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1  "One moment, Lestrade," said Holmes.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
ContextHighlight   In II. THE ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD BUILDER
2  "You mean to Norwood," said Lestrade.
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ContextHighlight   In II. THE ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD BUILDER
3  "Well, that's reasonable enough," said Lestrade.
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ContextHighlight   In I. THE ADVENTURE OF THE EMPTY HOUSE
4  Three undetected murders in one year won't do, Lestrade.
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ContextHighlight   In I. THE ADVENTURE OF THE EMPTY HOUSE
5  The officers conducted him to the cab, but Lestrade remained.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
ContextHighlight   In II. THE ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD BUILDER
6  Lestrade was not there, but his head constable did the honours.
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ContextHighlight   In II. THE ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD BUILDER
7  A moment later, our old friend Lestrade appeared in the doorway.
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ContextHighlight   In II. THE ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD BUILDER
8  "Well, he drew up his own death warrant at the same time," said Lestrade.
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ContextHighlight   In II. THE ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD BUILDER
9  "I think there will be no difficulty in clearing it up," said Lestrade, grimly.
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ContextHighlight   In II. THE ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD BUILDER
10  Lestrade had produced two candles, and the policemen had uncovered their lanterns.
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ContextHighlight   In I. THE ADVENTURE OF THE EMPTY HOUSE
11  "It strikes me, my good Lestrade, as being just a trifle too obvious," said Holmes.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
ContextHighlight   In II. THE ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD BUILDER
12  Lestrade shook his head, though it seemed to me that his manner was less absolutely assured than before.
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ContextHighlight   In II. THE ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD BUILDER
13  "You can trust us to look after that, Mr. Holmes," said Lestrade, as the whole party moved towards the door.
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ContextHighlight   In I. THE ADVENTURE OF THE EMPTY HOUSE
14  I had imagined you as operating from the street, where my friend, Lestrade and his merry men were awaiting you.
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ContextHighlight   In I. THE ADVENTURE OF THE EMPTY HOUSE
15  I kept a bold face before Lestrade, but, upon my soul, I believe that for once the fellow is on the right track and we are on the wrong.
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ContextHighlight   In II. THE ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD BUILDER
16  Lestrade had learned by more experiences than he would care to acknowledge that that brain could cut through that which was impenetrable to him.
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ContextHighlight   In II. THE ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD BUILDER
17  "Well, Mr. Holmes, it is difficult for me to refuse you anything, for you have been of use to the force once or twice in the past, and we owe you a good turn at Scotland Yard," said Lestrade.
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ContextHighlight   In II. THE ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD BUILDER
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