Elementary, My Dear Watson …

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal and a bottle of wine, they laid down and went to sleep. Hours later, Holmes awoke and nudged his friend. “Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see.”

Watson replied, “I see millions and millions of stars”. “What does that tell you?” Holmes asked. Watson pondered. “Astronomically, it tells me there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, I observe Saturn is in Leo. Horologically, I deduce that the time is approximately quarter past three. Theologically, I can see that God is all powerful and we are small and insignificant. Meteorologically, I suspect we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. What does it tell you?”

Holmes was silent for a minute, then spoke. “Watson, someone has stolen our tent.”


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