Willems nodded slightly and spoke after a while.
"We know each other, Tuan Abdulla," he said, with an assumption of easy indifference.
"We have traded together," answered Abdulla, solemnly, "but it was far from here." "And we may trade here also," said Willems.
"The place does not matter.

It is the open mind and the true heart that are required in business." "Very true.

My heart is as open as my mind.

I will tell you why I am here." "What need is there?
In leaving home one learns life.

You travel.
Travelling is victory! You shall return with much wisdom." "I shall never return," interrupted Willems.