Henry Baker

Henry Baker is a down-on-his-luck gentleman whose fortunes have declined precipitously. Once a man of means—evidenced by his educated speech and manner—he has fallen into poverty. He is modest and diffident in his bearing, troubled by his reduced station in life. Baker's primary concern is the recovery of his lost Christmas goose, a gift he had received, which holds sentimental rather than material value to him. He is honest and straightforward in his dealings with Sherlock Holmes, eager to cooperate and deeply relieved when the detective's investigations exonerate him of any wrongdoing. Despite his shabby exterior and financial embarrassment, Baker retains a quiet dignity and the habits of a gentleman.