Sunday, October 1, 2023

Lines for Sherlock and Watson

(Interior, evening.)

SHERLOCK: Watson ...

WATSON: Yes, Holmes?

SHERLOCK: There's something I've been meaning to tell you about myself.

WATSON: Indeed, Holmes?

SHERLOCK: (Sighing) It's just that we've been close associates for so many years, and I'm ashamed to say, I never had the nerve to bring it up.

WATSON: What is it, Holmes?

SHERLOCK: Attend to me, Watson.

WATSON: I'm all ears, Holmes.

SHERLOCK: It's just that ... my name is pronounced "Homes," with a silent L.

(long silence)

SHERLOCK: Well? Watson?

WATSON: You think you know a man ...

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