Cutely notes all gayness in Hound of the Baskervilles

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Transcribing each quote since they're hard to read (all highlights were done with my phone's photo editor, a double highlight means it is of extra importance. double highlights are represented with {brackets} around the phrase) 1. ""I am bound to say that in all the accounts which you have been so good as to give of my own small achievements you have {habitually underrated your own abilities.} It may be that you yourself are not luminous, but you are {a conductor of light.} Some people without possessing genius have a remarkable power of stimulating it. I confess, my dear fellow, that I am very much in your debt." He had never said as much before, and I must admit that his words gave me a {keen pleasure,} for I had often been piqued by his indifference to my admiration and to the attempts which I had made {to give publicity to his methods.} {I was proud, too,} to think that I had so far {mastered his system as to apply it in a way which earned his approval.}" Notes: First, it is important to note that Holmes has NO idea how to give a compliment. even still, complimenting someone by telling them they are a "conductor of light" is. something! Watson's reaction is also of note, because he states that Homes had "never said as much before" and was evidently very happy. The fact that he has been trying to "give publicity to [Holmes'] methods" implies that he is writing about Holmes in order to make people see how smart he is. 2. ""Caught a cold, Watson?" said he. "No, it's this poisonous atmosphere." "I suppose it /is/ pretty thick, now that you mention it." "Thick! It is intolerable." "Open the window, then! You have been at your club all day, I perceive." "My dear Holmes!" "Am I right?" "Certainly, but how-?" {He laughed at my bewildered expression.} There is a {delightful freshness} about you, Watson, which makes it {a pleasure to exercise any small powers which I possess at your expense.}" Notes: generally very good quotes for establishing the dynamic between Holmes and Watson. They have silly banter! Homes taking great joy in making Watson indignant or surprised like this is a consistent thing throughout the book. Also, "delightful freshness"????? Holmes. Holmes. 3. ""Shall I run on and stop them?" {"Not for the world,} my dear Watson, {I am perfectly satisfied with your company if you will tolerate mine.} Our friends are wise, for it is certainly a very fine morning for a walk."" Notes: I know there was tactical reasons for this, but "not for the world" is a strong way to put "we don't need to catch up to them". especially followed by Holmes telling Watson that he is "perfectly satisfied with [Watson's] company". a tad gay, is it not? 4. ""Watson, Watson, if you are an honest man {you will record this also and set it against my successes!}"" Notes: implies that Holmes has reason to believe Watson would glaze over this and does not want to seem flawless 5. ""My dear Watson, clumsy as I have been, you surely did not seriously imagine that I neglected to get the number? No. 2704 is our man. But that is no use to us for the moment." {"I fail to see how you could have done more."}" Notes: while Holmes is berating himself over letting a man get away, Watson does not understand how Homes could've possibly done more. and I guess that's basically what it says, but it almost seems as if Watson is trying to tell Holmes "no, it's ok" 6. ""Whom would you recommend, then?" {Holmes laid his hand upon my arm.} "If my friend would undertake it {there is no man who is better worth having at you side} when you are in a tight place. {No one can say so more confidently than I."} The proposition took me completely by surprise..." Notes: self explanatory. Holmes thinks there is no one better to have with you than Watson. 7. ""The promise of adventure had always a fascination for me, {and I was complimented by the words of Holmes}..." Notes: Also self explanatory 8. ""About sending you. It's an ugly business, Watson, an ugly, dangerous business, and the more see of it the less I like it. Yes, my dear fellow, you may laugh, {but I give you my word that I shall be very glad to have you back safe and sound in Baker Street once more."}" Notes: how do I even talk about the things this quote makes me feel. aghhjhdjhjdf. it also feels self explanatory. (screams in the background) 9. "I imagined what my feelings would be if I had to return to you and to confess some misfortune had occurred through my disregard for your instructions. {I assure you my cheeks flushed at the very thought.}" Notes: Implies that Watson thinks of Holmes' feelings on his performance with the case as a motivator to keep going with it 10. "{Congratulate me, my dear Holmes, and tell me that I have not disappointed you as an agent- that you do not regret the confidence which you showed in me when you sent me down.}" Notes: I?? I can't even. Watson, tell me how this is supposed to be a normal thing to say 11. "Holmes would not listen to such fancies." CONT BELOW