Fic: Holmes' New Hat

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Title: Holmes' New Hat
Form/Word Count: 221B
Characters/Pairing: Dr Watson, Mr Sherlock Holmes
Rating: G
Warning/Content: Watson is not sure about Holmes' new hat.

“And just where are you going dressed like that?”  I realised as soon as I uttered the words I sounded like someone’s Mamma, scandalised by the latest fashions.  However, Holmes’ apparel merited the comment; the hat alone was a ridiculous creation guaranteed to draw attention to the wearer.

“You think Mrs Hudson won’t approve?” the afore-mentioned wearer asked.

“I think Mrs Hudson will consider it further proof you have completely lost your senses.”

Holmes gave a bark of laughter.  “But tell me, what do you think of my footwear?”

I looked downwards and then said in some surprise, “Good heavens, Holmes.  Those boots are hardly suited to the outfit.”

“But I shall need to wear them when I reach my destination.  However, if everyone is admiring my beautiful new hat, they are extremely unlikely to consider my feet.”

I made a more careful inspection of Holmes’ outfit.  “And I see now you are wearing trousers,” I said, “but they are covered by the generous cut of the skirt.”  Holmes nodded and I continued, “And of course it will be easy enough to quickly remove the skirt, but changing into your boots would take too much time.”

Holmes agreed and added, “Besides which, I do not have a bag which both matches my outfit and is large enough to carry my boots.”