Shoscombe Old Place: Dearly Departed

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Canon Story: The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place
Title: Dearly departed
Author: trillsabells
Rating: G

She looked so at peace when they lowered her into the old coffin. So still and calm and – the long quashed tears began to swell in his eyes – tranquil.

Resting a hand on her forehead he prayed that God in all His mercy would keep her and give her spirit the rest he could not afford to give her body.

Comments

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

It's a positive thing to be able to see Sir Robert's grief for his sister. He's a selfish and unpleasant man, but I think he does love her.