'Do you know, Holmes and I only met because a friend suggested we share the rent on these rooms?' He chuckled. 'A fortuitous chance indeed!' Guy looked around doubtfully, noting the well-used furniture, the faded, smoke-blurred wallpaper. He said nothing. He was unable to imagine a state in which such rooms would be considered attractive enough to pay rent for. Clearly his turfy gentleman was less of a catch than he'd allowed himself to believe.

