The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 119: what you’re looking at

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= ae "Delighted," she smiled. "But I'm not sure I can bring you back." "Oh no—I don't want you to. I'll walk back." "You needn't do that,” said Madden. "It seems that Ah Kim can drive a flivver—a rather remarkable boy, Ah Kim." He was thoughtfully silent for a moment. "I'm sending him to town later in the afternoon for supplies. Our larder's rather low. He'll pick you up." The Chinese entered to clear away. "Ah Kim, you're to bring Mr. Eden back with you this evening." "Allight. I bring bling ‘um," said Ah Kim, without interest. "T'll meet you in front of the hotel any time you say," suggested Eden. Ah Kim regarded him sourly. "Maybe flive ‘clock,"” he said. "Fine. At five then.” "You late, you no catch 'um lide," warned the Chinese. "T'll be there," the boy promised. He went to his room and got a cap. When he returned, Madden was waiting. "In case your father calls this afternoon, I'll tell him you want that matter rushed through," he said. Eden's heart sank. He hadn't thought of that. Suppose his father returned to the office unexpectedly—but no, 119 comiicboeoe S CO