Sherlock Holmes

The guests were dancing.

By Jove, Holmes, have you ever seen anyone more attractive than our host's wife?

I must say that Lady Ashley is really the finest type of English beauty.

Sometimes, Watson, I envy the directness of your mind.

What do you mean?

When you look at a beautiful woman, you see only beauty.

Well, what on earth would you expect me to see?

In the case of Lady Ashley, my dear fellow, I notice her elderly husband, her many gallant admirers, and I think, what a motive for murder.

Oh, really, Holmes?

Very much indeed, Lady Ashley.

During the time we're in Paris, Monsieur Merivaux, I've been promising myself the pleasure of a visit to your famous music shop.

You should be honored, Monsieur Holmes.

I've heard, of course, that you play the violin.

Nearly as the veriest amateur.

Incidentally, I'm looking forward eagerly to hearing Monsieur Drenko play this evening, Lady Ashley.

I was unfortunately out of London during the only recital he gave this season.

He's...

A great artist?

Yes, he comes from one of those little countries down the right-hand corner of the map, doesn't he?

I always heard the fellow's a bit of a bounder.