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[May 1883]

The niggers have only seen me
from a distance & they are most
anxious to get a close view of
a white "lubra" as they call
a woman in their language.
They have no clothes on of course,
& are made to stay the other
side of the creek at night in
case of accidents. Mr. Crawford
& Mr. Goss took the horses away
to some good grass about 9 miles
from here, the poor things are
looking very woe begone. We had
dinner at 12, & tea at 5. We are
all feeling decidely better after
our 4 good meals.
In the afternoon Mr. Goss & I amused
ourselves talking & looking over
the buildings, & looking at the
telegraph aparatus. In the evening
Harry & I went for a short stroll,
& then we came in & found the
fire lit, & we all sat round
& spent a very pleasant evening.
We came to bed at about
10, after an enjoyable day of rest.
Having sent a telegram to Papa
this morning telling him of
our safe arrival. This evening
Crawford was having a chat
by telegraph to Mr. Murray,
the Station Master at the