Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper Hints

How can I open the stove?

  • 1 of 5: Click the hand on it to see that the fire is dying, but the stove is still way too hot to touch bare-handed.
  • 2 of 5: Have you picked up anything that might protect your hands?
  • 3 of 5: Did you get the rags from the desktop?
  • 4 of 5: If not, do so, then select the rags in inventory.
  • 5 of 5: Now click on the stove to open it and automatically retrieve a torn piece of blotting paper.