Holmes Vs. Watson

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Sherlock Holmes and John Watson are two partners in mystery, and when together the two are unstoppable. They rank next to Frodo and Sam, and Harry and Ron, who are also perfect pairs. In each pair, there is a special bond that cannot be broken. All of the fictional friends go on adventures together, and in the end save the world, or town, as they know it. Friendship is a matter of trust and loyalty. Sherlock Holmes and Watson strongly display that trust in their work. During The Hound of the Baskervilles, both men are needed to solve the gruesome case. Some things are missed by Holmes and found by Watson, others vice versa. They can always count on the other person to drop everything to help. Both men trust each other greatly and can not

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