Old Bill

"Come on, pard," called Old Bill, eagerly, to Mortimer; "let's go an 'rake down de dough."

Thoroughbreds William Alexander Fraser 1896

It was "Old Bill" who was deficient in natatory prowess -- Old Bill, the sailor.

The Boy Slaves Mayne Reid 1850

The boys confirmed that indeed Old Bill was out west with Fremont.

Isabelle Estelle Bruno 2010

Far from universal outrage over the presumed breach of parliamentary privilege, what is clear at the time of the first reports was amusement, observing that most ordinary people rather enjoyed the prospect of an MP's pad being turned over by the Old Bill.

Archive 2008-12-01 Peter Troy 2008

Far from universal outrage over the presumed breach of parliamentary privilege, what is clear at the time of the first reports was amusement, observing that most ordinary people rather enjoyed the prospect of an MP's pad being turned over by the Old Bill.

Sobering Words Peter Troy 2008

Someone was gras sing big time, passing word of forthcoming blags to Old Bill, and it seemed the Ryans were seen as the likely culprits.

Maura's Game Cole, Martina 2002

"Don't matter either way, we own the Old Bill looking into it."

Maura's Game Cole, Martina 2002

He had brought trouble to her door many times: other birds some with babies, debt collectors, Old Bill.

Maura's Game Cole, Martina 2002

Instinctively, I turned the tables on him and started accusing him of asking so many questions, he must be Old Bill.

Both Sides of the Fence -A Life Under Cover Corbet, David 2002

When he was level with me he pointed and, still walking slowly, said, 'I've just heard you're Old Bill.'

Both Sides of the Fence -A Life Under Cover Corbet, David 2002