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So I reached my home in Leamington safely and 

 in good time, and my dear kind father took my 

 escapade humorously. He was pleased with it rather 

 than otherwise, for I had much to tell and had 

 obviously gained a great deal of experience. This 

 little expedition proved to be an important factor in 

 moulding my after-life. It vastly widened my views 

 of humanity and civilisation, and it confirmed aspira- 

 tions for travel which were afterwards indulged. 



