essionals.
In Biblical times the Jews had dancing as part of the religious
ceremony, and that which took place in the Temple was participated in
only by special ones set apart for that purpose."

No one was in sight, however, and the Chief led the entire company to a
large green space, not far from his dwelling, and after a circle had
been formed, they heard a peculiar humming sound, which seemed to be all
about them, and this increased in intensity, and when at its height, two
dozen or more of the native girls rushed in with a gliding, swaying
motion, and circled around with peculiar grace, continuously giving
forth the weird sounds that have been described.

It was intensely dramatic, and fascinated the boys. They had never seen
anything so remarkable in its character, and for once they were unable
to question its meaning, or ask for information concerning it.

For an hour this continued, until the boys thought the performers would
certainly drop dead with fatigue; then, one after the other disappeared,
and with each disappearance the sound of the humming grew less until but
one remained. In some way, unknown to the boys she made the last circle
around the green, bearing a wreath of leaves, and as she approached
Sutoto and Cinda, wheeled about, and threw it over them.

"That is the final act," said John. "See, they are both within the
wreath, and it signifies that they are bound together forever, even as
the wreath, which has no end."

CHAPTER XVII

HUTOTON; THE PLACE OF DEATH

But the boys knew that they had some important things to attend to. The
pleasures of life have an important part, but they were now engaged in
serious work. The fact that they had accomplished so much was a great
incentive to go on and investigate other things which were still
mysteries, and which might be of great value to them.

The coming of the Professor had been a great pleasure to them. The
developments of the past two weeks were ever in their minds and they
could not repress the curiosity to visit the other islands, if such
could be found.

Now that Sutoto was married they knew he would not be with them for a
time, and they had not talked over the future plans. When, the next day,
they and the Professor and John were together to consider the next step,
it was with joy that the Professor informed them of the purpose of John
to continue the investigations throughout that part of the ocean.

"It seems that your interpret