The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 111: what you’re looking at

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———_ . ole "Madden? That's right—you do want to see Madden, don't you? Well, come along inside.” Thorn was alone in the living-room. He regarded the girl with a fishy eye. Not many men could have managed that, but Thorn was different. "Thorn," said Eden. "Here's a young woman who wants to see Mr. Madden.” "I have a letter from him," the girl explained, "offering me the use of the ranch to take some pictures. You may remember—I was here Wednesday night.” "I remember," said Thorn sourly. "And I regret very much that Mr Madden can not see you. He also asks me to say that unfortunately he must withdraw the permission he gave you in his letter." "T'll accept that word from no one but Mr. Madden himself," resumed the girl, and a steely light flamed suddenly in her eyes. "I repeat—he will not see you,” persisted Thorn. The girl sat down. "Tell Mr. Madden his ranch is charming,” she said. "Tell him I am seated in a chair in his living-room and that I shall certainly continue to sit here until he comes and speaks to me himself." Thorn hesitated a moment, glaring angrily. Then he went out. "I say—you'e all right," Eden laughed. 111 comiicboeoe S CO