10/9/2008
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Aegypt
*“How do you propose to open the tomb?”
*“We haven’t come that far yet, but I think we’ll have to dismantle part of the wall. I’d like to wait until Mr. Williams has the entire passage cleared before we take any steps that might unnecessarily deface the chamber. After all, the actual tombs might be laid out in a more conventional Egyptian style.” *“There is nothing to recommend the conventionality of the excavations,” stated Parrain. *“Have you had any luck in deciphering the hieroglyphics?” asked Paul.
*The men stared at him.
*“No,” answered Audrey. His brow furrowed in scorn. “I haven’t taken the time to even look at them, old man.” *“I believe I may have found the key to them, Mr. Audrey,” Paul said carefully.