15. In the morning there was great joy among the people of the village
because their fierce foe was dead. They hung garlands of flowers round
your uncle's neck, and sang his praises in many songs.

[Illustration: A Tiger Shoot.

(From the picture by Edgar H. Fisher, in the Royal Academy, 1911.)]

16. Now I must close this very long letter.--Best love to you all.
FATHER.

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16. A LETTER FROM BURMA.--I.


1. MY DEAR CHILDREN,--Since I last wrote to you I have visited several
of the large cities of India. A week ago I was in the largest city of
all.

2. On Christmas morning I sailed down the mouth of the Ganges into the
open sea, on my way to the country of Burma.

3. Now I am in the chief town of Burma, and you will expect me to tell
you something about the land and its people. From what I have seen, I
think Burma is a prettier country than India.

4. In the chief town there seem to be people from many lands. I saw
Chinamen, with their pigtails hanging down their backs. I also saw
Indians from across the sea, and white men from our own country. Of