The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 56: what you’re looking at

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————_— :. o- a "Great Scott," smiled Eden. "How time flies. A Happy New Year to you.” "Similar one to you," said Chan. The boat plowed on. From the prison island of Alcatraz a cruel, relentless searchlight swept at intervals the inky waters. The wind was bitter now. "I'm going inside,” shivered Bob Eden. "This is goodbye, I guess." "Better so," admitted Charlie. "When you are finally at Madden's ranch, look about for that desert rat.” Alone, he continued to stare at the lamps of the city, cold and distant now, like the stars. "A desert rat,” he repeated softly, “with no fondly feeling for a trap.” 56 comiicboeoe S CO