The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 180: what you’re looking at

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———_— . = oe Neither Holley nor Eden spoke. When they reached the hotel they stopped. "I'm leaving you now," Paula Wendell said. "I have some letters to write." "Ah, yes,” Eden remarked. "Well—don't forget. My love to Wilbur." "These are business letters," she answered, severely. "Good night.” The girl went inside. "So Louie's back," Eden said. "That makes a pretty situation." "What's the matter?" Holley said. "Louie may have a lot to tell." "Perhaps. But when he shows up at his old job—what about Charlie? He'll be kicked out, and I'll be alone on the big scene. Somehow, I don't feel I know my lines." "IT never thought of that," replied the editor. "However, there's plenty of work for two boys out there when Madden's in residence. I imagine he'll keep them both. And what a chance for Charlie to pump old Louie dry. You and I could ask him questions from now until doomsday and never learn a thing. But Charlie—that's another matter.” They waited, and presently Louie Wong came shuffling down the street, a cheap little suitcase in one hand and a full paper bag in the other. 180 comiicboeoe S CO