The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 107: what you’re looking at

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a, Eden took the proffered paper—eight small pages of mingled news and advertisements. He sank into a chair. "Well," he said, "it seems that the Ladies’ Aid Supper last Tuesday night was notably successful. Not only that, but the ladies responsible for the affair labored assiduously and deserve much credit.” "Yes, but the real excitement's inside,” remarked Holley. "On page three. There you'll learn that coyotes are getting pretty bad in the valley. A number of people are putting out traps.” "Under those circumstances," Eden said, "how fortunate that Henry Gratton is caring for Mr. Dickey's chickens during the latter's absence in Los Angeles." Holley rose, and stared for a moment down at his tiny newspaper. "And once I worked with Mitchell on the New York Sun," he misquoted sadly. "Don't let Harry Fladgate see that, will you? When Harry knew me I was a newspaper man.” He moved off across the room. "By the way, has Madden shown you his collection of firearms?" Bob Eden rose, and followed. "Why no—he hasn't." "It's rather interesting. But dusty—say, I guess Louie was afraid to touch them. Nearly every one of these guns has a history. See—there's a typewritten card above each one. ‘Presented to P.J. Madden by Til Taylor'—Taylor was one of the best sheriffs Oregon ever had. And here— look at this one—it's a beauty. Given to Madden by Bill 107 comiicboeoe S CO