"How do you know it was Professor Moriarty who placed the notice, Mr Holmes?
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"How do you know it was Professor Moriarty who placed the notice, Mr Holmes? Anyone could have used the alias John #Mastodon. The #Fediverse Times is free and doesn't record personal details."
"Come now, Doctor Watson. A notice that lodgings are available at 221B Baker Street? Only my nemesis would commission this veiled threat that I must flee or die. Surely with a hefty donation, for the FT has no proper income, nor a wealthy patron."
"That is mere speculation. I have used the alias John Mastodon myself!"
"I know, Watson. You did so last week, posting medical advice. You misquoted me as saying, 'Elementary, my darling Winston'. You should know better."
A knock on the door interrupted them, and the landlady Mrs Hudson entered.
"It was I who posted the notice, Mr Holmes. I knew the name Mastodon would draw your attention. You are months behind on the rent. If you cannot pay, you will have to go."
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