“We're just in the process of bringing up the casket.” – Lestrade, Sherlock Holmes ... Movie Quotes Database

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Lestrade

[Holmes and Watson arrive at the graveyard.]

We're just in the process of bringing up the casket.

Holmes

[looks at the constables, all of whom seem rooted to the ground]

Indeed? What stage of the process? Contemplative?

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