The Adventure of the Dying Detective: Best Served Cold

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Title: The Adventure of the Dying Detective: Best Served Cold
Author: gardnerhill
Word Count: 60
Rating: G
Warning: None.
Summary: It is unhealthy both to eat a heavy meal after a 3-day fast, and to mis-use the affections of one’s closest friend.

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“No Simpson’s for you tonight.” I pushed my friend back into his bed and raised my voice. “Mrs. Hudson! A bowl of broth. Unsalted.”

The dismay on Sherlock Holmes’ face was not feigned.

“A teaspoon every quarter-hour,” I said firmly. “Or is that prescription beyond my ‘mediocre qualifications’?”

I suspect the grim smile on our landlady’s face mirrored my own.

Comments

[gardnerhill.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah. Oysters, champagne, a nice joint of beef - and they'd describe it in lip-smacking detail while feeding Holmes his little, bitty, teaspoon of bland, room-temperature broth.

[debriswoman]

Oh yes, I think they could keep this going for some time:-)