Little Sky-High - The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang by Hezekiah Butterworth
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page 53 of 80 (66%)
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"And I will serve you the tea that you have not yet tasted," added the
little servant. "On the Christ Child night I will make in the cup the tea that came from the eyelashes of the Dharma. And afterwards I will tell you the story of the Dharma." Again, a day or two before the holiday of Good Will, Sky-High's mistress asked him to take his wages. "Keep it for me, mistress," said the boy as before. "Sky-High, he works for the good of his people." Mrs. Van Buren stood pondering the words. What meant the little Washee-washee-wang? "Mistress," said the boy, busy folding the glossy napkins on the ironing table, "the master plans to make a voyage around the world with his family." "Yes, Sky-High," said Mrs. Van Buren, "that the children may see the world before they begin to study about it." "And you will come to my country, mistress?" "Yes; we hope to visit at least Hong Kong and Canton, Shanghai and Pekin." "You will wish to see the home of Sky-High, mistress." "Yes, we would like to see you in your own country." |
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