The second map piece clue
Back in the cavern Bud Morgan studies the second map piece.
The detectives are getting cold sitting on the floor, and Linda tries not to wriggle.
Elmore shuffles his feet as he stands holding the lantern for Bud.
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“Keep still, stupid. You’re moving the light and I can’t think.” |
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“Where’s the treasure, Bud? Is it in this cave?” |
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“This map doesn’t make sense. The words on it are stupid.” |
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“You want me to knock some rocks down?” |
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“No, idiot. Give me the lantern. I’m going to look at every inch of this cave. Get one of their flashlights - and guard them. Here’s the gun. Hit them with it if they move.” |
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As Elmore lumbers over to the detectives, Brad looks at Ben and they nod slightly to each other. Elmore bends down to pick up Laura’s flashlight from the floor and Brad and Ben launch into action. Ben head-butts Elmore, distracting him, and Brad springs up and jumps on Bud’s back. Bud swears and shakes him off roughly.
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“Get off me, you ant – or I’ll shoot you.” |
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“Eaten by rats by now, I hope. Elmore hold this pest while I search. I thought I saw something at the back of the cave - I’ll start there.” |
Elmore grabs Brad and drags him back to where the others are sitting and throws him down on the floor.
Bud marches off across the cave towards two big arches near the back.
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