... was stricken of a wholesome fear of Inspector Val. And well he might be. There was that prison cell in Joliet all vacant for his coming; and he must protect the shady peace of the Albion House near James Slip. Altogether, there was no help for it; Steamboat Dan must yield to his destiny of stool pigeon or pay the penalty in stripes. Wherefore he appeared faithfully when called, and told Inspector Val of Storri's preparations. The Zulu Queen, rich in stores, her bunkers choked with coal, waited ... — The President - A novel • Alfred Henry Lewis
... detective whom Craig had employed on shadowing jobs and as a stool pigeon on other cases, and we had all the confidence in ... — The Exploits of Elaine • Arthur B. Reeve
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