The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 159: what you’re looking at

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a — "Humbly believe you're right," laughed Eden. "I was hoping you were in the offing when Thorn and our friend went to the gate." "Indeed I was," remarked Chan. "But moonlight so fierce, near approach was not possible." "Well, I'm pretty sure of one thing, after tonight," Eden told him. "P.J. Madden never saw Shaky Phil before. Either that, or he's the finest actor since Edwin Booth." "Thorn, however—" "Oh, Thorn knew him all right. But he wasn't the least bit glad to see him. You know, Thorn's whole manner suggested to me that Shaky Phil has something on him.” "That might be possible," agreed Chan. "Especially come to think of my latest discovery." "You've found something new, Charlie? What?” "This evening, when Thorn haste to town in little car and I hear noisome snores of Madden who sleep on bed, I make explicit search in secretary's room." "Yes—go on—quick. We might be interrupted.” "Under mountain of white shirts in Thorn's bureau reposes—what? Missing forty-five we call Bill Hart's gun." "Good work! Thorn—the little rat—" 159 comiicboeoe S CO