it is a fervent hope , but i know it is a vain one , as well ... ... and meanwhile , perhaps , i can manage to do a few little things ... chapter 33 jacky faber onboard lorelei lee off the west coast of africa miss amy trevelyne dovecote farm quincy , massachusetts , usa dearest amy , i have decided , dear sister , that i shall write you every so often to keep you abreast of my various doings on this journey to the other side of the world , should you be at all interested .