And it must be borne in mind that Tamasese himself was pointed and laughed at among natives.

Judge, then, what is muttered of Laupepa, housed in his shanty before the president's doors like Lazarus before the doors of Dives; receiving not so much of his own taxes as the private secretary of the law officer; and (in actual salary) little more than half as much as his own chief of police.

It is known besides that he has protested in vain against the charge for Dr.Hagberg; it is known that he has himself applied for an advance and been refused.

Money is certainly a grave subject on Mulinuu; but respect costs nothing, and thrifty officials might have judged it wise to make up in extra politeness for what they curtailed of pomp or comfort.

One instance may suffice.
Laupepa appeared last summer on a public occasion; the president was there and not even the president rose to greet the entrance of the sovereign.