The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 333: what you’re looking at

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Rca nad "Yes." Holley nodded toward a suitcase in the corner. "He left his regular clothes with me. Expects to put 'em on in a day or two, I gather.” "Probably going to wear them to jail,” replied Eden glumly. "I suppose he told you about Bliss." "He did. And I'm afraid it means trouble." "I'm sure it does. As you probably know, we dug up very little down the valley.” Holley nodded. "Yes—and what you did dig up was mostly in support of my blackmail theory. Something has happened here, too, that goes to confirm my suspicions." "What's that?" "Madden's New York office has arranged to send him another fifty thousand, through the bank here. I was just talking to the president. He doesn't think he can produce all that in cash before tomorrow, and Madden has agreed to wait." Eden considered. "No doubt your theory's the right one. The old boy's being blackmailed. Though Chan has made a rather good suggestion—he thinks Madden may be getting this money together—" "I know—he told me. But that doesn't explain Shaky Phil and the professor. No, I prefer my version. Though I must admit it's the most appalling puzzle—" 333 comiicboeoe S CO