The Gold of the Gods

Book Excerpt: "Fordays all he had talked about was the 'big fish, ' the peje grande, whatever that might mean--and the curse of Mansiche."The recollection of the past few days seemed to be too much forher. Almost before we knew it, before Norton, who had started toask her a question, could speak, she excused herself and fled fromthe room, leaving only the indelible impression of loveliness andthe appeal for help that was irresistible.Kennedy turned to Norton. But just then the door to the den openedand we saw our friend Dr. Leslie. He saw us, too, and took a fewsteps in our direction."What--you here, Kennedy?" he greeted in surprise as Craig shookhands and introduced Norton. "And Jameson, too? Well, I thinkyou've found a case at last that will baffle you."As we talked he led the way across the living room and into theden from which he had just come."It is very strange," he said, telling at once all that he hadbeen able to discover.Read Mo