The Haunting, Chapter the Fifth.
A/N- After I submitted Chapter Four, I realised that I had really messed up, because I was not using prompts or anything. Sorry, folks, I guess that this is just a regular story after all. If you are interested, my advent challenge is a drabble series called Under the Lens.
I'd like to thank those who read and reviewed.
Anonymous ()-Thank you for all of those lovely reviews! I am so glad that you like the story so far, and I hope that you enjoy this install, too.
As my eyes adjusted to this festively decorated room, I percieved that there was a man already sitting at the table. He stood as we were ushered in.
Our hostess spoke up. "Papa, please allow me to introduce Mr. Sherlock Holmes, and his colleague, Dr. Watson. They are here to look into the curious incidents that have been happening around here lately. Mr. Holmes, Dr. Watson, I would like to introduce my step-father, Mr. Simeon Green."
Mr. Green came around the table with a look of concern upon his features. He took both of his step-daughter's hands in his and said" I thought that I explained to you that these occurances were the result of overwrought nerves and a nervous disposition to begin with. You have brought these men here for nothing but a piece of your excellent Shepherd's pie and some conversation, dear."
"Yes, you are probably right, Papa. But I have asked these men all the way from London, and I have not the heart to turn them away without letting them at least satisfy their curiousity. May they look around, Papa?"
A long moment passed before Mr. Simeon Green answered. "Well, since they are here all the way from London, I suppose that it would do no harm." To us, he said, "Please do not be too dissappointed, gentlemen, when you do not find anything. Before you start looking, let us enjoy this wonderful meal my Diana has prepared!"