1 June 2012
Sherlock Holmes had decided to play Much to Dr. Watson's obvious dismay "Holmes, you really should be solving this riddle Instead of scratching away at that fiddle The police can't solve this conundrum So to you, for help, they come" The great detective then laid down his bow Said, "Watson, there's something that you should know I know you reckon I'm rather smart And that deduction is somewhat an art But I am really not all that clever I'm a regular guy, my real name is Trevor 221b is only a rental The fact that we live here is coincidental I know to you it's a matter of pride But I couldn't crack these mysteries if I tried From looking at case files, I should be barred In fact, I'll leave it all to Lestrade" The doctor said, "Mycroft, is he but a sham?" "Yes, just an actor I found in East Ham" With that revelation, Holmes lit up his pipe And with his kerchief gave the mouthpiece a wipe
Watson couldn't believe his ears His greatest friend for all these years Stood faithfully by as Holmes built up his fame And now knew Sherlock by a different name "Well now, old boy, if this is the way It's going to be for us from today I'll do the detecting if you don't mind Your latest case was easy to unwind You thought that the Duchess had done the deed But she was out riding her favourite steed You got it so wrong, I don't mean to be cruel But it was the butler, you brainless fool" Holmes just stood there with a blank face It seems he had been put in his place "Sherlock Watson, well I never" "Elementary, my dear Trevor..."
Sherlock • Opuss № I