There was a brisk northern wind, heavy and wet with the salt of the sea, and he felt, as he turned his face to it, fresh life and strength surging in his blood and bracing his limbs.

My business is that of every other good citizen - to uphold the law.

Any truth is better than indefinite doubt.

The setting is a worthy one, if the devil did desire to have a hand in the affairs of men.

I felt Holmes's hand steal into mine and give me a reassuring shake. - Watson

No man burdens his mind with small matters unless he has some very good reason for doing so.

You know my methods. Apply them.