Leopoldville

was buried at 9 - Madam had been sick for some time this
was her 2nd or 3rd time to Congo - but she never was well
long at a time - and quite careless too. The Gordons did
not come over, but we had a note saying they would come

tomorrow, so we killed a goat tonight say - come over &

eat dinner with us tomorrow - good night.

Saturday Dec. ard 1896

We made all preparations this aem. early - About 10 o'clod
the boat came in with Mr. Grenfell, B.M.S. who has been ir
Africa over 22 years - he is quite gray but looks perfect)
healthyMrs. Gordon & Dr. Fleming - Mr. G. could not come-
Dr. Fleming pitched in and helped Sophie get dinner. Mrs.
Gordon took it easy. Mrs. G. was not feeling strong so
we made her be quiet and arranged for her comfort. Well,
we had dinner, and in addition to our guests we invited
the three bachelors - Woolings, Morrey & Faris - these
all live within a few yards of us. At 3:30 o'clock this
pem. we had afternoon tea ~ English people always have
it. The boat took on some loads from Mr. We and about

5 o'clock she started with her party for Kinshasa. Mr.
Grenfell is going to Brazzaville Monday and I shall go
with him D.V. to see Mr. Gresheff. We sent some kid &
bread to Mr. Woolings for his supper & also to Mr.

Frise Good night.

Sunday Dec. Ath 1898

A very nice day. The lord has blest us during another
week. The service this aem. in Gongo was by Mr. Woolings:
a good attendances The service this pom. I hed the honor
& pleasure of being leader. The blakk people were fewer
in no. but we had two white men. After the service all
came to our house & we had a little chat a few minutes.
Sophie has a nice Sunday School and it is held at the
same hour that we have our English service, so she is
deprived of attending it~ We will now say good night -
with prayers & best wishes we are both in the best of
health - and we Hope the Lord will preserve us, continually

Monday Dec. 5 - 1898

This am. I arose Early - left Sophie in bed - and went +t
the Depot, boarded the express & went to Kinshasa I foun
aman at the Dutch House sick (Mr. Miller) I administered
to his wants, had breakfast, and went to Mr. Gordon's
where J ate another breakfast. after which it began to
