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capt_facepalm) wrote2011-08-06 07:49 pm
capt_facepalm) wrote2011-08-06 07:49 pm
Chapter 8 (Prompt 5)
Dr Watson examined the victim, one of the young men who had earlier assaulted Thomas Marchant, and diagnosed a severe concussion. The young man had been struck on the back of the head and had not regained consciousness.
A line-up of suspects was assembled. Although the evidence pointed squarely at Marchant, Holmes began a long description about dust, footprints, and cigarette ash.
One the victim’s friends became agitated. A sudden punch caught Holmes in the nose.
The fleeing suspect impacted the door which Watson just kicked shut
Watson helped the detective to his feet.
‘Not everyone appreciates your long-winded exposés.’