Hope wondered what the fiery, proud Peruvian would say when he heard his friend denounced.

His reflections on this point were cut short by the return of the Professor, who appeared at the door of the museum dismissing Cockatoo.

When the Kanaka took his departure, Braddock beckoned to the young man.
"There is no reason why we should talk in the hall, and let the whole house know of this new difficulty," he said in a testy manner.

"Come in here." Hope entered and looked with ill-concealed repugnance at the uncanny shape of the green mummy, which was lying on a long table.

He examined the portions where the swathings had been cut with some sharp instrument, to reveal the dry, bony hands, which formerly had held the costly jewels.