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For any one else but Miss Clary Ellis , it would be no small matter to make such a journey ; but she knew no fear , and in spite of the frail expression of her face , there was no hindrance she could not overcome when she wished to carry out a project . Her governess murmured when she ordered her to get everything ready . According to her it was madness to go to a `` monkey-land , '' as she termed Africa . But Miss Clary paid no attention to her , but went right on packing her trunks , and at four o'clock she was all ready . She now called for John . This paragon of a servant would rather have cut off his tongue and hands than ask a question . `` John , '' said Clary , `` have the horses harnessed . ''