Jake Randolph in "Requiem For A Stripper" Pt. 176

"You made any headway on this case?" he asked.

"Nothing that would hold up in court. But I believe I'm closing in on who's behind this."

"Care to compare notes?" he asked.

"Jim, I need the L.A.P.D. to stay out of my way for now. If I give you any hints you'll have to investigate and you may spook these people. I can move in circles that you can't."

"I think you've been moving in circles your whole life, Randolph."

I grinned, "As soon as I have something tangible I'll let you know."

"Fair enough," he said and hung up...