The Valley of Fear: Romance

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Title: Romance
Canon Story: The Valley of Fear
Rating: Gen
Warning: Holmes/Watson
Summary: What is romance without a bit of mystery? Or vice-versa?

“So this is the best they have to offer? One double-bedded room?”

“How ever shall we manage?”

“Mrs. Douglas was correct.”

“About what?”

“Boardinghouses. Little country inns. There is romance…”

“…there is always romance, my dear man, but she also said there was nothing secret, nothing mysterious.”

We looked at each other, frowning, then shook our heads.

“Perish the thought!”