The Gold of the Gods

Book Excerpt: ..."For days 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 for her. Almost before we knew it, before Norton, who had started to ask her a question, could speak, she excused herself and fled from the room, leaving only the indelible impression of loveliness and the appeal for help that was irresistible. Kennedy turned to Norton. But just then the door to the den opened and we saw our friend Dr. Leslie. He saw us, too, and took a few steps in our direction."What--you here, Kennedy?" he greeted in surprise as Craig shook hands and introduced Norton. "And Jameson, too? Well, I think you've found a case at last that will baffle you."As we talked he led the way across the living room and into the den from which he had just come."It is very strange," he said, telling at once all that he had been able to discover..