26 [M4F] Let’s write a Stephen-King-Style Mystery Story

Reply to the Foregoing - with some annotations in the hand of S. Holmes, Esq., as well as the seal of the Holmes family at the bottom

Dear Sir or Miss [E.], Apologies for Dr. Watson's lack of consideration for graphology, when your writing clearly determines you to be female

Your missive arrives at an unexpected, indeed unhoped-for, moment. These past weeks and months I have not been idle and yet a dark cloud loomed over my mind during this entire time from the lack of response from the addressee of my last epistle to a certain acquaintance of mine. This is indeed correct, he was in a terrible state and barely of any help, I wish only he had asked me for advice on the whereabouts of this person he is so secretive about

I am in deep gratitude that you would concern yourself with this private matter of mine, that is of utmost importance to my mental well-being No doubt there...

As a gentleman and veteran of her majesty's armed services I assure you that it is indeed me, Dr. John Watson who is writing this letter. Please, should you require any further proof of my identity, or any reimbursement for your efforts let me know and I shall provide them immediately.

Yours sincerely,

John Watson, M.D.

It seems an introduction is at place, my name is Sherlock Holmes, a friend and colleague of the originator of this letter. In an attempt to end his miserable state I must admit that I broke the privacy of correspondence. Rest assure that this is in the interest of Dr. Watson and I shall not pry into the contents of those letters, as much as they might intrigue me. With my seal, as well as my good name (which you should find confirmed if you have a look at the papers of the coming Thursday), I assure you that the declaration above is correct. S. Holmes, Esq., Detective Consultant.

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