8/20 He is such a funny man, but was very nice, and offered to escort me to the hotel. I remember now that although he introduced himself, I never once thought to mention to him my name. The town was very rough last night--the company had paid off the graders I was told--and there was no carriage, so we were compelled to walk. I--I never saw such a mob of drunken men. One came reeling against me, and brushed aside my veil so as to see my face. |