If once the mummy-case was in the Museum, I was rid of it for ever.
"The circumstances were, as you, sir, have justly observed, singularly favourable.

There would be no hue and cry, no hurry, no anxiety; but ample time for all the necessary preparations.

Then the mummy-case itself was curiously suitable.

Its length was ample, as I knew from having measured it.

It was a cartonnage of rather flexible material and had an opening behind, secured with a lacing so that it could be opened without injury.