The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 215: what you’re looking at

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Rai tacwd The boy hesitated. "I'll tell you something—in confidence,” he said. "Everything possible is being done to find the murderer of Louie. Not by Madden—but by— others." The doctor sat silent for a moment in the dark car under the dark, star-spangled sky. "I think I understand," she said softly. "With all my heart, I wish you luck, my boy.” Eden took her hand. "If I shouldn't see you again, Doctor—I want you to know. Just meeting you has been a privilege." "T'll remember that,” she answered. "Good night." The boy watched her back the car through the open gate. When he returned to the living-room, Madden and Gamble were together there. "Confounded old busybody," Madden said. "Wait a minute,” Eden said hotly. "That woman with just her two hands has done more good in the world than you with all your money. And don't you forget it.” "Does that give her a license to butt into my affairs?" demanded Madden. Further warm words were on the tip of the boy's tongue, but he restrained himself. However, he reflected that he was about fed up with this arrogant, callous millionaire. He looked toward the clock. A quarter to nine, and still no sign of Thorn and Evelyn Madden. Was the girl's train late? Hardly likely. 215 comiicboeoe S CO