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Show 112 usual intelligence." He went on, sneaking again in resnonse to Dr. Erickson. "You sneak of your God much as ><'e do of our gods. We believe that they too give different gifts and talents to certain individuals." Turning to Henry, Turi added, "My son has told me of how you suggested the possibility that perhaps our gods are the same, knox-m to us merely bv different names. "Yes, Chief Turi, I feel that this is a strong possibility," replied Henry. "It is my chosen vocation to be a missionary and study further into religion and the realms of God." "Then you are much like our own tohungas?" "Yes, you might say that I am." "I shall think unon vour words, RTenry Busby. Now let us go apace to the shade and awav from the cooking fires where we might talk further," he suggested. Turi motioned to Marama, who was preparing food. "My companion wife, bring us cool drinks that our guests might refresh themselves x^rhile we talk." Marama bowed shyly, was gone a short while, and returned with a gourd full of cool drink. |
