Holmes has been summonsed to the bedroom of a guest, Rose Wilson. His original unease is settled when he finds he is there to solve the case of some stolen dresses. Nobody saw the thief but some important clues have been left behind.

Holmes: So you came back to your room and found that your dresses had been stolen?

Rose: That's right. They were so expensive and I looked stunning in them. I'm so upset.

Holmes: Well our thief kindly left some clues behind for us. Look here Watson. Do you see? Cigarette ash and these strands of long blonde hair, neither of which could have come from the room's occupant, Rose Wilson.

Rose: But I have blonde hair!

Holmes: Ha! Now come come Miss Wilson. Even a child could clearly see that your hair is dyed. These are strands of natural blonde hair.

Watson: Well bless me Holmes. Do we have enough evidence to catch the thief?

Holmes: You know Watson, I rather think we do.