《福尔摩斯探案集·波希米亚丑闻》第23节
“This is a very unexpected turn of affairs,” said I; “and what then?” “Well, I found my plans very seriously menaced. It looked as if the pair might take an immediate departure, and so necessitate very prompt and energetic measures on my part. At the church door, however, they separated, he driving back to the Temple, and she to her own house. ‘I shall drive out in the park at five as usual,’ she said as she left him. I heard no more. They drove away in different directions, and I went off to make my own arrangements.” “Which are?” “Some cold beef and a glass of beer,” he answered, ringing the bell. “I have been too busy to think of food, and I am likely to be busier still this evening. By the way, Doctor, I shall want your co-operation.” “I shall be delighted.” “You don’t mind breaking the law?” “Not in the least.” “Nor running a chance of arrest?” “Not in a good cause.” “Oh, the cause is excellent!” “Then I am your man.” “I was sure that I might rely on you.” “But what is it you wish?” “When Mrs. Turner has brought in the tray I will make it clear to you. Now,” he said as he turned hungrily on the simple fare that our landlady had provided, “I must discuss it while I eat, for I have not much time. It is nearly five now. In two hours we must be on the scene of action. Miss Irene, or Madame, rather, returns from her drive at seven. We must be at Briony Lodge to meet her.”
注释摘要
华生脱口而出的这句“这可真是意想不到的转折”，其实说出了读者此刻共同的心声。福尔摩斯刚刚以他那种举重若轻的口吻，讲完自己在教堂里被半拖半拽地当了一回证婚人，整个事件的走向突然从跟踪与窥探，变成了无意间参与了一场秘密婚礼。华生紧接着问“接下来呢”，这既是替读者追问剧情，也是在替读者稳住阵脚——因为此刻所有人都意识到，案情已经脱离了原有的轨道。 福尔摩斯的回答…