The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 245: what you’re looking at

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a. "Think so! You know who Madden is, don't you? One of the biggest men in America—" "Sure he is. And what does that mean? You'll never git him fer what he done. He'll slide out o' it some way— Self-defense—" "Oh, no, he won't. Not if you tell your story. You've got to go back with me to Eldorado—" "Wait a minute,” cut in Cherry. "That's something I don't aim to do—go an’ stifle in no city. Leastways, not till it's absolutely necessary. I've told my story, an’ I'll tell it ag'In, any time I'm asked. But I ain't goin' back to Eldorado—bank on that, boy." "But listen—" "Listen to me. How much more information you got? Know who that man was, layin' behind the bed? Found his body yet?” "No, we haven't, but—" "I thought so. Well, you're jest startin’ on this job. What's my word ag'in' the word o' P.J. Madden—an’' no other evidence to show? You got to dig some up." "Well, perhaps you're right." "Sure I am. I've done you a favor—now you do one fer me. Take this here information an' go back an' make the most o' it. Leave me out entirely if you kin. If you can't— well, I'll keep in touch. Be down round Needles in about 245 comiicboeoe S CO