The Sign of Four - Part Six
Sherlock & Co.
Deep Dive
Why did Sherlock want to return to the beginning of the investigation?
Sherlock wanted to uncover things that may have been buried beneath the surface, as the trip to India had raised more questions than it had answered.
Why did Mariana want her new suitcase to open?
Mariana wanted to access her belongings, but the lock on her suitcase was broken, making it difficult to open.
Why did Sherlock suspect that the missing boy, Tong, was not a child but a grown man?
Sherlock discovered that Tong claimed to have a job delivering a local magazine, but the police found that the job was a small, part-time task that could be completed in 20 minutes. This inconsistency suggested that Tong was an adult involved in more complex activities.
Why did the police suspect gang-related activity in Tong's disappearance?
The police noticed that Tong would disappear for hours, even though his magazine delivery job only took 20 minutes. This discrepancy led them to investigate gang-related activity.
Why did Sherlock and Watson decide to visit Mr. Mahinda Sing's house?
They discovered that Tong delivered magazines to Mr. Mahinda Sing, and the police had not yet visited this location. Sherlock and Watson wanted to investigate further to find clues about Tong's disappearance.
Why did Sherlock and Watson suspect that Tong was held in Mr. Sing's house?
They found signs of a recent disturbance in the garden, including a patch of transplanted grass that seemed to cover something. Inside the house, they discovered a locked bedroom with evidence of someone being held against their will.
Why did the kidnappers choose the bedroom adjacent to the empty house for holding Tong?
The bedroom shared a wall with an empty house, which reduced the risk of neighbors hearing any noise. This made it an ideal location for keeping Tong quiet and hidden.
Why did Sherlock and Watson conclude that Tong had been moved from the house?
They found signs of a struggle in the bedroom, including rope cuffs, blood, and scratches on the floor. The lack of recent activity and the fact that the windows were locked suggested that Tong had been dragged out and moved elsewhere.
- The fourth member is likely White.
- Jones, a White guy, stood up and left during an agent meeting.
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