The Blue Carbuncle: Two Days Beforehand

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Canon Story: The Blue Carbuncle
Title: Two days beforehand
Author: trillsabells
Rating: G
A/N: This is one of my favourite stories but it wasn't until I reread it this time round that I noticed it takes place two days AFTER Christmas


Lighting his pipe he curled into his armchair, tucking his stockinged feet beneath him. He threw the match into the open fire then wrapped the dressing gown around him for warmth. Once resettled he reached for the half drunk glass of whisky he had left on the side table and, with it, raised a toast to the empty chair opposite.

Comments

[methylviolet10b]

A somber glimpse at a lonely man. :-( Personally, I hope he dined with Mycroft on Christmas, but this is just as likely. Well done!