The good Watson had at that time deserted me for a wife, the only selfish action I can recall in our association. I was alone.

A dog reflects the family life. Whoever saw a frisky dog in a gloomy family, or a sad dog in a happy one? Snarling people have snarling dogs, dangerous people have dangerous ones.

I have seen too much not to know that the impression of a woman may be more valuable than the conclusion of an analytical reasoner.

Some people's affability is more deadly than the violence of coarser souls.

That which is clearly known hath less terror than that which is but hinted at and guessed.

By the way, Doctor, I shall want your cooperation.' 'I shall be delighted.' 'You don't mind breaking the law?' 'Not in the least.' 'Nor running a chance of arrest?' 'Not in a good cause.' 'Oh, the cause is excellent!' 'Then I am your man.' 'I was sure that I might rely on you.

The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor