Tales of a Dying Race #261566

Tamahua's wives used to plant his kumam, dig them up when ripe, and cook them; they wove flax garments for him, and ministered to his comfort. And, in return, Tama' abstained from those fierce ebullitions of temper so frequent in Maori chiefs, and was generally contented, and loved his wives. And they were as happy as bell birds that sing in the bush.'