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Article: Element-ary, My Dear Watson!(periodic system)(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- The Evening Standard (London, England)
- Article date:
- November 1, 2000
- Author:
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Sherlock Jones sat sipping soda in his Baker Street office. His friend, Watson Crick, appeared at the door. He looked sad.
"What's up, Watson?" asked Sherlock.
"My Uncle Barry died," said Watson. "I've just come from the reading of the will."
"I'm so sorry," said Sherlock. "Say, wasn't he the famous chemist who made a mint in the semiconductor business?"
"That's right," reported Watson. "Most of his estate goes to my cousins, Flo, Frank, and Ruth." Watson wrinkled his brow. "I got something, too, but I can't figure out what it is. Perhaps you could help. Here's a photocopy of the will's relevant parts."
Setting aside his ...