The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 212: what you’re looking at

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we ee it. Madden, his manner very haughty and aloof, sat down some distance away, and waited. "Mr. Madden," said Doctor Whitcomb. "I'm sorry if I seem to intrude—I know that you are here to rest, and that you don't welcome visitors. But this is not a social call. I came here about—about this terrible thing that has happened on your place." For a moment Madden did not reply. "You—mean—" he said slowly. "I mean the murder of poor Louie Wong," the woman answered. "Oh." Was there relief in Madden's voice? "Yes—of course." "Louie was my friend—he often came to see me. I was so sorry, when I heard. And you—he served you faithfully, Mr. Madden. Naturally you're doing everything possible to run down his murderer." "Everything," replied Madden carelessly. "Whether what I have to tell has any connection with the killing of Louie—that's for policemen to decide," went on the doctor. "You can hand my story on to them —if you will." "Gladly,” replied Madden. "What is your story, Doctor?” "On Saturday evening a man arrived at my place who said his name was McCallum, Henry McCallum," began 212 comiicboeoe S CO