night?"

"No, miss--that is, I dunno who Mr. Bolton is. The landlord of
the Sailor's Rest told me and my mates to take the case to this
here house, and we done it. That's all I know, miss."

"Strange," murmured Lucy, walking to the front door. "What do
you think, Archie? Isn't it strange?"

Hope nodded. "But I daresay Bolton will explain his absence,"
said he, following her. "He will arrive in time to open the
mummy case along with the Professor."

"I hope so," said Miss Kendal, who looked much perplexed. "I
can't understand Sidney abandoning the case, when it might so
easily have been stolen. Come in and see my father, Archie," and
she passed into the house, followed by the young man, whose
curiosity was now aroused. As they entered the door, the two men
who had taken in the case blundered out and shortly drove away on
the lorry towards Jessum railway station.

In the museum they found Braddock purple with rage and swearing
vigorously. He was staring at a large packing case, which had
been set up on end against the wall, while beside him crouched
Cockatoo, holding chisels and hammers and wedges necessary to
open the treasure trove.

"So the precious mummy has arrived, father," said Lucy, who saw
that the Professor was furious. "Are you not pleased?"