Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle
Journal 8 of 9
Since Henry and Watson now know the Barrymore's secret. The Barrymore's tell Henry and Watson about something new in the case of Sir Charles Baskerville. The Barrymore's said when they were cleaning out his study after Sir Charles death they found a burned letter in the fire place. The only thing that was still legible was “please, please as you are a gentle man, burn this letter, and be at the gate by 10 o'clock.” Barrymore said it was written in the hand of a lady by the initials L.L. And the only person he could think of that had those initials was Laura Lyons of Coombe Tracey. She was in misfortune of her husband leaving her and her father disowning her. Watson goes and finds Laura at her place. He asks her questions about if she met with Sir Charles etc. She only began to slowly open up after Watson recites a part of the letter she wrote. She said that she never did met him through because something came up that night and she had already sought the help she needed from some one else. Watson is still suspicious of her. At why she wouldn't notify Sir Charles that she couldn't make it—especially at such a late hour at the moor. She says it was of a private matter as to why she was to be meeting with him. I think she could be a suspect for Sir Charles death. Or she just may be an item to lure Sir Charles to the moors gate at night. Weather Laura knew she was bate or not that I'm not sure of. I think someone else is the real criminal of Sir Charles' death. Someone who would have benefited from his wealth. Stapleton, Laura, and Barrymore still make themselves look guilty. Watson with the help of Holmes and Henry are about ready to crack this case I believe.
©Bridget M. Nelson 2007
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