The Sign of Four (Part 2): Thorn in the Flesh

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Canon Story: The Sign of Four
Title: Thorn in the Flesh
Author: Mary Sutherland
Rating: PG-13


I had one spine from Tonga's pouch remaining when I finished my toxicological analysis. Culverton Smith's old trick-box still sat on my mantle; place the thorn at its trigger and the opener's death would be swift and certain. An engagement present for Miss Morstan? A solution more final than cocaine? But instead I returned the hidden treasure to Jonathan Small.