Chapter 27 Chapter 27 The Single Female Thief

This time it was Tracy who proposed to Gunther Hartog and they met in Mallorca.Tracy likes this island very much, this is the so-called picturesque place. "And," she told Gunther, "it was once a sanctuary for pirates. We'll be at home here." "But it's better not to be seen together," he suggested. "Let me arrange it." It all started with Gunther hanging up on the phone in London. "Tracey, I have something I would like to ask you to help me with. This is something extraordinary, and I think you will find this a real challenge." The first morning, Tracy flew to Palma, the capital of Mallorca.As a result of Interpol's red letter on Tracey, local authorities in Mallorca immediately received reports that Tracey had left Biarriz and arrived on the island.So Tracy had just checked into the Royal Room at the Chanveda Hotel, and a surveillance team had been set up to keep her under close watch twenty-four hours a day.

Earlier, Parma police chief Ernesto Maz had spoken on the phone with Interpol's Trinan prosecutor. "I'm pretty sure," said Inspector Trinan, "that the legend of Tracy Whitney and the Snitch is the same thing." "She's even worse. If she dares to commit another crime in Mallorca, she will know how fast our judiciary can act." Inspector Trinan said: "Sir, there is one more thing to tell you." "what?" "There is an American coming to see you. His name is Daniel Cooper." Detectives following Tracy felt that she was only interested in sightseeing.She traveled all over the island, visited the San Francisco Monastery, visited the colorful Belva Castle, and went for a walk on Ileta Beach.She saw a bullfight in Parma, and tasted seafood at the Rennes fair; she was always alone.

She traveled to nearby Formentera, Valdemosa, and La Granga, visiting pearl factories on the island of Menorca. "Nothing," the detectives reported to Ernesto Maz. "She's here for a tour, Chief." The director's secretary walked into the office. "An American wants to see you. Mr. Daniel Cooper." Director Maz has many American friends.He likes Americans.In spite of what Prosecutor Trinan had said, he still felt that he would like this Daniel Cooper. He was wrong. "You're all idiots, without exception," Daniel Cooper scolded. "She's definitely not here to play. She has to ask for something."

Chief Maz finally swallowed his breath. "Sir, you yourself say that Miss Whitney's goals have always been unusual, that she has always liked to do what others can't. I've double-checked, Mr. Cooper. I'm afraid there's nothing in Mallorca worthy of Whitney." Miss Nee to use her talent." "Who has she met here... talked to?" The other party replied angrily: "No. Not a single one." "But she will," said Cooper coldly. I finally know, Chief Maz has realized, what people mean by "ugly Americans." Two hundred caves have been found on Mallorca, the most fascinating of which is the Cave of the Dragon, located near Puerto Cristo, about an hour from Palma.These huge cavities formed by hundreds of millions of years of good fortune go all the way to the deep underground. The caves are surrounded by strange stalactites and stalagmites. The cave is as quiet as a tomb, and groundwater occasionally gushes out , meandering, the outflowing groundwater is green, blue, or white, and each color marks a different depth of the water source.

Torches are placed at some key positions in the cave. Under the dim light of the fire, it seems like a fairy tale world carved out of ivory, or a series of never-ending mazes. It is not allowed to enter the cave without a guide, but since it was opened to tourists early in the morning, every corner of the cave is crowded with people. Tracy chose to visit here on Saturday because it was a particularly crowded day, with hundreds of tourists from all over the world crowding the caves.She bought tickets at a small counter and disappeared into the crowd in an instant.Daniel Cooper and two of Chief Maz's detectives followed her closely.A guide in the shape of a skeleton stretches out a finger pointing downward, leading tourists down the narrow stone path step by step. The dripping water from the stalactites makes these stone paths easy to slippery.There are many alcove-like caves on the left and right of the stone path. Visitors can go in to appreciate the strange shapes formed by the erosion of the limestone by groundwater. Some are like giant birds, some are like monsters, and some are like forests.There were many black holes beside the stone path with faint light, and Tracy suddenly flashed into a black hole and disappeared.

Daniel Cooper hurried forward to catch up, but there was no sign of her.The crowd was so crowded down the stone steps that he couldn't find it at all.He didn't know whether she was ahead or behind, she must be up to something here, Cooper thought.But what did she do?Where do you do it?What are you doing? The bottom hole of the Dragon Cave is as big as an arena, and further ahead is a pool of clear water, named Dahu.The cave was converted into a Roman theater, and rows of stone benches were built for tourists to sit and watch a show every hour.Visitors sat in the dark, waiting for the show to begin.

Tracy groped her way to row ten.When she reached the 20th seat, the man sitting in the 21st seat turned around. "Is there a problem?" "No, Gunther." She bent down and kissed him on the cheek. He continued to say something, but it was so loud that she had to move closer to hear him. "I think it's better not to be seen together, in case someone follows you." Tracy glanced back at the crowd that filled the dark cavern. "We're safe here." She looked at him with mild curiosity. "It must be something important." "Yes." He leaned against her. "A very wealthy client wanted a painting very much. A Goya painting called "The Port," and he would offer half a million dollars in cash to get it for him. But I can't do it."

Tracy thought for a moment. "Is anyone already eager to try?" "To tell you the truth, there are. But in my opinion, the chances of success are very small." "Where is this painting now?" "The Prado Museum in Madrid." "Prado!" The words that flashed through Tracy's mind were "impossible." At this moment, the seats in the theater were already full and there was a lot of voices, but he ignored it completely and still whispered in her ear. "It must be very well planned. That is why I have found you, my dear Tracy."

"I can't afford it," Tracy said. "Half a million dollars?" "Clearly, without ambiguity." The performance started, and the venue fell silent for a moment.The previously invisible lights gradually turned on, and the sound of music echoed in the huge cavern.In the center of the stage is the lake in front of the auditorium.A flat-bottomed boat slowly sailed out from behind a stalagmite under the illumination of the spotlight of the stage that shot out from nowhere.An organ player stood on the boat, and a melodious serenade came from the lake.The audience watched and listened, fascinated, and the colorful lights hit the black sky, turning into a rainbow.The flat-bottomed boat sailed slowly to the other side of the lake, and the sound of the music faded away.

"It's absolutely fantastic," Gunther said. "Even if it's just for the show, it's worth the trip." "I like to travel," Tracy said. "Gunther, you know what city I've been wanting to see? Madrid." Daniel Cooper stood at the exit of the Dragon Cave and saw Tracy coming out of it. Only her.