“Doctor, I shall require all your courage and alertness.”
“I shall be delighted!”
“Thank you!” said Holmes. “Thank you!” and as he turned away, it seemed to me that he was more nearly moved by the softer human emotions than I had ever seen him.
The Adventure of the Six Napoleons
Sherlock Holmes and I surveyed this curt announcement and the rueful face behind it, until the comical side of the affair so completely overtopped every other consideration that we both burst into a roar of laughter.
— The Red-Headed League
The Hound of the Baskervilles (1988)//The Hounds of Baskerville (2012)
requested by ramblingruminations :) sorry if it’s a bit confusing, it worked better in my head, lol
The traditional decorating of the christmas tree chemistry equipment. I love how pleased he is with himself :D
