At the fourth wave, for the first time Laieikawai questioned Halaaniani:
"Why do you not ride? This is the fourth wave you have not ridden; what
is your reason for not riding?"
"Because I am not used to the short waves," said Halaaniani, "the long
wave is mine."
He spoke as his sister had directed.
The fifth wave, this was the last for Laieikawai and Kekalukaluokewa.
As Kekalukaluokewa and Laieikawai lay resting on the wave, Halaaniani
caught Laieikawai by the soles of her feet and got his arm around her,
and Laieikawai's surf board was lost. Kekalukaluokewa rode in alone and
landed on the dry beach.
When Laieikawai was in Halaaniani's arms she said, "This is strange! my
board is gone."
Said Halaaniani, "Your board is all right, woman; a man will bring it
back."
While they were speaking Laieikawai's surf board floated to where they
were.
Said Laieikawai to Halaaniani, "Where is your wave that you have kept me
back here for?"
At this question of the princess they swam, and while they swam
Halaaniani bade the princess, "As we swim do not look back, face ahead;
when my crest is here, then I will tell you.
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