We had not noticed Juma come and stand beside us.
"I suspect nephew is a vague relationship in these parts," said Monty.
"Do you mean Tippoo's brother was that man's father, Juma ?" "No, bwana.* Tippoo Tib bringing slave long ago f'm Bagamoyo.

Him she-slave having chile.

She becoming concubine Tippoo Tib his wife's brother.

That chile Tippoo Tib's nephew.

Tea ready, bwana." -- --------------- * Bwana, Swahili word meaning master.
-- --------------- "What does that man do for a living ?" "Do for a living ?" Juma was bewildered.
"What does he work at ?" "Not working." "Never ?" "No.
"Has he private means, then ?" "I not understand.