On arriving at a large village one day, they were struck as they approached by the far greater appearance of comfort and neatness than generally distinguish African villages.

The plots of plantations were neatly fenced, the street was clean and well kept.

As they entered the village they were met by the principal people, headed by an old white haired negro.
"Me berry glad to see you, white men," he said.

"Long time me no see white men." "And it is a long time," said Mr.Goodenough, shaking hands with him, "since I have heard the sound of my own tongue outside my party." "Me berry glad to see you," repeated the negro.

"Me chief of dis village.