I leave you to imagine for yourself all the kisses and salutations,
promises and grandparents' advice.
While my aunt was exhorting Kondjé-Gul, my uncle favoured me with a few
words on his part.
"You see," he said to me quietly, standing by the side of our carriage,
"there is one thing which it is indispensable for you not to forget, and
that is never on any account to have two wives--in the same town!"
Louis, I think my uncle is a little wanting in principle.