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Queensland, but never before have I seen a 

 raised hearth, it is a capital idea, and prevents 

 the perpetual stooping which is so tiring to the 

 cooks. 



At Raneetotem an open window is close to 

 the hearth on both sides of the room, giving the 

 requisite light and air. Other bungalows where 

 I have visited have nice large American stoves 

 constructed to burn wood, but as I have 

 mentioned before, this Estate is rather beyond 

 the range of civilized ways, as far as the 

 appliances provided for us are concerned. It 

 is supposed only to be a berth for a young 

 Sinne Dorei, and ladies are not expected. I 

 am the first, and shall probably be the last 

 who has ever lived here. Civilization and the 

 Government road stop at Ma — ne three miles 

 nearer Kandy. 



