“A new discovery?” she asked excitedly. “What is it?”
“For the moment it must be a secret. I understand that those who are working in that particular area have all sworn on the Bible that they will keep silent about what they have found.”
“And what have they found?”
Prince Kraus looked towards the door as if he felt that someone might be listening.
Then he said in a low voice only she could hear,
“Gold!”
Latasha gave a cry of delight.
“Gold! Surely that is most unusual.”
“Very unusual, even for those in the Balkans who have lead, iron and coal. I don’t think we have much gold, but even a little will cause a major sensation and make us outstanding amongst all the other countries around us.”
“Of course it will,” Latasha agreed, “and I am very pleased for you and Oldessa.”
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