Charlie Chan:
Hasty conclusion like hole in water, easy to make.
Charlie Chan:
Drop of water on thirsty tongue more precious than gold in purse.
Tom Evans, Archeologist:
She's just making a mountain out of a molehill.
Charlie Chan:
Inconspicuous molehill sometimes more important than conspicuous mountain.
Professor John Thurston:
[
referring to statue] That is Sekhmet, Goddess of Vengeance. The ancients endowed her with supernatrural powers, Mr. Chan.
Charlie Chan:
Mmmm. Cannot believe that piece of carved stone contain evil - unless dropped on foot.
Professor John Thurston:
Why should anyone have committed such a fantastic crime?
Charlie Chan:
Very strange. Might almost believe in power of ancient goddess.
Professor John Thurston:
[
angrily] Why didn't you warn us? Your carelessness is responsible for that boy's death!
Charlie Chan:
Most regretful. Impossible to prepare defense unless direction of attack is known.
Tom Evans, Archeologist:
[
pointing to the hieroglyphs on the tomb wall] The design alternates with the symbols of life and death.
Charlie Chan:
Story of man very short.
[
alternately pointing to the symbols]
Charlie Chan:
Life... death... life... death. Am reminded of ancient sage Confucious
[
extending his arms out to suggest length]
Charlie Chan:
who write, 'From life to death is reach of man.'
Charlie Chan:
Regret efforts have been unsuccessful. Admitting failure like drinking bitter tea.
Snowshoes:
[
frightened in the darkened tomb] Can't we see better with the lights on?
Charlie Chan:
Varnish on 3000 year old mummy case not completely dry.
Charlie Chan:
With back to wall can fight off demon of sleeplessness.
Dr. Anton Racine:
You have a theory about this, of course?
Charlie Chan:
Theory like mist on eyeglasses - obscures facts.
Dr. Anton Racine:
Our local authorities have very clear vision, Mr. Chan.
Charlie Chan:
Would so much like to see Ameti tomb.
Tom Evans, Archeologist:
Tonight?
Charlie Chan:
Waiting for tomorrow waste of today.
Charlie Chan:
Journey of life like feather in stream - must go with current.
Charlie Chan:
Most grateful for very able assistance.
Carol Arnold:
It was terrible sitting here waiting, wondering how your plan would work out.
Charlie Chan:
Courage greatest devotion to those we love.
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