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Iris liked the sound of his mirth. It was genuine, not forced. "I remember now," he explained. "The wou-wou monkey cries in that peculiar warble. The presence of the animal here shows that the island has been inhabited at some time." "You remember?" repeated the girl. "Then you have been in this part of the world before?" "No. I mean I have read about it."
Thus far, the regular denizens of Rainbow Island had dwelt together in peace and mutual goodwill, but each diminutive wou-wou must be taught not to pull any strings he found tied promiscuously to trees or stakes. As a preliminary essay, Jenks resolved to try force combined with artifice.
At last, despite the girl's tears and prayers, Jenks insisted on making a reconnaissance in person. Let this portion of their adventures be passed over with merciful brevity. Both watch-guns had been fired by the troupe of tiny wou-wou monkeys!
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