October 2004
My Fellow Sherlock Holmes Fans,
Mrs. Hudson would gasp at its dusty corners. Doctor Watson would look around worriedly for any horror that might befall. And Sherlock Holmes would look at the emptiness and prepare to write a monologue on the difference between dirt and dust.
I speak of my inbox. For weeks there has been nothing and I was thrown into a panic. What if the good doctor had been killed? What if he'd been driven insane by the computer? What if Holmes had suddenly disappeared and Watson had to find him? What if my fans killed me before he could reply to my desperate email? However, much to my relief, Watson replied almost immediately.
After reviewing your desperate case I have realized that the blame lies partly with me. I have been so intrigued by this newfangled machine that I have neglected to send any more of my precious articles. Forgive me, but they are quite personal and I have a rather hard time giving them up. Don't worry. More shall arrive soon…
Also, tell your friend that I shall make haste to purchase the book Microsoft Windows For Dummies via an online store… just as soon as I receive a credit card to purchase it with! Holmes has also recommended it so I have lost any worrying over my "level of intelligence"…
So, hopefully, the next installment of The Lost Cases (Watson's romanticisms must be rubbing off on me) will be soon. Maybe Watson will send it soon enough that it can be up by Halloween. One can only hope.
Most sincerely yours,
Scarlett Red Rose