Who Shot Him? I Asked. The Grey

...what Disturbed Him Was The Discovery That In Sensibly Ordering His Affairs He Had Got Out Of Step, And Not Into Step, With Life.

Yes,' Spade Growled. 'and When You're Slapped You'll Take It And Like It.' He Released Cairo's Wrist And With A Thick Open Hand Struck The Side Of His Face Three Times Savagely.

If You Have A Story That Seems Worth Telling, And You Think You Can Tell It Worthily, Then The Thing For You To Do Is To Tell It, Regardless Of Whether It Has To Do With Sex, Sailors Or Mounted Policemen.

Three Times I Have Been Mistaken For A Prohibition Agent, But Never Had Any Trouble Clearing Myself.

She Grinned At Me. 'you Got Types?' 'only You Darling - Lanky Brunettes With Wicked Jaws.