ABSTRACT
THE LONG sea voyage to England gave Henry Clarke plenty of time to indulge in his favourite hobby of thinking and writing about himself. The further his vessel sailed from Jamaica, the more he dreaded the prospects of returning to the island with a new wife. He felt so unwell that even his fellow passengers remarked on his unhealthy condition, especially his nervous tic. A doctor on board gave frequent medical advice, and made pessimistic noises about the future. For his part Henry was convinced that his problems were a result of the stresses of the past three and a half years; remove his sexual frustration and his life would change.
