Early Morning Caller

[rabidsamfan]

Much to my surprise, the muffled sound of Jenny greeting the visitor was followed immediately by the sound of booted feet coming up the stairs. I pushed back the blankets, meaning to reach for my robe, but the aches of the previous day slowed me, and I was still sitting on the edge of the bed when the door opened to reveal Inspector Lestrade.

"Thank heaven you're safe," he said, slumping against the doorjamb with almost comical relief.

"I've had constables outside my doors all night," I pointed out testily.

"Yes, and thank heaven for that, too. Merridew's been murdered."

Comments

[jodel-from-aol.livejournal.com]

Well. I wasn't expecting that. But I cannot really say that I am surprised.

Considering with whom we are dealing, anyway. You do not really get the impression that Merridew would have been particularly good at keeping to an agreement, and the Professor is not a good man to cross.