The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 335: what you’re looking at

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a. "IT didn't sleep much last night," he explained. "Thinking about Jerry Delaney?" asked the boy. Holley shook his head. "No—something has happened— something that concerns me alone. That interview with Madden has inspired my old friend in New York to offer me a job there—a mighty good job. Yesterday afternoon I had a doctor in Eldorado look me over and he told me I could go." "That's great!" Eden cried. "I'm mighty happy for your sake." An odd look had come into Holley's eyes. "Yes," he said, "the prison door swings open, after all these years. I've dreamed of this moment, longed for it—and now—" "What?" "The prisoner hesitates. He's frightened at the thought of leaving his nice quiet cell. New York! Not the old New York I knew. Could I tackle it again, and win? I wonder." "Nonsense," Eden answered. "Of course you could." A determined look passed over Holley's face. "I'll try it,” he said. "I'll go. Why the devil should I throw my life away out here? Yes—I'll tackle Park Row again.” He left Eden at the ranch. The boy went at once to his room, and as soon as he had freshened up a bit, stepped into the patio. Ah Kim passed. "Anything new?" whispered Eden. 3395 comiicboeoe S CO