"I'm Imprisoned For Life," I Moaned,
After Hearing The News Of The Outside World; And Laughing And Chuckling
Outside, The Fizzer Vowed He Would "Do A Rescue Next Trip If They've
Still Got You Down." Then, After Appreciating Fervent Thanks, He Shouted
In Farewell:
"The boss is bringing something along that'll help to pass
some of the time - the finest mail you ever clapped eyes on," and
presently patient and bed were under a litter of mail-matter.
The Fizzer having brought down the walls of conventionality, the
traveller-guests proffered greetings and sympathy through the material
walls, after which we exchanged mail-news and general gossip for a day or
two; then just as these travellers were preparing to exchange farewells,
others came in and postponed the promised release. As there seemed
little hope of a lull in visitors, I was wondering if ever I should be
considered well enough to entertain guests, when Fate once more
interfered.
"Whatever's this coming in from the East?" I heard the Maluka call in
consternation, and in equal consternation his traveller-guest called
back: "Looks like a whole village settlement." Then Cheon burst into the
room in a frenzy of excitement: "Big mob traveller, missus.
Two-fellow-missus, sit down," he began; but the Maluka was at his heels.
"Here's two women and a mob of youngsters," he gasped. "I'm afraid
you'll have to get up, little 'un, and lend a hand with them."
Afraid! By the time the village settlement had "turned out" and found
its way to the house, I was out in the open air welcoming its members
with a heartiness that must have surprised them.
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