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Rh the meal was nearly ready; however, that would make no difference, he said, as I could get whatever I required at any time.

But the mention of it did make a difference to me, for I now felt hungry, and was up in a moment. My friend waited for me, and we both repaired to the middle deck, and took a seat at one of the tables.

As we approached, a small dark-eyed girl was quitting her seat. Yondozi spoke to her, and introduced me. Her name was Delemia, and I learnt from my friend that she was an actress, also a talented musician, and one of the best singers in the country. She belonged to Tehana, and had acted at the Wameroo Theatre already this season.

I felt much interest in my new acquaintance; indeed, hers was a face not to be easily forgotten. I inquired if there was any prospect of hearing her sing.

"Yes," he said. "She has gone towards the drawing-room, and is very probably playing there at the present time."

Having finished our meal, we walked into the drawing-room, where there were a number of ladies and some members of the sterner sex as well.