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way.
    ‘Where do you think we are?’ asked Lyndi Lou as they came upon some old tracks.
    ‘I think we are in some sort of mine judging by these tracks. I do recall Papa Mortimer mentioning something a long time ago when he was giving us a history lesson on Meerville Town. However, I was not paying much attention but I think he said this mine had been closed some thirty years ago. I guess we’re the only ones down here now … there must be a way out. There must be a lift that would have taken the workers and cargo to the top of the mine, above ground, and I think that’s what we need to find,’ surmised Henratty. Jack had now got out his shovel and was scraping the side of the wall.
    ‘What exactly are you playing at?’ asked Henratty.
    ‘I’m looking for diamonds,’ Jack responded excitedly.
    ‘Don’t be so silly, if there were diamonds down here, don’t you think the whole of Meerville would know about it?’ deduced Henratty.
    ‘Maybe they do, but they just couldn’t find the right area to dig, as look, we have come to the end of this tunnel and there are four other tunnels to choose from. It’s like a maze down here. I know there is treasure down here and I’m going to find it,’ Jack proclaimed confidently.
    ‘Will you please pay attention, Jack, and stop thinking that everything is an adventure.’
    ‘Oh, Henratty, do you remember our last conversation regarding “adventure” at Oscar’s birthday?’
    ‘Please don’t remind me, besides that’s different, this is for real and we need to be responsible as we have Lyndi Lou and Oscar to think of.’
    ‘I know that but we can still have fun!’
    ‘Jack, this is no picnic, we could be in serious danger – who knows what’s lurking down one of these tunnels? For all we know there could be other creatures down here, and nasty ones at that.’ Lyndi Lou began to cry again.
    ‘Look, what you’ve gone and done,’ fumed Henratty.
    ‘Don’t blame me, Henratty – I’m not the one that mentioned monsters and nasty stuff,’ refuted Jack.
    ‘Lyndi Lou, I’m sorry I didn’t mean to scare you; I was just trying to make Jack realise how serious our predicament was, because if we don’t get out of here, we could be in serious danger and this torch is our only hope. Now let’s press on,’ commanded Henratty.
    ‘Okay, sis, you’re right. I’ll try not to get too upset and instead focus on being positive about getting out of here,’ Lyndi Lou said reassuringly.
    ‘Have you got that, Jack … FOCUS!’ Henratty said sternly.
    ‘Yeah, yeah, but I tell you there’s treasure to be found here, I know it,’ Jack responded defiantly.
    ‘Let’s go left here and tread carefully,’ instructed Henratty.

CHAPTER THREE
Where’s Enoch
    Nora had listened with intent to their conversation:
    S o they think they’re on a treasure hunt, well I think I better let Cooper know that they could possibly know about the hidden diamonds. How could they know about that I wonder? It is only Cooper and I that know about the diamonds and their whereabouts. It looks like they may not be so innocent after all. We’ll definitely have to interrogate them to ensure they suspect nothing and dispel any idea of this mine being a treasure trove.
    We have kept this place safe for thirty years and safe it must remain. These diamonds can only bring evil upon the land and if those evil birds of prey, the Larkans, in Skylark, get hold of them, it spells the end of this world as we know it. For the moment, there was no danger of that happening, as Nora with Cooper’s help would ensure that these creatures never got out of this tunnel to tell the tale but for now, she would just observe to see what unfolds and what they truly know!
    With those thoughts of Skylark buried once more, Nora began to wonder what was taking Enoch so long, it’s never taken him this long to deliver a message before and Cooper and the others should have arrived by now.
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    Meanwhile,