Letters to the Editor
16 May 1896
To the Editor:
Class distinction? Many in England would dispute that a problem of class exists, and that social order stands as it should. In large, the issues are ignored by those with the greatest power to change it, at worse accepted by those who are its victims. The wealthy are too self-absorbed with their country houses, hunting and horseback riding to consider the obvious state of affairs. While they enjoy the comforts of fine living, entire families are forced to work for meager wages, which barely sustains them, if at all. The poor have no options of bettering their existence, not without intervention of those who can. All of England’s citizens are entitled to basic housing, healthcare and education. As a country, detriment to one is the detriment to us all. The question is why should only the wealthy enjoy these benefits? How can social order exist without social equality? England’s citizens die in squalor, each day, while the wealthy take tea and crumpets!
England is a wealthy nation, and is in the position to demonstrate to the rest of the world how great she is. All she needs is the courage to provide its population with the resources is sorely needs.
Laura Lyons
Devonshire
My Dearest Watson,
Another day gone, and I am but a few steps closer to solving this case. While things have not been particularly easy recently, it was nothing that I couldn’t manage in the end. I have most aspects of this case under control, however your observations are sorely missed.
Today, I had to enlist the help of Cartwright’s son again. He was a little more resistant to send his son out this time but I was able to convince them once I threw a shilling or two their way. I would’ve been able to do this digging myself but I found it impossible to do, as my attention was drawn to the less trivial work of this case. What would it be for me to busy myself with picking through garbage, only to miss an important clue elsewhere! I can only imagine what the others at the club would have to say at the sight of their comrade rifling through the local garbage bins. But forgive me, for I digress.
A fellow doctor paid me a visit today. It seems he has a taken a personal interest in the case and came to hand deliver some evidence he had picked up. With your absence, his aid has been a marvelous help to the solving of this case. Without your keen eye, the doctor has stepped in to make helpful observations, although his eyes are no match for yours.
Anyway, I have held your attention for long enough. My sincerest wishes that you enjoy the rest of your stay at the club and I hope to be able to join you on your next visit.
Sincerely,
Sherlock Holmes
Dear Sherlock and Watson,
I've received word of the apprehension of Mr. Stapleton and I would like to express my gratitude for all the hard work both of you have done to ensure the safety of the Baskervilles. I knew from the moment I stepped into your office in London, the both of you could solve the case and now both Sir Henry and I can return to the Baskerville estate without any worry. When I return, I expect to meet with you both to discuss each step taken to discover that the hound was not real but a ploy used by Mr. Stapleton to try and obtain the Baskerville fortune. I still can't believe that Mr. Stapleton, the kind and loving man I once knew, could have been behind this dark and terrible tragedy that has plagued my loved ones.
Sir Henry and I are planning to return to the estate within the month to sort out any remaining problems or issues surround this ordeal, but be sure to remember, you both will be hearing from me again shortly. I wish you both the best of luck and again, I am deeply grateful for all your hard work.
Sinserly yours,
Dr. James Mortimer
P.s. - I would still like to examine your skull one day... Shelock.
To the Editor:
Class distinction? Many in England would dispute that a problem of class exists, and that social order stands as it should. In large, the issues are ignored by those with the greatest power to change it, at worse accepted by those who are its victims. The wealthy are too self-absorbed with their country houses, hunting and horseback riding to consider the obvious state of affairs. While they enjoy the comforts of fine living, entire families are forced to work for meager wages, which barely sustains them, if at all. The poor have no options of bettering their existence, not without intervention of those who can. All of England’s citizens are entitled to basic housing, healthcare and education. As a country, detriment to one is the detriment to us all. The question is why should only the wealthy enjoy these benefits? How can social order exist without social equality? England’s citizens die in squalor, each day, while the wealthy take tea and crumpets!
England is a wealthy nation, and is in the position to demonstrate to the rest of the world how great she is. All she needs is the courage to provide its population with the resources is sorely needs.
Laura Lyons
Devonshire
My Dearest Watson,
Another day gone, and I am but a few steps closer to solving this case. While things have not been particularly easy recently, it was nothing that I couldn’t manage in the end. I have most aspects of this case under control, however your observations are sorely missed.
Today, I had to enlist the help of Cartwright’s son again. He was a little more resistant to send his son out this time but I was able to convince them once I threw a shilling or two their way. I would’ve been able to do this digging myself but I found it impossible to do, as my attention was drawn to the less trivial work of this case. What would it be for me to busy myself with picking through garbage, only to miss an important clue elsewhere! I can only imagine what the others at the club would have to say at the sight of their comrade rifling through the local garbage bins. But forgive me, for I digress.
A fellow doctor paid me a visit today. It seems he has a taken a personal interest in the case and came to hand deliver some evidence he had picked up. With your absence, his aid has been a marvelous help to the solving of this case. Without your keen eye, the doctor has stepped in to make helpful observations, although his eyes are no match for yours.
Anyway, I have held your attention for long enough. My sincerest wishes that you enjoy the rest of your stay at the club and I hope to be able to join you on your next visit.
Sincerely,
Sherlock Holmes
Dear Sherlock and Watson,
I've received word of the apprehension of Mr. Stapleton and I would like to express my gratitude for all the hard work both of you have done to ensure the safety of the Baskervilles. I knew from the moment I stepped into your office in London, the both of you could solve the case and now both Sir Henry and I can return to the Baskerville estate without any worry. When I return, I expect to meet with you both to discuss each step taken to discover that the hound was not real but a ploy used by Mr. Stapleton to try and obtain the Baskerville fortune. I still can't believe that Mr. Stapleton, the kind and loving man I once knew, could have been behind this dark and terrible tragedy that has plagued my loved ones.
Sir Henry and I are planning to return to the estate within the month to sort out any remaining problems or issues surround this ordeal, but be sure to remember, you both will be hearing from me again shortly. I wish you both the best of luck and again, I am deeply grateful for all your hard work.
Sinserly yours,
Dr. James Mortimer
P.s. - I would still like to examine your skull one day... Shelock.