Inspector Pete Rafferty Quotes in Blonde for a Day (1946)

[Mike's best friend, Tim Rourke, has been shot]

Inspector Pete Rafferty: The police are handling this case and we haven't asked for any outside help.

Michael Shayne: I don't feel like fighting with you, Rafferty. All I want is the person responsible for *that*.

Inspector Pete Rafferty: So does everyone. What do you supposed a detective bureau is for?

Michael Shayne: I've often wondered.

[Phyllis calls the homicide squad to report a murder]

Phyllis Hamilton: This is Mike's secretary, Phyllis. A corpse just walked in and fell down on the floor.

Inspector Pete Rafferty: What!

Phyllis Hamilton: You don't have to shout at me. I said a corpse just walked in and fell down on the floor.

Inspector Pete Rafferty: That's what I thought you said. Keep him there, I want to question him!