Inspector Lestrade had nothing physical to particularly define him, which worked to his advantage when he was searching for suspects. He could be in a public house and would disappear amongst the throng until it was time to make the arrest. Watson’s descriptions of Lestrade impersonating various animals were not entirely accurate and was more a reflection of the man’s internal attributes. Which is indeed more important – I am only too aware how an attractive face can conceal the horrors beneath, or vice versa.
No, what was particularly interesting about Lestrade was how he related to Watson. It was clear from the start there was an attraction between them, but Lestrade was married, they were both upright gentlemen, and the deep love between Watson and Miss Morstan, once they had met, was completely genuine. But later, when they were both widowers, the possibility of sharing lodgings was not unreasonable, and once I had found somewhere suitable for them not far from Baker Street, I was keen to encourage them to move in. It was an excellent solution all round.
Holmes on Lestrade
Date: 2018-06-18 03:45 pm (UTC)No, what was particularly interesting about Lestrade was how he related to Watson. It was clear from the start there was an attraction between them, but Lestrade was married, they were both upright gentlemen, and the deep love between Watson and Miss Morstan, once they had met, was completely genuine. But later, when they were both widowers, the possibility of sharing lodgings was not unreasonable, and once I had found somewhere suitable for them not far from Baker Street, I was keen to encourage them to move in. It was an excellent solution all round.