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Show 113 "My father," said Roa, "May T be excused to look in upon my brother?" "Yes, my son, you may go. I hone you will be some encouragement to him." "Are there problems with Ruruku?" asked Fenr-y. "The boy has become embittered over the loss of his leg. He cannot yet see the other ioys life still offers." "It is natural for him to have such feelings," said Doctor Erickson. "He will soon get over it, for he Is a courageous lad." Roa entered the whare where his brother lay. "Kia ora e. kuia," he said in greeting to his grandmother. "Does my brother show signs of accenting life once again?" "None, my grandson. The ravs of Ra_ the sun have left his eyes. He wallows in self pity." Roa knelt beside Ruruku.. "My brother," began Roa softly, "will you not do me the favor of saving a few words to the pakeha doctor who saved your life? I could bring him here to your bedside. He is our guest here now at this moment to receive our father's thanks for his deed. |