the valley, and came to the ears of two men, Kumauna and Keawaa,
both of whom were disfigured by a contraction of the lower eyelids,
and were known as _makahelei_ (drawn eyes). Neither of these men had
ever seen Kahalaopuna, but they fell in love with her from hear-say,
and not daring to present themselves to her as suitors on account
of their disfigurement, they would weave and deck themselves _leis_
(wreaths) of maile (_Alyxia olivæformis_), ginger, and ferns and go to
Waikiki for surf-bathing. While there they would indulge in boasting
of their conquest of the famous beauty, representing the leis with
which they were decked as love-gifts from Kahalaopuna. Now, when
the surf of Kalehuawehe at Waikiki was in proper condition, it would
attract people from all parts of the island to enjoy the delightful
sport. Kauhi, the betrothed of Kahalaopuna, was one of these. The
time set for his marriage to Kahalaopuna was drawing near, and as
yet he had not seen her, when the assertions of the two makahelei
men came to his ears. These were repeated so frequently that Kauhi
finally came to believe them, and they so filled him with jealous
rage of his betrothed that he determined to kill her. He started for
Manoa at dawn, and proceeded as far as Mahinauli, in mid-valley,
where he rested under a hala (_Pandanus odoratissimus_) tree that
grew in the grove of wiliwili (_Erythrina monosperma_). He sat there
some time, brooding over the fancied injury to himself, and nursing
his wrath. Upon resuming his walk he broke off and carried along with
him a bunch of hala nuts. It was quite noon when he reached Kahaiamano
and presented himself before the house of Kahalaopuna. The latter had
just awakened from a sleep, and was lying on a pile of mats facing
the door, thinking of going to the spring, her usual bathing-place,
when she perceived a stranger at the door.

She looked at him some time and, recognizing him from oft repeated