Part 8

“I had a great time in Egypt,” I answer.

“I enjoyed the food, the exotic atmosphere, and of course the history and the culture.”

“I gather it is quite crowded and noisy in Cairo. You didn't mind? You don't seem to me like the kind of person who would like visiting countries in the developing world. I thought you liked luxury and comfort.”

“Who doesn't?” I answer.

She knows that I am fond of good food, nice clothes, expensive cars and five star hotels. That is my weakness. I like to spend money, more money than I earn.

Suddenly, she turns to me and says, “My sister followed you to Egypt last year.”

“I thought she did. Why did she follow me there?” I say.

She laughs. “Because she had heard that you knew about the treasure of the lost pyramid.”

“Lost pyramid? How do you lose a pyramid? What are you talking about?”