i wonder, thought i, if this can possibly be a part of his ramadan; do they fast on their hams that way in his native island. it must be so; yes, it’s part of his creed, i suppose; well, then, let him rest; he’ll get up sooner or later, no doubt. it can’t last for ever, thank god, and his ramadan only comes once a year; and i don’t believe it’s very punctual then.