with leis. As the ship neared the wharf, all the pas- sengers, wearing these lovely floral necklaces, crowded the sides of the ship and the scent was almost over-
powering.
The famous welcome of Hawaii rose into the air as the band greeted the liner. Soon the ship was moored and the exodus began. John went to his cabin to gather his luggage. One, two, three, four.. but, what was this parcel doing there? Yet his name was on it but it
was printed. What might it be?
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Hurriedly John searched for a note. Yes, here it was. Was it from Patricia? Yes, the writing was the same. He lifted the parcel and then saw a small no te attached. The words "open after landing" were on it.
He collected all his belongings and the parcel and made his way to the gangway. He hailed a taxie and was whirled to his hotel. When he was settled he took the envelope and read the note it contained.
"Dear Friend: I shall miss you. Here is some- thing to remember me by. I have watched over you during your trip. You have seen me every day without realizing that I am Patricia. Your Cabin Steward.
John then saw that he had absentmindely taken from the box a small photo. A pleasant looking girl looked back at him. Yes, there was some resemblance If only he had known they might have had long talks together, but then he rearized that Patricia might have felt this was not in order.
to the cabin steward.
John then lifted the tissue paper that filled the box. An exclamation of delight escaped him as he drew out a lovely negligee. How did Patricia know his favorite color? Perhaps it was hers too.
Speedily John set about transforming himself into Shelley and this time donned the gift. As she did so she thought, "Who knows? Maybe some day they would meet. He would return to the Islands as "she" the same ship too.
and on
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