"The Widow" Bertha

The Irish were not brought over by Thomas Thames.

In fact, it was the Irish workers who besieged Thomas' apartment and yelled all afternoon, insisting that "Thomas give them an explanation."It wasn't until Thomas went out in a daze that the workers came to seek justice from his fellow worker Henry Decker.

Thomas knew the young man at the beginning, named Dawson, who was the one who could talk among the Irish workers. Thomas had dealt with him when he was still working for Jesse.

What justice?He sold Dr. Langen's medicine to Holmes at a high price, and was threatened by Dr. Langen's people afterwards.Irish youths couldn't find Sherlock Holmes, so they naturally found their fellow Thomas Thames.

When Thomas Thames heard this, facing the passionate young workers, he just touched the collar of his beige coat: "Your people are threatened, and this is indeed a big problem. If my brothers and sisters are threatened, I will do the same." angry."

"It's good that you know." Dawson said bitterly.

"But you can't find me on this matter, Dawson," Thomas raised his ice-blue eyes, and said calmly, "I was investigating the drug test, and I was also defending the dead Irishman, how could you Blame me for seeking the truth?"

"The problem now is that if the medicine is not returned, Henry will be in danger."

"Don't worry."

Thomas' calm gesture undoubtedly played a soothing effect on the Irish people. Facing this group of compatriots who had never recognized each other, Thomas Thames eased his tone: "I will discuss this matter with my sister, and she may have a way to keep it. Henry."

Dawson was taken aback: "Sister, do you have a sister?"

Thomas curled his lips: "A few months ago, I almost starved to death on the streets with my brothers and sisters, Dawson. How do you think I got here? Of course I have a backer."

——Thus, surrounded by many young workers, Thomas led them to South Bank Street, and there was a scene that shocked the builder.

"You wait."

Thomas treated the workers fairly politely: "I'll go in and talk to Mrs. Thames."

Several Irish youths also knew that their battle was too scary, so Dawson took the initiative to give in and wait quietly outside for the purpose of asking for help.

Fortunately, Thomas didn't keep them waiting long.

A few minutes later, the beige coat reappeared at the door of the bar that was being repaired: "Mrs. Thames said that she welcomes you very much."

Thomas entered the bar with nine Irish workers and headed straight to the second floor.

The second floor has not yet been repaired, but now it has just cleaned up the sundries and done simple sanitation.The dim conditions and dilapidated walls and window sills are the same as before.Such a dark environment made people somewhat wary, but before the young people could speak, Thomas took the initiative to take a step forward and bowed respectfully to the shadow in the corner of the second floor.

"Ma'am," he said politely, taking off his hat, "I have brought the Irish workmen. The first is Dawson, who is my friend."

"So they were friends."

The young people were all shocked—there was someone in the corner where the sunlight couldn't reach!

After the visitor's eyes got used to the darkness, he could barely see an extremely vague figure of a woman from the shadow in the corner. She seemed to be sitting in the corner, her face and body were completely shrouded in darkness. The corners of the dark red skirt, and a somewhat hoarse female voice.

"You," Dawson said tentatively, "are you Mrs. Thames?"

"Yes, it's me."

The woman in the shadows admitted frankly: "Listen to Tom, you want justice for your fellow citizens?"

Dawson: "Exactly."

He originally wanted to tell the story of Henry Deckard's drug sale, but then he thought about it... Thomas Thames was present the whole time. Now it seems that he didn't just pursue this matter for revenge. Lady Thames' order.

They were both surnamed Thames, and Thomas Thames said that this lady was his sister, and it was estimated that they belonged to the family.

So Dawson simply omitted the cause and effect: "After your people sent the medicine away, Henry was threatened."

Mrs. Thames: "Threat?"

Dawson: "Said Dr. Long would feel better if he didn't return the medicine."

Mrs. Thames snorted coldly.

For some reason, the Irish youths, who were originally extremely angry, calmed down inexplicably after hearing the disdainful attitude of the woman in the shadows - no wonder Thomas was so respectful, this lady who refused to show up seemed completely unafraid Dr. What and the Jesse Gang.

Although Dawson was a little confused, he knew that they couldn't afford to mess with this lady.

"If you want me to solve this problem as soon as possible," Mrs. Thames said in a slightly hoarse voice after a cold snort, "you don't have to waste your time. Dr. Lang and Jesse gang killed me and Thomas' brother. Sooner or later, the account will be settled."

"This is your business, ma'am."

Dawson's attitude is much lower, but his words are still straightforward: "But it has nothing to do with us Irish. The Irish only hope that you will show your high hand in the investigation, and don't let our people be implicated."

"You want me to protect Henry Deckard's personal safety."

"We have lost one of our countrymen, ma'am."

"It's not impossible."

The lady in the shadow tilted her head, raised her hand, and rested her chin on the back of her hand.

Even in such a dim and simple scene, such a natural posture, coupled with her lazy and hoarse voice, still exudes a bit of noble and presumptuous style.The slender silhouette attracts people's daydreams, but they dare not be charming, which makes several young people can't help raising their hearts.

"Not only can I guarantee that Henry Deckard will not be threatened," said Mrs Thames with a hint of a smile in her tone, "I can also guarantee justice to your dead compatriots. But I don't do things for free, boys , what benefits can you bring me?"

Just know that.

Fortunately, Dawson is not a silly and sweet young man, he pondered for a moment when he heard the words, and then grinned.

"Honestly, ma'am."

As soon as Mrs. Thames mentioned a deal, the Irish youths felt much more relaxed.

"We don't have the skills of the gypsies, and we can be poor if we are poor," said he. "If you want money, we have nothing; if you want skills, we don't know how to do divination and witchcraft. Ireland People have nothing more than a few low lives. Since you ask this sentence, it proves that you have taken a fancy to us, and it is nothing more than because the Irish are cheap and easy to use, and they have strength."

After finishing speaking, he asked: "Say, madam, what do you want us to do?"

Lady Thames in the shadows smiled softly.

"Then you owe me one," she replied. "If I need it, can I ask the Irish to help me?"

"of course."

Dawson was fearless: "You avenge our fellow man, and he owes you his life, ma'am, and all the Irish in Whitechapel owe you their life."

"it is good."

Mrs. Thames was obviously satisfied: "When I need you, I will ask Thomas to notify in advance. Don't worry, Henry Deck will be fine. If he is, I will treat my absence according to the rules of the Whitechapel District."

This promise can be described as heavy, and Dawson immediately felt relieved: "It's a deal."

Mrs. Thames: "It's a deal. Thomas, go see our friend off."

Hearing this, Thomas Thames who was standing aside nodded: "Okay, ma'am."

He still maintained a fairly polite attitude, and sent Dawson and his party out of the bar.This kind of courteous treatment was completely beyond the expectation of several Irish youths, especially Thomas, who used to be indifferent in the past, treated each other with courtesy.

Maybe the lady is really nice?Dawson couldn't help thinking as he left.

But Thomas was in another mood when he turned back.

When he returned to the bar, Bertha had already come down from the second floor.The mystery brought by the shadow accompanied her into the daylight and disappeared. The charming but dignified lady walked up to Thomas: "How do you feel?"

Thomas: "What?"

Bertha smiled and said, "Aren't you angry that I took the lead in deceiving your fellow citizens?"

Thomas smiled wryly: "You are not cheating, ma'am."

The street thief "can't catch" made great success again immediately. He listened to the corner of Dr. Long's laboratory and was furious when he heard the news that the drug had leaked out. He asked his people to threaten Henry Deck to get the drug back.The story reached Thomas's ears.

Bertha had said before that Thomas could handle matters related to the Irish by himself, so the young man simply followed suit, first letting Dr. Lang En's people make threats, and then turned around and found someone to put several threats in sacks.

It is estimated that Dr. Lang En faintly knew that someone was watching him, and after such a scene, he did not dare to act rashly again.

The matter was resolved first, and then there was the follow-up of the Irish stopping Thomas. It was not a deception, but a deliberate calculation by Bertha and Thomas.

"but……"

Thomas showed concern: "Won't this reveal your identity, ma'am? After Dawson and the others leave, they will surely publicize that Mrs. Thames on South Bank Street helped, and the person who beat Dr. Long will easily connect you .”

Bertha: "You are afraid that the Truth Society will attack me at 22 South Shore Street."

Thomas: "There are no guards over there. Both you and Miss Jane Eyre are in danger."

Bertha couldn't help laughing: "If you think of our enemies too stupidly, Thomas, then they won't find out where I live at all; if you think of them too smartly, then they won't easily attack someone who doesn't know the truth. Now, who knows what 'Lady Thames' is? They only know that you are doing things under this banner."

Thomas thought about it, and that was indeed the truth.

He knew the details of Bertha, but outsiders did not.Even all traces of the existence of "Mrs. Thames" were created by Thomas Thames for running errands. He was the one who found someone to buy the house, and he was the one who ran for it, and the lady behind him seemed to appear out of thin air. .

But after she appeared out of nowhere, Thomas Thames changed from his previous embarrassment and resentment, and became more human.

Either he used a mysterious cover, or his backer has a deep background.No matter which possibility it is, it is enough to be dreadful.

Seeing Thomas relaxed, Bertha knew he had figured it out.

"You don't have to hide it," Bertha said. "You can act a little more high-profile in your usual actions. We didn't have the confidence before. Now you and I can hold the oath of both the Gypsy and the Irish at the same time."

Also.

Who would have thought that a few months ago he was wandering around the Whitechapel area like a headless chicken, trying to find any clues?

With the support of the two forces, even if he confronts the leader of the Jesse gang, Thames Thomas now has a bit of confidence.

"Ma'am," Thomas continued, "about the case..."

"You can take charge of the Irishman's case," Bertha said flatly, "Let Holmes take care of the scene. If he needs manpower, he can't catch it. That guy is used to walking alone, and a few children are enough." Help him."

"it is good."

It's not that Bertha doesn't believe in Thomas, but after she sneaked into the laboratory last time... she felt that Thomas was in a bad state.

It is estimated that the scene of the animal experiment was too horrifying, which surprised him?After all, Thomas Thames was a Catholic, unlike Sherlock Holmes, who was fearless and atheist.

Under such a premise, it is better not to let him go to the scene.

"and also……"

Bertha thought for a while: "Go and fetch Sikes for me."

Thomas was taken aback: "Looking for Sykes?" Usually, looking for Sykes proves that Mrs. Thames has "dirty work" to do.

Seeing Thomas' vaguely complicated expression, Bertha nodded generously without shy away.

"Yes."

She lowered her voice, pretending to be mysterious.

"I want him to help me create a murder scene."