"Now I will go talk to Maka and Cheditafa," he said.

"Of course, we understand that it may be of no advantage to have this coal-black heathen act as officiating clergyman, but it can do no harm, and we must take the chances.

I have a good deal to do, and no time to lose if I am to get away on the flood-tide this afternoon.

Will it suit you if I get everything ready to start, and we then have the ceremony ?" "Oh, certainly," replied Edna.

"Any spare moment will suit me." When he had gone, Edna Markham sat down on the rock again.