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Rh "A little more than that; for when I receive the emerald tomorrow my word is given a little more absolutely than in mere betrothal."

"To"

"To the Soesoehoenan of Surakarta, as undoubtedly you have been informed."

"A Malay—a Javanese?"

"Both, and likewise a most interesting and attractive gentleman who has done me the honor to pay me perfect respect—a respect which in some ways I have never received from those who had a greater right to call themselves gentlemen in Europe and—America."

"You mean that I have not respected you?" he said after a pause.

"You among others."

He surveyed her intently. "That is,