The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 200: what you’re looking at

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ae "I told you it looked terrible mysterious to me," commented the constable. "Oh, for Pete's sake, shut up,” cried Bliss. "Mr. Madden, I'll have to admit I'm stumped for the time being. But that condition don't last long with me. I'll get to the bottom of this yet. You'll see me again.” "Run out any time,” Madden invited with deep insincerity. "If I happen on anything, I'll call Constable Brackett." Bliss and the constable got into their car and rode away. Madden returned to the house. "Oh, excellent Chan," said Will Holley softly. "Where in Sam Hill did he get that chock-gee?" "It looked as though we were done for," Eden admitted. "But good old Charlie thinks of everything." Holley climbed into his car. "Well, I guess Madden isn't going to invite me to lunch. I'll go along. You know, I'm keener than ever to get the answer to this puzzle. Louie was my friend. It's a rotten shame.” "I don't know where we're going, but we're on our way,’ Eden answered. "I'd feel pretty helpless if I didn't have Charlie with me." "Oh, you've got a few brains, too." Holley assured him. "You're crazy, boss," Eden laughed, as the editor drove away. 200 comiicboeoe S CO