It does seem that Holmes is influenced by the season. Though you can't help wondering whether he should be more concerned about getting Horner his freedom, than giving Ryder a second chance.
I'm not sure that Catherine Cusack deserves Holmes going to the trouble of seeking her out and warning her. But on the other hand, it wouldn't seem quite fair Ryder getting off completely while Cusack gets arrested.
Well, Ryder does say he's going to leave the country entirely. He'll be leaving his crooked friend behind. I suppose if Ryder changes his name and lies fairly low, he will be able to get a job and carry on with his life honestly somewhere else.
I like the idea of Holmes "arranging" for the jewel to have been "lost" ^^ (Like the letter in SECO I suppose.) But I'm not sure he could wangle it - both Ryder and Cusack declared that the bureau had been "forced open". (Which it had - but by them.) And if perhaps Holmes told the Countess the truth, would she really feel forgiving towards her maid and Ryder? It's quite a betrayal.
I love your idea that the purple dressing gown is a present from Mycroft - it's inspired ^_^ I've never thought about it - but, yes, the fact that Watson calls it "a purple dressing-gown" does imply he hasn't seen it before and it's new. I love the thought this is the first indirect reference to Mycroft - I am entirely convinced by your arguments ^^ You always come up with such wonderful interpretations of the text. I know you don't want to write fics yourself, but it has to be said you're an excellent source of plot bunnies ^_^
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Date: 2015-03-22 09:14 pm (UTC)I'm not sure that Catherine Cusack deserves Holmes going to the trouble of seeking her out and warning her. But on the other hand, it wouldn't seem quite fair Ryder getting off completely while Cusack gets arrested.
Well, Ryder does say he's going to leave the country entirely. He'll be leaving his crooked friend behind. I suppose if Ryder changes his name and lies fairly low, he will be able to get a job and carry on with his life honestly somewhere else.
I like the idea of Holmes "arranging" for the jewel to have been "lost" ^^ (Like the letter in SECO I suppose.) But I'm not sure he could wangle it - both Ryder and Cusack declared that the bureau had been "forced open". (Which it had - but by them.) And if perhaps Holmes told the Countess the truth, would she really feel forgiving towards her maid and Ryder? It's quite a betrayal.
I love your idea that the purple dressing gown is a present from Mycroft - it's inspired ^_^ I've never thought about it - but, yes, the fact that Watson calls it "a purple dressing-gown" does imply he hasn't seen it before and it's new. I love the thought this is the first indirect reference to Mycroft - I am entirely convinced by your arguments ^^ You always come up with such wonderful interpretations of the text. I know you don't want to write fics yourself, but it has to be said you're an excellent source of plot bunnies ^_^