Seven Maids of Far Cathay by Ed. Bing Ding
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page 26 of 65 (40%)
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At all times my prayers go up to the heavens for your good safety and
health, and good journey to this village. Your Detestable and Most Foolish Child Neuchang, China June 18th. Diarist 1st Moon - 1st day. Deign to listen to me, an unworthy member of the graduating class of the Woman's Anglo-Chinese College of Neuchang, for by lot I am Keeper of Diary of the class of which I have before spoken, and now make statement: Firstly - That I know not how to so do and will make secret consultation among our most Learned Teachers that they may give unto me of their wisdom. Lastly - That if the tongues of our Greatest Ones yield me not the so great secret, then will I ask of Dr. Ewing that I may look upon the book in which she writeth nightly, after the stars gleam forth. 5th day - Last night I made three journeyings - upon our Honored President (Miss Powers), our Adorable Teacher (Miss Sterling) and our |
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