The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-04

ries OF written extracts from the Koran.
His devotions over, Abudulai, finding his
master was awake, deemed II favorable
moment for preferring one Of those num-
berless requests for backsheesh that the
black is never tired OF making. He has no
sense OF gratitude or unsclfshness, and
every service he renders has its price; and
If your recognition Of his services does not
reach his own estimate he does not fail to
remind you OF it.
Abudulai, approaching me with his
hands spread out before him. began his
speech thus: Captain, YOU be my father
and my mothor"--ior the lloussa, like the
Hindu, invariably prefaces q request with
piece OF information, and generally adds a
clause 10 the effect that you are all other
relations as well. "Massa," he continued,
enc want chop-my belly cry plcnty;"
then, with his head ON one side, added in
an insinuating tono that was irresistible,
Give me dash Il, G., present. massa."
This was my ordinary morning eXpe-
ricnce with one or other OF my servants,
who never failed, however, 10 obtain the
dash" Abudulai at length retired sat
isiied aud gave me leisure to light my pipe
and to prepare to enjoy the brief tranquil
lily OF the morning.
There il no part OF the tropical day 80
invigoraiing MS daybeak--thc prelude To
the relaxing atmosphere of the heated
midday, the brief, rcstiul twilight and the
damp. malaria haunted night. The early
morning, when all animal and vegetable
life wakes almost in an instant refreshed
and strengthened, has an all-pcrvading
charm. Plants bud and flower almost un-
der the eye. innumemblc insects buzz
around birds scream and chatter; all ma
turc seems to share in the short refresh.
mcnt offered whom the cool dewy morn is
linked to the warmth OF tho oncoming
day soon 10 he dispellcd however, by
the oppressive glare of midday, which
droops every head and bushes every
desccnds 10 smile. At other times she Is
supreme in her grandeur and her pit.
ilossnoSs. II Is possible 10 feel sated
with the monot9ny OF her
unyarylng luxuriance, and TO long
for q smiling home country scene,
with is touches OF gcntleneSs and sugscs-
tons OF peace, and liz marked changes as
the seasons cyolve. Then her face wears
over the same awcsome calm grand, cold
and cruel. She Is ever Mt an eXtemo In
both passive and active stages, over unc-
sponsive, and few ARE the touches that give
the spectator human interest. In the
dense forests there Is the same awful ST.
lcncc. The lofty trccs-a different speci-
mon at every slcp-with Enthusiastically
twisted lianas curling from every stem, the
deep gloom caused by the thickly inter
laced foliage overhead, the apparent alb
scncc Of bird life, added 10 the still silence
pervading every part, throw n feeling Of
solcmnty over one. Grand natural cathc.
drals these forests are, with their dark can.
opted roofs, supported by lofty columns
adorned with numerous spiral traccries.
Gigantic cotton trees rear their lofty
crowns far beyond your gaze, upright
palms stretch their vurlnnt fans around
you, aud beautiful tree ferns wave their
graceful lrOnds in gentle benson above
Won.
sat on, enjoying the cool morning air
and lazily Watching the gambols Of small
black monkey in the wood opposite which
the boat WAS moored. At times the mon.
key would dcsst from its sport, and,
scratching itself IN coniomplaiive way,
gaze curiOusly AT me- Seeing which, Mas
Snmba, my native boy, crcpt cautiously Ia
my side aud pointed the monkey out to
me; but, seeing that | merely nodded my
head without taking further notice, aaid
with nm impressive air, calculated lo rOuse
my prido "Massa, dem monkey lao make
palaycr, Him head get plenty big Il. O.,
lac il concciicdl lie say you no IT."
Then he added, IN a plaintiyc tone OF On.
treaty: "lIo il good for chop, massa. "
With sigh had 10 satisfy him By taking
my gun aud condemning the unoilonding
monkey 10 the cooking pot.
II seemed destined 10 be- a morning OF
interruptions, for shortly ailcrward per-
ccivcd licla padding her own canoe ~
usual, with the statucsquc husband behind
her, and steering for the launch. Sho came
on board, fingered and overlooked every
thing from the engine taps 10 the books,
asked eager questions about all she ham
died, and inquired Il nally came from
Mputu.
Mpuiu 10 the native mind is the illlmit-
able unknown beyond beyond the sea to
those Who dwell near the coast, and 10 In.
land tribes beyond the iurihcst point
known 10 them. White men arr rcputcd
10 dwell there, and hence In speaking OF
my own country tO a native ] always al.
lu,lc 10 !, NJ Mputu.
Yicla listened eagerly 10 my tales Of life
In that distant land, and heard, with wide.
eyed wonder Of tho pale women, the tall
houses the vast canoes, and NIL thosc In
Vulnerable wonders Of which anything In
native life favored the description, Of this
goldentinicd Mputu.
New ideas dawned upon her, and range
OF mental vision, 10 which she had M yet
been blind, seemed opening ils vista be-.
fore her. Grosser passions she had hitherto
found no difficulty IN satisfying. but the
vague longing which seized her now
seemed higher aud less tangible. This
state Of mind was not incongruous with
her position. Simple tropical natures ne
semblc tropical fruits, which aro tastclora
and indpid until an added something
brings oul the hidden delicacy Of the fla.
yor. Yicla's outward behavior, indeed,
was not Of a high order Sho tore her
food asundcr with her fingers. and she nj
times made scrviotto 81 her hair She
was very far from realizing our modern
criterion Of perfect womnnhood, having
none Of the forbidden purity that shrouds
our sanity devotces In their selfish rap
lures, nor the severe and superficial indif.
ference 10 humanity that envclops tho
Girton graduate nourishcd on tho hig he
mathematics. On tho contrary, she was
only simple, naked savage. rejoicing
In a feeling both new aud strange.
There was something strangely attractive
In this dusky Queen, and ON parting with
her | measured with lavish hands q
present OF beads and trinkcts, and wishing
her "mbOic Qt1,ia"-tho literal rendering
OF bon voyage In the native dialect
watched with shaded eyes and mixed
feelings the progress u her canoe toward