The Doorbell Rang
What metaphors are used in The Doorbell Rang by Rex Stout?

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Archie also uses metaphor in his narration, equating Wolfe's fight against the FBI to a baseball game, a fittingly American sports metaphor. Archie talks about Wolfe stealing a base by tracking down Frank Odell, and when he confronts the FBI agents that have broken into the house, he says, "Play ball!"
The Doorbell Rang