Watson's smile faded, as he tried to think how to answer that question. "I see him little," he admitted. "He... he did know of Holmes and I, and he seemed to approve and accept it, miraculously, but... well, he is not an effusive or demonstrative person. I find him difficult to read at any time. I can only presume he grieves."

He turned his glass in his hands, rather thoughtfully. "He has been sympathetic," he said. "I don't ask more of him than that."