He was a newcomer and 'hence' [='consequently, therefore'] had no close friends here.
The company lost a great deal of money. 'Hence', the CEO was asked to resign.
He knew he could not win the election—'hence' his decision to withdraw.
(..) you could just phone me. On my phone. When one is avoiding the attention of Sherlock Holmes, one learns to be discreet, hence this place. Your leg must be hurting you. Sit down. I don't want to sit down. You don't seem very afraid. You don't seem very frightening. (..)2010 TvShow: Sherlock Title: A Study in Pink Season: 1 Episode 1