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TRINIDAD : THEN AND NOW. 



Even the poorer people who have not received 

 much education are polite and courteous in their de- 

 meanour, consequently they expect to receive similar 

 courtesy and politeness from others, which being mis- 

 understood is often resented by new comers. Me- 



thinks I hear some fop exclaim " what rot I " 



No, my friend, it is not ' ' rot ? ' and it is less so than 

 the expressive adjective you tack on to it would im- 

 ply. If you expect deference and politeness extend- 

 ed to you, you must extend it to others no matter 

 whether they are of a higher or lower degree in the 

 social scale ; the people of Trinidad are not only 

 entitled to expect but to receive it. I would be un- 

 grateful did I not bestow this small meed of praise 

 upon the inhabitants of this colony, of all ranks, from 

 the majority of whom I have invariably received 

 much civility, courtesy and kindness. 



