I succeed better on all the estates under my charge than I did formerly.

I have far less difficulty with the people.
I have no reason to complain of their conduct.

However, I think they will do still better after 1840." We made some inquiries of Dr.Bell concerning the results of abolition in Demerara.

He gave a decidedly flattering account of the working of the apprenticeship system.

No fears are entertained that Demerara will be ruined after 1840.