"He wants to get the mummy back again, and if we discuss the subject we may see some chance of securing it." "But Don Pedro will not wish it to be restored to my father." Mrs.Jasher shrugged her plump shoulders.
"Your father and Don Pedro can arrange that themselves.

All I desire is, that the mummy should be found.

Undoubtedly it belongs by purchase to the Professor, but as it has been stolen, this Peruvian gentleman may claim it.

Well ?" "I shall come and Archie also," assented Lucy, who was beginning to be interested in the matter.

"The affair is somewhat romantic." "Criminal, my dear, criminal," said Mrs.Jasher, rising to take her leave.