Prompt from Riandra: Roast
"You makin' roast, Mrs Hudson?" An eager face poked out from the stairwell.
"This is for Mr Holmes and Dr Watson, not for you and your lot," Mrs Hudson said sternly.
"Aw, but Mrs Hudson, we've been working for Mr Holmes' case! Can't we just get a little?"
Another face, smaller and rounder than the first, popped out underneath. "We'll be real good, Mrs Hudson, promise!"
Another woman may have softened under such an assault of bright eyes and pleading faces, but Mrs Hudson was made of sterner stuff. "No. Now, whatever Mr Holmes has set you to, get to it!"
"Yes, Mrs Hudson." Two mournful figures plodded out the front door.
Mrs Hudson watched them leave, and laughed. Tomorrow, the forlorn little figures would cheer up - leftover roast wasn't quite as good as hot, but the pie she would make from it would fill even their hungry stomachs!