The Chinese Parrot (Charlie Chan Detective Series) — page 370: what you’re looking at

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a —— XXII. THE ROAD TO ELDORADO and looked inquiringly about him. His eyes fell on [Ts Man at the door came farther into the room Thorn. "Hello, Martin,” he said. "I warned you it wouldn't work. Which of you gentlemen is the sheriff?” Cox came forward. "Right here, sir. I suppose you're P.J. Madden?" Madden nodded. "I suppose so. I've always thought I was. We telephoned the constable from a ranch down the road, and he told us you were here. So we've brought along another little item to add to your collection." He indicated the patio door, through which Holley came at that moment leading Shaky Phil by the arm. Maydorf's hands were tied behind him. Paula Wendell and Evelyn Madden also entered. "You'd better handcuff this newcomer to Delaney, Sheriff," suggested Madden. "And then I'll run over a little list of charges against the crowd that I think will hold them for a while." 370 comiicboeoe S CO