The book of my enemy has been remaindered: Chapter 3

Fanfic Title: The Book of My Enemy has Been Remaindered (Pt. 3 of 7)
Author's Name:leone
Rating: G
Pairings (if any): None
Summary: When Jefferson Poole discovers that his bookshop has been mysteriously rearranged, he goes to Sherlock Holmes for assistance. In the process, he draws a hitherto undrawn conclusion about the relationship between Holmes and Watson.
Warnings: A disorganized bookshop
Author's Notes: This story is not Watson-bashing. If it seems that way, I have done something wrong. Also, the title comes from Clive James's brilliant poem of the same name.
Word Count: 1802
Previous Chapters: Chapter 1; Chapter 2

Chapter 3

( In which the bookshop’s cat takes refuge among some metaphysicists, Dr Watson discovers some footsteps, an estimate is discovered to be inaccurate, and Mr Poole gets an idea. )