IN WESTERN AFRICA. 
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black man he can eat plenty, and full himself good 
fashion, and then he can be strong, and have 
plenty wife. He no go die soon like white man.” 
After eating they generally wash their mouths, 
both outside and in, and sometimes their whole 
faces, if within the reach of water. 
They have no regular time for bathing, but 
often do it early in the morning or late at night. 
