inquiry agent
Example Sentences
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"Well, Mr. Royson, I don't mind telling you that I am a private inquiry agent," was the ominous answer.
From The Wheel O' Fortune by Tracy, Louis
"I take it," answered Collingwood, looking at the inquiry agent, "that Mr. Byner having heard what he has, would do that quite apart from us?"
From The Talleyrand Maxim by Fletcher, J. S. (Joseph Smith)
The famous confidential inquiry agent tapped the table with his forefinger and proceeded impressively.
From Once Aboard the Lugger by Hutchinson, A. S. M. (Arthur Stuart-Menteth)
Nothing further could be done that night, as the private inquiry agent could not possibly complete any portion of his house-to-house scrutiny in the vicinity of the Carlton until the following morning at the earliest.
From The Albert Gate Mystery Being Further Adventures of Reginald Brett, Barrister Detective by Tracy, Louis
"What do you take it to prove, Mr. Collingwood?" continued the inquiry agent, as he turned to the barrister with a smile.
From The Talleyrand Maxim by Fletcher, J. S. (Joseph Smith)
