OPIUM

"I hope you know the truly horrifying effects of drugs now, Holmes"

"After seeing your friend? Yes, his is a sorry plight."

"Perhaps, you should learn the same thing about cocaine."

"Admirable strategy, Doctor, but I fear that it will not work. Cocaine is not as half as …"

"Holmes, all drugs are dangerous."

"Perhaps you would prefer that I took to opium…?"

"Holmes, please. I would not like to have to get up at ungodly hours to fetch you from god forsaken opium dens all over the city.

"Touché, Watson."

As I am leaving, I see him give a quizzical glance at me, then gently raise his glass.