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men, and will not be used by any others 
during his stay in town. If a person stays 
more than one night, it is expected that he 
call upon the headman of the town each 
morning, and say " how you do " to him. 
On leaving the place the traveler must pay 
his parting respects to his landlord. By 
observing these customs, headmen feel re- 
sponsible for the safety of the traveler and 
his goods. 
To refuse a present, no difference of how 
little value, is treating the one offering it 
impolitely, and is considered sufficient 
ground for palaver. Persons of note, are 
treating headmen impolitely if they pass 
their towns without stopping and paying 
them their respects. It is regarded as a 
token of respect to call on persons at any 
time, to say how do you do to them. 
We were much amused at Good Hope one 
Sabbath morning, just at the hour of wor- 
ship, and while we were reading the Scrip- 
tures, to see one of the workmen in the 
employ of the Mission come to the door, 
and beckon with his hand to Mr. Burton, 
vho had charge of that station, and who 
