nsiderably better. My strength is slowly
returning, and with it, I am glad to say, my memory. At first it
seemed as though I could remember nothing of my past life, but now my
recollection is good on every point up to the moment of my attack.
Since then, for at least the space of three months, I can recall
nothing. I am able to creep about a little, and Mr. Sanderson has
taken me for one or two excursions. Curiously enough, I thought I
saw John Railton yesterday upon the Apollo Bund. I was probably
mistaken, but at the time it caused me no surprise that he should
still be here, since I forgot the interval of three months in my
memory. If it were really Railton, he has, I suppose, found
employment of some kind in Bombay; but it seems a cruel shame for him
to desert his poor wife at home. I, alas! am doing little better,
but God knows I am anxious to be gone; however, Mr. Sanderson will
not hear a word on the subject at present. He has promised to find a
ship for me as soon as he thinks I am able to continue my travels.

"Nov. 4th.--I was not mistaken. It was John Railton that I saw on
the Apollo Bund. I met him hovering about the same spot to-day, and
spoke to him; but apparently he did not hear me. I intended to ask
him some news of my friend Colliver, but I daresay he knows as little
of his doings as I do. Mr. Sanderson says that in a week's time I
shall be recovered sufficiently to start. I hope so, indeed, for
this delay is chafing me sorely.

"Nov. 21st.--Mr. Sanderson has found a ship for me at last. I am to
sail in five days for Colombo in the schooner _Campaspe_, whose
captain is a friend--a business friend, that is--of my host. I shall
be the only passenger, and Mr. Sanderson has given Captain Dodge full
instructions to take care of me. But I am feeling strong enough now,
and fit for anything.

"Nov. 23rd.--I have been down to look at the vessel, and find that a
most comfortable little cabin has been set apart for me. But the
strangest thing is that I met Colliver also inspecting the ship.
He was most surprised at seeing me, and evidently imagined me home in
England by this time. I told him of my meeting with John Railton,
and he replied--

"'Oh, yes; I have taken him into my service. We are going together
to Ceylon, as I have travelled about India enough for the present.
I went to visit my brother at Trichinopoly, and have only just
returned to Bombay. Unfortunately the captain of the _