Sherlock Holmes and Di. Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal and a bottle of wine. they lay down for a good night’s sleep.

 Some hours later, Holmes awoke and nudged his old, faithful friend. “Watson. look up and tell me what you see.”

Watson replied. I see millions and millions of shining stars.”

And what does that tell you/” Holmes asked.

Watson pondered for a minute or two. “Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions upon billions of planets. Astrologically, I observe that Saturn is in Leo. Horologically, I deduce that the time is about a quarter past 3. 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 for our hike. Why, what does it tell you?”

Now, Holmes was quiet for a minute or two, then spoke: “someone has stolen our tent!

(Case solved, again)

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