Dear Tim,
I would like to differ with you on the point that the association
was more beneficial for Dr Watson.
I disagree for the following reasons
a) Cocaine addiction could have easily destroyed Holmes's career and
he would have ended up like Dr Isa Whitney ( Twisted Lip )
b)Dr Watson made the exploits of Holmes known to the general public.
Mycroft Holmes says, " I hear of Sherlock everywhere" ( Greek
Intepreter).
c) Dr Watson was very familiar with the latest trends in medicine
and kept himself updated. His knowledge of obscure medical monographs
( Resident Patient and the Hound Of Baskervilles)would have stood
him in good stead.
d) He is more sucessful than his neighbour which shows enterprise
Due to the above reasons , I feel Holmes gained more out of the
friendship.
sumal