The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 108: what you’re looking at

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ae Tilghman. That gun, my boy, saw action on Front Street in the old Dodge City days." "What's the one with all the notches?" Eden asked. "Used to belong to Billy the Kid,” said Holley. "Ask them about Billy over in New Mexico. And here's one Bat Masterson used to tote. But the star of the collection"— Holley's eyes ran over the wall—"the beauty of the lot—" He turned to Eden. "It isn't there,” he said. "There's a gun missing?" inquired Eden slowly. "Seems to be. One of the first Colts made—a forty-five— it was presented to Madden by Bill Hart, who's staged a lot of pictures round here." He pointed to an open space on the wall. "There's where it used to be," he added, and was Moving away. Eden caught his coat sleeve. "Wait a minute,” he said in a low, tense voice. "Let me get this. A gun missing. And the card's gone, too. You can see where the tacks held it in place.” "Well, what's all the excitement—" began Holley surprised. Eden ran his finger over the wall. "There's no dust where that card should be. What does that mean? That Bill Hart's gun has been removed within the last few days." "My boy," said Holley. "What are you talking about—" 108 comiicboeoe S CO