Ramgoolam and the island p. 69
R's work and social position; started as a poor noble; on the fringe of events, has a store too;
comprehension in the past; lack of it in the present
Ramgoolam witnesses the historical changes 70
R vs. Black power p. 71
the past--writing, making speech
the present--smuggling money out; exporter p. 71
not trusting the mail system
source of satisfaction: his bank book
from saving money to buying a house
his Hindu devotion 73; 76--"Security" p. 94