Ghost Mine Episode 5

Clues from Joe

Still holding the photo of the Shaman’s rattle, Joe makes eye contact with each of the detectives in turn. Then, as if deciding something very important, he looks at Megan again.

 

	"It seems to be a Shaman's ceremonial rattle."
	"Can you tell us more about it?"
	"A little. The markings show it's very old."
	"Did it come from around here?"
	"No – it probably belonged to the Chumash people who live further north. Around here are mostly Serrano – and they cremate their dead. A rattle like this was buried with the Shaman for ceremonies he’d conduct in the next land."

Again there is silence, while Joe considers the photo again.

	"Can you tell us anything else, please?"
	"It's important that this rattle is returned to its rightful owners."
	"I'm sure it will be returned. I think anyone who has it would look after it until they could return it."

Joe smiles and hands the photo back to Megan.

"Somehow I think you’re right. I’m sure the rattle will eventually be brought home.Well, I’ve got to get back to work. Your food will be right out. If you need any more Indian information you know where to find me. I’ll keep an eye out for you while you’re in town."

Picking up the coffee pot, Joe turns away from them and walks silently back to the counter. The detectives sigh with relief.

	"Pheeww! That was intense!"
	"It was unreal! I've never seen Joe act like that before."
	"He knows more than he told us."
	"Can you take us to the Old Town when we’ve finished here, Laura? It would be good to see where you found Jeremiah’s old tin box."
	"Sure - it's not far away. Ah - breakfast at last."

Everyone’s thoughts turn to food as Joe’s kitchen hand walks over, balancing their plates along his arms, and grinning at them.

What will the detectives and Laura find in Old Town MacKenzie Wells? And what does Joe Whitecloud know that he won't tell them?

Find out in episode 6 of Mystery at Ghost Mine - coming soon.