A few chattering monkeys welcomed them to the woodland, and she was momentarily aroused to interest in her surroundings, uttering little cries of delight.

They came to the pile of nuts, and he took up several in his free arm.

The cave was reached at last and both sank exhausted to the white sand.

It was now so dark that the stars were gathering above them and objects were indistinct to the vision.
"Thank God!" he exclaimed, lying flat on his back, his arms outstretched.
"I am so tired," she murmured, her head drooping against the wall as she seated herself near the opening.

After many minutes he began the task of opening the cocoanuts.
"To-morrow I shall go hunting for something more substantial than these nuts.