S. S. Van Dine Quote

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.


Ch 25 - The Benson Murder Case (1926)


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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...