The whole edifice was about thirty feet long by fifteen deep and divided into two portions, one for sleeping and one for living, by a palm leaf partition.

Really, it was quite a comfortable abode, cool and rainproof, especially after Bastin had built his hut in which to cook.
Marama and his people were very humble in their demeanour and implored us to visit them on the main island.

I answered that perhaps we would later on, as we wished to procure certain things from the wreck.

Also, he requested Bastin to continue his ministrations as the latter greatly desired to do.

But to this proposal I would not allow him to give any direct answer at the moment.