Jake Randolph in "Requiem For A Stripper" Pt. 113

"Oh dear," Goldstein said in a not-so-convincing tone. "Well, if we go to my office I'm sure I have something in my safe that will clear all of this up, Mr. Rand."

I looked indignant. "If you're referring to a bribe, Mr. Goldstein, I'll pretend I didn't hear that."

"No, no, perish the thought, Mr. Rand," he said, back peddling harder than a bicyclist racing toward the edge of a cliff.

"Now, I need to take a look around and I need your full cooperation, Mr. Goldstein."

"You've got it, Mr. Rand. Absolutely."

I smiled. Conned another one...