chief-inspector

Moreover, if I recognized him, he also must recognize me as chief-inspector Strock, to whom had been assigned the task of penetrating the Great Eyrie.

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But here, in the half-light, the chief-inspector sensed something in the nature of a warm, luxurious oasis.

Maigret at the Crossroads Simenon, Georges, 1903- 1963

It did not embarrass the chief-inspector to have Jaquette and the nephew following him around, watching his gestures and facial expressions, and now and then he would turn towards them and ask a question.

Maigret in Society Simenon, Georges, 1903-1989 1962

Lapointe knew that he would be getting in touch with the chief-inspector straight away to give him his report.

Maigret in Society Simenon, Georges, 1903-1989 1962

An extremely good-looking man, who obviously knew it and seemed to be laughing at the chief-inspector.

Maigret in Society Simenon, Georges, 1903-1989 1962

For a moment, the chief-inspector had thought of going back there himself, and taking Jaquette, whom he wanted to question at leisure.

Maigret in Society Simenon, Georges, 1903-1989 1962

The chief-inspector looked at his companion with big vague eyes and an air of embarrassment, as if he had just given away a secret of his.

Maigret in Society Simenon, Georges, 1903-1989 1962

It was not just Cromières who irritated the chief-inspector.

Maigret in Society Simenon, Georges, 1903-1989 1962

Yet this was the case here, and the chief-inspector, despite himself, felt a grudge against each of these people in turn for being innocent or appearing so.

Maigret in Society Simenon, Georges, 1903-1989 1962

Though there was nothing solemn about it, the place had an air of distinction which had struck the chief-inspector as soon as he had come in.

Maigret in Society Simenon, Georges, 1903-1989 1962