Rip Kirby is an American comic strip created by Alex Raymond and Ward Greene featuring the adventures of private detective Rip Kirby. Run from 1946 to 1999, the strip was in the hands of writer/artist John Prentice for more than 40 years.
The Beckoning Fetters
The man who tried to mug Desmond at the docks turns out to be an old friend of the butler. Desmond, an angel of reformation, takes Alfie under his wings. Desmond trains him for a butler's job. He comes to hear of an opening from butler's employment exchange. Mr. Crimper, the one seeking a butler, is a secretive man. Though he's very rich, nobody knows where his money comes from. Alfie who accepts the job, is soon to find out more about Mr. Crimper and his line of business. The truth is unsavory and Alfie whom Desmond has advised to stay out of trouble, is now back into the mire. Rip Kirby and Desmond rushes for help.
