Quest of the Golden Ape (PDF, MOBI, EPUB, FB2, TEXT)

ody he had seen and in the face. These things coupled with what he already knew, intrigued him mightily and he resolved to approach this strange affair with an open mind and not play the role of the unbelieving cynic. It was time to go ahead. * * * * * John Pride said, "First, are you aware that there is another in this mansion--or was?" "I did not even know this was a mansion. It seems only one room." "It is an enormous structure set deep in the forest." "This other one--?" "A very old man. He died as I arrived here tonight." "You do not know his name or how came he here?" "I have a vague idea." The young man's dazzling blue eyes narrowed in thought. "A while ago you said you have wondered through the years as to what you would find in this room. That indicates you were aware of its existence." "True. Perhaps at this point I had better tell you the complete story--as much of it as I know." "I would be in your debt." "No, I wi