"I don't have friends... Just one."
"I'm lost without my Boswell."
“When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.”
“You have a grand gift for silence, Watson. It makes you quite invaluable as a companion.”
“Watson. Come at once if convenient. If inconvenient, come all the same.”
“The game is afoot.”
“You're not hurt, Watson? For God's sake, say that you are not hurt!"
It was worth a wound -- it was worth many wounds -- to know the depth of loyalty and love which lay behind that cold mask. The clear, hard eyes were dimmed for a moment, and the firm lips were shaking. For the one and only time I caught a glimpse of a great heart as well as of a great brain. All my years of humble but single-minded service culminated in that moment of revelation.”
“There is nothing more to be said or to be done tonight, so hand me over my violin and let us try to forget for half an hour the miserable weather and the still more miserable ways of our fellowmen.”
“Come, Watson, come!" he cried. The game is afoot.”
“I get in the dumps at times, and don't open my mouth for days on end. You must not think I am sulky when I do that. Just let me alone, and I'll soon be right.”


