The Yashow case is elementary, Watson

I could tell that Holmes was preoccupied. His toast remained unbuttered and the marmalade spoon was still clean.

"I can tell you Watson, this is a most confounded situation," he said.

I took advantage of the undisturbed toast rack, grabbed a triangle, sliced the butter and smothered the toast with it and marmalade. Breakfast was important, regardless of the severity of the circumstances.