You are not kidding, Honey.
The Doctor's Case. SKMB Reading and Discussion Group. 12.26.14
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I found several 'gems' within this story. "Character indexes behavior" is one, referring to the 'pussy will' another.
I sure wouldn't've been able to figure out the killer! 
So what did you think about the guys actions at the end of the story?
That was a true surprise to me! I had mixed feelings-juggling right from wrong, etc. but old man Hull was a vile man.
I thought somehow one or two of the 'boys' did it. Watching Mom get bashed up a couple times a week is enough to make anyone snap.I sure wouldn't've been able to figure out the killer!
Pleasantly surprised by Lastrade, not suprised at all by Holmes. Watson was just as you described, Morgan, a toss up, struggling, who in my opinion did the right thing.
Agreed. Vile is the right word. 8)
Good job! I honestly thought for awhile that the old man somehow set it up himself to frame his family.
Had that thought too. He knew he was dying and his time was short, and wanted to 'stir the pot' to get his jollies. Mean bast*$d.
Since I've never read or watched any Sherlock Holmes stories before, I was astounded by SK's work here. For those of you who are familiar with these stories, how do you think King did? From what I can tell, he nailed it! 
So here is another layer this (Stephen King) story. Hull House was established in 1885 in London by Jane Addams to provide education and community activism to the area. Educated women were helping recent immigrants to learn skills and also to provide refuge should abusive situations arise.
WOW-where did you get the info, or is this common knowledge?
I thought it was brilliant. (Before I forget, you should read Conan Doyles short stories about Holmes and Watson.)Since I've never read or watched any Sherlock Holmes stories before, I was astounded by SK's work here. For those of you who are familiar with these stories, how do you think King did? From what I can tell, he nailed it!
WOW-where did you get the info, or is this common knowledge?
I was a Licensed Social Worker earlier in my life. I remembered the name Hull House from somewhere, but couldn't remember if it was a safe haven for battered women, or for community activism, or for education or what. I studied its formation in college, I wanted to be part of a positive change in the world. Check it out on Wikipedia. Anyway, I found the name 'Hull' ironic as the woman in this situation did not seek safe haven or education or put a stop to it.
I thought he nailed it too!Since I've never read or watched any Sherlock Holmes stories before, I was astounded by SK's work here. For those of you who are familiar with these stories, how do you think King did? From what I can tell, he nailed it!
Very cool VL! and good observation re: the "Hull".
A lot of women don't.
I know, Honey. I grew up in that type of situation, it is why it is so close to my heart. I started a quilting group at my church and we donate all of the quilts to the House of Ruth. Moving on.
One of the 'Kingian' descriptions I see is on page 661; where (King) Watson describes a picture painted by Hulls son, "with malevolence that seemed to waft out of the canvas like a breath of dank graveyard air."
I remember reading that-you're right, definitely SK there!
Once again, thank you for the discussion. I need to sign off for the evening. ((morgan and Vulturelvr45))