Friendly Forewarning

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Title:  Friendly Forewarning
Author: capt_facepalm
Rating: PG-13
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes (Gaslight)
Characters: Miss Mary Morstan
Summary: Miss Morstan receives a letter
Warnings: (miaow)
Word Count: 100
Author's Notes: July 11th prompt: (Use a female point-of-view)

Dearest Mary,

I cannot in good conscience stand as your matron of honour.

I’m sure John Watson has made many sweet promises but I will not see my best friend led into a life of squalor. John has no prospects. Good looks and pleasant manners won’t keep a roof over your head.  And, you’ve always wanted a family. How would that be possible on an army pension? Not to mention his roving eye— that rakish smile is not reserved for you alone.

I'm so sorry.

Your loving friend,
Matilda

PS. Mrs Forrester agrees, but is unlikely to tell you so.

.oOOo.

Please sign the guestbook

Comments

[monkeybard]

Ah, Victorian cattiness. Always so politely rude. ;)

[capt-facepalm.livejournal.com]

Yes, and this one has an underscoring of spite for good measure!