The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 303: what you’re looking at

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————_— . = on will not suspect. Train leaves Eldorado at seven in the morning, going to Pasadena. I am aboard, reaching there at eleven. You will, I hope, condescend to meet me at station?” "With the greatest pleasure. We take Pasadena first, eh?" "So I would plan it. We ascertain Madden's movements there on Wednesday. What happened at bank? Did he visit home? Then Hollywood, and maybe Eddie Boston. After that, we ask the lady soprano to desist from singing and talk a little time." "All right, but we're going to be a fine pair,” Eden replied, "with no authority to question anybody. You may be a policeman in Honolulu, but that isn't likely to go very big in Southern California." Chan shrugged. "Ways will open. Paths will clear." "I hope so," the boy answered. "And here's another thing. Aren't we taking a big chance? Suppose Madden hears of our antics? Risky, isn't it?" "Risky pretty good word for it," agreed Chan. "But we are desperate now. We take long gambles." "T'll say we're desperate," sighed Eden. "Me, I'm getting desperater every minute. I may as well tell you that if we come back from this trip with no definite light on things, I'll be strongly tempted to lift a big burden from your stomach—and my mind." 303 comiicboeoe S CO