IN AFRICAN FOREST AND JUNGLE 



forgotten them, which was not uncommon after attacks 

 of fever. 



That evening we had a great dance, given in my 

 honor. Rotembo himself danced before me in a most 

 eccentric manner, making great contortions. His 

 people applauded him vociferously. The women 

 danced also. 



The following evening, when every one was asleep, 

 Rotembo came with Oyaya, his head wife, to get the 

 presents I had for him. He also, like all the other 

 chiefs to whom I made presents, implored me not to 

 tell anyone of the things I gave him. 



After a few days' feasting, King Mombo*s people 

 returned to their country. Rotembo and I became 

 very great friends in a short time. He came often to 

 see me, for he was always delighted to hear my musi- 

 cal box and Waterbury clock talk to me. He Hked 

 to see my matches start fire suddenly, and he always 

 wondered at my magnet. Once in a while I would 

 give him little presents which he put in the bag he 

 carried on his shoulder and which contained his small 

 idol. No one ever thought that in the bag were 

 bunches of beads and various other trinkets. 



