They came from a bulky parcel overhead. Jumping up
quickly, I discovered that they were grandmother's remains being dried.
Our chart was placed on the fire, and the owner was called lustily, who
hurriedly entered and walked away with the parcel. It was altogether a
hurried time, and spoiled our dinner. Feeling convinced that a suitable
locality for the settlement of teachers might be found in the
neighbourhood of Orangerie Bay, I resolved on returning thither, and we
anchored at Kuragori, on the east side of Dufaure Island, on April 25th,
1879. I went ashore, and found the people delighted to meet me. The
chief, Tutuaunei, seems a fine young fellow. The people are
good-looking, clear-skinned, and very few suffering from skin disease.
They were quite at home with us, and a number accompanied me inland. In
strong trade winds, the vessel could lie under the lee of the mainland
opposite. We got on board, and steamed round to the north side,
anchoring off Bonabona.
I went ashore, and was met on the beach by Meaudi, the chief.
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