The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 194: what you’re looking at

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a, Madden glanced idly through the story. When he had finished, he said: "In the New York papers, I suppose?" "Of course," Holley answered. "All over the country this morning. You and I are famous, Mr. Madden. But what's this about poor old Louie?” "Don't ask me," frowned Madden. "Some fool bumped him off. Your friend Eden can tell you more than I can." He got up and strode from the room. Eden and Holley stared at each other for a moment, then went together into the yard. "Pretty raw stuff," remarked Holley. "It makes me hot. Louie was a kindly old soul. Killed in the car, I understand." Eden related what had happened. They moved farther away from the house. "Well, who do you think?” Holley inquired. "I think Thorn," Eden answered. "However, Charlie says Louie's passing was just a minor incident, and it will be better all round if his murderer isn't found just at present. Of course he's right." "Of course he is. And there isn't much danger they'll catch the guilty man, at that. The constable is a helpless old fellow.” "How about this Captain Bliss?" 194 comiicboeoe S CO