Jack Hartington's Routine
What is Jack’s ambition in life?
To reduce his handicap at golf.
What does the mysterious voice call out?
“Murder, help, murder!”
What is Dr. Lavington’s occupation?
He is a doctor of the soul (though he doesn’t practice medicine).
Where does Jack stay to be close to the golf course?
At a small hotel near Stourton Heath links
How does the girl in the garden react to Jack’s claims about the cry?
She says she didn’t hear anything and suggests he might be imagining it.
Why is Dr. Lavington interested in Jack?
He notices that Jack appears to be under a great deal of mental strain.
What time does Jack wake up to practice golf?
6 a.m.
What time does Jack consistently hear the cry?
7:25 a.m
What solution does Dr. Lavington suggest to Jack for testing the cry?
To bring someone else along and see if they hear it too.
What does Jack often fail to do during his morning practice?
Hit the golf ball effectively (he often foozles shots).
What does Dr. Lavington think might explain Jack’s hearing the cry?
He suggests it could be a hallucination or the subconscious.
What is Dr. Lavington’s theory about the cry’s location and timing?
He thinks the cry might occupy a fixed place and time in space.
What unusual occurrence disrupts Jack’s morning routine?
A woman’s voice crying “Murder, help, murder!”
Why does Jack believe it might not be a hallucination?
Because he hears the cry at the same time every morning.
What does Dr. Lavington plan to investigate about Heather Cottage?
The history of its past tenants, especially the Turners.