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away. I think it was the first time I heard him speak 

 English as he talked to Happy, my head boy who 

 handled the life lines, in his native Samoan language. 



" Happy" was a remarkable character, very well 

 educated considering the schools available, very am- 

 bitious to get on. He was our cook and a wonderful 

 one. Whenever we were entertained by the navy 

 officers, and we were very often, Happy was taken 

 along to see the cooking and serving was done per- 

 fectly. I think he was the best cook in the Islands. 



His home was at Aua, three miles away. He went 

 back and forth on his bicycle almost every night. His 

 wife was above the average in education, appearance, 

 and everything that makes a perfect home. He had 

 three children, David, Esther, and a little baby. We 

 often drove out to visit them. David was always ready 

 to feel in my pockets for gum drops or chewing gum 

 and we always tried to have some little Alofa, or 

 gift, for them. Once Mrs. Pillsbury had won $3.80 at 

 an interesting and humorous card game at the Gov- 

 ernor's reception, without knowing the game was 

 for money. She was reluctant to keep it, but finally 

 did and invested it in "sunshine suits," very abbre- 

 viated and colorful, for the children which was an 

 ideal costume for them. 



"Happy" was my guide and helper on many trips. 

 We had long talks on conditions in the Islands, com- 



