The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 315: what you’re looking at

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a, For the first time Charlie Chan spoke. "One more question, sir. Is it possible you have idea why Mr. Madden should fear a certain man. A man named— Jerry Delaney." Fogg looked at him quickly, but did not speak. "Jerry Delaney," repeated Bob Eden. "You've heard that name, Mr. Fogg?" "T can tell you this,” answered Fogg. "The chief is rather friendly at times. Some years ago he had this house gone over and a complete set of burglar-alarms installed. I met him in the hall while the men were busy at the windows. 'I guess that'll give us plenty of notice if anybody tries to break in,' he said. 'I imagine a big man like you has plenty of enemies, Chief,’ said I. He looked at me kind of funny. "There's only one man in the world I'm afraid of, Fogg,’ he answered. 'Just one.’ I got sort of nervy. 'Who's that, Chief?' I asked. 'His name is Jerry Delaney,’ he said. 'Remember that, if anything happens. ' I told him I would. He was moving off. 'And why are you afraid of this Delaney, Chief?’ I asked him. It was a cheeky thing to say, and he didn't answer at first.” "But he did answer?" suggested Bob Eden. "Yes. He looked at me for a minute, and he said: ‘Jerry Delaney follows one of the queer professions, Fogg. And he's too damn good at it.' Then he walked away into the library, and I knew better than to ask him anything more.” 315 comiicboeoe S CO