Day 25 - From KnightFury: Presents and cards.
A/N: Another 221B
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Holmes was not unaccustomed to receiving cards and gifts, especially after finishing a particularly notable case. Still, it was with a slightly bemused expression that he picked up a small parcel wrapped in brown paper that had been leaning against the doorstep at Baker Street. It was a cold and windy day, with snow crusted against edges of buildings. "Strange," Holmes murmured, brushing snow from the parcel "and unexpected."
I could hardly contain my curiosity, glancing over at the parcel as we entered. It was thin, perhaps the size of a small book. "What do you suppose is inside?" I asked as we removed our coats and stomped the snow from our boots.
A mischievous smile played about Holmes face. "I haven't the slightest idea, Watson," he said. "But I think some hot tea is in order first after traipsing about in the cold all day."
It was uncharacteristic indeed for Holmes to brush aside a mystery in favor of sustenance, and I wonder if he had decided to playfully postpone opening the package after noting my extreme interest in it.
Much later, when we were both sipping tea, that Holmes finally picked up the package, and carefully unfolded the brown paper.
"Well, what is it?" I asked, leaning forward.
Holmes held up a thin yellow booklet. "A Journal on Beekeeping."