A. seeing American women try to look “ethnic” like her.
Explanation:
In the story "I Want to Be Miss America," the speaker talks about her struggles in trying to fit a stereotype of the "American beauty." She is Hispanic, and she feels that her characteristics do not fit with this look. Therefore, she spends a lot of her time trying to achieve a more "mainstream" look. However, this feeling decreases when she realizes that American women are trying to look "ethnic" like her.
Go back to the text and re-read a passage where Watson made a discovery. If Sherlock praises him, you've got your answer. I'm sorry if this wasn't much help, but I don't have any text to go off of.