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Show - QC his body. We fear for his life. Time is of utmost importance. You once talked of a thing called science, new medical cures used bv the healers you call doctors. Is there a doctor here?" "The great God above must be with you, Roa, for you are standing beside one right now." In his excitement, Roa had not noticed the other man in the small room. "This is Walter Erickson. Doctor Erickson, this is my friend, Roa." "I would like to be your friend also, Roa, if you will allow me," said the doctor, as Roa shook hands with him after the manner of the Pakeha. A note of urgency entered Doctor Erickson's voice as he continued. "I will come with you right away if Henry will accompany me. Allow me time to collect my instruments, and then we'll be on our x-jay. " The flames of evening filled the sky and earth from the rays of the sinking sun, as the two weary Pakehas and Roa entered the pja. Women met them and led them to the whare where Ruruku lav. Doctor Erickson nulled a bright colored handkerchief from his nocket and mopped it across his forehead: then |