Compose your mind to hear the worst.

And remember that the worst is very terrible." Felix's blood froze within him; but he answered bravely all the same, "I think I have guessed it myself already.

The Korong are offered as human sacrifices to Tu-Kila-Kila." "That is nearly so," his new friend replied, with a solemn nod of his head.

"Every Korong is bound to die when his time comes.

Your time will depend on the particular date when you were admitted to Heaven." Felix reflected a moment.