The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 314: what you’re looking at

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a, Bob Eden looked at Charlie Chan, "Mr. Fogg—did you notice anything about Madden's manner? Was he just as always?" Fogg's brow wrinkled. "Well, I got to thinking about it after he left. He did act extremely nervous and sort of— er—harassed." "I'm going to tell you something, Mr. Fogg, and I rely entirely on your discretion. You know that if we weren't all right, Will Holley would not have sent us. Mr. Madden is nervous—he is harassed. We have every reason to believe that he is the victim of a gang of blackmailers. Mr. Chan—" Chan opened his coat for a brief second, and the celebrated California sun flashed on a silver badge. Peter Fogg nodded. "I'm not surprised," he said seriously. "But I'm sorry to hear it, just the same. I've always liked Madden. Not many people do—but he has certainly been a friend to me. As you may imagine, this work I'm doing here is hardly in my line. I was a lawyer back east. Then my health broke, and I had to come out here. It was a case of taking anything I could get. Yes sir, Madden has been kind to me, and I'll help you any way I can.” "You say you're not surprised. Have you any reason for that statement?" "No particular reason—but a man as famous as Madden —and as rich—well, it seems to me inevitable.” 314 comiicboeoe S CO