Soon the gentlemen heard the stairs creaking, and Sherlock's face lit up. ""The heavy footsteps suggest that we have a hefty visitor. If my estimate is correct, it's the Director of the jungle museum, Dr Bennett, the bear."
While Sherlock predicted this, Dr Bennett entered the room panting and said, "Hey Sherlock! There's no time to leisurely sip coffee. I'm about to lose face here. Save me!"
"Oh, what happened? You'll have to tell me that. But first, please calm down and take a seat," Sherlock said.
While Dr Bennett settled in, Watson quietly asked Sherlock, "How did you know that it was Dr Bennett"
"Just a sharp eye and a quick mind, my friend. On the way here, he stood under a tree with a beehive. The bees started flying around immediately when they saw him," Sherlock smiled.
"Now listen," Dr Bennett interrupted, "yesterday, a rare map of the Silk Road disappeared from the museum. I found out this morning right when the Hall's door opened."
"The Silk Road? The one that goes from China to Turkey?"
"Yes, the 6,500 km long route. The map mentions various things like mountains, rivers, places of historical importance and inns for travelers on the Silk Road," Dr Bennett explained.
"Do you suspect anyone?" Sherlock asked, pacing in the room.
"For a household facing theft, everyone is a suspect!" Dr Bennett said.
"Still, think about it. Has anyone ever said anything related to the map?"
"Four days ago, some foreigners were here. They were enthusiastically asking about it. A trader from Samarkand in Uzbekistan came and inquired if there was another copy of this map. He mentioned that a new museum is opening there, and the curators are looking for such items. They are willing to pay a fair amount because of Samarkand's importance in the map, as the route goes from Jiayuguan City in China to Samarkand, and going through Bukhara, it extends all the way to Bursa in Turkey."
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Wuffy's Race
Wuffy Deer would wake up early every morning and run. Seeing him running like this, one day, Blackie Bear asked him, \"Wuffy, you wake up so early every day to practice running, and then you come to school. Why is it so necessary?\"
Keeping in Touch
\"Have you finished your homework, Jessie and Jimmy?\"
A Tail of Courage
When you drive down to the southern part of Kerala, you will find the village of Ambalur. With the rocky hills of Ambu overlooking this little village, it is filled with vast grasslands and a variety of farms.
Mystery Of The Egg
Krish's father Vipul was an engineer in the Central Public Works Department. He was transferred to a forest in Nepal for road construction. So, he settled in Nepal with his family.
A WIN-WIN GAME!
\"What are we playing today?\" Aditi jogged in her spot. She could never stay still. Some called her naughty and unruly, but she considered herself a bundle of energy. As did her friend Manan.
A Helping Hand
Then Cheeku rabbit woke up in the morning, he noticed that the entire sky was filled with dark clouds.
Best Brother, My Brother
Udit looked at his history homework. \"Why do they give us so much homework,\" he mumbled. He yawned and decided to sharpen his pencils before starting the homework.
THE BEACH MYSTERY
\"Don't go too much towards that side,\" Appa warned Santhosh. But the forbidden is always tempting. And so, he inched towards it.
The Chain of Change
\"Today is Independence Day, and the school will shut early. That's great, isn't it?\" Raju Bhaiya said, smiling amidst the roaring sounds and black clouds coming out of his three-wheeler auto-rickshaw.
Aayu's Independence Day
Over the past two days, the children at Aayu's school had been getting ready for the grand celebration to be held on Independence Day. They were taught to salute the national flag with discipline and respect and sing the national anthem rhythmically and within the time limit.