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Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper Hints

Where can I get a good gas mask?

1 of 5: After leaving the gassy room (by clicking on the window you came in through or using your map to fast-travel), ask around about tanner's masks.
2 of 5: When you ask Finley, he'll refer you to the cobbler's shop.
3 of 5:
Fast-travel there, then go inside and talk to Mr. Solomonovitch.
- How can I get him to talk to me?
4 of 5:
Ask him about a tanner's mask to be referred to his cousin Abraham at a pet shop.
- How can I find the pet shop?
5 of 5:
Ask Abraham about the mask to learn that it was dropped into the cage of a very dangerous snake, and his snake-handling hook is broken.
- How can I repair the hook?
- Once I have a working snake pole, how can I get the tanner's mask?

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