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 sheath knife was resorted to. Most difficult to fit was an old uniform coat given to an old woman. This she concluded belonged to her nether limbs. Her feet were thrust through the armholes, and after a hard squeeze

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she succeeded in getting the sleeves on. The tails were then brought up in front, and she took her place in the  canoe with pride and satisfaction amid roars of laughter  from the crew.