Mission to Kala

Who is the last person to say goodbye to Medza in Kala?

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Edima stays with Medza until the very last moment. Duckfoot Johnny was the last to speak with Medza.

As we approached the red, dusty track, and the moment of departure hung over us, Duckfoot Johnny said: ‘It’s a pity we never had time for that final party. But it doesn’t matter, we’ll keep it for next time. You’ll probably forget us very quickly, but we’ll always remember you. If the Chief tries to rope you in on his dirty little games - anything that could possibly compromise a decent human being - tell him to go stuff himself: that’d be the best possible way of proving that you haven’t forgotten us.’

I shook hands with them all, kissed Edima on the forehead, and mounted my bicycle. Before they passed out of sight round a bend in the track, I looked round once and waved to them. They stood there motionless, the whole group, bang in the middle of the road.

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