ELEMENTARY MY DEAR WATSON
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal and a bottle of
wine they lay down for the night, and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes awoke and
nudged his faithful 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?" says Holmes.
Watson pondered for a minute. "Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of
galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, I observe that Saturn is in
Leo. Horologically, I deduce that the time is approximately a quarter past three.
Theologically, I can see that God is all powerful and that we are small and insignificant.
Meteorologically, I suspect that we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. What does it tell
you Holmes?"
Holmes was silent for a minute, then spoke. "Watson, you idiot. Someone has stolen
our tent."