houlton writes, "i do not want to give the impression, by mentioning occasional divergences from the straight and narrow path, that aboriginals are immoral. on the contrary, their standards of post-marital morality and fidelity are probably a good deal higher than in some races that claim to be more civilised. the status of women is high. wives are partners and companions to their husbands. it is even whispered that hen-pecked husbands are not uncommon among the tribesmen."