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I met Capt Clifford who gave me advice to go to see Mr. Bannerjed of the Bengali. I did but the office was closed. I went on Monday again and found a bright, enthusiastic, young Hindu who took me to see Miss Miller a graduate of Calcutta University and a wonderful brown girl. I lost my heart at once. We returned to the Bengali and I saw Mr. Bannerjee and had a nice talk with him - a charming gentleman. On Tuesday we left Calcutta for Rangoon, arriving there Thursday evening. It was a beautiful boat and there were only seven passengers. It was hot but delightful. At Rangoon we found the worst hotel in our trip and it was hot as [illegible]. We gave up going to Mandelay after having...