11/17 Every vague rumor that floated about was sure to find lodgment in the barber shop, just as a piece of driftwood finally reaches the beach. He knew all the secrets of the voyage and told them freely. He asked if I'd have it done African style. "Shaved," said he, and "No," said I.A number of the Germans on board were adopting the African style of hair-cut, and the effect was something depressing. |