One of those few times when Watson is aware of something before Holmes. Or at least he considered it and found the humor in it before his friend did. Excellent wrap-up to the tale, it amazing really that you fit so much story into 300 words. Xhallenge well met!
Thanks! This is one of those times when Watson has a different awareness of a situation than Holmes does. In this case, Watson has spent at least a week in the company of John Clay. I characterise Watson as having the ability to understand people, whereas Holmes's knowledge is more superficial. As to the humour: the drabble is followed up by a round of laughter by both Holmes, with the idea that Clay will escape, and Watson, who appreciates that Holmes will do nothing to prevent Clay's escape.
Heh heh heh. Just like the Penguin. (Batman: "Aren't you sorry you're going back to prison?" Penguin: "Hmph! Hardly! There's at least twenty-five escape methods I haven't tried yet!")
It's just so! Clay would make an interesting foil for Holmes in future stories. Especially if Watson kept coming up with reasons why he was unavailable to help.
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Thanks!
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This is one of those times when Watson has a different awareness of a situation than Holmes does. In this case, Watson has spent at least a week in the company of John Clay. I characterise Watson as having the ability to understand people, whereas Holmes's knowledge is more superficial.
As to the humour: the drabble is followed up by a round of laughter by both Holmes, with the idea that Clay will escape, and Watson, who appreciates that Holmes will do nothing to prevent Clay's escape.
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Thanks for following it as it developed!
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Clay would make an interesting foil for Holmes in future stories. Especially if Watson kept coming up with reasons why he was unavailable to help.
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