The Beryl Coronet: The Note

[grrlpup]

Canon story: The Beryl Coronet
Title: The Note
Author: grrlpup
Rating: G

"Write a note, so your uncle won't search for us."
"Yes, George."

Dear Dad,
I shan't call you that anymore. Nor will your son have the opportunity to propose for a third time, nor you to press again for my acceptance. You call me "your" Mary, but--"

"Just a fond farewell-- don't mention my name."
"...Yes, George."

My dearest Uncle:

Comments

[okapi1895.livejournal.com]

Good! I am glad that someone else thinks Uncle Holder is Creepy McPimp-my-Niece.

[grrlpup]

Hard to tell what's just terrible people/listening skills that he's gotten away with because of his wealth and position, but either way, not a trustworthy sort!

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

You can understand the attraction George had.

[grrlpup]

Definitely! Unfortunately, with Holmes' independent knowledge of him, it's unlikely to be a lasting attraction. :(

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

From one situation where she's expected to do what she's told to another... Leaving with Burnwell may not have been much of an escape after all.

[grrlpup]

It's true, not many great options have presented themselves to her.

[debriswoman]

Yes...an unsettling relationship.
Well put.

[grrlpup]

thank you! Let's hope she finds her way to something better, though it doesn't look promising.

[laurose8.livejournal.com]

Thanks for this good 60. If true - and it's certainly convincing - Holmes would be quite right: a more than sufficient punishment.

[grrlpup]

Although she's presented a bit as "driven mindless by love," I really like it that Holmes isn't interested in piling on poor Mary.