"Mr. Watson. Mr. Holmes." He said, nodding in greeting to them both. "If you three would like to follow me into my office, I think we have some things to talk about." His tone, like his look, were stern and no nonsense. He wasn't a cruel man, but he was very much about rule and order .

He let them in first. "Please. Have a seat. " There were three seats on one side of the huge mahogany desk. He waited until they sat, then closed the door, went to his desk, and sat down, resting his hands on his chin.

"Well, young man." He said to William. "Care to explain yourself? You seem to be quite good at starting fights. This is something I can cannot condone, and if you cannot keep your temper to yourself, then you will have to find another establishment to continue your education."