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{ASSM} The Perversion of Lady Jane Grey - a first case for
Detective Ned Holmes (Chapter one of several) [Yotna El'toub]

                (SF[Steampunk],FF,MF,MC, caution)

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WARNING: This story will contain situations and explicit language
of an adult nature and should be read only by those of a legal
age to do so. If you are a minor or object to stories of an adult
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Please note and understand the content codes for this story. The
characters portrayed in this story are just that, characters in
my story. Any similarities to real people are purely coincidental
and unintentional. The characters and situations portrayed are
pure fantasy; the author is keen to state that in reality adult
sexuality should remain only in the adult world.

Please do not allow or cause this story to fall in to the hands
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Summary:

Ned Holmes is the younger and less well-heeled cousin of a
certain well known detective. He will take on 'unsavoury' cases,
and at long last Sherlock has passed on a valued client. Ned is
summoned to the London home of Sir Richard Grey by his eldest
daughter Lady Helena. As he travels there with his faithful
retainer Brighton Hove he considers the case. It appears that
young Lady Jane has fallen in with a roguish scientist. But why
in the devils name should that be so unsavoury? What are his
specialised services needed for? All will become clear, dear
reader...


Case File One: The Perversion of Lady Jane Grey.

Holmes gazed out of the window of the hansom cab, but his usually
acute senses failed him. Oh, he could hear the stomping of the
horses  hooves on the cobbled street clearly enough; but even his
keen eyes failed to penetrate the swirling fog. "Have we far to
go driver?" Ned called.

"We are nearly there sir, despite this dashed awful weather!"
Came the less than cheery reply.

"God alone knows how he can tell Holmes, I can't see my hand in
front of my face." Barked Brighton.

"He knows these streets well old chap, I expect it's inbred in
cabbies."

"Indeed, I was amazed he could find us though. I doubt if he has
much need to go to Whitechapel." Brighton mused.

"My dear fellow, of course he will. Don't tell me you have failed
to notice the number of gentry that visit the area for, well -
entertainment."

"Of course I have Holmes, I have eyes. I just don't like to
consider it. Repugnant business if you ask me."

"Ah, those maiden Aunt's of yours, they educated you so well. In
some respects. But this now is our business, Hove old chap. Our
bread and butter so to speak."

"I'm not sure I approve of it Holmes, I mean if these cases are
too 'tainted' for Sherlock, why should we get involved?"

"Let me ask you a couple of questions Brighton. Firstly do you
like to eat, and secondly do you like our lodgings?"

"The answer in the first instance is yes, but of course in the
second ,no."

"Precisely, as would have been my reply. These cases will fill
our plates, and improve our circumstances. Surely that is more
important than any 'taint'". Holmes grinned.

"You make a good case, but I will never like it. Not my kind of
game, not my kind at all."

"Ah well, the debate is over my friend," said Holmes tapping on
the carriage door with the stem of his still warm pipe, "we are
here. Now do we take this commission?"

Brighton bent forward and eyed the columns before the substantive
house with awe. "I expect we do Holmes, I expect we do."

"Stout chap! Now let us go see what adventure awaits us."


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The butler escorted the detectives to the study, and there he
asked them to wait on his mistress. For a couple of minutes the
young men stood admiring their sumptuous surroundings. Neither of
them felt out of place, for although they were not too well
heeled at present, both of them had received a privileged
upbringing. Upon leaving the army neither of them felt obliged to
return home, rather they decided they would strike out on their
own behalf.

It had been a rocky path so far, life was not as easy as they had
imagined. Home life and indeed even the army had been a sheltered
existence. The streets of London offered little in the way of
shelter or if one was really unfortunate, existence. Holmes and
Brighton, his ex-batman, ended up in a run down boarding house in
the east end. Here they languished, until today, hoping for good
fortune.

The door was opened and a regal, beautiful young woman swept into
the room, she smiled briefly before taking a seat. "Please
gentlemen, pray be seated."

"Thank you Lady Helena, please inform us of your concerns for
your sister and tell us how we may assist you?" asked Holmes.

"Please understand Mr Holmes that this is a very delicate and
difficult matter. It could ruin my sister's, indeed my very
families reputation were it to be come common knowledge."

"Lady Helena, you and Sir Richard are assured of our discretion."

"Sir Richard! No, no, my father knows nothing of this, and nor
must he. You must guarantee me. I need your agreement to this,
both of you."

Holmes hesitated for a long moment, this was unanticipated. He
had assumed he would be working for Sir Richard *with* his
knowledge. Ned felt both Helena's and Brighton's eyes on him.
Finally he nodded and spoke. "We shall do this, if we have your
personal assurance it is essential."

"Thank you sir, you are indeed most kind. As my tale unfolds you
will understand the need for secrecy, this scandal would kill my
parents. My Mother is far from well, and without her Father
would..." Helena's voice faltered, and her head slumped towards
her bosom.

"Lady Helena do not despair, Brighton and I will work tirelessly
to prevent such a circumstance."

"Thank you, Mr Holmes, you are most kind, and I am quite sure of
your diligence," Helena shuddered, " now let me tell you the
saddest of stories."

Holmes and Hove sat in silence, and respectfully waited for the
distressed young woman to begin.


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To be continued...


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Foot Notes (C) Yotna El'toub January 2006
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