It is one of few cases in which Holmes' deductions are not correct, something he acknowledges and uses to humble himself:
The Adventure of the Yellow Face reveals an aspect of Holmes’ character that the reader rarely sees: the possibility of him reaching the wrong conclusion. He requires constant occupation and shows irritable and impatient behaviour when he is not challenged. His reasonable thinking does not, however, extend to his lifestyle which is a unique combination of puritan and decadent - Watson remarks that "his diet was usually of the sparest, and his habits were simple to the verge of austerity save for the occasional use of cocaine". Furthermore, he is a skilled fighter and able to perform feats of physical strength that his "thin" frame does not suggest. He is extremely educated in areas he deems relevant to his work, most prominently chemistry (Watson describes his knowledge in this subject as "profound") and forensic science, while simultaneously remaining intentionally ignorant about subjects he cannot utilise. This he employs in service of the clients that visit him in his flat in London, regardless of their status and ability to pay him. He has a gift for logical thinking and exhibits an unusual power of deduction. Sherlock Holmes is a self-proclaimed consulting detective.
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