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I remained on the Upper Pearl estate, and found much to interest an inquiring mind.

Murray, although there were some good points about him, was not considered trustworthy.

In his cups he was quarrelsome and as choleric as a Welshman; and a fondness for liquor was his besetting sin.
He was an excellent accountant and an efficient clerk, but could hardly be relied on when a clear head and cool judgment were required.
A short time before I became acquainted with Murray, he had quarreled at a dinner party with a Mr.Reed, the manager of a coffee plantation.

The lie was exchanged, a blow was struck; a challenge was given and accepted on the spot.