I think you want a little unofficial help. Three undetected murders in…

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I think you want a little unofficial help. Three undetected murders in one year won't do, Lestrade. But you handled the Molesey Mystery with less than your usual - that's to say, you handled it fairly well. ✨ Arthur Conan Doyle (2013). The Complete Sherlock Holmes, p.614, Race Point Pub
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I think you want a little unofficial help. Three undetected murders in one year won't do, Lestrade. But you handled the Molesey Mystery with less than your usual - that's to say, you handled it fairly well. ✨ Arthur Conan Doyle (2013). The Complete Sherlock Holmes, p.614, Race Point Pub

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