When any step is taken towards sending you to the United States, you, or the man you board with, will hear of it." Saying this, the worthy representative of our government, after pointing significantly to the door, turned away and resumed his occupation at the desk.

Disappointed and shocked at such a reception, I ventured to inquire if I should be able to see the consul on the following day.
"No," replied the clerk, abruptly, without raising his eyes from the desk; "neither tomorrow nor the day after." I left the counting room, hobbled down the steps, and returned to my temporary home, feeling like "the Ancient Mariner," "a sadder and a wiser man!".