"Humph!" Braddock moved to the door, thinking. "I shall reserve my
decision until this man arrives. Good day," and he departed.
Random did not attempt to detain him, as he was somewhat weary of the
Professor's vagaries. He knew very well that Braddock would call on
Don Pedro when he came to the Warrior Inn, and join forces with him in
searching for the lost goods. And the train of thought initiated by the
Professor's visit led Random to a certain drawer, whence he took the
photograph of a splendid-looking beauty. To this he pressed his lips. "I
wonder if your father will give you to me in exchange for that mummy,"
he thought, and kissed the pictured face again.