You are standing in a modestly appointed bedroom in the modern, that is to say, Victorian style. There is a large bed which dominates most of the tiny room, and at the foot of it, a guarded fire burning gently. An old oak dressing table, worn with use, stands against one side of the room. Upon the table stands a large dressing mirror, reflecting neatly your own image. An open doorway to the south leads onto a dimly lit landing.
An unfolded letter lies upon the dresser. A small snuff box sits upon the foot of the bed.
You see the following exits: south
>> look letter
The letter, written in a small, neat hand, reads as follows:
Mr Holmes,
I should wish to speak to you regarding a matter of utmost personal importance. I would prefer it if we could discuss this matter in a more personal setting. I would be most grateful if you could respond via the Royal post with a time that you will be available.
Yours faithfully,
Mr. Jabez Wilson
>> get letter
You take the letter.
>> inv
You are carrying: a letter.
>> get box
You take the snuff box.
>> inv
You are carrying: a letter, a snuff box.
>> look
You are standing in a modestly appointed bedroom in the modern, that is to say, Victorian style. There is a large bed which dominates most of the tiny room, and at the foot of it, a guarded fire burning gently. An old oak dressing table, worn with use, stands against one side of the room. Upon the table stands a large dressing mirror, reflecting neatly your own image. An open doorway to the south leads onto a dimly lit landing.
You see the following exits: south
>> s
You are standing on a dimly lit landing. Upon the wall are a great many paintings depicting solemn looking men, mostly wearing large moustaches. To the north, an open door leads into your bedroom, whilst to the east lies a similar room inhabited by Dr Watson. A sturdy-looking staircase leads away to the south.
You see the following exits: north south east
>> west
I regret that I find myself unable to travel in that direction.
>> look painting
The most prominent painting shows a barechested man posing so as to reveal his muscular frame, a face contorted by the intense effort. The artist has done a spectacular job of capturing the man's gleaming chest, which glistens as if oiled. You have no idea who this man might be, and doubt that he is of importance to the case.
>> get painting
That cannot be taken.
>> get banana
I cannot see anything like that here.
>> look banana
I do not see anything that I recognise by that name.
>> look box
The box is a small, wooden piece about two inches in length and old-fashioned in design. Embossed upon the front is the logo of the Honourable East India Company. Looking inside the device, it appears to be empty.