““A Mr Canning, sir,' announced Morris. 'He's very upset. He says someone has abducted his entire family.' 'If that's true, he has a right to be upset! How sure is he of this? Are there any witnesses?' 'No, but you'd better speak to him, Mr Ross. He's a-' A curiously bland expressing crosses the sergeant's face. 'He is a taxpayer, sir.' 'Ah,' I said. 'I think I understand you. He believes he pays our wages and therefore we are here to do his bidding.' 'It's the impression he gave me, sir' 'Then show this tax-paying gentleman in, Morris, without delay.””
