The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 294: what you’re looking at

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= Presently he came to Eddie Boston. Casually Eden managed it so that he was near by during that interview. "Boston's the name," said the actor. His hard face lighted. "I was hoping to meet you, Mr. Madden. I wanted to ask if you remember an old friend of mine— Jerry Delaney, of New York?" Madden's eyes narrowed, but the poker face triumphed. "Delaney?" he repeated, vacantly. "Yes—Jerry Delaney, who used to hang out at Jack McGuire's place on Forty-fourth Street," Boston persisted. "You know, he—" "T don't recall him," said Madden. He was moving away. "IT meet so many people." "Maybe you don't want to recall him,” said Boston, and there was an odd note in his voice. "I can't say I blame you either, sir. No, I guess you wouldn't care much for Delaney. It was a crime what he did to you—" Madden looked anxiously about. "What do you know about Delaney?" he asked in a low tone. "T know a lot about him," Boston replied. He came close, and Bob Eden could barely distinguish the words. "I know all about Delaney, Mr. Madden.” For a moment they stood staring at each other. 294 comiicboeoe S CO