The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 353: what you’re looking at

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a, "Seems to be," Eden answered. "Look here—we're at rather a disadvantage—unarmed, you know. I'll just stow away in the tonneau, and appear when needed. The element of surprise may make up for our lack of a weapon." "Good idea," agreed Holley, and Eden climbed into the rear of the car and hid himself. They stopped before the Silver Star. A tall man appeared suddenly in the doorway, and walked briskly up to the flivver. "Well, what do you want?" he asked, and Bob Eden thrilled to hear again the thin high voice of Shaky Phil Maydorf. "Hello, stranger," said Holley. "This is a surprise. I thought old Petticoat was deserted." "Company's thinking of opening up the mine soon," returned Maydorf. "I'm here to do a little assaying.” "Find anything?” inquired Holley casually. "The silver's pretty well worked out. But there's copper in those hills to the left. You're a long way off the main road.” "I know that. I'm looking for a young woman who came up here this morning. Maybe you saw her." "There hasn't been any one here for a week, except me." "Really? Well, you may be mistaken. If you don't mind, I'll have a look round—" 303 comiicboeoe S CO