The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 381: what you’re looking at

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————_ . = om died, but he lived to splendid purpose. Before he passed, he saved the Phillimore pearls." Victor nodded. "Anything you say, Charlie. I'll leave a standing order with my florist. I wonder if some one will give me a lift back to town?" "T'll take you," Holley said. "I want to get this thing on the wire. Charlie—shall I see you again—" "Leaving on next train," replied Chan. "I am calling at your office to collect more fitting clothes. Do not wait, however. Miss Wendell has kindly offered use of her car." "I'm waiting for Paula, too," Eden said. "I'll see you at the station." Holley and Victor said their good-byes to Madden and his daughter, and departed. Bob Eden consulted his watch. "Well, the old home week crowd is thinning out. Just one thing more, Charlie. When Mr. Madden here came in tonight, you weren't a bit surprised. Yet, recognizing Delaney, your first thought must have been that Madden had been killed." Chan laughed noiselessly. "I observe you have ignorance concerning detective customs. Surprised detective might as well put on iron collar and leap from dock. He is finished. Mr. Madden's appearance staggering blow for me, but I am not letting rival policemen know it, thank you. It is apparent we keep Miss Wendell waiting. I have some property in cookhouse—just one moment." 381 comiicboeoe S CO