The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 103: what you’re looking at

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a — "Hello," he said. "This is Bob Eden, at Madden's ranch down on the desert. And how are you this bright and shining morning?" "What makes you think it's a bright and shining morning up here?” asked the girl. Eden's heart sank. "Don't tell me it isn't. I'd be broken- hearted." "Why? " "Why! Because, while you're beautiful at any time, I like to think of you with the sunlight on your hair—" Madden laid a heavy hand on his shoulder. "What the blazes do you think you're doing—making a date with a chorus girl? Get down to business." "Excuse it, please," said Eden. "Miss Chase, is my father there?" "No. This is Saturday, you know. Golf." "Oh yes—of course. Then it is a nice day. Well, tell him to call me here if he comes in. Eldorado 76." "Where is he?" demanded Madden eagerly. "Out playing golf,” the boy answered. "Where? What links?" Bob sighed. "I suppose he's at Burlingame," he said over the wire. 103 comiicboeoe S CO