December 1892.
"Rog, my dear brother, you're here?" Endress, a member of the Hawaiian Commercial Association, greeted Rog with a smile, inviting him into his home.
"Moore, make a cup of coffee."
Moore was a servant in Endress's home, a typical Black person. Endress employed Black people as his servants because they were cost-effective, not to mention reasonably priced, and managed the household in an orderly manner. Upon receiving the order, Moore obediently followed his master's instructions.
Rog sprawled on the sofa, appearing quite at ease, and asked Endress, "Boss Endress, what brings you to invite me here this time? Usually, I invite you, but you are never home."
"Ha, it's all about business; unlike you, my business isn't that big, so I have to keep busy. Recently, I've been occupied with European orders. Though the orders are small, the volume is large, and it never seems to end," said Endress.
