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March 29, 1922 – Wednesday
I got to bed at 2.a.m., slaughtered a lot of roaches
in the process of packing. The dhoby came this a.
m. before I was dressed, so he had a good long wait.
Have written a card to Jania Duncan who is now
in S.C.; got her address through Miss Florence T.
Went to Mrs Grove's on my way to Miss Chapman
where I had breakfast – unexpectedly – they were
eating early in order to go to town. Then to the teak
yard to deliver Miss D's photos & get some additional
pictures of the elephants. Then to the G. House more
where I finished packing – putting away clean
clothes as I'd had them out sunning – none too
soon as they came early for my things; wasn't
expecting them till 2 o'clock. Paid my bill, but
forgot to write down my room rent – R14 – so
after I got to the press on my way to the station
I had to phone back to Miss Rainey asking her to
do it for me, as that is my only receipt and Mrs
Wyatt's only record. After early tea, the gharry also
came early, so as there was nothing to hold me, I
went at once, after giving small tips around.
Stopped 1st at de Souza's about films; then the press
for envelopes & to see if my two boxes of books
had been delivered o.k.; then to the burra sta-
tion where I had to have my two trunks weigh-
ed & pay R10/8 excess baggage. Mr A. came
down. I couldn't find Dr. K to tell him goodbye.
Was in the carriage with a Mrs. Hare, I fear a S.D.
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as did Mr. Currier, who was on the same train.

March 30, 1922- Thursday
The Heptonstalls got on
at Tougoo [Toungoo] but I didn't see them till this a.m. Didn't
get up till about 7 this a.m. ate for chota the two
bananas & the brown bread & butter sandwiches I
brought with me. Sayas Ba Myint and Po Lu were at
Thazi to meet me. I had my 2 trunks 3 suitcases
duffle bag, typewriter & steamer chair stored there,
bringing only suitcase, my umbrellas, ink bottle
to Meiktila with me. The school bus was at the train
and Miss D. met me on the steps. She talked a blue
streak at first; we soon had breakfast and later
repaired to her room where she had two big trunks
and boxes packed, put anther of the former & 2
of the latter, a bag, suitcase, etc, yet to do. After a
great deal more talk on both sides I took a nap on the
cot, while she packed and also rested. She was
first planning to go tomorrow at 7 a.m. but I don't
see how she could have possibly gotten off, so at
my suggestion she decided to wait till Sat. morn.
After a bath & tea we had a drive to the left of the
lake among the military; got drinking water up
there as we returned, iced soda & lemonades down
town. The school trap was our vehicle this time; we
came back by the Gymkhana Club, which has a
very pretty situation near the lake. After dinner
we read some in Kipling's "Plain Tales from the Fields."
& then to bed. Before the evening meal, however, we
went to the houses of the teachers and preacher living
in the compound for a brief call; we only sat down
at the first one; we had the lantern along as it was
dark. There are some ruined pagodas on this com-
pound, too, as there are at Mandalay. Everything