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Prosecutor

And that also is very convenient, isn't it, Mr. Dufresne?

— The Shawshank Redemption • 1994

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What it means

Our interpretation.

Calling something convenient in a pointed question suggests suspicion rather than praise. The word 'also' implies that this is another detail the speaker finds too helpful to Mr. Dufresne. The line invites doubt while leaving the particular detail unstated.

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