Cleek

It shall happen, monsieur, that the whole world shall hear with amazement of that most marvellous "Cleek" -- that great reader of riddles and unmasker of evil-doers who, in the past year, has made the police department of England the envy of all nations; and it shall happen also that I who dare not appeal to the police of France appeal to the mercy, the humanity, of this great man, as it is my only hope.

Cleek: the Man of the Forty Faces Thomas W. Hanshew 1885

It shall happen, monsieur, that the whole world shall hear with amazement of that most marvellous 'Cleek' -- that great reader of riddles and unmasker of evildoers who, in the past year, has made the police department of England the envy of all nations; and it shall happen also that I who dare not appeal to the police of France appeal to the mercy, the humanity, of this great man, as it is my only hope.

Cleek, the Master Detective Thomas W. Hanshew 1885

Toison d'Or, Paris, at nine hours of the night of Friday, the 26th inst., to enter into the darkness and say but the one word "Cleek" as a signal it is he, and I may come forward and throw myself upon his mercy.

Cleek: the Man of the Forty Faces Thomas W. Hanshew 1885

Forty Faces, if you prefer it; but just 'Cleek' and nothing more.

Cleek: the Man of the Forty Faces Thomas W. Hanshew 1885

Friday, the 26th inst., to enter into the darkness and say but the one word 'Cleek' as a signal it is he, and I may come forward and throw myself upon his mercy.

Cleek, the Master Detective Thomas W. Hanshew 1885

Cleek: perhaps you should try a remedial class in reading comprehension.

Matthew Yglesias » Trapped in the Senate 2009

The lead role goes to Pollyanna McIntosh, reprising her turn from the original film; Bettis will play the wife of Cleek.

Lucky McKee and Angela Bettis Reteaming For Offspring: The Woman | /Film 2010

As she roams the woods, she is stalked by a local hunter and family man named Christopher Cleek, who believes he can capture and “civilize” her.

Lucky McKee and Angela Bettis Reteaming For Offspring: The Woman | /Film 2010

Clearly, there is a point where lowering tax rates will result in lower tax revenues, as Cleek and Timparello helpfully pointed out above by reducing the proposition to the absurd.

Matthew Yglesias » Discussion of the Day 2007

Clearly, there is a point where lowering tax rates will result in lower tax revenues, as Cleek and Timparello helpfully pointed out above by reducing the proposition to the absurd.

Matthew Yglesias » Discussion of the Day 2007