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I'm Jace Lay Cobb and you're listening to Masterpiece Studio.

When it comes to detectives, Inspector Alexander Blake is what you'd expect.

He's hardworking, honest, well-respected, not to mention a cultured and well-traveled former army officer who is fluent in Mandarin.

However, his authoritative and self-contained work style does not leave much room for collaboration,

or indeed the services of Eliza Scarlett, or any private detective for that matter.

I think this might be a good opportunity to outline the history of my work in relationship

with your predecessors.

In here are numerous case reports, letters of reference, and as you see, newspaper clippings showing the investigations that I've helped to solve.

I'm afraid you're wasting your time. I do not engage the services of private detectives.

Well, may I at least present the progress I've made on the Bowden case?

There is no need.

My officers will deal with it.

However, if you have a contract, you will be paid for your work so far, but that is all.

Good day.

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