This story is a birthday gift for Rockztar, who asked for more of Azaria Bankers. Happy Birthday Rockztar! The next part will be posted soon.
One April night, as the Watsons sat by the fire with their friend, Azaria Bankers, there was a knock on the door of the Watson residence. This was shortly followed by the entrance of Sherlock Holmes.
"This is a surprise, Holmes," Watson said, rising from his chair. "Please, have a seat."
"I'm afraid I am rather in a hurry, Watson. I have come to request the assistance of Miss Bankers," Holmes said abruptly.
Azaria startled. "I would be happy to help, Mr Holmes, but what would I be able to do?"
"It is a rather simple matter, Miss Bankers," Holmes said. "It so happens that you bear a striking resembalance to the Princess of Rygosia. All I want you to do is to dress yourself in one of the Princess's gowns, and attend the ball thrown in her honour, in place of the Princess."
"May I ask why?" Watson inquired.
"I am on the trail of kidnappers, Watson. I believe the Princess is the next target." At Watson's expression, Holmes hastily continued. "I assure you, there is no danger involved for Miss Bankers. The kidnappers will not want her injured."
Watson and Mary turned to look at their young friend, waiting for her response to Holmes's request.
Azaria stood up. "I will do as you ask, Mr Holmes," she said bravely.
