40A message arrived stating Egyptian high government officials and other dignitaries from England and South Africa were scheduled for tours. Dr. Withers looked frustrated. “Look how long it took them to recognize that we're real,” he said over dinner. “As far as I'm concerned,” Clifford said, “I wished they still believed we're just hocus-pocus.” Dr. Withers sighed, shook his head. “No chance of that anymore. Their being here will further validate us anyway.” Progress clearing the Offering Chamber slowed. Luckily, like the other chambers, with the exception of the Pillared Hall, and being that deep into the ground and sealed, little dirt and dust was found. Items thought to be most fragile were treated with more melted paraffin to help them retain their shapes. Kendra assured the proce

