Note 40 — Chapter XI · PAPEETE—CATHOLIC MISSION—PROTESTANT MISSION—A CHRISTENING PARTY—LA MAISON BRANDÈRE—TALES OF THE PAST—EVENINGS IN TAHITI—LA MUSIQUE—PLANS—SUNDAY.
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Soon after my return to England, I heard that this happy home had been invaded by ophthalmia of a virulent type, necessitating an immediate return to France, and long and anxious care; but nevertheless resulting in the partial blindness for life of two of those merry boys. Even the Tahitian paradise has its thorns.