Dr. Holmes: “Take a wire down, like a good fellow. ‘Will examine your case with pleasure.’”Watson: “Your case!”Dr. Homes: “We must not let him think this agency is a home for the weak-minded. Of course it is his case.” How does Watson feel in this passage? How do you know?

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Revolt · Accepted Answer

Watson feels surprised and possibly offended. You can tell because he repeats Holmes’s words—“Your case!”—which shows disbelief and irritation at the way Holmes refers to the client.

Science - Electronics: Plasma vs. LCD Televisions — Cumulative exam

Dr. Holmes: “Take a wire down, like a good fellow. ‘Will examine your case with pleasure.’”Watson: “Your case!”Dr. Homes: “We must not let him think this agency is a home for the weak-minded. Of course it is his case.” How does Watson feel in this passage? How do you know?

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