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What reason did Spaulding give for being willing to work in the pawnbroker's shop for half wages from the story The Red-headed League?
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He wanted to learn the business.
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How are the worn knees on the trousers of the pawnbrokers assistance to a clueto the mystery in the redheaded league?
They indicate that the assistant has been working at an activity on his knees such as digging a tunnel. -by Diana Stefanyuk
What role does the pawnbroker's assistant play in 'The Red-Headed League' before his identity is known?
The assistant whose name is Vincent Spaulding encourages his boss to apply to a foundation established to promote the interests of redheaded men which is actually a ruse so that he can rob the bank behind the pawnbroker shop.
Who was Vincent Spaulding?
Vincent Spaulding was a character in the red-headed league story (Sherlock Holmes). He was Jabez Wilson's assistant working half-wages. Later on in the book you find out that he is actually John Clay. A criminal mastermind (who Holmes has to arrest).
How did Mr. Wilson learn of the red headed league?
There are a few suspicious details that Mr. Wilson fails to recognize when he gets his interview for the position at the red-headed league. Wilson's new assistant, Vincent Spaulding, was willing to work for half the normal wage. Spaulding was also the one who found the advertisement in the newspaper, and he practically pushed Wilson all the way to the front of the application line whereupon Wilson was promptly led in to the interview.
Why do you think Holmes says to Watson My dear doctor this is a time for observation not talk in the story The Redheaded league?
he is vafraid to draw attention to himself
How are the worn knees on the trousers of the pawnbrokers assistance to a clueto the mystery in the redheaded league?
They indicate that the assistant has been working at an activity on his knees such as digging a tunnel. -by Diana Stefanyuk
What role does the pawnbroker's assistant play in 'The Red-Headed League' before his identity is known?
The assistant whose name is Vincent Spaulding encourages his boss to apply to a foundation established to promote the interests of redheaded men which is actually a ruse so that he can rob the bank behind the pawnbroker shop.
What was the red-headed league in 'The Adventure of the Red Headed League'?
Though we all ha read that "The Redheaded League" was an office where, only redheaded men were allowed to work. A man named Hopkins, who was really rich, made this league so that the redheaded people could work there.But in reality there was no such thing and no one knew about it. it was all a plan john clay to succeed robbing the bank.
What books have a color in the title?
The Redheaded League (Sherlock Holmes) By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Who are the villains in 'The Adventure of the Red Headed League'?
Wilson's assistant Vincent Spaulding and John Clay are the villens
Why is the fact that the pawnbroker's assistant poses as a photographer a key detail in redheaded league?
because tom loves mice
Who was Vincent Spaulding?
Vincent Spaulding was a character in the red-headed league story (Sherlock Holmes). He was Jabez Wilson's assistant working half-wages. Later on in the book you find out that he is actually John Clay. A criminal mastermind (who Holmes has to arrest).
What was the only fault of Vincent spaulding in the red headed league?
Vincent Spaulding's only fault was that he didn't clear the mud stains from his trousers. that gave the clue to Sherlock that he was digging a tunnel. I think a more important fault was that he closed the Red-Headed League one day too early.
How did Mr. Wilson learn of the red headed league?
There are a few suspicious details that Mr. Wilson fails to recognize when he gets his interview for the position at the red-headed league. Wilson's new assistant, Vincent Spaulding, was willing to work for half the normal wage. Spaulding was also the one who found the advertisement in the newspaper, and he practically pushed Wilson all the way to the front of the application line whereupon Wilson was promptly led in to the interview.
Why do you think Holmes says to Watson My dear doctor this is a time for observation not talk in the story The Redheaded league?
he is vafraid to draw attention to himself
How does Jabez Wilson describe Vincent Spaulding in 'The Red-Headed League'?
Vincent Spaulding "Has a white splash of acid upon his forehead." Also, his ears were "pierced for ear-rings," which was uncommon among men except in the seafaring class in the Victorian era.
Who is John Clay in Sherlock Holmes?
He aka Vincent Spaulding who planned a bank robbery in "The Red Headed League." He is the main "bad" character in this story.
