1.
Helen’s fiancé is a man called Peter Armitage.
2.
Helen agreed to marry Peter only after her stepfather encouraged her to do so.
3.
Dr Roylott told Helen to sleep in her sister’s room because her own room “needed some work”.
4.
The low whistle Helen heard in her sister’s room was probably the same sound Julia had heard before.
5.
When Helen lit the lamp after hearing the whistle, she saw a dark figure standing near her bed.
6.
Holmes believes that Helen is hiding something and trying to protect her stepfather.
7.
The red finger marks on Helen’s hand suggest that her stepfather has recently grabbed her very hard.
8.
Holmes decides that he and Watson must visit Stoke Moran and examine the bedrooms before he can act.
9.
Helen’s stepfather will be away from the house all day because he is coming to London.
10.
Helen plans to stay in London for a few days before going back to Stoke Moran.
11.
After talking to Holmes, Helen feels calmer and more hopeful that he can help her.
12.
Watson immediately agrees to go with Holmes to Stoke Moran later that day.