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Written for the January prompt: license.

In the many years of my association with Sherlock Holmes I had seen and been fooled by many of his disguises. Once assumed, his commitment to any role was complete and sometimes carried to excess, though the outcome usually forgave whatever methods were used. However, his latest escapade provoked not only my temper but professional pride. I therefore took up my pen and later delivered my ultimatum:

"You must use whatever methods will defeat your opponent. As your friend and physician, I claim the same right should there be any threats real or presumed to your life again.

Signed,

Norbury."