Chronicles of the Lost Years (The Sherlock Holmes Series)
“On any other occasion it would have been a wonderful walking tour, but that week held hellish overtones. Even though I know now the outcome was a happy one, I can easily and clearly recall the deep despondency I afterwards suffered. It was to stay with me for three years.
Holmes’ awareness of fate waiting around the corner I did not exaggerate, nor the counterpoint charm of the countryside. Elizabeth was a cheerful, energetic, thoughtful companion and I believe Holmes all but forgot her womanho...od, so well did she fall in with our habits. However, he did not forget the last small lingering issue of doubt clouding over her, until she cast the doubt aside for all time.
It was an evening around a campfire, as we had failed to reach a village or farmhouse before night overtook us. Elizabeth had proved her capabilities to us by this time and we thought nothing of sitting down where we were to spend the night. We had passed over the Gemmi that day and a falling rock had nearly taken Holmes.MoreLess
Holmes’ awareness of fate waiting around the corner I did not exaggerate, nor the counterpoint charm of the countryside. Elizabeth was a cheerful, energetic, thoughtful companion and I believe Holmes all but forgot her womanho...od, so well did she fall in with our habits. However, he did not forget the last small lingering issue of doubt clouding over her, until she cast the doubt aside for all time.
It was an evening around a campfire, as we had failed to reach a village or farmhouse before night overtook us. Elizabeth had proved her capabilities to us by this time and we thought nothing of sitting down where we were to spend the night. We had passed over the Gemmi that day and a falling rock had nearly taken Holmes.MoreLess
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