The Handcuff is Quicker than the Eye
Slippery Eddie, the infamous pickpocket, was back at work. Every 
detective had to be especially vigilant. Eddie's technique was
to jostle a victim towards a confederate who would slip out the
man's wallet out his back packet while Eddie was stammering 
an apology to the confused dupe. Within a week the incipient
crimewave came to an end, since Eddie inadvertently chose
the chief of police for his victim. Although Eddie loathes
Sing Sing, it is his permanent address now.

To carry the day--The secretary's motion that we adjourn for lunch
carried the day, and we headed for the restaurant.
(to win the approval of the majority)