"
"O-oh! and where is that? Is it anywhere near Durban, or perhaps
Maritzburg?"
"I don't exactly know at present, though I understand that it is
about six days' trek from Eshowe in Zululand, but over the border in
Portuguese territory. Indeed, I am not sure that one can trek all the
way, at least when the rivers are in flood. Then it is necessary to
cross one of them in a basket slung upon a rope, or if the river is not
too full, in a punt. At this season the basket is most used."
"Great Heavens, Thomas! do you propose to put me and Tabbie in a basket,
like St. Paul, and did you remember that we have just taken on this
house for another year?"
"Of course I do. The families of missionaries must expect to face
hardships, from which it is true circumstances have relieved you up to
the present. It is therefore only right that they should begin now, when
Tabitha has become as strong as any child of her age that I know. As for
the house, I had forgotten all about it. It must be relet, or failing
that we must bear the loss, which fortunately we can well afford."
Dorcas looked at him and said nothing because words failed her, so he
went on hurriedly.
"By the way, love, I have taken a slight liberty with your name.
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