The Reigate Squires: Narrow Escape

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Canon Story: The Reigate Squires
Title: Narrow Escape
Author: scfrankles
Rating: G
Author's Notes: Mrs. Hudson, the landlady of Sherlock Holmes, was a long-suffering woman. ...her remarkable lodger... [was] ...the very worst tenant in London. (DYIN)


Back at Baker Street, Holmes recreated the scene.

“...and suddenly his hands were around my throat, strangling me! I thought my last moment had definitely come..!”

Holmes stared off into the distance and Watson took the opportunity to lean over to their landlady.

“Mrs. Hudson..?”

“Yes, sir?”

Watson moved closer. “Perhaps,” he whispered, “best not to smile quite so broadly?”

Comments

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

A landlady can dream ... Or possibly assist with the next re-enactment?

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

I think Mrs. Hudson might like that ^___^ (Though Watson would probably put his foot down ^^")

[debriswoman]

Perhaps she will frame that scene when Watson gets the tale published:-)

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

You know, I think she might ^^ *giggles*

[dustbunny105.livejournal.com]

Pffft! It's okay, Mrs. Hudson, no one really blames you for dreaming! I imagine there's been a reenactment or two where she's stepped in asking, "Do you mean to say he had his hands on your throat like so...?" and done a rather admirable impression of it XD

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

Yes, even as Holmes blacked out, he would be admiring Mrs. Hudson's commitment to verisimilitude ^_^

[rachelindeed.livejournal.com]

Ah, wish fulfillment is sweet. I'm sure Mrs. Hudson could add fresh layers to the experience, as well, with a pillow or two :)

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

I'm a little worried by how much thought you've put into this... ^^" (^_^)

[gardnerhill.livejournal.com]

A landlady can dream, can't she?

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

She can indeed. Frequently ^_^

[tardisjournal.livejournal.com]

Oh dear! Sounds like Mrs. Hudson is the one who really needs a restful trip to the countryside! With someone to take care of her, for a change. And no lodgers!

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

I think any day and any place that doesn't have Mr. Holmes there is a holiday for Mrs. Hudson! ^^