Author's Note: Thank you so much for reading. I'm humbled by some of the comments, and I do plan to write a full-length tale presently. These were a series of exercises which I do plan on continuing. If you are looking for more Holmesy goodness, do come by www(dot)holmesian(dot)net/forums for tons of fun.
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"Shore""Thank you, Mrs. Hudson," said I as she entered, bearing a tea service.
"Would he enjoy something sweet? Would he eat then?"
"Indeed, he often remarks on the quality of your desserts," I gently lied.
The good lady was too distracted to express horror over the room. I rustled the papers a little louder than normal as I tidied. "Watson," wafted the voice from the divan where he sprawled, his face turned away. "The file for the Byrne case, if you please?"
"Might the maid be involved?" My questions, though often simple, could act like flint for his steel mind.