inquiry agent
Example Sentences
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That is why I term myself rather a missionary than a private inquiry agent.'
From The Bishop's Secret by Hume, Fergus
"Stobb has a matter that might be mentioned," said Carfax, glancing at the other inquiry agent.
From The Borough Treasurer by Fletcher, J. S. (Joseph Smith)
And now," continued the inquiry agent, "if you will, you can do more—much more—without appearing to do anything.
From The Talleyrand Maxim by Fletcher, J. S. (Joseph Smith)
“I don't aspire to the official designation, Mr. Upton, an inquiry agent is all I presume to call myself.”
From The Camera Fiend by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)
The inquiry agent looked keenly at the solicitor for a moment during which they both kept silence.
From The Talleyrand Maxim by Fletcher, J. S. (Joseph Smith)
