The Forest of Dean We had just begun to settle back into breakfast and our discussion of the narrative, when there was another knock at the door. Again, it was Mrs. Hudson. “Mr. Holmes, sir there is a gentleman here to see you sir.” On Mrs. Hudson’s heels was a young looking man. He wasContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
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The Snake and The Rabbit
The Little Book The little book was on the table between us. I produced my notebook to make some notes. “Who do you think this woman is writing to?” Holmes was silent for a moment, which was his custom most of the time. “At present, us. We are the ones reading the narrative.” “There areContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
The Snake and The Rabbit
The Mass continued: “With the exception of the jacket, it has been homemade. Our story teller starts writing in it on the day of her wedding, it must have been a wedding present.” Holmes began to read the next page. “Oct. eighth, Father bought an estate I’ve affectionately dubbed ‘purgatory’; though I would never sayContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
The Snake and The Rabbit
The Mass: Part 3 After Mrs. Hudson changed the bottles, I bid her goodnight. When she left the room, I started with the last parcel. “Third parcel same as the last two; wrapped in thick brown paper, glued together.” I took the same care opening this one as well. “It is a book Holmes. AContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
The Snake and The Rabbit
The Mass: Part 2 “What’s wrong?” She gasped; the dear woman was out of breath. “Mr. Holmes!” She shrieked when noticing his frame upon the floor. His teeth had begun to chatter. “Help me move him to the fire.” With great difficulty, we moved his shivering body to the fireplace. “Boil some water Mrs. Hudson,Continue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
The Snake and The Rabbit
The Snake There was a knock at the door. We had been so busy with our mystery that we heard not the bell. “Come,” Holmes scolded. It was Mrs. Hudson, “a gentleman here to see you sir.” Holmes ran to his room, reappearing with a coat, and threw it on the table; then turned toContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
The Snake and The Rabbit
The Mass: Part 1 With the movement of a man in great pain, he stumbled over to the table. He put his finger to his lips, “let us see what we observe.” He turned the parcel over. It made no sound other than the rattling of paper. “Thick heavy brown paper such as you couldContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
The Snake and The Rabbit
Black Dog He was standing in the sitting room gazing out the window, his left hand upon his forehead. I started to speak but before I could utter a sound he stopped me extending outward the same hand he had held over his forehead. Then he placed his forearm over his eyes. “Something is awryContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
The Snake and The Rabbit
The Lady at the door The day this amazing adventure begins is like any other. Holmes went out before me though we returned to 221 B Bakers Street at the same time. He on some business I could only deduce. Not all affairs were confide in me. I was concerned about my friend for heContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
The Snake and The Rabbit
Introduction As it has been, I have seen many things being a doctor. My profession has taken me on an eventful journey. A journey that I would not trade for all the jewels in the crown. I have learned much of life, of death. Though powerless to save my own; for I am dying. Thankfully;Continue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
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