As I understand it, your policemen are chosen by their height and weight; they must meet certain requirements as to heft-as thought the only crimes they had to cope with were riots and gang feuds. Bulk-the great American ideal, whether in art, architecture, table d‘hôte meals, or detectives. An entrancin‘ notion. (S. S. Van Dine)

As I understand it, your policemen are chosen by their height and weight; they must meet certain requirements as to heft-as thought the only crimes they had to cope with were riots and gang feuds. Bulk-the great American ideal, whether in art, architecture, table d‘hôte meals, or detectives. An entrancin‘ notion.

S. S. Van Dine

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