"You kids haven't been touching these, have you?" asked Dr. Snood. "No, we--" Henry began. "Make sure you don't," said Dr. Snood in a stern voice. "And make sure the lid on that coffin stays closed." "Of course--" said Jesse. Before she could say any more, he walked out. The Aldens stood still for a moment, stunned by Dr. Snood's harsh behavior. At last Jessie said, "I don't know which was stranger: the way he was looking at those artifacts or the way he just spoke to us." The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse"