#wait for it...

To Baker Street there comes a post Who's sender must be diagnosed The clues out are squeezed And Sherlock's so pleased That Watson's done better than most.

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The client comes in for a visit Wearing a mask - that's not cricket! He won't say who he is (The mystery increases) But Holmes shows he knows in a minute.

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"The evidence has me convinced That you are Bohemia's Prince. Now tell us the truth!" Demanded the sleuth, "Your presence some scandal now hints."

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Thus Sherlock the Prince did astound Who then threw his mask on the ground. "I'm soon to be wed To a princess" he said "Before at last I can be crowned."

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"The maiden's modest sensitivity Could prove a distinct liability I sowed some wild oats In my youth" the Prince boasts "Divorce is a real possibility."

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"I ran 'round with an 'adventuress' Irene Adler (who knew how to dress!) I certainly had fun But I might be undone Now that she's proved treacherous!"

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Holmes listened to the Prince's sad tale "Does the woman then threaten blackmail? In case she tries it You can just deny it Her infamous scheme would then fail."

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"I cannot deny I was with her, There's the small matter of a picture…" The Prince cleared his throat And hastened to note, "'Twas under the spell of some liquor."

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"I see that your Majesty's aggrieved "This evidence must be retrieved." Holmes mind quickly whirled "Her home must be burgled, And then she will not be believed."

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Then the Prince his fears cast aside (He certainly looked gratified) When he bid them adieu Holmes knew what to do "This calls for a clever disguise!"

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Holmes dressed like a groom to go spy Her habits and haunts to descry It made him quite happy Her coachman was chatty Since info like that you can't buy.

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She meets every day with a lawyer (There's nobody else that calls on her) "But what does it mean?" He said, eyes a-gleam "Is he the plot-master, and not her?" -=<+>=- "No matter whose wits I must match I must make a plan with dispatch I'll need your help Watson If danger you'd not shun For a counter-plot now I must hatch." -=<+>=- He thought as he puffed on his pipe Of how best the photo to swipe "I've got it!" he said "She'll show me instead And Watson we must strike tonight!"

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