Question

Write in brief the message of a letter received by Miss Morstan.

Hint:

Dr. Watson’s role as the narrator and Watson’s reliable nature makes him a key figure in the development of the plot in Sherlock Holmes’s stories.

Answer 1

Step 1: Identify the letter’s content.
The letter received by Miss Morstan in Sherlock Holmes's "The Sign of the Four" contains a mysterious message, which invites her to meet a person who has information about her missing father and the treasure connected to his disappearance.
Step 2: Conclusion.
The message sets the stage for Miss Morstan's involvement in the central mystery of the story.

Answer: The letter Miss Morstan receives invites her to meet a person with vital information about her father’s disappearance and the hidden treasure, initiating the plot’s central mystery.