"——A WORLD OF DUST AND ASHES"—Page 214
"How did you happen to find this country?"
"I had heard of it. You all know about it in a general way, as I have already said. But I tried to get there and happened to succeed."
William shook his head. "Sorry to contradict you, Cyrus, but I never heard of such a place."
Cyrus laughed. "Oh, yes, you have! Excuse me, but you have all read about it, and seen many pictures of it."
Mr. Bressani took up the diamond. As he caressed the glistening marvel he asked: "Do other people know of these ruins?"
"I think not."