The Shadow - Caverns of Death

that most of the visitors who come here to the cavern believe that the underground chamber which we are about to enter is one of the most magnificent of nature's wonders.

Hey, this is pretty impressive, isn't it? I'll say.

Hey,

gosh, take a look at the section we're entering now.

It's as big as all our doors.

We've named this great natural hall the Temple of Vulcan, after the Roman god of fire.

Because of the pit that you see over there near the center, from which vapors continually pour.

I think your class will find this the most interesting part of the cavern, Professor Morley.

Is it safe for me to bring

my students any

closer to the

pit?

Are the vapors harmless? Sure, sure, it's just easy.

Hey, come on, fellas, let's make a work out of it.

Come on,

fellas.

Now, mind you, boys.

Well, it's all right, Professor Morley.

There's a railing around the fence.

Now, this great circular crater, approximately 100 feet in diameter, is truly one of the natural masterpieces of the entire Southwest.

At the base of this pit is a pool of water, which is believed to be bottomless.

The steam which you see rising before you is emitted from crests in the rocky wall, about 15 feet below the brim.

These may be seen by leaning slightly over the railing and looking downward.

Can you see him, Eddie? No, not yet.

Look, lean over here.