"No, Misi. Me go with Tera."
"You can return later. She does not require you now. We are in England, you must remember--she is perfectly safe alone."
"I no savvy that, all e-same, Misi."
Korah looked sharply at Tolai, seeing that there was some reason for this obstinacy. But the Polynesian's face was blank of expression; and the missionary dropped the subject.
"Where are you staying?" he asked.
"Tolai stays with me at Mr. Carwell's," said Tera.
"Brother Carwell is truly hospitable," said Korah; "well may his house be called 'Bethdagon.' Well, I shall see you both soon again. I have many things to say to Tolai about Viara and Buli, but I have no time to talk now. Toefua" (farewell).
"Toefua, Misi."
With a wave of his hand Brand walked in the direction of Grimleigh, while Tera and her escort pursued their way to Bethdagon.
Here the girl found Jack impatiently waiting for her at the gate. They strolled up the path side by side.