Ashenden: Or: The British Agent |
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... question it was because he had no shadow of proof that he was engaged in any illegal practice . It was clear that he had been denounced , but no evidence had been offered , and the search of his rooms had been fruitless . But what a ...
... question it was because he had no shadow of proof that he was engaged in any illegal practice . It was clear that he had been denounced , but no evidence had been offered , and the search of his rooms had been fruitless . But what a ...
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... question was put so pleasantly that Ashenden felt it behooved him to be on his guard . A police officer amiable is more dangerous to the wise than a police officer aggressive . " I am writing a play , " said Ashenden . He waved his hand ...
... question was put so pleasantly that Ashenden felt it behooved him to be on his guard . A police officer amiable is more dangerous to the wise than a police officer aggressive . " I am writing a play , " said Ashenden . He waved his hand ...
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... question . The pre - arranged answer was given , and sitting down beside him , Ashenden ordered himself a Dubonnet . The spy was a stocky little fellow , shab- bily dressed , with a bullet - shaped head , close - cropped , fair , with ...
... question . The pre - arranged answer was given , and sitting down beside him , Ashenden ordered himself a Dubonnet . The spy was a stocky little fellow , shab- bily dressed , with a bullet - shaped head , close - cropped , fair , with ...
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