ved because he had to give a considerable amount of money after her sister was married. Mr Holmes believed that the murderer was the stepfather, he also believes that he will try to kill Helen as well so decides that he must catch him red handed. When Roylott lets the snake through the ventilator to kill Helen stoner Holmes was expecting this and lay waiting in the dark Holmes scares the snake away by hitting it with its cane it travels back to Roylott and kills him.
             Lambs To The Slaughter begins with us being introduced to the murderer who is Mrs Maloney. We are told that she is pregnant and is eagerly waiting for her husband.
             Mr Maloney doesn't want to eat as he has
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