《福尔摩斯探案集·铜山毛榉案》第13节
“But the money, Mr. Holmes, the money!” “Well, yes, of course the pay is good—too good. That is what makes me uneasy. Why should they give you £ 120 a year, when they could have their pick for £ 40? There must be some strong reason behind.” “I thought that if I told you the circumstances you would understand afterwards if I wanted your help. I should feel so much stronger if I felt that you were at the back of me.” “Oh, you may carry that feeling away with you. I assure you that your little problem promises to be the most interesting which has come my way for some months. There is something distinctly novel about some of the features. If you should find yourself in doubt or in danger—” “Danger! What danger do you foresee?” Holmes shook his head gravely. “It would cease to be a danger if we could define it,” said he. “But at any time, day or night, a telegram would bring me down to your help.” “That is enough.” She rose briskly from her chair with the anxiety all swept from her face. “I shall go down to Hampshire quite easy in my mind now. I shall write to Mr. Rucastle at once, sacrifice my poor hair to-night, and start for Winchester to-morrow.” With a few grateful words to Holmes she bade us both good-night and bustled off upon her way.
注释摘要
这一小段戏，是整桩委托正式被接下、进入行动之前的最后一道心理门槛。结构上，它由三组话与三组动作构成：第一组，紫罗兰追问薪水问题，福尔摩斯给出警告；第二组，紫罗兰交出自己真正的算盘——她需要福尔摩斯当后盾；第三组，福尔摩斯承诺保护，紫罗兰当场决断、牺牲头发、动身前往汉普郡。 先说字面上到底发生了什么。紫罗兰抛出全篇最直接的一句喊叫：“可是钱啊，福尔摩斯先生，…