CHAPTER 6

The Egyptian ambassador to Italy helicoptered from Rome to Florence to take charge of returning the priceless antiquities to their proper home.

“We cannot thank you enough, Dr. and Mrs. Kidd,” said the Egyptian ambassador.

“You’re very welcome,” said Mom.

“We sort of helped,” added Tommy with a dimpled grin, probably because the ambassador had brought along his teenage daughter. Tommy was wiggling his eyebrows the way he always does whenever there is a pretty girl within fifteen feet. Make that one hundred feet.