Power of the Pen: Yet another chapter!
Staying up all night is very bad for the brain. I'm posting this here. Then I am collapsing.
Also (exciting!) I have finally gotten to the point where I will be writing these chapters on LJ in the order that they are supposed to appear in the story as of now! The previous chapters can be seen in the correct order here.
Fragments from the desk of Inspector G. Lestrade:
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-Edward Molesey, 34 years of age
-Found stabbed through the heart in his office at around noon--seen going in alone not ten minutes before
-no struggle was heard
-door locked from inside--WHY is the door ALWAYS locked on the inside?!
-Pocket watch smashed on floor
-Cigarette case broken, also on floor
-Wallet open and tossed on floor, but still with contents
-Gloves on floor next to other items--one with torn middle finger
-Soot on floor around fireplace
--
Inspector,
I informed the immediate family; they had nothing important to tell us. He has two sisters, Miss Eleanor Molesey and Mrs. Abigail Heberling. Neither of them could think of a reason why their brother would be murdered. They're willing to help us in any way they can, and I told them you would probably want to question them yourself.
Gordon
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Lestrade,
I hear you've been assigned to the Molesey murder. I cannot say that I envy you.
Gregson
--
Inspector Lestrade,
Wilson is fine for the moment, but should not exert himself more than necessary for the next week or so. His arm is healing nicely. I did not ask how he acquired that particular pattern of bruises, and I highly doubt that I ever want to know.
Dr. J. Ward
--
Why smash the pocket watch? cigarette case? Searching for something. What was he searching for?
Supposing he escaped up the chimney? Soot would indicate that
But what kind of monkey escapes up a chimney? Small man, able climber
--
Lestrade,
The Molesey mystery has not turned up anything new, has it? We may have to shelve it for the time being; there was rather a nasty business down by the river.
Bradstreet
--
Peculiar ring imprinted in the man's torn glove, near tip of finger.
--
INSPECTOR
SOHO SHOPKEEPER BADLY BEATEN STOP SHOP BURGLED STOP
GORDON
--
Cousin--son of father's brother
Father worked as jeweler
--
Jewelry?
--
Lestrade,
The man responsible for the recent burglary has been apprehended; he confessed after a brief struggle.
Bradstreet
--
Jewelry! Father--cousin--Molesey. Stolen ring!
--
INSPECTOR
COUSIN HIDING WITH FORMER WIFE'S BROTHER NEAR RIVER STOP AWAITING YOUR RETURN WITH WARRANT STOP
GORDON
--
Lestrade,
Many congratulations are in order, I must say. I confess that I had considered the Molesey case a lost cause, with so little provided information, but you did a commendable job of wrapping it up. I believe even the late Mr. Sherlock Holmes would have scratched his head at that problem. Again, excellent work.
Bradstreet
--
INSPECTOR LESTRADE
HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS ON SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION TO MOLESEY MYSTERY STOP EXCELLENT WORK ON YOUR PART STOP HOLMES WOULD BE IMPRESSED STOP
WATSON
--
Inspector Lestrade,
Wilson is not to be given any assignments that involve the use of his arms for the next two weeks. I can't imagine how he managed to break the other one so soon after the first had finished healing, but he absolutely must be permitted to rest himself as much as possible, and under no circumstances is he to engage in anything more strenuous than walking. It seems to me that he is either a magnet for misfortune, or he is overly inclined to take unnecessary risks. Please remind him that he is not, in fact, made of cast-iron.
Also, I have been reading in the papers of the Molesey business, and I must congratulate you on successfully concluding the case. It seemed a hopeless puzzle for quite a while.
Dr. J. Ward
--
Lestrade,
I have not yet had the opportunity to congratulate you for your success with the Molesey case. I doubt that even I would have noticed the impression the ring left in the finger of the man's glove. You demonstrated truly remarkable detective work throughout the affair, and it clearly paid off quite well. I believe even the late Mr. Sherlock Holmes would have had some trouble with that problem. Well done, Lestrade. This is a proud day for the Yard.
Gregson
P.S. You should really consider cleaning off your desk.
Also (exciting!) I have finally gotten to the point where I will be writing these chapters on LJ in the order that they are supposed to appear in the story as of now! The previous chapters can be seen in the correct order here.
Fragments from the desk of Inspector G. Lestrade:
--
-Edward Molesey, 34 years of age
-Found stabbed through the heart in his office at around noon--seen going in alone not ten minutes before
-no struggle was heard
-door locked from inside--WHY is the door ALWAYS locked on the inside?!
-Pocket watch smashed on floor
-Cigarette case broken, also on floor
-Wallet open and tossed on floor, but still with contents
-Gloves on floor next to other items--one with torn middle finger
-Soot on floor around fireplace
--
Inspector,
I informed the immediate family; they had nothing important to tell us. He has two sisters, Miss Eleanor Molesey and Mrs. Abigail Heberling. Neither of them could think of a reason why their brother would be murdered. They're willing to help us in any way they can, and I told them you would probably want to question them yourself.
Gordon
--
Lestrade,
I hear you've been assigned to the Molesey murder. I cannot say that I envy you.
Gregson
--
Inspector Lestrade,
Wilson is fine for the moment, but should not exert himself more than necessary for the next week or so. His arm is healing nicely. I did not ask how he acquired that particular pattern of bruises, and I highly doubt that I ever want to know.
Dr. J. Ward
--
Why smash the pocket watch? cigarette case? Searching for something. What was he searching for?
Supposing he escaped up the chimney? Soot would indicate that
But what kind of monkey escapes up a chimney? Small man, able climber
--
Lestrade,
The Molesey mystery has not turned up anything new, has it? We may have to shelve it for the time being; there was rather a nasty business down by the river.
Bradstreet
--
Peculiar ring imprinted in the man's torn glove, near tip of finger.
--
INSPECTOR
SOHO SHOPKEEPER BADLY BEATEN STOP SHOP BURGLED STOP
GORDON
--
Cousin--son of father's brother
Father worked as jeweler
--
Jewelry?
--
Lestrade,
The man responsible for the recent burglary has been apprehended; he confessed after a brief struggle.
Bradstreet
--
Jewelry! Father--cousin--Molesey. Stolen ring!
--
INSPECTOR
COUSIN HIDING WITH FORMER WIFE'S BROTHER NEAR RIVER STOP AWAITING YOUR RETURN WITH WARRANT STOP
GORDON
--
Lestrade,
Many congratulations are in order, I must say. I confess that I had considered the Molesey case a lost cause, with so little provided information, but you did a commendable job of wrapping it up. I believe even the late Mr. Sherlock Holmes would have scratched his head at that problem. Again, excellent work.
Bradstreet
--
INSPECTOR LESTRADE
HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS ON SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION TO MOLESEY MYSTERY STOP EXCELLENT WORK ON YOUR PART STOP HOLMES WOULD BE IMPRESSED STOP
WATSON
--
Inspector Lestrade,
Wilson is not to be given any assignments that involve the use of his arms for the next two weeks. I can't imagine how he managed to break the other one so soon after the first had finished healing, but he absolutely must be permitted to rest himself as much as possible, and under no circumstances is he to engage in anything more strenuous than walking. It seems to me that he is either a magnet for misfortune, or he is overly inclined to take unnecessary risks. Please remind him that he is not, in fact, made of cast-iron.
Also, I have been reading in the papers of the Molesey business, and I must congratulate you on successfully concluding the case. It seemed a hopeless puzzle for quite a while.
Dr. J. Ward
--
Lestrade,
I have not yet had the opportunity to congratulate you for your success with the Molesey case. I doubt that even I would have noticed the impression the ring left in the finger of the man's glove. You demonstrated truly remarkable detective work throughout the affair, and it clearly paid off quite well. I believe even the late Mr. Sherlock Holmes would have had some trouble with that problem. Well done, Lestrade. This is a proud day for the Yard.
Gregson
P.S. You should really consider cleaning off your desk.