return to previous page| To celebrate the occasion of their retirement, 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 Watson. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." "I see millions and millions of stars," Watson replied. "What does that tell you?" Holmes inquired. 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 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 was silent for a few moments, then spoke. "Watson, you idiot. Some bastard has stolen our tent." |