The Adventure of the Dancing Men: Joined

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Canon Story: The Adventure of the Dancing Men
Title: Joined
Author: spacemutineer
Rating: G

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Hilton took Elsie’s delicate hand into his own. How he came to be marrying this beautiful woman, his best friend, was beyond understanding, but he thanked every lucky star in the sky for it. For her. She was nearly floating at his side, light and free.

The priest continued. “Those whom God hath joined together let no man put asunder.”

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Author's Notes: Oh, poor, poor Hilton and Elsie. Every time I read this story or see an adaptation of it, I always hope it's going to turn out differently this time. The story of their love together is sweet and beautiful, and their demise so intensely tragic.

Comments

[shouldboverthis.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes. To go back to that moment before it all goes so wrong makes the ending so much harder to bear. Lovely.

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

Thank you, so glad you liked, even if it does make a sad story even sadder.