Samantha Jones In the Land That Time Forgot (standard:adventure, 4206 words)
Author: Waldo Pepper	Added: Jul 27 2004	Views/Reads: 3446/2282	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Samantha Jones and Rebecca West wile in a remote area of the Amazon jungle help locate a missing professor that is searching for a lost world.

Samantha Jones In The Land That Time Forgot 

By Waldo Pepper 

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Samantha Jones stood on the dock of rough logs and looked up the bank of
the Amazon River for the small steamer that would take her and her 
friend Rebecca West back to civilization. the two young women had 
traveled up to the headwaiters of the Amazon to spend some time with an 
old friend Colonel Maxwell Sharp on his plantation. 

"There is still no sign of it Becky," she said walking back towards her
friend. "We may never get out of this jungle." 

"These old river steamers are always late or breaking down," replied
Rebecca. "I suppose we will have to enjoy the colonel's hospitality a 
little longer." 

As the two young woman made their way back towards the guest house
Samantha noticed four of Colonel Sharp's field hands helping two people 
out of the jungle. Both women quickly made their way over to help and 
found that one was a female not much older then Samantha.  The second 
was a short thin frail looking man with glasses who was now almost 
totally exhausted from the experience. 

"Please, does anyone here speak English," he gasped to the farm hand who
was trying supported him. "We must see Colonel Sharp immediately." 

"Yes, we both do," replied Samantha. "What seems to be the problem?" 

"Oh thank God," said the woman coming to a halt. "It's my father and
Lord Roxton, they have both become lost in that infernal jungle and you 
must help us to find them." 

A few minutes later Colonel Sharp appeared with a host of servants and
instructions were given for the care of the new arrivals. They were to 
be taken into the house and given food and drink then escorted to the 
study for a debriefing. Both Samantha and Rebecca followed the group 
back inside and then accompanied Colonel Sharp to his study. 

"Exactly who are these two," said Samantha taking a seat? "an   d why
were they wondering around in the jungle? 

"Two excellent questions Miss Jones," he replied lighting a cigarette an
d also taking a seat. "The young woman is Edweena Challenger daughter 
of George Edward Challenger of Boston. The other gentleman is the 
renowned zoologist Professor Alex Summerlee of Harvard University. Two 
weeks ago the three set out from here on some sort of nature expedition 
into an area known as the Devil's Playground. Much of this area is 
unexplored and I imagine they have fallen pray to some hostile tribe. I 
shall mount a rescue party to search for them and I would be honored if 
you and Miss West join us." 

Yes, most certainly," replied Samantha. "Becky and I would be happy to
help in any way we can, but the name Challenger does sound familiar to 
me." 

"And indeed it should Sam," replied Rebecca. "I recall reading about him
in  all the local papers back in the States. I believe he is the head 
of the Boston Adventures Club." 

"Yes, you are quite right  Miss Moore," said Colonel Sharp. "that is the
only reason I allowed him to explore the Devil's Playground." 

As Colonel Sharp finished speaking the study door opened and both Miss
Challenger and Professor Summerlee entered the room. They had both 
eaten, washed, and looked somewhat recovered from their ordeal. 

"Ah Miss Challenger," said Colonel Sharp. "I hope that you are feeling
better and can now tell us exactly what has happened to your father and 
Lord Roxton." 

"I really don't know how to begin," she said taking a seat. "About six
months ago my father purchased a map from an old Monk in the capital 


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