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Mrs. Stapleton was not at dinner on the night Sir Henry was attacked because she had a prior engagement, as suggested by the circumstances surrounding the Stapletons' isolated lifestyle. Additionally, her absence raises suspicions about her involvement in the events occurring around the Baskerville estate. Her absence may also indicate her desire to distance herself from the dangerous situation, especially given the tension between Sir Henry and her brother, Jack Stapleton.

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