Summary

Part II (p. 210): Documents Relating to George Sherban (Johor)

Chapter 21: Rachel Sherban's Journal.

Much of the rest of the book are the notes of Rachel Sherban (Rilla). She notes that she has two brothers, George (Johor) and Benjamin (Ben). Their parents are Simon and Olga and their last name is Sherban. The children were all born in England, but the Sherban's took them traveling all over the world. She describes Benjamin as chubby, argumentative and constantly jealous of the attention George receives. George on the other hand while seemingly like an ordinary child from time to time often becomes deeply depressed about very general matters - like the corruption of the world. Rachel is incredibly jealous that George gives her little attention. Note that all three children are mixed race, and look fairly different from one another. Benjamin, however, has white skin.

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