England is still cold in winter; London today is yet more crowded. I long for a fireplace 120 years old. At least there is still ship’s. 07:13 AM December 21, 2007

As for modern scions of the family; there are none. I examine old photographs: Mycroft’s funeral procession, obviously funded by the crown. 08:24 AM December 22, 2007

A dreary business to track down the correct Watsons. Why could he not have had a less common Christian name? Or his wives for that matter? 02:26 AM December 23, 2007

Thrown out of the Metropolitan Archives at 3 o’clock in the morning. My friend left no issue. Walking the streets, observing the night life. 03:54 AM December 24, 2007

The caroling starts in earnest. Futilely seeking quiet by turning up the heating fan. If only I had been playing my violin that fateful day. 08:21 PM December 24, 2007

I smile at Watson’s recounting of the Horner-Ryder affair, otherwise known as “The Blue Carbuncle”. Good night, my friend. Tomorrow, a case. 03:23 AM December 26, 2007

“The Blue Carbuncle” is available online in various locations; one such is http://www.mysterynet.com/C… 03:25 AM December 26, 2007

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