What the heck? I don't know what happened here's how the chapter should have looked. I'm so sorry!
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(And Watson was speechless for several…months! I'm so sorry this has taken so long and is so short. Thank you all reviewers for your reviews. Happy Thanksgiving and I hope to have the next update out sooner than I did the last one. )
Chap.4 : Researching the Topic Part Two
Watson eventually got a hold of his shock and returned to his meal muttering that he would have to think out an appropriate answer for Holmes. Holmes grunted an affirmative and returned to his meal as well. As the two companions focused on their meals there was no conversation between them, merely what could be described as an energized silence. Not uncomfortable but full of the energy that is found in room where much thought is occurring.
When Holmes and Watson finished their meals they both settled in front of the fireplace with their pipes. Holmes was in his mind beginning to recall a scene from his youth. While his family was not enormously wealthy they were very well off and had hired several servants. One of the stable boys when he had broken his foot around the horses had been cared for by one of the kitchen staff. The two had eventually married and lived, as far as Holmes knew, quite happily.
Holmes could not forget the obvious affection between the two young lovers, which had not become noticeable till the stable boy's injury. Holmes bet that light could be shed on his conundrum regarding Watson if he pushed Watson's affection to be reveled. Certainly he did not want any harm to come to Watson but he did not want Watson to be without affection that he might deserve.
Holmes was certain that he could act out the role that would be required. Perhaps with Watson's feeling unveiled, Holmes would be able to view his own clearly.