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Tobago.
6 May 1891. all classes of the population, and I. am very much liked, so we received quite an ovation. Mr Smart,
who was going back to Sweden with under my
care, is quite astonished with the number of my
friends, as evidenced by the very firm & hand-shakings
of numerous people. It was a fine night, and fun,
which until late.
7 May 1891. Thursday. Arrived in Trinidad some after midnight,
but I did not wake up until 6 when I had my bath
and came on deck. Remained on the boat until after
breakfast when I went ashore. We took a carriage &
did some shopping and then fetched up at Wilpenbeck.
We were pleased to see again, and fill the sails with
true full of joy. This "Oh! Sir, please Sir, you're come
back Doctor please Sir" In accordance of the greetings
of his welcome. He had just married and his old
father, a white haired man looking old upon
acting as a friend writer. I made particular inquiries
as to Gill's happiness and asked after his wife's health,
much to his evident satisfaction.
Telephoned
From the hotel I telephoned up to the Stollmeyers
and Mrs S said he would call for us in an hour.
He came in due course, and left his carriage with