The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 329: what you’re looking at

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Rit tecd prove famous man guilty of murder on such foolish grounds? Where is body? Few policemen alive who would not laugh at us—" Chan broke off suddenly, and Eden followed his gaze. In the aisle of the car stood Captain Bliss of the Homicide Squad, staring at them. Eden's heart sank. The captain's little eyes slowly took in every detail of Chan's attire, then were turned for a moment on the boy. Without a sign, he turned about and went down the aisle and into the car behind. "Good night!" said Eden. Chan shrugged. "Fret no longer,” he remarked. "We need not go to sheriff—sheriff will come to us. Our time is brief at Madden's ranch. Poor old Ah Kim may yet be arrested for the murder of Louie Wong." XIX. THE VOICE ON THE AIR 329 comiicboeoe S CO