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Friday, March 24.
Arrived early at Hong Kong.
Went to the "[[Rubi]]", then to the
"[[Korea]]". Said goodbye to Katie,
and went ashore to be
stranded alone in China.
Went shopping. Then went
to the [[Hong Kong]] hotel for
tiffin. Spent the afternoon
in the waiting room then
went aboard the [[Rubi]].
Wrote letters and unpacked.

Saturday, March 25.
Sailed before daylight. Very
tired. Had breakfast in bed.
Rained all day. Are going
into dense fog. Very lonely
and forlorn. I am the only woman.
Two little jews. Too wet to stay
on deck. Stewardess devoted.

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Kareobl almost 5 years ago

Tiffin refers to a light tea-time meal, or to a light breakfast.

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