I’m A Private Detective And I’m Here To Ask Questions, Not Start A Torrid Love Affair

I’m A Private Detective And I’m Here To Ask Questions, Not Start A Torrid Love Affair
My passion is solving crimes, not passion.
Pat Landers
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Jun 18, 2020
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Out of the Past — 1947, from Modern Screen, public domain, copyright not renewedAlright, Miss Cornswaithe, you listen up good because I’m only going to say this seven times or so. I’m here to investigate the disappearance of Mr. Harold MacDuff and I’m not interested in any hanky panky whatsoever. This is a purely professional…
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Written by Pat Landers
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Writer in LA. Prose humor at pointsincase.com and @SlackjawHumor, excuses via email.
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