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...out of the frying pan into the fire however. The boat, the Delivara, ought never to be used in the tropics. It has no fans in the room, no chairs on the deck, two nights are passed however and this day Mch 23d is nearly at an end. Tomorrow morning early we arrive early at Penang. We shall find more heat doubtlessbut in one sense it ends India for us. I have not recorded impressions - that would be impossible. I am glad I have had the opportunity of a visit to India but I am glad it is over. I suppose I shall feel the same about the Dutch Indies also.
To return to Rangoon
The Golden Temple was visited twice - once in twilight, when all disorder and decay and blemishes were hidden, the other in daylight. A little temple with great [illegibles] on...