A Woman's Impression of the Philippines by Mary Helen Fee
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where the stream made an abrupt sweep to the right.
On the left of the bridge was a grassy plaza shaded with almond trees, a stately church, several squat stone buildings which I knew for jail and municipal quarters, and a flag staff with the Stars and Stripes whipping the breeze from its top. Over all hung a sky dazzlingly blue and an atmosphere crystal clear. Back of the town a low unforested mountain heaved a grassy shoulder above the palms, and far off there was a violet tracery of more mountains. I knew that I should like Capiz. CHAPTER VII My First Experiences As a Teacher of Filipinos After Resting in a Saloon I Arrive at My Lodging--I Attend an Evening Party--Filipino Babies--I Take Temporary Charge of the Boys' School--How the Opening of the Girls' School Was Announced--Curiosity of the Natives Regarding the New School--Difficulty of Securing Order at First. The municipality of Capiz was expecting a woman teacher, for cries of "La maestra!" began to resound before the boat was properly snubbed up to the bank; and when I walked ashore on a plank ten inches wide, there had already assembled a considerable crowd to witness that feat. They gathered round and continued to stare when I was seated |
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