The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 337: what you’re looking at

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ee, "You heard me. Do you think I'm a fool. Ever since you came you've been stalling about that necklace. Haven't you?" Eden hesitated. The moment had come for a bit of frankness, it seemed. "I have," he admitted. "Why? " "Because, Mr. Madden, I thought there was something wrong here." "Why did you think that?" "Before I tell you—what made you change your mind in the first place? In San Francisco you wanted the necklace delivered in New York. Why did you switch to Southern California?" "A simple reason," Madden replied. "I thought up there that my daughter was going east with me. Her plans are altered—she's going at once to Pasadena for the balance of the season. And I propose to put the necklace in safety deposit there for her use when she wants it.” "I met your daughter in San Francisco," Eden said. "She's a very charming girl." Madden looked at him keenly. "You think so, do you?" "I do. I presume she is still in Denver?" For a moment Madden was silent, regarding him. "No," he admitted finally, "she is not in Denver now." 337 comiicboeoe S CO