Indeed, there is, to me at least, something so inexpressibly quaint and _bizarre_ about this race, as to render them an object well deserving of a visit.

More strikingly even than the Hottentot or the Digger Indian of the Western sage deserts do they exhibit the iron sway of climate and food over habits and character, as well as physical growth and development.
The _kayak_ moved about from point to point for some minutes; then shot up into the passage between the islets, and was lost from view.
"Suppose he saw us,--saw the schooner ?" said Wade.
"Should have thought he might," replied the captain.

"Must be a pretty conspicuous object out here in the sun, with all sail set." "He may have gone to give news of our arrival," said Raed; "for I presume there are others--whole families--not far away.

These people always live in small communities or villages, I understand." "This may be as good a chance to see them as we shall get," said Kit.
"What say for shortening sail, or standing up nearer the islands, and laying to for the night ?" "Just as you say, gentlemen," replied the captain.
It was agreed to stand up within half a mile, and so cruise along leisurely; thus giving them a chance to communicate with us if they desired.

The helm was accordingly put round, and "The Curlew" headed for the second island.