The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax: Art

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

Canon Story: The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax
Title: Art
Author: scfrankles
Rating: G
Author's Notes: "I don't admit that a fresh illustration is an explanation..."



“He’s had another go!” Watson handed over the sheet of paper. “Sorry, Mrs. Hudson. Ever since Holmes developed laryngitis, he’s become wedded to the idea that drawing his wishes is easier than writing them.”

Mrs. Hudson tilted the sketch. “So. For dinner he wants... is that a harpsichord?”

Watson shrugged. “The art in Mr. Holmes’ blood takes very strange forms.”

Comments

[okapi1895.livejournal.com]

So when Watson lists Holmes's skills in A Study in Scarlet, he should say, Artistic Renderings of Still Life: Nil.

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

Absolutely, yes ^___^

[okapi1895.livejournal.com]

Oh, and I thought of you this week because my supermarket (with the tiny 2 shelves of British foods) has, in its infinite wisdom, seen fit to discontinue the very tasty HobNobs, but I can still buy a can of dust-covered British processed peas. I guess the Brits in exile around here really miss those pea sandwiches. Yeesh!

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

Why anyone would want to eat processed peas is beyond me - although Frankles might like mushy peas with her fish and chips - let alone export them.

[okapi1895.livejournal.com]

I know! And I like HobNobs so much! They were my ficcing fuel. I don't know why you would sacrifice those and kept something that CANNOT be a delicacy.

I love that shelf, though. Every week, I pass by and snicker at the Spotted Dick in a can. It's also gathering dust :(

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

Oh, crikey - I'm sorry about the HobNobs. Hope you find another supplier ^^" I wonder if it's because the HobNobs are popular that they've disappeared - the supplier has bumped up the price or something. I would imagine processed peas remain cheap and readily available. (Though there is the drawback no-one wants to buy or eat them...)

I've just Googled Spotted Dick (that was a risk and a half...). And a few supermarkets over here stock it. That surprised me - it seems so old-fashioned ^^

[okapi1895.livejournal.com]

It was to take it (the dusty can of spotted dick) and give it a good home. I want to pet it lovingly. Every week I want to do something horribly adolescent boyish to it. It's precious!

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

It's best covered in lots of thick yellow custard. (If in doubt google Bird's custard and find the images of a yellow substance in a jug)

[okapi1895.livejournal.com]

Sounds awful. Can't I just put a daily on it and giggle?

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

Can I just point out that firstly, I am a vegetarian and haven't eaten meat or fish since 1985 (chips are another matter... ^^) and secondly, just looking at mushy peas gives me palpitations ^^" I simply do not understand the attraction to the revolting stuff.

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

I apologise for the inference of you eating fish!

And I presume you googled Spotted Dick for purchase purposes rather than identity purposes?

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

Do you know, I am a little vague on what Spotted Dick looks like ^^ We were a steamed jam pudding kind of family ^_^

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

Similar principle only using dried fruit scattered throughout (hence the spots) rather than jam on top.

And according to Wikipedia this is a popular British pudding - somehow I doubt that.

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

Of course, it became even worse when Holmes decided to progress to charades.

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

I may have to write that one ^__^ (With your permission, naturally.) (*keeps fingers crossed suitable prompt comes up for WAdvent*)

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

Oh, you must!

[debriswoman]

Back to the drawing board, Holmes.
No...wait...

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

*collapses laughing*

(I love you so much :P)

[debriswoman]

And you have just made my day:-)

[laurose8.livejournal.com]

Thank you! And that is a good idea. There should be more about how the art in Holmes' blood shows.

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

There should ^_^ And thank you very much ^^