Chan got his suitcase from the parcel-room and they
went upstairs. Quick flash of Honolulu badge, which I have pinned to
vest.
It was a cheeky thing to say, and he didnt answer
at first.
He went from the room, and Bob Eden stared after
him, perplexed and atsea. The girl drove up beforethe Maryland Hotel, prepared to
drop him.
No doubt now his heart is heavy, thinking I
havedeserted forever. Said he hoped tosee me out this way before long.
They went together to the marble precincts of the
Garfield Bank.
After a brieftalk with the man at the
ticket-window, Chan rejoined him.
Come over to theside veranda and sit down. Ill have
the pearls at eight oclock, and Ill give themto you. Well, Im certainly glad to hear
it, Madden replied.
Now if youll excuse me, I thinkIll lie
down.
He visited the safe deposit vaultsand spent some
time going through his box. As adetective, Im a great little jeweler. You will, I
hope, condescend to meet me at station? Advertising,nine-tenths of these radio
programs. I take room that neighbors the one occupied by you, he said.
When I come back, I wontbother with that bunk about
Draycott.
Youve got a bigger supply on handthan any man I
ever met.
He went over his activitiesof the morning. A
startled look came into the womans eyes.
He sent up his name, and after a longwait in the
cheap lobby, the actress joined him.
The condemned man gets a rather pleasant whiff in
his last moments,doesnt he? He said she was quitewell, and anxious to get here. You
dont know the half of it, returned the boy.