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“No, the events which I am about to describe were simply too monstrous, too shocking to appear in print. They still are. It is no exaggeration to suggest that they would tear apart the entire fabric of society and, particularly at a time of war, this is something I cannot risk.”

Danger England Murder Police London Holmes Watson Sherlock Holmes Sherlock John Watson Mycroft Holmes Victorian London Lestrade Mycroft

Book:The House of Silk

Source: The House of Silk

“I really don’t know what to think, Mr Holmes,’ Lestrade muttered. ‘Well, that’s nothing new.”

Humor Sherlock Holmes Dry Humor Lestrade

Author:Anthony Horowitz

“I find it hard enough to tackle facts, Holmes, without flying away after theories and fancies." "You are right," said Holmes demurely: "you do find it very hard to tackle the facts.”

Holmes Watson Deduction Lestrade Tackle Facts

Author:Arthur Conan Doyle

“My friend opened a small box which Lestrade had produced. Inside lay a beautiful silver cigarette case monogrammed with Holmes's initials, underneath which ran the words, "With the Respects of Scotland Yard, November 1888." Sherlock Holmes sat with his lips parted, but no sound emerged. "Thank you," he managed at length.”

Friendship Pride Sherlock Holmes Lestrade

Book:Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson

Source: Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson