Classics, minus the confusion.
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Original
Mr. Sherlock Holmes, who was usually very late in the mornings, save upon those not infrequent occasions when he was up all night, was seated at the breakfast table.
Plain English
Mr. Sherlock Holmes, who usually slept late unless he had been up all night, was sitting at the breakfast table.