S02 A NATURALIST IN CELEBES ch. xii 



He. From the moment that you came into the world you 

 attracted me, and my thoughts were fixed on you. 



She, Deceive me never, dearest, for my thoughts are fixed on 

 you alone. 



He. My mind is occupied by you alone, and I have even 

 affection for your relations. 



She. My thoughts also are filled with you, and I have even 

 affection for your relations. 



He. How' beautiful it is indeed to see us two together ; for 

 you are ever beautiful, my love, and how much the more so when 

 we are together. 



She. People know that we are united, love, and I would that 

 it should be so regarded. 



He. A year ago in our youth we were betrothed. 



She. This year we shall be married, my love, and I know 

 that you will not deceive me. 



He. Whenever I think of you, dearest, I cannot sleep, even 

 if it be the middle of the night. 



She. In case I could not obtain you, dearest, I would prefer 

 to remain in my maiden state, and not to marry. 



He. If ever our agreement is broken, I shall foUow you, for 

 I love you. 



She. If your words are true, love, I will follow you alone, for 

 I love you. 



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He. 1 am willing to refresh the memory of our old love, for 

 this will conduce to our being united. 



She. I give no ear to your lies. How can I believe your 

 lying tongue ? Another has already spoken to me. 



He. Listen for a moment to your well-known playfellow, if 

 you have still any love for him. I love you ! 



She. It is heartrending indeed to see my beloved playfellow. 

 He is beloved, but what am I to do when I can no longer go to 

 him ? 



He. How can I efface my thoughts of you and forget you ? 

 I may displace your memory, but etill you will be ever by me. 



She. Bear with her to whom you have already spoken. I 

 also have been approached by another who has spoken to me. 



He. Think well of the agreement we made when we were 



