Arthur Conan Doyle

Jul 30, 2011 06:45

Title:  Arthur Conan Doyle
Author: capt_facepalm
Rating: PG
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes
Characters:  Dr John H. Watson, Arthur Conan Doyle
Summary:  Author and publicist
Warnings:  (dialogue)
Word Count: 100
Author's Notes:  As requested by labourslamp for a  Drabble Meme  (Happy Birthday, my friend!)

Kensington
1898

‘I’m sorry, John. The world is not ready to read ‘The Giant Rat of Sumatra.’’

‘That family got away with hideous crimes…’

‘Yes, and Mr Holmes could not furnish a shred of proof against them.’

‘That’s why I must publish the case. I’ve taken great pains to alter the names and places.’

‘Oh please!  Even I can read between the lines!  You cannot defame people in this manner… especially those in positions of power.’

‘But…’

‘I may not be the writer that you are, but this is libellous. As your publicist, and your friend, I cannot let you publish it.’

.oOOo.

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