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Title:  Speaking in Tongues
Author: [info]capt_facepalm
Rating: PG-13
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes (Gaslight)
Characters: Mr Sherlock Holmes, Inspector Lestade, Dr John H. Watson
Summary: Author suddenly remembers that  watsons_woes is primarily a Hurt/Comfort community
Warnings: (aftermath of whump)
Word Count: 100
Author's Notes: July 4th prompt: (Use at least one alliterative sentence in today's entry - and the more alliterations, the better!)


‘I’m sorry, Mr Holmes,’ said Lestrade, shocked at such intentional cruelty. ‘We’re too late. Their questioning has driven him insane.’

‘No! …Watson, say something.’

‘…Dodsworth did the deadly deed…’ Watson gasped, closing his eyes again.

‘You see? He’s barking—’

‘Hush. Listen to him!’

‘…Priest protected poor parishioner…,’ Watson implored.

‘No, Lestrade, it’s not madness, only confusion. He’s been using word games to defy his tormentors! Father Flemmyng was innocent. You need to review the testimonies. Well done, Watson.’

‘…Watson... wasn’t worthy…,’ Watson whispered, recoiling from his friend’s touch.

‘No! You must never believe that,’ Holmes insisted, silently vowing revenge.

.oOOo.

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