My friend had stared out of the open window for a long time. When he turned his gaze back into the room, he seemed disoriented. Remind me, Watson, will you, why are we here?
Oh Holmes, to help Lestrade of course, he called us in. The Duke of Hensbach-Oxholm was found seated at the Viscount's desk, his throat cut by ...
Ah, yes, the Duke. Well, the case has solved itself, hasn't it, Watson, it's perfectly plain. Tell Lestrade that we shan't be able to assist him. He'll notice the empty ashtray eventually.