But here we are, on the soil of Brazil, which, according to all probability, I ought never to have seen again.
Without that liana----" "It is to Lina, and to Lina alone, that you should tender your thanks," said Joam.
"I know," said Fragoso, "and I will never forget what I owe here, any more than what I owe you." "They tell me, Fragoso," continued Joam, "that you are going to say good-by, and intend to remain at Tabatinga." "By no means, Mr.Garral, since you have allowed me to accompany you to Belem, where I hope at the least to be able to resume my old trade." "Well, if that is your intention--what were you going to ask me ?" "I was going to ask if you saw any inconvenience in my working at my profession on our route.

There is no necessity for my hand to rust; and, besides, a few handfuls of reis would not be so bad at the bottom of my pocket, more particularly if I had earned them.

You know, Mr.Garral, that a barber who is also a hairdresser--and I hardly like to say a doctor, out of respect to Mr.Manoel--always finds customers in these Upper Amazon villages." "Particularly among the Brazilians," answered Joam.

"As for the natives----" "I beg pardon," replied Fragoso, "particularly among the natives.

Ah! although there is no beard to trim--for nature has been very stingy toward them in that way--there are always some heads of hair to be dressed in the latest fashion.