“Puerile as such an exercise may seem” [STUD]. In "The Yellow Face, " Watson tells us "Sherlock Holmes a man who seldom took exercise for exercise’s sake, " yet we know he had some athletic pursuits. More on that in a moment. But first: what do we ...
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“Puerile as such an exercise may seem” [STUD]

In "The Yellow Face," Watson tells us "Sherlock Holmes a man who seldom took exercise for exercise’s sake," yet we know he had some athletic pursuits. More on that in a moment.

But first: what do we know about the exercise habits of others in the Canon?

There were some clients or minor characters who regularly took exercise. Among them:
  • Violet Smith was an ardent cyclist: "Yes, I bicycle a good deal, Mr. Holmes." [SOLI]
  • Fitzroy McPherson...

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“I eagerly hailed the little mystery” [STUD]

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“Important issues might hang upon our journey.” [SIGN]


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“her wits turned at the singing” [HOUN]

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