2014-08-10

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Canon Discussion: The Speckled Band

This week we’re having a look at The Speckled Band. As usual, I’ve typed up a few thoughts to get the discussion going.

( Discussion continues... )

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The Speckled Band: Poker

Canon Story: The Speckled Band
Title: Poker
Author:

scfrankles
Rating: G
Author's Notes: “I am glad to see that Mrs. Hudson has had the good sense to light the fire.”

Mrs. Hudson noticed the poker was slightly twisted and Mr. Holmes explained about the late Dr. Roylott.

“But you shouldn’t have straightened it out!” she scolded. “Showing off to Dr. Watson—you might have injured yourself!”

He blandly denied showing off to anyone but she saw the smile.

Just like the poker, Mr. Holmes’ poker face had a definite curve.

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The Speckled Band: Mrs. Farintosh (and Family)

Canon Story: The Speckled Band
Author:

scfrankles
Rating: G

The family Farintosh
Call Holmes in to buckle his swash.
Because he they hope’ll
Recover the opal.

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The Speckled Band: Doctor Grimesby Roylott

Canon Story: The Speckled Band
Author:

tardisjournal
Rating: G

The despicable Doctor Grimesby Roylott
Was blessedly finally, fatally caught
In the trap set by his own hand:
Bitten by the Speckled Band.

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The Speckled Band: Words from the Ocelot

Canon Story: The Speckled Band
Title: Words from the Ocelot
Author:

thesmallhobbit
Rating: G

Once again, I am forced to come to the rescue of a snake’s reputation. It did not normally have a bad temper, Mr Holmes, but how would you feel if someone attacked you with a cane? I cannot see Dr Watson retaining his normal good humour if he were in that situation. Consider first what your own response would be.

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The Speckled Band: Dr Grimesby Roylott

Canon Story: The Speckled Band
Author:

thesmallhobbit
Rating: G

Doctor Grimesby Roylott
Was a very bad lot
But when someone hit his snake on the head
He it was who ended up dead