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The Four Pools Mystery

CHAPTER XXII
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THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.

When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.

For a moment we stood blinking our eyes scarcely able to see, so sudden was the change from the semi-darkness of our four flickering candles.

Then Terry stepped forward.
"Show me where you found the body and point out the spot where the struggle took place." He spoke in quick, eager tones, so excited that he almost stuttered.

It was not necessary for him to act the part of detective any longer.


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