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There were several houses near the shore, built of as poles made from young cocoa-nut trees, and thatched with large leaves. The sides were made of mats, which are drawn up in the daytime to let the wind blow through them, as the climate is very hot in winter as well as summer. As soon as the goods were landed, they were carried up to a house near the beach, which was the natives' trade-house.
Little Sky-High was winding his pigtail about his neck for safety. He saw Lucy giggling, and a laugh came into his own eyes. "Pardonne, mistress. We had an English trader at the hong at the trade-house." "Do they send servants to English teachers in China?" "When they are to grow up and deal with English business, mistress." "Did you meet English people at the hong?" "Yes, mistress."
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