Within,
the volume was writ in parts. One part days of week; other part, hours
of day. Also the writings of Dr. Ewing were of so great smallness, to
translate produced much troubles. Thereupon I make selection of one day
alone, that I may best interpret the meanings of its hours. This is
them:
From the Diary of Dr. Ewing:
Tuesday -
8 a.m. Withdrew mole-tooth from the mouth of Eng Muoi.
9 a.m. No. 1 Cook's wife's sister-in-law make birth of big boy -
weight, 12 knocks or pounds.
11 a.m. Transcribe letter of No to Y. M. C. A. Secretary.
12.30 Dr. Wardoff came to Tiffin. He hath given me six months to make
answer to his clothes or suit.
2 p.m. Unbound feet of Luey See. Delicious operation. Time two hours.
5 p.m. Took from left ear of FooFoo bamboo tree.
Upon mine ear fall the sound of approaching feet-steps. Thereupon I at
the once close Book and go to look within the ear of FooFoo who is full
of gladsome barkings at Dr. Ewing making entrance. To her, I present
good-night partings - and without delay make arrival at Dormitory where
warmly wrapt in my Mieng of comfort I lie in readiness for sleep, but
she come not. Upon her little bed in further corner my room-mate, Ging
Muoi, make slumberings of so great audibleness I find not rest.
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