KissingSherlockHolmes.PDF by Elemental Alchemy

Author:Elemental Alchemy [Alchemy, Elemental]
Language: deu
Format: epub
Published: 2011-09-14T21:30:17+00:00

KISSING SHERLOCK HOLMES

welcome the chance to repay a good turn he once did for me.”

“So Watson will recover, then?” Holmes seated himself at the foot of the bed and leaned back against one solid post, his fingers twitching—for another cigarette, no doubt, or his pipe. Or perhaps to keep from reaching out and touching to make sure I was still there.

“Completely.” Sir Thomas patted Lucy’s arm. “As he says, he has an excellent nurse. His shoulder is not broken and, aside from the gash on his forehead, which is really rather small, he has no open wounds. The only danger lies in the blow he took to his head.

At this point, it appears he has only a minor concussion. You have assured me the swelling is less now than two hours ago, which is most encouraging. Doctor Watson will need to be watched for the next twelve hours for any signs of disorientation or an inability to awaken fully. After that, he will need only to rest and recoup his strength.”

“You’ll stay for dinner, of course.” Lucy smiled, but kept half her attention on me. “Or have you pressing business waiting for you back in London? I dare say dinner is the very least we could offer you in gratitude for coming so quickly. And lodging, if you wish to stay the night.”

“A lovely suggestion, Your Ladyship. I’m not as young as I was and travel is fatiguing.” He bowed briefly over her fair hand.

“And your brother-in-law is renowned for the excellence of his chef.”

She smiled a bit brighter and nodded. “Then I’ll make sure someone prepares a room for you while I go refill the ice bowl and arrange something light for John’s supper.” She turned her lovely face to Holmes. “I’ll stay with him through dinner, since Sir Thomas is your guest. Adele will most certainly be able to sort out 126

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