Walk Softly, Peter Troy - A Question of Propriety

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Detective Inspector Caswell is in a meeting with plain clothes Sergeant of Police Jim Barrett. Caswell says "Sit down Barrett. There is no need to tell you that this is a most unfortunate and irritating business. You had no right to meet that hoodlum in that alley alone, you know that". Barrett says "I suppose so, sir, but, I thought perhaps I could pin him down myself". Caswell says "A good policeman doesn't go around looking for kudos for himself, he does his job according to the rules". Barrett says "Yes, sir, I know that but...." Caswell says "There are no buts. You've seen for yourself what happens when you disregard the rules. You get nowhere, and almost get yourself killed". Barrett says "It was only a slight knock on the head, sir. I feel alright now". Caswell says "Yeah, and so does Vicory. He must be laughing himself sick at the way you made a fool of yourself. What did you expect when you went to meet him on your own?" Barrett says "I don't know exactly, but I thought I might get something out of him, sir. He said he wanted to make a deal". Caswell says "Make a deal, now you're starting to sound like Peter Troy or somebody. Barrett, this is Police Department, not some training ground for those who fancy themselves as the detectives of novelettes". Barrett says "Yes, sir". Caswell says "Turn out your pockets, Barrett". He asks "My pockets, sir?" Caswell says "Yes, start with the inside ones on your jacket". Barrett asks "What for, sir?" Caswell says "Because I tell you to, go on". Barrett says "Yes, sir. There's nothing in here, but my wallet, pen, and comb. My wife insists I carry a comb and I...." Barrett suddenly finds something else. Caswell asks "What's that you have there?" Barrett says "I don't know, sir, it looks like...." Caswell says "It looks like a very large sum of money. Give it to me. There's every bit of a thousand pounds here, Barrett. What are you doing with this in your pockets?" Barrett says "I don't know, sir. I never saw it before". Later, Caswell stops by Peter Troy's office. He says "Troy, I'm in a spot and I need your help, or rather one of my men does. Jim Barrett met with Vicory last night in a dark alley. Barrett was knocked unconscious and awoke with a thousand pounds in his pocket.

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