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Why does Laura Lyons eventually agree to cooperate with Watson's investigation?
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She realizes Watson can help clear her name
She is intimidated by Watson's authority
She wants to protect Sir Charles's reputation
She is promised financial compensation for her cooperation
What triggers Laura Lyons to change her story during the interview with Watson?
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Watson threatens to report her to the police
Watson reveals his knowledge of the letter
Lyons realizes Watson suspects her involvement
Lyons receives reassurance about her safety
What does the narrative indicate about the options available to women seeking divorce in the late 1800s or early 1900s?
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Divorce was common and easily accessible for women
Divorce was encouraged to protect women's rights
Women had no legal grounds or support to seek divorce
It had become possible to get a divorce but was still quite rare
What does Watson's persistence in seeking a non-supernatural explanation suggest about him?
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He is skeptical of anything that cannot be scientifically explained
He prefers simpler explanations even if they are less likely
He is deeply superstitious and easily influenced by the environment
He is not fully equipped to handle a complex investigation
How does Watson use the information provided by Frankland?
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He dismisses it as irrelevant to his investigation
He uses it to locate the Neolithic huts on the moor
He informs the police about the boy's activities
He confronts the boy directly to learn more about Selden
