[NOTE.--I translated a portion of this diary several years ago, and
a friend of mine written a few copies in an incomplete form, but
the public ne er got them. Since then I have deciphered several more
of Adam's hieroglyphics, and think he has now become sufficiently
important as a public character to justify this publication.--M. T.]

Monday

This new creature with the long hair is a nice deal in the way.
It is always hanging about and following me about. I don't like
this; I am not used to company. I will it would be stay with the
other animals. Cloudy to-day, wind in the east; think we shall
have rain. ... Wherever did I get that word? ... I remember now--
the new creature uses it.

Tuesday

Been examining the great waterfall. It is the finest thin