inquiry agent
Example Sentences
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"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 fact that a famous inquiry agent has traced your movements down to a week or two ago, and told me where to find you, will render that simple," said the lawyer dryly.
From Winston of the Prairie by Dunton, W. Herbert
"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
For that purpose it would not be a bad idea to employ a private inquiry agent.
From The Mystery of the Four Fingers by White, Fred M. (Fred Merrick)
"Just an inquiry agent; helpful in saving people trouble sometimes."
From The Master Detective Being Some Further Investigations of Christopher Quarles by Brebner, Percy James
