"We need not go into the house yet," said Finland, rather disgusted. "Mayne is there, making love to Rachel."
Tera stopped and looked surprised. "Does he love Rachel?"
"I suppose so. He has been hanging after her for the last few months. I suppose it will end in a marriage."
"I am sorry for that, Jack," said Tera, resuming her walk. "I do not like Mr. Mayne. Aué! it will be sad if Rachel goes to his house."
"Why? Mayne isn't a bad sort of fellow."
"I don't like him," persisted the girl. "That is a frozen fact; you like a sailor," said Finland, dismissing the subject with a gay laugh. "Where have you been, Tera?"
"To Mr. Johnson, with Tolai."
"Has he delivered his message?"
"Ioé! But I do not know what it is."
"Trouble in Koiau, I guess," observed Jack, carelessly. "That uncle Niga of yours seems to be raising Cain generally."