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 THE MODE OF CARRYING OIL AND WINE

wicker baskets lined with oiled paper of extraordinary toughness, which is much used everywhere. The oil is obtained from various "oil seeds," the tough paper by macerating bamboo. Beneath the basket will be noticed a long cylinder. This is the coolie's purse, in which he carries his "cash," the small copper or brass coin of the country, which is of such small value that nine pounds weight of copper cash is only worth one English shilling.