As the conversation finally came to life and the Major told of the events, her fan flicked back into her hand like a servant always at her beck and call.  It fluttered softly in her grip as she listened intently, her eyes giving the faintest sparkle of interest despite herself.  "A mystery, to be sure," and one that she would love to hear the full details on and be able to at least attempt to solve.  She would have loved to delve into the heart of the matter, to see what she could find out, if only it wouldn't tarnish her reputation.<br/><br/>"Do you think," she asked gently, her voice full of as much casual disinterest as she could feign, "it might have something to do with the alleged curse that mummies are supposed to have?  Or at the very least, some hooligan attempting to spark such a clamor?"