Family Secrets
An Hope Holmes Adventure Chapter XXIV
Faith Robin
'Granger is the daughter of the deceased Professor Moriarty? My heavens she could have killed me last night and….' I covered my mouth to keep from betraying myself. 'It seems I wasn't the only one at school with a hidden secret. If she is who I think she is then it is imperative that I be more cautious,' I thought to myself as I stood and moved to my closet. I pulled a wig off the dummies head. It was a replica of my own for such occasions. I put the wig on.
'I can't let her know that I've discovered her identity.' I went back to the bathroom and closed the hair dye container and placed it back into its hiding place. I prepared myself to leave quickly before Granger/Moriarty woke up and discovered my new blonde hair. 'What will father think when he sees my new hairstyle?' I wondered turning pale again.
'He's probably going to ground me for that but it won't matter I will have Father back and that's all that counts.' I went into the living room quietly and retrieved my coat and hat. Then I went back into my room and scribbled a note.
"Gone out to get supplies be back by 10 tonight. If I'm not back by then go to Diogenes Club and Ask for Mycroft Holmes and let him know. See you later – Russell" I left the note on the fireplace and tiptoed back to my room. I locked the door behind me, and walked over to the bookcase. I lifted one of my book ends and the bookcase slid to the side. I stepped into the passage and closed the door behind me. This entrance led to the alleyway that wasn't too obvious. I started walking towards the park. I had made myself inconspicuous enough to keep people from looking twice at me. Once I was at the park I hailed a cab. A climbed in and rode to the theatrical side of London. When I got at my destination I paid the cabbie and went shopping for my supplies. I needed very little, some plaster, makeup, wigs and perhaps some fake calling cards. I thought about my alias name while I looked at the various makeup cases in front of me.
'Let's see, White, no maybe Jones? Yes that will do. Now for a first name, Alicia? No maybe not, Alice? Yes that sounds okay. Alice Jones.' I picked up my materials and went to a hotel. I rented the room for two days. I sat on my bed and mediated on the problem. 'Moriarty is still waiting for me. Perhaps I can use this to my advantage. It she's in league with the Colonel, and then more than likely she knows where they are hiding. If I follow her, she'll lead me right to them.' I reasoned.
'When I know where they're hiding I send a message for Mycroft and while the Inspector is busy playing tag with the goons. I will sneak in among the chaos and get Father out before anyone can hurt him. I'd better send Mycroft that message before I get caught up with my scheme.' I reminded myself. I picked up my pen, and paper.
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