- Dr. Joan Watson: [entering the brownstone] I thought we got benched. What is all this?
- Sherlock Holmes: Well, that depends.
- Dr. Joan Watson: On?
- Sherlock Holmes: On how you feel about being made an accessory after the fact.
- Mr. Morland Holmes: I don't know how long I'll be in New York, but the offer is a standing one. Quite simple for me to reverse your status with the police. If that's what you and Miss Watson want.
- Sherlock Holmes: Well, I can't speak for her.
- Mr. Morland Holmes: Of course not. I'm hoping you will introduce us so I can extend the same offer myself. And I want to thank her. She saved my son's life.