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Show 103 - erent names and guises." "I know not of these things, my son. They are beyond mv powers of thought. I do know that you have served well and honorably in my absence, and I am proud of you. You may convey to your friend Busby and the white doctor mv gratitude for the life of my son Ruruku." Roa thought for a moment before he renlied. "I do not wish to appear out of order and impertinent, my father," he said, "but perhaps x*re might invite the Pakeha to partake of a feast with us so that you might thank them yourself. This would have much more meaning to them." Chief Turi looked hard and long uoon his son, and then said briskly, "I shall think u^on this matter." Pie knelt beside Ruruku and spoke clearly. "My son, it is I, Turi, your father, returned from the journey southward. Give me a word of welcome from your lios." Ruruku gave no sign that he had even heard his father. "My son," Turi continued, "I understand your feelings, vour doubts, your fears. Your loss is great, especially to you who wanted so much to be |