He is good to his people, who come and go freely in his presence, and
are always treated with consideration. We often hear them make little
pleasantries with the toewan, a certain indication that the "baas" is
good to them. If they receive orders to work over-time, we never hear
them grumble. That is pleasant, is it not? And this sinjo[3] might well
serve as an example.
[1] To Heer E.C. Abendanon.
[2] Indo-European used commonly to denote a many-mixed blood.
[3] Sinjo from the Portuguese "Senhor," indicating master, used toward
natives with European blood.