"He will watch
Hervey, and if there is anything suspicious about his movements,
we shall soon know."
"And I turn amateur detective to-morrow and question Widow Anne,"
said Hope, after which remark he had to explain matters to
Braddock, who had been out of the room when Mrs. Bolton's strange
request had been discussed.
Meanwhile Donna Inez had been whispering to her lover and
pointing to the mummy. Don Pedro followed her thoughts and
guessed what she was saying. Random proved the truth of his
guess by, turning to him.
"Do you really want to take back the mummy to Peru, sir?" he
asked quietly.
"Certainly. Inca Caxas was my forefather. I do not wish to
leave him in this place. His body must be restored to its tomb.
All the Indians, who look upon me as their present Inca expect me
to bring the body back. Although," added De Gayangos gravely,
"I did not come to Europe to look for the mummy, as you know."
"Then I shall buy the mummy," said Random impetuously.
"Professor, will you sell it to me?"
"Now that I have examined it thoroughly I shall be delighted,"
said the little man, "say for two thousand pounds."
"Not at all," interposed Don Pedro; "you mean one thousand."
"Of course he does," said Lucy quickly; "and the check must be
paid to Archie, Sir Frank.
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