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In afternoon called to see the Tenneys, Mr. Cal-
houn, Dr. and Mrs. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Moore, saying
good-bye as if I were leaving home.

November 15th.
Wearne had me at his right at a great dinner party last night,
which didn't break up till after midnight. Then I had to
get up very early and pack. Chun came by for me and went with
me to the depot where the Tenneys introduced me to Mr. L.
Brewitt-Taylor of Bangkok.

Delighted to find Dr. Timothy Richard of Shanghai on
the train.

November 16th.
Went to bed early last evening. Had interesting talk with Brew-
itt-Taylor on Siam, and with Dr. Richard on China. The Doctor
listened to my article on China and was delighted with it.

Reached Hankou about 4 p. m. and after risking my life
in getting through the mob of coolies for my unchecked baggage,
went to Terminus Hotel. Sent a note to Miss Cheshire across the
River in Wuchang. Met Mr. A. E. Lloyd, Jr., of Durham, with
American Tobacco Co. here. Failed to get steamer ticket for
Shanghai as men were at the races.

November 17th.
After breakfast sent my luggage down to the S. S. "Kutwo"
leaving for Shanghai tonight. After two trips to bank and paying
3% discount (the steamship company charge is 5 1/2%) got my money
changed and my ticket paid for--$40.80. Then I called to see
American Consul, Mr. Masher, expecting to get note from him
enabling me to see Hanyang Steel & Iron Works. Found it too