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She fell silent. The silence lengthened until McLeod was conscious of a slight feeling of embarrassment. He was about to speak when Mauri looked up once more.

"You must forgive me, Toti. I'm forgetting my English."

"You needn't apologize. I don't remember a single word of Tahitian. Didn't I use to speak it a little?"

"Yes; you learned very fast."

"And you've always lived here? Ever since...?"

"Always. I like it here."

"I don't wonder. I've never seen a more beautiful spot. I'm beginning to remember it again."

"Toti, did you come... all the way, to see me?"

"Of course. One of the first things I asked Mr. Tyson was about Vaihiva and you."

"I mean, did you come all the way from England, just for this?"

"Oh.... No, I can't say I did. Tahiti is so far away, Mauri. I don't think I ever expected to see it again."

"Then why did you come?"

"It was a great piece of luck. I have a friend who is making a voyage around the world and he asked me to come with him."

"How long will you stay on Tahiti?"