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Page 84
... Honolulu , so I must not lose the chance of the first vessel to the Sand- wich Isles . Tuesday , 6th . It has been decided that one of Mrs Brander's vessels , the Maramma ( i.e. , the Moon ) , is to start for Honolulu on Saturday , so ...
... Honolulu , so I must not lose the chance of the first vessel to the Sand- wich Isles . Tuesday , 6th . It has been decided that one of Mrs Brander's vessels , the Maramma ( i.e. , the Moon ) , is to start for Honolulu on Saturday , so ...
Page 85
... Honolulu in favour of Les Marquises , or , if that could not be , to faire les adieux . At the very last came M. de Girondẹ , who is always my good genius , to try and prove that it was not too late to change my mind , and that his ...
... Honolulu in favour of Les Marquises , or , if that could not be , to faire les adieux . At the very last came M. de Girondẹ , who is always my good genius , to try and prove that it was not too late to change my mind , and that his ...
Page 86
... a farewell entertainment , as Mrs Brander's son Aleck and Mr Darsie both go to Honolulu in the Maramma ( the latter en route to England ) . They too are going to see the vol- DOUBTS . 87 canoes ; but if they are rightly 86 A LADY'S CRUISE .
... a farewell entertainment , as Mrs Brander's son Aleck and Mr Darsie both go to Honolulu in the Maramma ( the latter en route to England ) . They too are going to see the vol- DOUBTS . 87 canoes ; but if they are rightly 86 A LADY'S CRUISE .
Page 87
... Honolulu , which is more than doubtful . Friday , 9th . A wretched sleepless night , worrying over plans . Difficulties always do exaggerate themselves so ab- surdly if one lies awake . Out at daybreak to get a sketch from the shore ...
... Honolulu , which is more than doubtful . Friday , 9th . A wretched sleepless night , worrying over plans . Difficulties always do exaggerate themselves so ab- surdly if one lies awake . Out at daybreak to get a sketch from the shore ...
Page 91
... Honolulu . PAPEETE , Saturday Afternoon . Jubilate Jubilate ! The Maramma is to start in an hour , but will leave me to revel in South Sea loveliness till her next trip . This morning , just as I was putting the finishing - touches to ...
... Honolulu . PAPEETE , Saturday Afternoon . Jubilate Jubilate ! The Maramma is to start in an hour , but will leave me to revel in South Sea loveliness till her next trip . This morning , just as I was putting the finishing - touches to ...
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