. Japan, a record in colour . quaint, that,although they were good for trade, Inchie was veryuncertain as to whether they were good for me, andwas anxious to have the matter cleared up. You havemany friends, he would say, eyeing me suspiciously. At length the crisis was reached which broke downthe barriers of Inchies reserve and thoroughly upsethim, in the shape of a fair bulbous woman, who was aterror ! I was sitting in the reading-room of the hotelone day, believing that I was alone, when a twangyvoice broke in upon the silence. Just fancy, he shothimself for love of me, mentioning a name in
. Japan, a record in colour . quaint, that,although they were good for trade, Inchie was veryuncertain as to whether they were good for me, andwas anxious to have the matter cleared up. You havemany friends, he would say, eyeing me suspiciously. At length the crisis was reached which broke downthe barriers of Inchies reserve and thoroughly upsethim, in the shape of a fair bulbous woman, who was aterror ! I was sitting in the reading-room of the hotelone day, believing that I was alone, when a twangyvoice broke in upon the silence. Just fancy, he shothimself for love of me, mentioning a name in Yoko-hama. Really, I observed, feeling embarrassed (hemust have been mad, I thought). Yes ; he blew hisbrains out. Have a drink ? she went on, in anexuberance of generosity. I said, I think not. Shereplied that if I would not she would, and she wanted to buy curios. I at once suggested Inchie,which was a happy inspiration. Inchie came round,and I left them in the reading-room together discussing 170 FINISHING TOUCHES. Workers cloisonne umbrella handles. My companion was lostto me for three full days, being wholly occupied withthe fair visitant. He turned up at last, but in a stateof fever, his eyes sparkling and blinking handed me a letter that he had just written to hislatest customer, my friend the bulbous fair, who hadleft for Shanghai that day. You order me muchporcelain ; you order me many curios ; I no can think you better go porcelain Yokohama. Muchcheaper you get Yokohama, more number one,Inchies letter ran. Yes; but, Inchie, I remonstrated, why wont you serve her ? Shes a good customerfor you. He was violent with rage. I no like thelady, he said; she no daimio lady. Tea-house lady,I think, with tea-coloured hair. She received me withnot a proper dress on ; she smoke and drink. I nowant to serve lady like that. She no friend of yours?he added, eagerly looking into my face with his piercinglittle eyes. No, no, Inchie ! of course not, I repl
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