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sweep the road ahead of them to keep from killing 
ants. It is said to be very unseasonable here, for the 
weather is still hot and very moist, but I do not mind 
it in the least and neither does Ros. I do not see 
how any one who really minds heat can ever make 
a trip around the world. 
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The cameras are working pretty well, but the 
light is extraordinarily strong and the cameras are 
not quite light proof as they would be in America. 
As I write the natives are raising Cain in a temple 
near here with gongs, drums, squeaky horns, ete. 
I hear the bells now, so I know they are getting 
ready to pray and attempting to get the attention 
of old Ganesh, an ugly brute with a man’s body, an 
elephant’s head and six or eight arms. <A necklace 
of skulls adds to his charms. 
Well, good bye, ever your loving children, who 
send their love to all. 
Ros. and Tom. 
You would love to see the birds here; they are 
so tame. 
Caleutta, Nov. 19. 
Dear Warren: 
Your letter was very acceptable indeed. Just 
that sort of gossippy news, about hunting, etc., is 
what is most interesting. It is hot and steamy here, 
quite different weather from what you are having. I 
hope you are very well, enjoying life in the woods 
with lots of fun. In a little while I am going on a 
shooting trip near here and hope for great things if 
I can get a gun that I can hit a barn door with. I 
