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All collectors wanted an advance - which we gave as guarantee of good faith. Old Gerds got Fl. 100 & proceeded to get drunk & buy me flowers. Came down to steamer to see us off. had been with many friends, reeled off the boat & stood waving & swaying on the pier until we were out of sight. Bleary blue eyes, long red