Avatea

Then turning towards the youngest of the women, who was seated at the door of the bower, he pointed to her; whereupon the chief said "Avatea," and pointing towards the sun, raised his finger slowly towards the zenith, where it remained steadily for a minute or two.

The Coral Island A Tale of the Pacific Ocean 1859

"Avatea," and pointing towards the sun, raised his finger slowly towards the zenith, where it remained steadily for a minute or two.

The Coral Island 1859

When he paused I begged of Bill to ask him about the woman Avatea, for I had some hope that she might have come with Tararo on this visit.

The Coral Island 1859

We did not feel quite satisfied with this explanation, so Jack went up to her and said "Avatea."

The Coral Island 1859

After Avatea was married, she and her husband were sent away loaded with presents, chiefly of an edible nature.

The Coral Island 1859

After some further consultation the teacher suggested that it was time to return, so we bade Avatea good-night; and having appointed to meet at the cliff where the canoe lay on the following night, just after dark, we hastened away -- we to row back to the schooner with muffled oars,

The Coral Island 1859

While the vessel was slowly advancing to her anchorage, under a light breeze, Jack explained to us that Avatea was still on the island, living amongst the heathens; that she had expressed a strong desire to join the

The Coral Island 1859

"Ah, here you are!" said Jack as Avatea approached.

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"Ha!" said Peterkin in a whisper as he stepped upon the beach; "is that you, Avatea?"

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We now gave Avatea a full explanation of our plans, entering into all the details, and concealing none of the danger, so that she might be fully aware of the risk she ran.

The Coral Island 1859