THE RUINED TEMPLE
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as he crossed the last of the range of small mountains, he gave a cry, that drew the attention of Ned and Mr. Damon.
"What is it?" demanded his chum.
"Look!" said Tom. "There is the great plain!"
Ned gazed, and saw, spread out below them a vast level plateau. But this was not all he saw, for there, about in the centre, was a mass of something—something that showed white in the rays of the setting sun.
"Bless my chimney!" cried Mr. Damon. "That's some sort of a building."
"The ruined temple," said Tom softly. "We've found it at last," and he headed the balloon for it and put on full speed.
