Inspector Morse (TV Series)
Who Killed Harry Field? (1991)
Kevin Whately: Detective Sergeant Lewis
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Quotes
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Chief Inspector Morse : Here we are again, Lewis... putting together the last moments of a complete stranger's life... showing more concern for him than we would when he was alive.
Detective Sergeant Lewis : He wasn't our problem when he was alive, was he?
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[Lewis is thinking of applying for promotion and a transfer to Traffic Division]
Detective Sergeant Lewis : I might not pass the exam. Even if I did, it could be months before there's a promotion vacancy. The thing is, sir, I have to have your recommendation. And what I need to know is... d'you think I'm good enough to be recommended for promotion?
[long pause]
Chief Inspector Morse : I'm sorry to tell you, Lewis... that the answer to that... is yes.
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[last lines]
Detective Sergeant Lewis : About me, going on and on, sir...
Chief Inspector Morse : To traffic?
Detective Sergeant Lewis : Exactly. I've been having a bit of a rethink. The missus reckons I'd be miserable, and I'm not sure a hat would suit me just at the moment. Maybe I'll give meself another year.
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Detective Sergeant Lewis : Tired, sir?
Chief Inspector Morse : Ye-e-es.
Detective Sergeant Lewis : Why's that?
Chief Inspector Morse : Lack of sleep.