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THE SURAKARTA
"A little more than that; for when I receive the emerald tomorrow my word is given a little more absolutely than in mere betrothal."
"To"
"To the Soesoehoenan of Surakarta, as undoubtedly you have been informed."
"A Malay—a Javanese?"
"Both, and likewise a most interesting and attractive gentleman who has done me the honor to pay me perfect respect—a respect which in some ways I have never received from those who had a greater right to call themselves gentlemen in Europe and—America."
"You mean that I have not respected you?" he said after a pause.
"You among others."
He surveyed her intently. "That is, how-
