well as I could and then she went home. Though I stay very firm for
Jesus Christ, I am very sorry that I could not convert my family yet. Do
pray for me and for those who do not know Christ."

It may be remarked in explanation of this somewhat singular toleration
of Fung Jung's faith and conduct as a Christian, that he had been a
merchant for two or three years before he returned, and in comparison
with his relatives at home, and perhaps with the average of returning
Chinese, was a prosperous and somewhat well-to-do man. And it is often
remarked that if a son or a brother can get _good luck_ in California he
may have whatever religion he pleases. That is what Chinese religion is
_for_--its sole utility--to get for its patrons good luck, and if this
is gained, and the son or brother has money to divide, his religion will
be accepted as satisfactory, on the ground that it has worked well in
his case.


JOE JET IN SEARCH OF A MISSIONARY.

Joe Jet is the Christian merchant (once a helper in our mission) to whom
was entrusted by our brethren the task of inaugurating their missionary
work in the districts from which they came. The letter from him that I
am about to quote reached me some months ago. "I have crossed the stormy
ocean and safely reached my country. I have seen Tsing Ki, Fung Foo and
all my friends at Hong Kong. God protected me. And we talked about our
missionary society, how we should go on. Then we agree to try to have
one good Christian brother, his name Moo King Shing. He can both preach
and teach. We know he is belonging to the Presbyterian Church, but we
desired to employ him. Then I left Hong Kong and went home to see my
parents, wife and all my relatives. I stay home ten days, then take my