A series of arsons throughout the city had all London aghast. Inspector Hopkins of the Yard believed they held a common thread and he came to our Baker Street rooms one evening to consult with Holmes.<\/p>\n
Hopkins withdrew from his jacket pocket a sheet of folded paper and passed it to Holmes. “This was found at the site of the latest outrage,” said he.<\/p>\n
Holmes read the missive quickly then handed it to me.<\/p>\n
Imagine a world without fractions, it read.<\/p>\n
“Is it not obvious, Hopkins? Fraction’s Imports, along the Thames. The next target.”<\/p>\n
“Bravo!” I exclaimed.<\/p>\n
“Simplicity itself, Watson.”<\/p>\n
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