Charlie Chan in Egypt Page #5

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really knew about this?

Hasty conclusion easy to make

like hole in water.

I wonder who that was

masquerading as Sekhmet.

Murderer of Professor Arnold

who tried to frighten us from tomb.

Observe.

Direction of current indicate...

water flow under rock.

If there's a current, that means

this water comes from the Nile.

It's a cinch there's something

on the other side.

Good swimmer could maybe

dive under, find out?

- Nothing like trying.

- But, Mr. Tom...

you oughtn't dive in

them hants' swimmin' hole.

- Quiet, Snowshoes.

- Would recommend extreme caution.

Now, don't worry about me.

- Waterproof.

- Thanks.

And you're gonna have to hold your breath

you don't know how long.

Well, here goes.

Hey, Mr. Tom, you forgot to take off

your wristwatch!

Somethin' must've done happened.

He ain't said nothin' yet.

Professor Arnold.

WhyWhat do you

Look, Mr. Chang.

He must've made it all right.

Mr. Tom, that you?

- Mr. Tom?

- Come, please.

Yes'm, but we oughta wait

before we know where we goin'.

- Look!

- Mr. Tom?

Tom?

- Is he hurt bad?

- Help, please.

- Must get Mr. Evans to doctor at once.

- Yeah.

Come on, come on.

More.

Oh, excuse, please.

Professor Thurston

gone long?

- He went into Luxor to see the police.

- Oh.

- Mr. Chan?

- Yes?

I hope Effendi Evans

will get well.

Kind thoughts

add favorable weight...

in balance

of life and death.

Professor Thurston

has returned?

No, effendi.

Inform, please,

will be in laboratory.

Is he going to be all right,

Doctor?

He has a very good chance.

I hardly know what

to suggest, Your Excellency.

Would you care to start

your investigation in Barry's room?

All in good time, Professor.

I shall take care of everything.

Pardon, effendi. Mr. Chan

is waiting for you in the laboratory.

- Mr. Chan?

- I thought you told him to go.

Will you please come with us,

Your Excellency?

What are you doing here,

Mr. Chan?

Pardon intrusion

of unwelcome presence...

but have learned something

of great interest.

His Excellency

will be judge of that.

Most happy to have Excellency's

distinguished opinion.

Also of Miss Arnold,

if you would be so kind.

Very well, Mr. Chan.

Your prying into our affairs

has brought us nothing but misfortune.

First it was Barry,

and now it's Tom.

- What's happened to Tom?

- Attempt made on life tonight...

in Ameti tomb.

- Two bullets in chest.

- Where is he?

Oh, wait, please.

He's still unconscious.

Dr. Jaipur is with him now

in the guest room.

You had no right to expose Tom

to such danger.

We looked to you for protection,

which you haven't given us.

- I'll have to ask you to leave, Mr. Chan.

- That is already arranged.

- His Excellency is taking charge.

- Thank you.

Regret humble efforts

have been unsuccessful.

Admitting failure

like drinking bitter tea.

One last request.

Permission, please,

to perform simple demonstration?

Thank you so much.

Sealed tube like this could contain

enough gas to cause death?

That would depend upon

the kind of gas used...

also the amount inhaled

by the victim.

At time of death,

Mr. Barry playing violin.

Observe hole

through which murderer...

insert tube of deadly gas

into sound box.

All very interesting,

Mr. Chan.

But how could your murderer have broken

the tube while Barry was playing?

Murderer very ingenious.

He knew scientific fact...

that very thin glass

vibrate to certain sound.

Will demonstrate.

While playing, Mr. Barry's face

directly over sound vent.

Inhale deadly gas.

Die almost instantly.

You have established motive,

Mr. Chan?

Motive for murders

of professor and son very clear.

Of course.

What is it?

Discover hidden room

in tomb tonight...

also clothing

of Professor Arnold.

- Then he did find the Ameti treasure?

- Yes.

And someone else

having same knowledge...

kill professor

to keep treasure for self.

Then when

murderer believe...

son Barry also know secret,

kill him too.

Edfu Ahmad! That explains

the ravings about the vengeance of Sekhmet.

Head mask of goddess

also found.

Mask used by murderer

to frighten intruders away from tomb.

When device fail,

murderer resort...

to more practical methods

bullets

as in case

of Mr. Tom Evans tonight.

Did Mr. Evans see

who fired the shots?

Bullet mark on flashlamp

prove light focused on guilty man.

- Then I must talk to him at once.

- Excuse, please.

Must not disturb

at present.

When conscious,

Mr. Evans will name murderer.

Case now in your hands,

Excellency.

Good-bye, gentlemen.

Thank you so much.

Well, Your Excellency?

It is really

a very simple matter.

All we have to do now

is to capture Edfu Ahmad...

and have, uh, Mr. Evans

identify him.

- Oh, Mr. Chan?

- Yes?

If I've been rude, l

I owe you an apology.

I resented your attitude

of suspicion.

I didn't realize how cleverly

you were handling this matter.

Thank you so much.

You don't seem to realize

you are dealing with a fanatic, a madman.

Edfu Ahmad must be captured

dead or alive!

And send a troop of my men here

to keep watch outside.

Yes, yes. Immediately.

Sorry to keep you waiting, Your Excellency.

These were in my room.

Thank you. Mm-hmm.

- Pardon me.

- Yes, Doctor?

- Is Dr. Racine still here?

- Why, I think you'll find him on the patio.

Then with your permission,

I shall leave the patient in his care.

How soon will I be able

to talk with Mr. Evans, Doctor?

It may be some time before he

recovers consciousness, Your Excellency.

Hmm. Then there's nothing to do

but wait.

- Good evening, Dr. Racine.

- Good evening.

I trust you understand this emergency

required immediate attention...

- and you were not available.

- Certainly.

I'm very glad that Mr. Evans

was in such capable hands.

- Thank you, sir. Good night.

- Good night.

- Oh!

- Oh, I'm sorry I startled you.

One of my lancets is missing,

and I thought perhaps Dr. Jaipur...

might've borrowed it

and left it here.

I'm sure I don't know.

Have you noticed any change?

He seems all right.

Oh, he must get well.

Would you mind opening

the window a little, please?

Has Tom

recovered consciousness?

Not yet.

He has a slight temperature...

but that's to be expected.

Then if there's no immediate

danger, you'd better get some rest, dear.

- But, UncleJohn, l

- Now, Carol, remember, you've been ill.

Come, let me get you

something to make you sleep.

- I'm all right.

- Now, don't worry.

I'll let you know the moment

there's any change.

I'll be back shortly.

One moment, please.

Do not move.

Place knife on table.

- Here are your police, Mr. Chang.

- Thank you so much.

- What has happened, Mr. Chan?

- And where did you find that lancet?

It was missing from my case.

Very clever thought...

to insert lancet

into bullet wound...

to make silent only witness

who could accuse you.

But what about Edfu Ahmad?

Entirely innocent.

Fanatic devotion

to resting place of ancestors...

provide excellent shield

for real murderer.

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