(to-himself, anxious) Ratilda, no! Not this year, too!

(fascinated) It's a great opportunity! I'm going to participate in an archaeological dig near the ancient city of Thebes. That's where Professor Mouserson will lead the group of scholars who are trying to bring the famouse Treasure of the Sun to light.

Professor Stilton, 'spied' isn't quite the word I'd use. Let's just say I was curious to see what you were like. When I was a student, the headmaster always referred to you as a model student, so I wanted to check you out.