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Show - 117 "My brother Ruruku has finally spoken, mv father," sighed Roa, "but it had been better if the words had not left his lips. He sneaks in bitterness. His snirit is sick." "We must not judge the boy harshly," Walter Erickson said. "None of us understands his shock. He has been through a terrible exnerience which none of us has borne. It is natural for him to cry out against his tormentor -- this means he can also fight back now against his infirmity. He will be fine given a little more time and a lot of loving care." Roa marveled at the wisdom and kindness of the Pakeha doctor. "Haere mai ki te kai, Come to the food," came the cry from one of the x-romen. "Come," said Chief Turi. "That is one command we should never Ignore. Good food is one of the great pleasures of the Maori." They all laughed. Henry added, "It is one of the pleasures that Pakeha shares with the Maori then, for we too take delight in good food and drink." "You exnressed an interest in our earth ovens," said Turi. "Come and see the food being uncovered. |
