Text that morning, a letter arrived at Mr. Tom Sweet.Tom rushed to the store, where he found his father and Mr. Damon working together.People there said the statue was brought to the village by an explorer who allegedly came from a far underground city made of pure gold.The worn and damaged envelope showed that it had traveled several thousand miles.No sooner had he read the first few lines than his eyes opened wide in astonishment."I've had some great news," Tom said."Listen to this Mr. Illingway. Remember, he was the man who taught me English," and he prepared to read it. "Mr.The Africans have no idea.