The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 175: what you’re looking at

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z= Charlie has found that missing pistol in Thorn's bureau —with two chambers empty." Holley whistled. "Has he really? You know, I believe your friend Chan is going to put Thorn back of the bars before he's through.” "Perhaps," admitted Eden. "Got a long way to go, though. You can't convict a man of murder without a body to show for it." "Oh—Chan will dig that up.” Eden shrugged. "Well, if he does, he can have all the credit. And do all the digging. Somehow, it's not the sort of thing that appeals to me. I like excitement, but I like it nice and neat. Heard from your interview?" "Yes. It's to be released in New York tomorrow.” The tired eyes of Will Holley brightened. "I was sitting here getting a thrill out of the idea when you came in." He pointed to a big scrapbook on his desk. "Some of the stories I wrote on the old Sun," he explained. "Not bad, if I do say it myself." Bob Eden picked up the book, and turned the pages with interest. "I've been thinking of getting a job on a newspaper myself,” he said. Holley looked at him quickly. "Think twice," he advised. "You, with a good business waiting for you—what has the newspaper game to offer you? Great while you're young, maybe—great even now when the old order is changing and the picture paper is making a monkey out 175 comiicboeoe S CO