what is one adjective that describes Dr. Mortimer and why? Please give evidence.

Dr. James Mortimer, the man who employs Holmes for this case, lives out on the moor and was a close friend of Sir Charles. Though a man of science (he is interested in the study of skulls), he somewhat accepts the legend of the hound because of a lack of evidence to the contrary. You might consider the adjective inquisitive or learned.