inquiry agent
Example Sentences
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It almost suggested that the Baron feared he was what the London inquiry agent had asked him to become—the paid spy of Alfieri.
From The Wheel O' Fortune by Louis Tracy
That is why I term myself rather a missionary than a private inquiry agent.'
From The Bishop's Secret by Fergus Hume
No doubt an inquiry agent could soon get at the truth so far as the woman herself was concerned; and if she proved obdurate, that might be the best course.
From The Man Without a Memory by Arthur W. (Arthur Williams) Marchmont
"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
Conducted to the room whence the Rose had disappeared, the astute inquiry agent was there closeted with Mr. Marrapit for half an hour.
From Once Aboard the Lugger by A. S. M. (Arthur Stuart-Menteth) Hutchinson
