My first 221B!

This was the best day of my life. Mary Morstan had consented to be my wife, and today we were to be wed. I stood at the altar, Sherlock Holmes at my side. To my gratification, he had consented to be my best man.

The doors opened, and Mary came out and started walking down the aisle. I was struck at once by her beauty. She wore white, following the Queen's new tradition. Her blonde hair was resting freely on her shoulders, and her blue eyes shone brightly. I could hardly believe that this beautiful creature was soon to be my wife.

She came to stand beside me at the altar. The priest began to speak. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the joining of John Hamish Watson and Mary Morstan in holy matrimony..."

I must confess, I did not pay full attention to the priest. Mary was standing beside me, and I was anticipating the moment that she would be mine. After the whole affair of the Sign of Four, I feared that she would be too rich to consider marrying a poor man like me. Fortunately for me, the treasure was lost, and she agreed to be my wife. My happiness was complete.

Finally, the words I had been waiting for. "You may kiss the bride."