Wrong Side of the Blanket
Previously: Mycroft and Molly get busy (?) working .. talking .. {x}
Scene 15 -
{The terrace outside Mycroftâs study}
âYou can be frank with me. I shall not be offended. In fact, I would rather that you be bold and voice your opinions if you do want to continue working for me,â Mycroftâs soft but firm tone brooked no argument.
Molly watched the Lord of the Manor straighten himself and walk stiffly back into his study past the open French window. Hurrying after him she tried again, âHe needs a motherâs touch, sir.â
âThat he does,â Mycroft replied as he settled behind the desk. Smoothing the page that he should have finished yesterday, Mycroft said, âI have tried my best to be the brother he needs. But, Lestrade has more effect than I do, it seems.â
âHe is a nice man.â
âYes, he is; considering his parentage.â
âSir?â
âHe was âborn on the wrong side of the blanketâ,â Mycroft spoke softly, almost a whisper, as if recollecting something forgotten.
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