safety. She exhibits a sense of urgency and desperation when seeking Sherlock Holmes's help, indicating her vulnerability. Despite her fears, she also displays courage, as she is determined to uncover the truth behind the sinister happenings in her home. Overall, Julia's character embodies a mix of fragility and resilience in the face of danger.
Helen Stoner is one of the main characters in the story "The Adventure of the Speckled Band". It is a Sherlock Holmes mystery.
"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
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'
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."
"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'
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
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.
Stoke Moran in western Surrey, England.
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
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.
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.
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.