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more uneven and the outline of trees more distinct, until 
finally the eye rests upon the well-defined groves of stately 
palms, waving and nodding their heads over the white sand. 
Deep valleys and gorges, resting in shadow, throw out the spurs 
of the mountains into high relief, causing a beautiful variety. 
A bright blue sky overhead, a sparkling many-coloured sea 
around, and aclear balmy atmosphere everywhere, set off and 
complete the picture. Imagine this, my friends, if you are 
able, and you will have some idea of the appearance of 
Aneityum, one of the sunny ‘islands of the South. 
