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RW Double Drabble 2.0.105 | viewpoint in a cozy mystery that includes smoke and a magic clock

Double Drabbles are tiny tales of just 200 words. This one had to include the word “viewpoint” together with some mention of smoke and a magic clock and be set in a “cozy mystery.”

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“There you are, Doctor. Dragging your feet again, I see.”

“From your viewpoint, Holmes. I was actually engaged with Mrs. Hudson for a spell. It appears she’s lost her best hand-knitted, Royal Albert pattern tea cozy. Fears it may have been stolen, she says. And from your demeanor this morning, I surmise you missed your cocaine last night, eh?”

“Cease your imprecations, McDrabble. I had a pleasant evening with Bach and my violin.”

“Glad I was at the club and spared the screeching,” whispered McDrabble under his breath.”

“What’s that you say?”

“Enough of this peaching, Holmes. What’s afoot?”

“Well, I’ve solved the cozy mystery. Just a quarter pipeful. Silly woman wore it on her head to church, mistaking it for her woolen cap. It’s back where…