According to A.C. Doyle, what profession did Sherlock Holmes take up when he retired?

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In 1903, he retired to the Sussex Downs, where he engaged in beekeeping. http://www.holmesonscreen.com/Holmes.htm May 18 06, 5:42 AM

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