That was where they were headed. Marlu had a suite and a Lab in the palace. *****Daniel and Tiiup entered the front gate haveing left the guard ...company in the capable hands of Capt. Orbry after praising his troops. Dan looked around and he went slack-jawed... He was shocked by the rustic Grandeur of what lay before him. Homes and Businesses were laid out in city blocks instead of the haphazard manner he had expected.Once you entered the Main Gate the main entrance to the Palace was. Something about him scared me a little actually. He was not a big man but had a slightly untrustworthy look. Having said that it seemed to suit the image of the entire shop, which was not one of the more well known jewellery store names."Yeah! Could I have a look at these two earrings, and these two necklaces? I want to compare them and see how well they go together." Said Callie excitedly.Wow, she was getting right into it! Next thing I knew, the Japanese man had the four items on the display. His Rolex watch, a piece of jewelry that attracted Mark's unaccustomed eyes again and again, was heavily encrusted with diamonds and gave Mark the definite impression that he was dealing with a man of exceptional economic power and considerable vanity."Mark," Sid said after a long dissertation. "I'm disappointed that you didn't bring Desirée with you this time."Mark saw a gleam in Sid's eye and a furtive glance in his direction from al-Mazkum."I didn't think it appropriate to bring her. It happened at about half past twelve by Michael's new watch. It was notlong before dinner was due to be ready. Michael and the other childrenhad forgotten their argument earlier and were playing snap with somecards.Suddenly, from the kitchen, they heard a loud scream.The children all ran into the kitchen to see what was going on. Mummywas standing in front of the cooker. There was smoke coming out of theoven and there was a nasty burning sort of a smell."Shut the oven door, quick, before the.