Another response to Hades' awesome challenge
Prompt from Ennui Enigma - Use the following words in a story: jemmy, dark lantern, chisel, revolver ("nice equipment for a respectable citizen") BRUC
For the doctor who has everything...
For me?
A gift at Christmas time?
Oh, Holmes,
A big surprise.
Perhaps a brand new Gladstone bag?
The parcel's the right size...
It is indeed a type of case,
In tough but supple hide,
But not a Gladstone bag...
Oh wait!
It rattles!
What's inside?
Four parcels tucked away,
Oh Holmes,
This really is to much!
I know you are not fond
Of festive fripperies
And such...
Let's see...
The first unwrapped is...
Rather heavy,
Long and cold...
A jemmy,
Holmes how thoughtful
Where on earth are such things sold?
And next...
A small revolver,
With spare bullets
And a note.
Ah yes,
Thor Bridge
Apologies;
My old one did not float.
But after days of drying out,
And oiling and great care
It worked,
But I am grateful that
You've given me
A spare.
What's next?
A small dark lantern,
For nocturnal clandestine
And dodgy enterprises,
My dear fellow!
Very fine!
Now, one more gift wrapped package,
I well venture to deduce
It isn't socks or soap,
Nor has a pure domestic use...
Indeed!
A lovely chisel!
Such a handy item too,
For occasions when
House breaking
Is the only thing to do.
~0~
And Holmes,
A present here, for you...
The contents, since you ask...
A set of brand new pick locks,
Coil of rope,
And black silk mask.
~0~