The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 252: what you’re looking at

Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.

a When the boy entered the patio, he saw Madden sitting alone, wrapped in an overcoat, before a dying fire. The millionaire leaped to his feet. "Hello," he said. "Well?" "Well?" replied Eden. He had completely forgotten his mission to Barstow. "You saw Draycott?” Madden whispered. "Oh!" The boy remembered with a start. More deception —would it ever end? "Tomorrow at the door of the bank in Pasadena," he said softly. "Noon sharp.” "Good," answered Madden. "I'll be off before you're up. Not turning in already?" "IT think I will," responded Eden. "I've had a busy day." "Is that so?” said Madden carelessly, and strode into the living-room. Bob Eden stood staring after the big broad shoulders, the huge frame of this powerful man. A man who seemed to have the world in his grasp, but who had killed because he was afraid. 252 comiicboeoe S CO