[ And for his part, Sholmes always appreciates an audience so receptive to his theatrics. ]

I did, indeed. I must say, it was a lovely time. More flowers than I've ever seen in my entire life! They wrought utter havoc on my delicate sinuses!

[ The name and the honorific don't go unnoticed, and as he pokes through sewing notions, he asks: ] You come from the Empire of Japan, Miss Yashiro? I have several dear friends from the country. No doubt you'll run into them before long.