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 head may thaw sufficiently for him to tell me what means this untimely intrusion upon my studies.'

The Stranger now felt his head begin to thaw, and in a few moments he was able to speak. He then told the magician about the Queen's museum, and how it had happened that he had come there with the robbers.

'Your motive is a good one,' said the magician, 'though your actions are somewhat erratic; and I do not mind helping you to find what you wish. In what class of objects do the people of the city take the most interest? '

'Truly I do not know,' said the Stranger.

'This is indeed surprising!' exclaimed Alfrarmedj. 'How can you expect to obtain that which will interest every one, when you do not know what it is in which every one takes an interest? Go, find out