The Mind Creative DECEMBER 2013 | Page 45

The Mind Creative DEC 2013 THE MYSTERY By Tom Ford “You needn’t look so smug, Watson.” “Sorry, Holmes. It’s just that I believe that you are finally stumped. You’ll never unravel this crime.” Holmes stood up and gestured emphatically with the stem of his pipe. “I am afraid you are wrong. I know who killed Mrs. Worthington.” “Incredible! No clues! No witnesses! Who did it?” “I did, Watson.” ACCIDENTS By Mark Cohen Reginald Cooke had buried three wives before he married Cecile Northwood. “Tragic accidents,” he told her. “How sad,” replied Cecile. “Were they… wealthy?” “And beautiful,” said Reginald. They honeymooned in the Alps. Later, Cecile told her new husband, “You know, darling, my first husband died in a tragic mountaineering accident.” “How sad,” replied Justin Marlow. 45