The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 339: what you’re looking at

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Rai tel "You mean his name was really Maydorf?" inquired Madden with interest. "I certainly do. I had some experience with Maydorf in San Francisco." "In what way?" "He acted as though he was trying to annex the Phillimore pearls." Madden's face was purple again. "Is that so? Would you mind telling me about it?" "Not at all," replied Eden. He narrated Maydorf's activities at the pier, but failed to mention the connection with Louie Wong. "Why didn't you tell me sooner?” demanded Madden. "Because I thought you knew it. I still think so." "You're crazy." "Maybe. We won't go into that. But when I saw Maydort down here, it was natural to suspect something was wrong. I'm not convinced yet that it isn't. Why not go back to the original plan and deliver the pearls in New York?" Madden shook his head. "No. I've set out to get them here, and I'll go through with it. Anybody will tell you I'm no quitter." "Then at least tell me what the trouble is." 339 comiicboeoe S CO