early, though the day was warm enough, Rajen - his name - did quite enjoy the company of the rough market lads. Their fun was hearty and well meant, though their 'blessings' rather coarse. He never did achieve their spontaneity, being slow and deep. His thoughts had a long way to travel but were well loaded on eventual arrival - usually too late for any comment. In smiling silence he took his turn with the bags and boxes. A storm in the tropics Palm trees, tall trees, sometimes short trees. Gree