inquiry agent
Example Sentences
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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 J. S. (Joseph Smith) Fletcher
"Stobb has a matter that might be mentioned," said Carfax, glancing at the other inquiry agent.
From The Borough Treasurer by J. S. (Joseph Smith) Fletcher
"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 J. S. (Joseph Smith) Fletcher
Does anyone here know that you are a private inquiry agent?'
From The Bishop's Secret by Fergus Hume
The wicked, as I noted, flourished like a green bay tree; so, to bring them to repentance and punishment, I became a private inquiry agent.'
From The Bishop's Secret by Fergus Hume
