She'd waddled into my office looking a little seedy, and I had to keep distracting her from nuzzling her rugrat. "I don't have all day, lady. This town's a zoo, but it's also my beat. What's your problem?" |
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"This," she grunted, with a choking sob. "It's my little Nubby's twin - Shammy. This is the last picture we have of him!! His father had him on a custody visit, and now - - - " She dissolved in blubbering. |
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"Damn!" I thought: "Like it or not, this means I'm gonna have to put up with the charming company of Lt. Bradshaw down at the LAPD!" |
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