The Veiled Lodger: Reassurance

[okapi1895.livejournal.com]

Canon Story: The Veiled Lodger
Rating: Gen
Summary: Watson reassures.

“You have more experience in these matters, Watson.”
“War begets many disfiguring injuries.”
“As does daily life in this metropolis, but no, I am referring to my own role as confessor in the case.”
“You performed admirably, Holmes. Giving a dying woman the strength to live. No clergy or physician, no matter how seasoned or sympathetic, could have done better.”

Comments

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

I have to say that I find Holmes' reaction in the story rather moving: “Your life is not your own,” he said. “Keep your hands off it.”

I suppose some readers might feel that he didn't have the right to interfere and tell her what to do. But I like to think the fact that someone actually cared and believed her life to be worth something gave Mrs. Ronder hope.

[okapi1895.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I think so. But it isn't his usual MO so he might feel a bit unsure on these grounds.

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

It must have been a strange position for Holmes to be in - few of those he encountered actually wished to confess their crimes to him.

[okapi1895.livejournal.com]

Yes, I would think he would consider it unusual to say the least, maybe even unsettling.

[gardnerhill.livejournal.com]

Lovely exchange here. I like Holmes needing assurance, and knowing to whom he should look.

[okapi1895.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Maybe a little OOC but perhaps he was shaken a bit by his role.