The Upas tree is a myth." "Not at all," insisted Ronnie.

"It is a horrid reality.

I had seen the one in Kew Gardens.

I recognised it directly, yet I camped in its shadow.

Dick, do you know what the Upas stands for ?" "What ?" "Selfishness! It stands for any one who is utterly, preposterously, altogether, selfish." "Oh, buck up old man!" cried Dick.