Since then, for at least the space of three months, I can recall
nothing. I am able to creep about a little, and Mr. Sanderson has
taken me for one or two excursions. Curiously enough, I thought I
saw John Railton yesterday upon the Apollo Bund. I was probably
mistaken, but at the time it caused me no surprise that he should
still be here, since I forgot the interval of three months in my
memory. If it were really Railton, he has, I suppose, found
employment of some kind in Bombay; but it seems a cruel shame for him
to desert his poor wife at home. I, alas! am doing little better,
but God knows I am anxious to be gone; however, Mr. Sanderson will
not hear a word on the subject at present. He has promised to find a
ship for me as soon as he thinks I am able to continue my travels.
"Nov. 4th.--I was not mistaken. It was John Railton that I saw on
the Apollo Bund. I met him hovering about the same spot to-day, and
spoke to him; but apparently he did not hear me. I intended to ask
him some news of my friend Colliver, but I daresay he knows as little
of his doings as I do.
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