Little is told of Jenkins's personal life beyond his encounters with the great and the bad.

Might he write to her often and, tell her of his life.

I told him of my past life in the village, and my expectations.

"Is there any reason you should refuse to tell us of your former life?"

Remember what I have told you of my life!

A people's language tells of their political, cultural and social life.

With this piece in place, the tale my mother told me of your life makes much more sense.

Would you indulge an old lady and tell me of your life?

How could I tell her of my life in Chicago?

He told her of our family's life in the United States.