is anything much in it, which I think there is, I have
learned something. This p.m. I went out again with the
boy to see them row and they did much better. I took
hold myself and used the oar a little and had some good
exercise. Nothing accomplished, so I will say good-night
in His Name.

Sat. Jan. 16 - 1897

Having agreed with Mr. Legerin yesterday eve. that we
would get up early this aem. and go to Matadi and have
the lumber which is at the C.B.M. station, unprotected,
brought down and put in the station of the R.R., I got -
up early in order to be ready. But it was 10 o'clock
before he and his boys got started. I verily believe

if people live in Africa long it would teke the whites
as long to do anything as the blacks. It certainly
requires patience to watch them work, especially if one
is in @ hurry. Well we went to the lumber pile with nine
men & Mr. Lagerin went to see the head man of the ReR «
to find where we should put it © he by the wey is the
same one that told me we must put it in the station if
we wanted it to get off to Tumba ~ and he came back
saying that the head man said he had no room for it in
the station now. It is miserably bad dealing with the
R.R. You see they are*so busy with there own work that
they have but little time for others. You certainly have
to pay woney for anything that they do. Then I went down
to the ship to make another inquiry about my box, but

it was not found. I then signed one package short - but
I think it will be found in another lot of boxes whieh
are piled up. We then came back to Londe and I was
treated to a glass of nice malala (limeade). The rest
of the day past off without anything of interest happening
Now I will ask God's blessing on me as I lay me down to

sleep, and may he watch over all at home. Also Good-
night.

Sunday, Jan. 17 - 1897

A very pleasant day -did not do much. In the Peme went
to N Kala Kala and found Mr. Frank sick of a fever. I
began adminstering to his wants and relieved him very
much. I stayed to chop and returned to Londe. about 10
o'clock p.m. leaving him feeling very wello
