Sister of the Sun (1993)
“The high chief rubbed her eyes and sat up, wondering hazily why her sleep had been disturbed. Normally, it was her right to doze as late as she wished.... "A messenger from Cone-shell just arrived," said Maukiri, slightly out of breath. "Varoa's chief is coming. Today. With gifts for the ariki." "Today! Then Umia was right.... But why did Cone-shell have to choose this day?" After the dancing the servants had been up late, and Tepua even later. "Cousin, I see how weary you are," said Maukiri..., speaking in the familiar manner she used when no one could overhear. Maukiri seemed to be waiting for an explanation, but Tepua offered none. Surely it was no secret by now that the chief had vanished during the evening and had not been seen until dawn. Tepua hoped that no one knew more than that. "You must help me, Maukiri. Order preparations for the feast. Find some dancers who did not exhaust themselves last night." Her cousin stared at her, a slight smile forming on her lips. "Dancers...Yes, there were many on the beach." Her eyes asked a question. Tepua tried to hold back her irritation at Maukiri's prying.MoreLess
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