The judge who was missing his law books,
called on Sherlock to solve the case.
Holmes carefully looked for any clues
as he searched all over the place.
"It's elementary, my dear Watson,
the easiest case that I ever saw,
his book weren't stolen, His Honor, the judge
has simply laid down the law."
For Deborah's Catch Phrase ContestMy catch phrase is: Elementary my dear Watson.
often played as a buffoon
friend of famous detective
began own medical practice
elementary my dear Watson
Tribute To Holme's
And Dr. Watson
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