Question

did Smith go near Holmes to examine him? how do you know ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

He did not go near Holmes because he did not know that Holmes was actually acting

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Answer 2

Smith admits to Holmes that he killed his own nephew, and also that he sent Holmes a package designed to infect him with the same disease. Holmes asks Smith to light the gas; this signals the presence of an investigator who is waiting outside to come inside and arrest Smith.