It pays for six long days upon the ocean -
And those sad memories of a ship's queer motion

ETHEL

There's one thing, though, that's disappointed me, -
The much exploited Honolulu maid.
I haven't seen a beauty in the town.

RALPH

They're thick as ripe bananas on a tree.
You have not been observing, I'm afraid.

ETHEL (shrugging her shoulders)

Oh well, tastes differ; I don't care for brown,
At least for this pronounced Hawaiian shade;
I really can't imagine how a man
Could love a girl dyed to a chronic tan.

RALPH

Some one has said, 'Love goes where it is sent.'

ETHEL (sadly)

I think that true; one can not guide its bent.
But I must go; and will you come along?
Your mother said to bring you.