The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 36: what you’re looking at

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a, Eden smiled. "By jove, you've got more brains than I thought. You were perfectly right. But look here, Sally—I like this less than ever. That necklace of yours isn't a well-known string. It's been in Honolulu for years. Easy as the devil to dispose of it, once it's stolen. If you'll take my advice, you'll certainly not send it off to the desert—" "Why not?" broke in Victor. "The desert's the very place to send it. Certainly this town doesn't look any too good." "Alec," said Sally Jordan, "we need the money. If Mr. Madden is down at Eldorado, and asks for the necklace there, then let's send it to him immediately and get his receipt. After that—well, it's his lookout. His worry. Certainly I want it off my hands as soon as may be." Eden sighed. "All right. It's for you to decide. Bob will take it at eleven, as we planned. Provided—well, provided you make the arrangement you promised— provided he doesn't go alone." He looked toward Charlie Chan who was standing at the window watching, fascinated, the noisy life of Geary Street far below. "Charlie," said Sally Jordan. "Yes, Miss Sally." He turned, smiling, to face her. "What was that you said about the burden dropping from your shoulders? The delectable thud?" "Now vacation begins,” he said. "All my life I have unlimited yearning to face the wonders of this mainland. Moment are now at hand. Care-free and 36 comiicboeoe S CO