The Adventure of the Dying Detective - a Sherlock Holmes Short Story

I am somewhat exhausted; I wonder how a battery feels when it pours electricity into a non-conductor?

The best way of successfully acting a part is to be it.

Because it is my desire. Is that not enough?" [Sherlock Holmes on his raison d'être.]

Indeed, I cannot think why the whole bed of the ocean is not one solid mass of oysters, so prolific the creatures seem. Ah, I am wandering! Strange how the brain controls the brain! What was I saying, Watson?

Shall the world, then, be overrun by oysters?

Don't forget, Watson. You won't fail me. You never did fail me. No doubt there are natural enemies which limit the increase of the creatures. You and I, Watson, we have done our part. Shall the world, then, be overrun by oysters? No, no; horrible! You'll convey all that is in your mind.

Now, Watson," said he. "Have you any change in your pocket?" "Yes." "Any silver?" "A good deal." "How many half-crowns?" "I have five." "Ah, too few! Too few! How very unfortunate, Watson! However, such as they are you can put them in your watchpocket. And all the rest of your money in your left trouser pocket. Thank you. It will balance you so much better like that.

A sick man is but a child, and so I will treat you.

Ah, I am wandering! Strange how the brain controls the brain! What was I saying, Watson?