To begin with one must select a boat to meet, consulting friends and newspapers for the selection. Novices in time killing or those who are not altogether without other resources for amusement had perhaps better choose a boat which docks at the Customs Jetty, or sends 2 substitute tender to do the job. Most people know where the Customs Jetty is and it affords the maximum of comfort to the confirmed boat-meeter, The boat selected, you next begin to make preliminary inquiries as to when she may be expected to dock. Opinions are sure to vary widely, so you doubtless will take the best three out of five and average them. Few who really want to meet a boat, however, have the courage of their convictions. They say airily—"'Oh_ yes, the Vice-President Maru is scheduled from nine a.m. to 11.30. I shall go down at 10.15." But do you? No, 8.55 finds you arriving breathless and worried,
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