indictive, and this intense feeling was
that which acted against them in the end.

The result was that in times past a constant tribal warfare was in
evidence among the heads of the leading families. The Kurabus and the
Tuolos were originally Illyas, or offshoots from this great tribe. This
was also shown by the characteristics of those three tribes, and by
their dress as well as language.

John had noticed that the Berees were the whitest people on the island,
and that the Osagas and Saboros were much lighter in color than the
other tribes. Uraso confirmed Suros' statement to the Professor, that
there was white blood in the veins of many of the people of these three
tribes, brought about by castaways who had been adopted by the people in
earlier times.

The Illyas kept themselves aloof from the others, excepting the Tuolos
and Kurabus, and these three tribes were the only ones who still adhered
to the custom of offering up captives as sacrifices.

CHAPTER XII

THE PERILOUS TRIP OF THE WAGON

Affairs at Unity were moving along at marvelous speed. Suros, chief of
the Berees, announced to the Professor that he did not intend to return
to his country, but would send for his family and the families of all
his chiefs. This was, indeed, a pleasant surprise for the Professor.

Oma, of the Brabos, was the next to fall into line, and we have already
stated that such was Muro's intention. The bringing together of all
these interests, to form one common family, was really the intention of
the Professor, and it was now being carried out without any suggestion
on his part.

Each day brought to the village accessions from some of the tribes,
mainly the women and children of those who were employed, or who were
with John's forces.

Four days after John's departure the Professor saw one of the Tuolos
approaching, carrying an infant, with his wife and two other children.
The Professor went out to meet them, calling Will, as he saw they were
in a famished condition. It was the native referred to previously, who
had begged permission to bring his family to Unity.

Several of the little cottages had been completed, and the surprise of
the Tuolo and his wife was complete when he led them to one of these
homes, and installed them in it.

Food was brought, and the native cooks ordered to prepare it for them at
once. The act so astonished the Tuolo chief, Marmo, that he could not
express himself. For a day he sat ponderin