Not until late in the afternoon did he go to bed, and it was noon the following day when he awoke from his heavy slumber.
The canoes had returned, and John Ball was in the doctor's care.

At dinner Rod and Wabi were made to go over their adventures again, and even Mukoki, who had joined them in this reunion, was not allowed to escape the endless questioning of Minnetaki, the factor's wife, and Rod's mother.

Rod was seated at the table between Mrs.Drew and Minnetaki.

Several times during the conversation he felt the young girl's hand touch his arm.

Once, when the factor spoke about their return to the gold in the cavern, this mysterious signaling of Minnetaki's took the form of a pinch that made him squirm.