Question

Explain the trick of the ‘Red-headed League’. How was it related to Mr. Wilson’s hair? 

Answer 1

Spaulding and Duncan Ross had seen that it was possible to dig a tunnel from Mr. Wilson’s shop to the cellar of the bank. However, to do this, they would have to get rid of Mr. Wilson from the shop for a few hours every day. Seeing that Mr. Wilson and Ross both had bright red hair, they thought of the plan of the Red-Headed League. Mr. Wilson was simple enough to fall for the plan, and since Spaulding accompanied him, they could ensure that only Wilson and no one else were chosen. Spaulding’s presence also ensured that any doubts that Wilson had could be sorted out.