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Sherlock Holmes: Silver Earring Hints

Journal

  • Access the Journal from Inventory.  It is the book on the left side.

    The Journal (Notebook) has several sections.  Click on a bottom tab to open that section.

    From Left to Right they are:
    - Conversations Log
    - Evidence Log
    - Document Log (Note: You must select "read" on the item in Inventory for it to be added to the Journal.)
    - Map

    Documents that have more than one page can be scrolled up or down using the design at the top and bottom of the pages.  Look for a squared-off arrow pointing up or down.