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After the welcome of the Bornean hunters had spent itself in kissing and handshaking, the question came up as to why the "Big Four" had abandoned their explorations after one week in the island instead of three, the time arranged for them to remain there; and they had fixed the time themselves.
"I thought three weeks was a rather long time for you to be in the island," said Captain Ringgold after the question had been opened for discussion.