Sherlock Holmes vs. Cthulhu: The Adventure of the Deadly Dimensions: Sherlock Holmes vs. Cthulhu by Lois H. Gresh

Author:Lois H. Gresh [Gresh, Lois H.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Titan
Published: 2017-07-04T05:00:00+00:00

Pontose continued. “The second footman has gathered that Holmes knows nothing of your, um, particular mission in life. The scullery maid heard that he came here for the clean, country air. The stable master and the grooms hope he can determine why your horses have fallen ill in recent years. They suspect foul play. The parlor maids can do nothing but rave about how, um, dashing Holmes is, though rumor has it that his interest in women is—”

“—like my interest in women, Pontose?”

A long pause.

“Not exactly, sir,” then quickly added, “but close enough.”

“Just go, would you? Find out what you can, and I don’t want household gossip this time.”

“Will you be wanting another hot toddy before I go?”

Blood dribbled down my nose. It was hot on my lips. A tang. A sweetness. I licked it off, then glared at him.

“I have what I need,” I muttered. “Please go. Now.” He nodded, bowed, and left me alone. The door snicked shut behind him. A clock chimed and echoed.

Crawling to the table, I lifted the glass and drank, and the liquid burned down my throat. Still on the rug, I fingered the bottom of the table for the buttons, and pressed the sequence as passed down from my father—300000 437 500 197 207 82 79 18 16. The bottom drawer slid open.

Chunks of gold glittered there. I scooped them up, marveled at the sheen as it caught the light, weighed the gold in my hand. It was worth a fortune. Just this one handful, and I had plenty more.

“I thought you don’t care none about earthly matters, you ol’ ’ypocrite!”

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