Why did Evans drape a blanket round his shoulder? What did Stephens think about it?
Dear Student,
In between intervals of Stephens’ peeping into the cell, Evans was changing into the Parson’s dress to look like McLeery. So, in order to conceal his effort to keep them in place, Evans draped a blanket round his shoulder. Stephens was misled into believing that Evans was feeling cold.
Stephens suspected Evans as he was surprised to see a grey regulating blanket draped round Evans's shoulders. Also when he was escorting McLeery off the premises, he wanted to have one last look at Evans, as Evens could do anything.
Regards
In between intervals of Stephens’ peeping into the cell, Evans was changing into the Parson’s dress to look like McLeery. So, in order to conceal his effort to keep them in place, Evans draped a blanket round his shoulder. Stephens was misled into believing that Evans was feeling cold.
Stephens suspected Evans as he was surprised to see a grey regulating blanket draped round Evans's shoulders. Also when he was escorting McLeery off the premises, he wanted to have one last look at Evans, as Evens could do anything.
Regards