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Tom Swift in the Land of Wonders, or, the Underground Search for the Idol of Gold by Victor [pseud.] Appleton
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and Ned gazed curiously at his chum.



CHAPTER VIII

OFF FOR HONDURAS


Just what Tom's thoughts were, Ned, of
course, could not guess. But by the flush that
showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the
young financial secretary felt pretty certain that
Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of
Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.

"So he is going to see her about `something
important,' Ned?"

"That's what some members of his party called
it."

"And they're waiting here for him to join
them?"

"Yes. And it means waiting a week for
another steamer. It must be something pretty
important, don't you think, to cause Beecher to
risk that delay in starting after the idol of gold?"

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