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...well organized. I found my visit after the permit rather interesting, so told the Dr. she could go after the Hindoo one, but nothing was entertaining there. At the ghat, we entered a narrow and gloomy passage through shady trees and upon arriving at the end we faced a narrow long yard. A row of iron stakes down the center indicated the places for fire. Fortunately a funeral arrived. The body was fastened to a pole and completely covered with white cambic. Our man at each end carried the body and was followed by a group of men all in white. They chanted something as they walked - probably an appeal for the good of the soul of the dead. The group of men seated...