“What did you say had been taken from the crates? Seed pods, was it?” Cuthbert shrugged. “As I said, I’m not sure what they were. They looked like seed pods to me, but I’m no botanist.” “Can you describe them?” “It’s been years, I don’t really remember. Big, round, heavy. Rugose on the outside. Light brown color. I’ve only seen the inside of the crate twice, you understand; once when it first came back, and then last week, looking for Mbwun. That’s the figurine.” “Where is the figurine now?” Pendergast asked. “It’s being curated for the show. It should be on display already, we’re sealing the
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