CHAPTER XII. 



I IT is almost univer- 



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sally admitted that a 

 lady cannot finish a letter 

 without a postscript. This I 

 cousider an utter delusion; but 

 nevertheless, to suit my own 

 convenience, I will humour the be- 

 lief, and make my postscript of this 

 final chapter. 



To begin, then. Among the recent improve- 

 ments a fine large Custom House has been built 

 close to the beach and pier, which latter has 

 been repaired and considerably lengthened. 



