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W. J. Sutherland explained
A brief, whimsical tribute to W.
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A brief, whimsical tribute to W. J. Sutherland of the Mooney & Boland Agency in Chicago, highlighting his skill in following clues and his ambition to eliminate crime so he can enjoy leisurely rides in the park.
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“He can follow a clue in the dark And I recently heard him remark That he hoped in good time To abolish all crime And do nothing but ride in the park.”
He is adept at solving mysteries even in difficult conditions, and he recently expressed a wish to eventually eradicate crime entirely so he could spend his time relaxing in the park.
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